Join us for Lent 2017
W
h
erever you are on your journey,
please join us for our Lenten renewal.
"Dear friends, Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in his word, in the sacraments and in our neighbor."
- Pope
Francis
St. Odilia Parish Lenten Mission 2017
The Life and Thought of Pope Francis
Presenter: Fr. Michael Joncas
- Mon., Mar. 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Pope Francis: the man, the priest and the teacher
- Tues., Mar. 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m. - The Joy of the Gospel
- Wed., Mar. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - The Joy of Love
Gather for three evenings of inspiration and insight, as Fr. Joncas explores with us the life and thought of Pope Francis. You'll have the opportunity to listen, ask your questions, pray and sing.
- On Monday evening, he'll share his insights about Pope Francis himself - how Jorge Mario Bergoglio came to be the man and the pope that he is today, and how he is teaching and guiding the Church.
- On Tuesday, Fr. Joncas will focus on "The Joy of the Gospel" (Evangelii Gaudium), Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation to all of us in the Church about the proclamation of the Gospel in today's world.
- On Wednesday, Fr. Joncas will turn to "The Joy of Love" (Amoris Laetitia), Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family. Learn how our Pope and these two major teachings can both inform our minds and deepen the love of God in our hearts.
About our presenter: Fr. Joncas, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is a world-renowned presenter, teacher, theologian, author and composer ("On Eagle's Wings"). He has been a parish priest, a director of education at the Newman Center, and, for many years, a professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, where he now serves as the university's artist-in-residence and fellow, doing research, writing, composing and lecturing, both at St. Thomas and all over the world. He also serves numerous parishes as a weekend presider. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from San Anselmo, a papal institute in Rome, as well as honorary degrees and awards too numerous to mention. He is the author of four books (with three more in the works), numerous articles, and over 25 collections of liturgical music. But he's more than just a scholar; he is a beloved teacher and hugely in demand as a speaker and retreat leader. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see him right here at St. Odilia.
The music: We will have music from our much-loved St. Odilia Mission Band to open each evening's session, and we'll hear Fr. Joncas' voice, too.
Social time: The last half-hour (45 minutes on Wednesday) of each evening will be a social gathering and refreshments in our Courtyard, with Fr. Joncas present for conversations.
Note the time change on Wednesday: We're starting and ending earlier that evening, to match the schedule of our regular Wednesday Faith Formation programs, so that parents can attend the Mission while their children are in class.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, [email protected], 651-415-3331.
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Worship Schedules During Lent
Ash Wednesday Schedule - March 1, 2017
*Please note new evening schedule
- 7:30 a.m. - Mass
- 9:35 a.m. - School Mass (our parish community is welcome to attend)
- 12:00 pm -Mass
- 6:00 p.m. - Mass
- 7:30 p.m. - Mass in Spanish
Stations of the Cross - Fridays
(held in Chapel unless otherwise noted)
- March 3 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- March 10 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- March 17 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- March 24 - 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. (see Via Dolorosa below)
- March 31 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- April 7 - 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. (see Taize prayer below)
Reconciliation Schedule
Communal Service with Private Confessions
- Monday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 5 - 10:00 a.m. (before Sarah's Table Senior Lunch)
Individual Confessions
- Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. (EXCEPT Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017)
- Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (except Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017)
- Saturday, April 8, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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A Special Evening in Lent
The Via Dolorosa - Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Odilia is pleased to welcome the Agape Singers' presentation of the
Via Dolorosa, a special and moving Lenten devotion, depicting the Stations of the Cross in meditation and song.
This is the 25th year that the Agape Singers have been sharing this devotion in parishes throughout this archdiocese. We hope you will make this presentation a part of your Lenten prayer.
The
Via Dolorosa will be presented Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Attend the Men's Club Fish Fry and then this special Lenten devotion.
Taize Prayer Service - Friday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.
A candle-lit evening of meditative music, prayer, and quiet reflection (in the church) led by the Crosier Fathers.
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Adult Faith Formation Opportunities During Lent
Time to Register for St. Odilia Lenten Groups
Want a more prayerful Lent?
Want a good focus for your Lenten devotions?
Want to connect with fellow parishioners?
This year, we hope to have three options for adult parishioners.
1) SCRIPTURE-SHARING GROUPS - CHOOSE YOUR TIME:
- Mondays, 2:00 p.m.
- Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
- Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Prayer, conversation, and bible study, focused for one hour each week on the scripture readings for the coming Sunday, using Sunday by Sunday, a pamphlet series produced by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Cost: $9.00 per person.
Where: at St. Odilia, or in parishioners' homes.
Volunteers Needed: host or facilitate a group of 6-10 people.
Registration Deadline: Mon., Feb. 27
After that date, we will accept additional registrations only if there is space in existing groups.
How to register:
Click HERE. Print the form, and either bring it in to the parish office or mail it to the attention of Lucy Arimond at 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview, MN 55126. Please enclose your check, payable to St. Odilia.
For further info or to volunteer: contact Lucy Arimond, [email protected] or 651-415-3331.
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2) LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR:
Seminar: Fri., Mar. 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sat., Apr. 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Follow-up Gathering: Mon., Apr. 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Place: begin in Room 1301
Cost: $18, includes lunch and booklet of daily prayers/meditations.
Registration Deadline: Mon., Mar. 27
Many people are hungry for God and want to grow in their faith. Pope Francis has recognized the Charismatic Renewal as one possible path to growing in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit. This renewal or activation of the graces of baptism and confirmation is available to everyone. I Cor 12:7-11: "To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good...." Come join us! Life in the Spirit seminars have been offered thousands of times in thousands of Catholic churches throughout the world. A number of St. Odilia parishioners have attended these seminars both as participants and presenters, here and elsewhere.
How to register:
Click HERE. Print the form, and either bring it in to the parish office or mail it to the attention of Lucy Arimond at 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview, MN 55126. Please enclose your check, payable to St. Odilia. More info: Mike Hable, 651-263-3549, [email protected] or Leo Boucher, 651-484-2386, [email protected]
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3) FOR THE HEALING OF OUR NATION:
Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 7, Mar. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 4
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Place: Chapel
NO registration, no fee - just attend when you are able.
Online option: for praying at home if you cannot attend.
How can we become the healers needed where we live? Our Social Justice Council, pondering how best to move forward, proposed that we commit some time in prayer, together, for wisdom and healing and unity. No politics, no arguments - just some time in the presence of God and each other. Find trust in God in a time when we have drifted from him and are lost amid the fractures of our world. Gather in our Chapel for parishioner-led scriptural prayer, words of wisdom from Pope Francis, reflective quiet, and sharing and prayer together. Includes the opportunity to speak your prayer intentions, if you wish.
Online option: the prayer outline for each day will also be posted that day on the parish website, on the Adult Formation webpage.
More info or to volunteer: Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, [email protected] or 651-415-3331.
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New This Year - A Lenten Cross Exhibit
 During Lent there will be an exhibit of crosses and crucifixes in the chapel. The crosses and crucifixes will be collected from our parish leaders and council members for display. During the Lenten season, please stop in the chapel for quiet reflection to see the variety of beautiful crosses. Once Lent is over, they will be returned to their owners.
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Lenten Resources
Little Black Book - Available at the back of church during Lent. The book includes six minute meditations on the Passion according to John. This Lenten booklet is based on the writings of Bishop Ken Untener and is published by the Diocese of Saginaw, MI.
Links to Lenten Resources:
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Men's Club Friday Fish Fry Dates
- Friday, March 10: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard
- Friday, March 24: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard
Join us in the Courtyard. This is an all-you-can-eat fish fry that includes: Cod and Tilapia (baked or broiled), Macaroni & Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Corn, Coleslaw, Rolls, Dessert, Milk and Coffee.
This is a great meal, so bring your appetite!!
Cost:
$10.00 - Adults and kids over 12, $7.00 - Kids 5-12, FREE - Kids under 5
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