CALENDAR

Friday, October 2

• Wedding Rehearsal, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 3

• Food Shelf Weekend & Coffee Sales
• Adopt-A-Highway, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
• Green/Manwarren Wedding, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Individual Reconciliation, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• 5:00 pm Mass, Fr. Tim
• Deacon Mickey preaches
• Mass Intention for Souls in Purgatory

Sunday, October 4

• Food Shelf Weekend & Coffee Sales
• God’s Word for Kids
• 9:00 am Mass, Fr. Tim LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
• Mass Intention for Roger Urban
• 11:00 am Mass, Fr. Kevin
• Mass Intention for Dianne Baker
• Blessing of the Beasts, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Confirmation Year 2 Parent & Students, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Monday, October 5

• Giving Garden, 9:00 am
• “The Chosen” Watch Series, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Baptism Preparation, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
• “The Chosen” Watch Series, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, October 6

• Friends in Faith Bible Study, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Just Faith, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• AA Meeting, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Bell Choir, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, October 7

• Faith Formation K-5 Kick-Off Night, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Faith Formation K-5 Kick-Off Night, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Middle School Faith Formation, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, October 8

• Mowing Team 4
• Giving Garden, 9:00 am
• 10:00 am Word/Communion Service
• Fall Bible Study, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Prison Ministry Card Writing, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Parish Leadership Council, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Al-Anon Meeting, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, October 9

• No Event Scheduled

Saturday, October 10

• Individual Reconciliation, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• 5:00 pm Mass: Anointing of the Sick, Fr. Tim
• Deacon Mickey preaches
• Mass Intention for Fr. Theodore Campbell

Sunday, October 11

• God’s Word for Kids
• 9:00 am Mass: Anointing of the Sick, Fr. Kevin LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
• Deacon Mickey & Fr. Tim
• Mass Intention for Fr. Theodore Campbell
• New Parishioner Welcome Breakfast, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• 11:00 am Mass: Anointing of the Sick, Fr. Tim
• Mass Intention for Fr. Theodore Campbell
• Baptism, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
• Confirmation Year 2, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

FALL FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS

Neither rain, nor snow nor drizzle stopped STB parishioners from enjoying our annual Fall Festival. The band was rocking, the kids were playing and the adults were bidding on silent auction items and filling up with burgers, hot dogs and strudel. Almost 300 meals were served and we raised enough money with the Silent Auction & donations to purchase 250 new chairs for the Parish! And best of all, people were having fun!

A huge shoutout to the Fall Festival Committee, all of our volunteers as well as the parishioners who donated their time, talents and items for the Silent Auction. The smiling faces of the children as they walked away with their prizes and cakewalk winnings were priceless. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

1^ST GRADE HELP NEEDED

We have just four students registered for the 4:30 pm section of 1^st grade faith formation and we have one lead catechist ready to go to teach these youngsters. We need to have a partner teacher or assistant in the room to meet the Archdiocesan requirement. Can you help? All lesson plans and materials provided. 

Faith Formation kicks off this next week with a family prayer service and ice cream social. 

Please contact Wendy at wendyc@stbeagan.org for more information.

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY FALL EVENT

OCTOBER 3

Please join us on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:30 am for the Saint Thomas Becket Fall Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up. Click the button to learn more!

BLESSING OF THE BEASTS

OCTOBER 4

Does it hop? Bark? Meow? Have wings, fur, scales, or shed? St. Francis of Assisi would absolutely honor them as part of God’s creation and want to give them extra care.

On Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 pm our St. Thomas Becket community is once again offering a chance for you to bring your beloved pet into church for a short prayer service (think 10 minutes) and a chance to be blessed at the font by Fr. Tim.

Afterward, all pets in attendance will be given a bag of treats, have a chance to take photos at our selfie station, and new this year—do the dog walk! We will lead a special walk on our meditation trail after for humans and their canines who love to walk in the woods. The trail is short, sweet, and beautiful, but bring your own doo-doo bag.

See you there!

COME EXPERIENCE THE CHOSEN

BEGINNING OCTOBER 5TH — MONDAYS

Season 1 • 8 Episodes • Ages 12 & Up

Choose the time that works best for you:

10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an engaging journey through The Chosen, the acclaimed series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus and the people who encountered Him vividly to life.

Each week we will:

• Watch one episode together
• Gather in small groups for meaningful discussion
• Enjoy snacks and drinks
• Meet others and grow together in faith

Whether you are already a fan of The Chosen or have never seen an episode, come and discover the story of Jesus in a fresh and engaging way. No need to attend

every session. This would also be great for highschoolers and teenagers.

GIVING GARDEN: CLAMSHELLS NEEDED

Due to the overabundance of community support through the donations of fresh vegetables, we are all out of clamshells and in desperate need of more!

BIRTHDAY CARD WRITING

OCTOBER 8



Please come and write personal notes on birthday cards, letting incarcerated individuals know they are valued and not forgotten. For many, these are the only birthday cards they receive. 

Thanks to everyone who is considering writing cards. If you are new to this ministry we will help guide you during the session. Your time will definitely make an impact in someone’s life. Please come any amount of time. You can always stop by during that time and take a few to write at home if you are not able to attend.

Below are the Fall dates for writing birthday cards:

All sessions run from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

• Thursday, October 8
• Thursday, November 5

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING

OCTOBER 10 & 11

If you or a loved one is in need of healing, the Sacrament of Anointing will be offered at all of our weekend Masses on October 10 and 11. Whether you are facing serious illness, decline, disease, or physical/emotional/mental health struggles, we invite you to come and celebrate the grace and tender mercy of Christ’s healing.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

OCTOBER 11

Sunday, Oct. 11 between Masses, we will offer a pancake breakfast for our faith community, so plan now to stay for some sweet fun.

A special invitation will be given to anyone who has joined the parish in the last year—we are glad you’re here and want to know you better!

BLESSING OF COSTUMES AND TRUNK OR TREAT

OCTOBER 25

On Sunday, Oct. 25 get ready for some Halloween fun! We invite all children to wear their costumes to either one of the morning Masses to be blessed before the big night. (Please, no violent or political costumes.)

Between the Masses, at 10 am, is our annual Trunk or Treat out the south doors. Bring your treat bag and get ready for a fun morning! STB parishioners, the Sign-Up Genius is live—will you please consider hosting a trunk by signing up at the button below:

2ND ACT: FRIENDSGIVING

NOVEMBER 18

Are you in the 2^nd phase of your life? Working less or discovering new opportunities as you age and have more free time? Then 2nd Act is for you! 

We are a group of vibrant parishioners who enjoy getting together for food, fun and service. No commitment just come when you can. Our first event is the 3^rd annual Friendsgiving. See below for more information.

On Tuesday November 18 join your STB friends for our 3^rd Annual Friendsgiving event The celebration begins at Noon and lasts until 2:30.

This is a great way to reconnect with your fellow parishioners and try some great food. Anyone can join! Enjoy turkey and stuffing, fabulous side dishes and wonderful desserts (I'm still thinking about that pecan pie)! All you need to do is sign up using the Signup Genius below and bring your favorite dish. We will be sharing our calendar of events for 2026/2027 at the event.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

DECEMBER 1

Please join us at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. We will be packing meals for children in need and we could use your help. Kids welcome: 5 yrs and up, please provide names of each individual.

PLEASE NOTE DRESS CODE: Closed toe shoes and no jewelry!

CRY OF THE EARTH CRY OF THE POOR SYNOD AGENDA

Introduction:

The ancient Jewish prayer – “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deut 6,4) is foundational for a people’s life of faith. The imperative to hear, to listen, is a way of remaining close to God and putting into action our trust in God. Jesus listened to both God and to the needs of people, for his love was one. We are invited to follow Jesus’ advice: “pay attention to how you listen” (Lk 8,18). Through listening to what the Holy Spirit is saying…, we will be able to better respond to the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of God’s people and of all creation.

~Appendix A, SG-2 Final Report

We gather together to hold a “Conversation in the Spirit;” a specific Spirit-led conversational process which prayerfully opens the space for all to share their experience, fears, and hopes, while listening deeply to one another and the Holy Spirit. At first, it may feel awkward or strange, but most participants find, as time passes, that the structure supports an experience that is intentional and sacred, allowing for meaningful presence and true listening.

The Global Synod found that as Church at every level, we need to “work towards better hearing both the cry of the poor and of the earth, attending to the interconnection of these cries, and involving relevant bodies to ensure that further action is taken (33).” It is in this context that we offer these Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Synodal Sessions: an opportunity to ensure that these cries, in the context of our local ministry and works, are heard. These next approximately 115 minutes will be an opportunity for all participants to share, from your own context and situation, how you hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor in your lived experience, in your life in the Church, and your hopes for accompaniment and action.

Questions or more info, call Fr. Kevin Clinton at 651-338-7222.

REGISTRATION FOR October 3, 2026 Saturday 8:30-11am

Listening Session Registration Access:

WE ALL HAVE A STORY TO TELL

PLEASE NOTE: We have been experiencing a number of email issues with this account that have now been resolved. For those who tried to send something to this email address and had it returned as "undeliverable" please submit it again. We apologize for the inconvenience.

While Operation Metro Surge is (mostly) behind us, the lingering after-effects will remain for a long time. In order to maintain our collective memories of the events that enveloped the Twin Cities, the governor has established a Minnesota Truth Commission to gather stories from those who lived it. This independent, non-partisan group will gather information and present recommendations for future policies to prevent unlawful and abusive actions from recurring.

You may not think you have a story to tell if you weren’t directly impacted by a detention event. However, if…

• a loved one was detained
• a family member witnessed a detention
• friends, including lawful citizens, feared going out in public
• you assisted people by taking them to work, school, delivering groceries, etc.
• you had an emotional reaction to events unfolding in the media …you have a story to share! 

Unidos Minnesota is partnering with the Advocates For Human Rights to assist in gathering stories for the archives. If you, a loved one, or an acquaintance might have something to share, you can contact a St. Thomas Becket Story Collector at StoryTellers@stbeagan.org. Your story can be completely anonymous if you choose.

Minnesota has a lot to be proud of in the way we stood up for our neighbors during a time of real trauma. Let’s not lose that history!

BEFRIENDER MINISTRY

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time like grieving the loss of a loved one, ending a relationship, feeling overwhelmed as a young parent, caring for an elder or struggling with a transition, consider meeting with a BeFriender.

BeFrienders are not counselors; they are caring, faithful people open to listening to your story. BeFrienders are trained to honor the person they are listening to by following these principles:

• God is Present
• Caring Not Curing
• Nonjudgemental presence
• Active Listening

Please reach out and call Jolaine at the parish office to talk about being paired with a BeFriender. All communication shared is confidential.

DAKOTA WOODLANDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MONDAYS FROM 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Volunteers needed at Dakota Woodlands on Mondays from 3:30-6:00. Duties are helping the chef with food prep, serving the meal and clean up.

Dakota Woodlands is a homeless facility for families and is located at 3439 Westcott Woodlands.

For more information contact Margo Leslie, 651-399-5069. Sign ups on Sign up Genius

BRINGING COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND

Are you or a loved one unable to attend Mass due to illness, age or being homebound? Would you like to receive the Eucharist and feel more connected to our parish community?

STB has a small group of trained Eucharistic ministers that can be available to offer a visit of prayer, encouragement, and a connection to our faith community to request a home visit and Communion for yourself or someone you know is in need, please contact Jolaine at jolainel@stbeagan.org.

GUIDING STAR WAKOTA

Guiding Star Wakota is committed to providing women and families with compassionate care, and empowering them to choose life and supporting them on the parenting journey. Over the summer our crib has been generously filled with new and gently used items. 

As a reminder, Guiding Star Wakota graciously accepts:

Please contact Margee and Denny

at 651-227-2076.

UPCOMING RETREATS

AT THE FRANCISCAN RETREAT CENTER

16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake | 952-447-2182

October 16-18 Women’s Weekend

October 23-25 Friends of Francis

October 30 - Nov 1 Women’s Weekend

BRINGING THEM HOME

OCTOBER 26

DAY RETREAT: LEANING ON LOVE IN TROUBLED TIMES

OCTOBER 10



This retreat, “Leaning on Love in Troubled Times,” will take a deep dive into receiving and giving love. Take some time to let God heal your heart, fill your well, and expand your ability to love others during these challenging times. The retreat is sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center. It takes place on Saturday, October 10 from 9:30am—3:00pm at beautiful Christos Center in Lino Lakes, MN.

Contact Paul Krenzelok at paul@ignatianspiritualitycenter.org. 

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE/NAMING CEREMONY

OCTOBER 17

CENTER DOWN, RISE READY TOGETHER

OUR CALL TO ENGAGE IN SACRED ACTIVISM

OCTOBER 29

We are called to engage in the holy work of Sacred Activism--the merging of our love for God and love for justice. Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman reminds us, "How good it is to center down!" Through centering down, we create space for prayer and stillness to fill us with God's presence, which enables us to go out into the world as vessels of courage and peace. Dr. Cynthia Manns will share how our contemplative practices ensure our work of sacred activism is grounded in love, healing, and justice. 

GROCERY PAPER BAGS NEEDED

The Open Door (where a lot of our food and monetary donations go the first weekend of every month) needs PAPER shopping bags as well as our food and monetary donations.

If your household has extra PAPER bags that you do not know what to do with - here is the perfect way to put them to good use. You can bring them with your monthly donation to The Open Door or bring them to the church and put them in the side room in the Commons where the chairs and tables are stored. 

WEEKLY REFLECTION

GOSPEL MEDITATION

ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

October 4, 2026

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Matthew 21:33-43

Have you ever felt like your attempts at prayer are a waste of time? I have. Early in my priesthood, I noticed that my prayer life was weakening. Awe and eager expectancy of contact with God had given way to routine. I gradually spent less and less time praying. Nothing dramatic had happened, but my attitude toward God had changed, and I was losing the desire to pray.

Jesus’ parable of the insane vineyard tenants speaks into this kind of experience. He says the landowner “leased it to tenants and went on a journey” (Matthew 21:33). The key to this message is that the vineyard does not belong to those who work it — they are entrusted with it. But little by little, they view it as their possession, and ungrateful entitlement follows. The servants sent by the owner are treated as intrusions. Even the owner’s son becomes a means to their delusional self-will. The central tragedy is not violence but the forgetfulness that spawns it. They need reminding how lucky they are to be given so much.



Eventually, God sent friends to remind me that my relationship with Him and my prayer time are not my possessions, but rather God’s tremendous gifts to me. Perhaps you are feeling discouraged for some reason or other these days in your walk with God. Ponder this parable and let it be a gentle reminder that you and I are fortunate stewards, and God is the generous giver. This allows us to rediscover the beauty of the vineyards in our lives and to remain energetic in cultivating his gifts.

— Father John Muir

©LPi

STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE

RECOGNIZE GOD IN THE EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Gifts Given to Share

My oldest two children took piano lessons when then were younger. In fact, it was because my oldest wanted to learn to play so badly that we purchased a piano. He would use it for practice during his few years of lessons, and then my daughter took up the instrument. After a few years of lessons for each, restlessness set in and a type of indifference took over. The lessons and the practicing came to an end.

My youngest had not expressed much interest in piano when he was younger. Then when he was a teenager, he asked for lessons. He began to play and now he plays even for fun and to relax. When his siblings try to play, they are stuck with the truth that those days are gone and since they gave it up years ago, they can no longer really play. In many ways, they were given a gift, but since they did not use and cultivate it, they lost it.

God gives us gifts every day and we too often act like those gifts will simply always be there. The truth is, unlike God Himself, many of those gifts are not eternal. If we fail to acknowledge them and put them to use, we risk losing them in the end. What a shame. What gifts might be slowly slipping away from each of us due to our lack of interest and indifference? They might not be there if and when we change our minds

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

©LPi

READINGS

Sunday

Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9 and 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43

Monday

Gal 1:6-12/Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c/Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday

Gal 1:13-24/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15/Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday

Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Lk 11:1-4

Thursday

Gal 3:1-5/Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75/Lk 11:5-13

Friday

Gal 3:7-14/Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 11:15-26

Saturday

Gal 3:22-29/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/Lk 11:27-28

Next Sunday

Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10

PARISH INFORMATION

SAFE ENVIRONMENT, VICTIM ASSISTANCE

AND REPORTING ABUSE

The Catholic Community of Saint Thomas Becket is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Your cooperation and support strengthens our parish’s commitment to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe in our community. Volunteers serving with minors and vulnerable adults must complete requirements before engaging in ministry. For more information contact:

Pam Magyar, Safe Environment Coordinator at pamm@stbeagan.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

General Schedules page HERE

General Volunteer page HERE

• Eucharistic Ministers
• Lector
• Hospitality
• Greeters
• Laundry Ministry

Where to find schedule links:

Go to www.stbeagan.org and look under HELPFUL LINKS, there you will find “schedules”, click on it and you will be able to find the link to the signup.

You can also type in the URL: https://stbeagan.org/schedules

HELPFUL LINKS

NEXT MOVE

Experience the community

Serve

Online Donation

Simplified Giving

Authorization

Greeters

Eucharist Ministers

Presider Schedule

THE WEB

Archdiocese

Faithful Shepherd

Catholic School

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Open Door Pantry

Darts

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

Loyola: 3 minute retreat

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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