CALENDAR

Parish Events

Rummage Sale — May 24-25 at St. George, 133 N. Brown Road, Long Lake. Host: CCW of St. George. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. May 24; 9 a.m.–noon May 25 (Bag Day). Household items, home decor, books, music, DVDs, jewelry, linens, children's clothing to age 12, games, puzzles and more. Additional and updated information at Stgeorgelonglake org

A Heart Aflame — May 30: 4–9 p.m. at St. Mary, 267 8th St. E., St. Paul. Worship, fellowship and reflection. 4 p.m. Holy Hour; 5:30 p.m. Solemn Mass; 6:30 p.m. reception and dinner. Presentation by Father Bryce Evans: Neri, Newman, and the Evangelization of Culture in a Secular Age. 8:45 p.m. Compline. StmaryStpaul org/nerifeaSt

Rummage Sale — June 1-3 at St. Bridget, 3810

Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. June 1; 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. June 2; 8–11 a.m. June 3 is Bag Day, $5/bag. StbridgetnorthSide Com

Minnesota author to visit parish book club — June 12: 6:30 p.m. at St. Pascal, 1757 Conway St., St. Paul. Presenter: Staci Lola Drouillard, a descendant of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe, lives and works in her hometown of Grand Marais. 6:30 p.m. fellowship; 7–8 p.m. Drouillard to lead book discussion in Brioschi Hall. RSVP at StpaSCalS org/pariSh-newS website and use the SignUp Genius link. StpaSCalS org/pariSh-newS

53rd Annual Chicken Cookout — June 18: 10:30 a.m. –3 p.m. at St. Nicholas, 51 Church St., Elko New Market. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Tickets: $16 for adults; $9 for those under 11 and over 65. Takeout available. Shuttles, Charlie Sticha Band, games, baked goods, burgers, hot dogs and refreshments. Ticket raffle drawing at 3 p.m. StnCC net

WORSHIP+RETREATS

Help for Struggling Couples — June 2-4 at Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan. Retrouvaille Marriage Help, a lifeline for troubled marriages. Learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal. 100% confidential. helpourmarriage org

Special Mass for People with Memory Loss — June 8: 1:30–3 p.m. at St. Odilia, 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. For those with memory loss and their caregivers. Hospitality will follow the Mass with community resource information available. Enter through Door 11 on the southeast side of the building. Information at 651-484-6681. Stodilia org

18th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession — June 11: 3–5 p.m. at Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave., Minneapolis. Join us as we take Jesus to the streets and venerate his eucharistic presence. Begin at Holy Cross church and conclude at All Saints parish with Benediction.

Reception to follow at St. Maron church. Shuttle service provided. ourholyCroSS org

Women's Mid-Week Retreat — June 13-15 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Women have been a vital part of this retreat center from its inception. Four conference talks. franCiSCanretreatS net/womenS-midweek-CatholiC-retreatjune-13-15-2023 franC SCanretreatS net/Silent-CatholiC-retreat-men-womenjune-22-25-2023

Silent Retreat (Open to women and men) — June 22-25 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Relax and focus on the Lord. Refrain from talking except with confessors.

Ignatian men's silent retreat — Thursday-Sunday most weeks at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House, 8243 Demontreville Trail N., Lake Elmo. Freewill donation. demontrevilleretreat Com

CONFERENCES+WORKSHOPS

Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair — June 2-3 at St. Paul College

235 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. Pam Barnhill, host of the popular “Your Morning Baske” podcast, is the keynote speaker. Find inspiration and encouragement through speakers, vendors and networking with other homeschool parents. Registration: $25. Details at mnConferenCe org or by email at info@mnConferenCe org

“The Next Chapter” Program (Information Sessions) — June 21 (in-person) OR June 27 (via Zoom): 7–8 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul. In-person session will be held in the Iverson Center for Faith, which is attached to the Chapel of St. Thomas on Cleveland Ave. N. The University of St. Thomas invites recent retirees to find out more about “The Next Chapter” program. This is a six-month guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality for discerning what God may be calling you to do next. A new cohort starts in September. RSVP at formS offiCe Com/r/ kg7gXru9lt neXtChapterprogram org/about

Other Events

The Wall That Heals — May 26-29: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. TWTH is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that travels across the country. The exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the armed forces in Vietnam. Volunteers needed. A great way to honor veterans on Memorial Day. CadetS Com/wallthathealS

Prenatal Partners for Life, 16th annual benefit dinner — June 8: 5–8:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Hotel, 350 N. Market St., St. Paul. Music of local talent Luke Spehar. Master of ceremonies is Matt Birk. Prenatal

Partners for Life offers hope and support for families facing an adverse diagnosis of their child. PPFL has helped parents and children in all 50 states and 51 countries. prenatalpartnerSforlife org

Vatican International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World — June 16-18: 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. at St. Peter, 1405 Highway 13, Mendota. Designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis. More than 150 eucharistic miracles from around the world and through the history of the Church. Each miracle is described on a 2-foot by 3-foot panel displayed in an art gallery setting. StpeterSmendota org

Basilica Music and Arts Immersion Camp — June 26-30: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Basilica of St. Mary, 88 N. 17th St. Minneapolis. A choral and arts music enrichment camp for singers entering grades 4-8. Campers will also work with local artists and visit local arts organizations. Tuition: $100. Scholarships available ($75). mary org/muSiCCamp

Ongoing Groups

Bridge Club — Last Saturdays: 7–8:30 p.m. year-round at St. Joseph, 13015 Rockford Road, Plymouth. From veteran players to new, all are invited. Simply show up. Tables, treats and tallies are provided. Contact Mike or Janet Malinowski at 952-525-8708 or StjoSephpariSh Com/book-and-Card-ClubS hnoj org/Career-tranSition-group tinyurl Com/yCXXCtXX

Calix Society — First and third Sundays: 9–10:30 a.m. First Sunday via Zoom, Third Sunday in person with potluck breakfast hosted by Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. In Assembly Hall, lower level. Calix is a group of men, women, family and friends supporting the spiritual needs of recovering Catholics with alcohol or other addictions. Zoom meeting link, call Jim at 612-383-8232 or Steve at 612-327-4370.

Career Transition Group — Third Thursdays: 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata. Hosts speakers on topics geared toward helping people look for a job, change careers or enhance job skills. Networking and opportunities for resume review.

Caregivers Support Group — Third Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. at Guardian Angels, 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale. For anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, grandparent or spouse.

Healing Hope grief support — Second and Fourth Thursdays: 6 p.m. at St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine. Facilitated by Bob Bartlett, licensed therapist. No fees or registration. ChurChofSttimothy Com

Job transitions and networking group — Tuesdays: 7–8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove. Network, share ideas and learn about

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TheCatholiCSpirit Com/CalendarSubmiSSionS searching for a job. Faith-based meeting every Tuesday. Email Bob at bob Sjtw@gmail Com or visit Sjtw net/job-tranSition-networking-group

Natural Family Planning (NFP) — Learn Churchapproved ways to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. Find a class at arChSpm org/family or call 651-291-4489.

Order Franciscans Secular (OFS) — Third Sundays: 2–4 p.m. at St. Leonard of Port Maurice, 3949 Clinton Ave. S., Minneapolis. Learn more about lay Catholic men and women striving to observe the Gospel of Jesus Christ by following St. Francis’ example. 651-724-1348

Restorative Support for Victims-Survivors — Monthly: 6:30–8 p.m. via Zoom. Open to all victimssurvivors. Victims-survivors support group for those abused by clergy as adults — First Mondays. Support group for relatives or friends of victims of clergy sexual abuse — Second Mondays. Victims-survivors support group —Third Mondays. Survivor Peace Circle — Third Tuesdays. Support group for men who have been sexually abused by clergy/religious — Fourth Wednesdays. Support group for present and former employees of faith-based institutions who have experienced abuse in any of its many forms — Second Thursday. Visit arChSpm org/healing or contact Paula Kaempffer, outreach coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, kaempfferp@arChSpm org or 651-291-4429.

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Resurrection Cemetery: 2 side-by-side non-monument plots overlooking the lake. Value: $4160 for both. Sale: $4000 for both. Contact: 323-491-4087.

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Music School

St. Joseph’s School of Music: Summer Music Camp for ages 8-15; registration now open. Weekly lessons and classes too - all instruments, all levels, all ages. Excellence in music education since 1970. stjomusic.org; 651-690-4364

HARDWOOD FLOORS

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