The Parish Center will be closed Holy Thursday, April 2 & Good Friday, April 3

Final Lenten Fish Fry!

All are invited to our final Lenten Fish Fry TOMORROW! Enjoy a delicious meal featuring fried cod, french fries, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, dinner rolls, peach cobbler (until it's gone!), cookies, and lemonade. Tickets will be sold at the door: $17 for adults, $9 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under. Beer/wine ($5) and soda ($1) will be available for purchase at the bar. Cash and card accepted. Please enter through the Oxford doors (east entrance) of the school. Don’t miss out on this final community builder of the season! 


There are still a few volunteer positions open, so sign up here for the task that best fits you. Take a moment to watch this year's Fish Fry video featuring some friendly faces!

Immigrant Support Book Club – Tonight!

MARCH 26, 7:00 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

The Immigrant Support Ministry invites you to join their book club tonight, "Dear America" by Jose Antonio Vargas. The book highlights his immigration here from the Philippines when he was 12 years old, and his life as an undocumented citizen. Refreshments will be served so please RSVP here.

Vacation Bible School 2026

It's never too early to mark your calendars for STM Vacation Bible School!

• July 13-16, 2026
• 9:00–11:00 AM
• STM Ignatius Hall
• Kids in Pre-K to Grade 5

Kids in Grades 6–12 and adults can volunteer to help, please email Will Johnson if you are interested. More details to follow.

STM's New Online Giving Platform–Blackbaud

Exciting news! This May, we will be switching from OSV to a new online giving platform called Blackbaud. This change offers a more modern and user-friendly giving experience for our parishioners. No action is needed yet—watch for an email in May with simple instructions to set up your giving in Blackbaud. When you receive that email, please make the switch promptly to help ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our parish community!

Money Counters Needed

We are currently in need of volunteers to fill out the ranks of our STM Money Counters. We usually count on Monday afternoons in the parish office but the date and time are flexible. Please prayerfully consider offering your time and talent for this important ministry! For more information, please contact Nicole Ruiz in the parish office.

Easter Environment Help


APRIL 1, 1:00–3:00 PM, STM CHURCH
APRIL 4, 9:00–11:00 AM, STM CHURCH 
We need your help decorating our beautiful sanctuary for Holy Week and Easter! Come help with flowers, moving liturgical items, cleaning the church, and more. We also need people to water the flowers during the Easter season (April through May). Sign up here or email Kellen O'Grady with questions. All ages are welcome!

Holy Week Schedule

MARCH 28 & 29, PALM SUNDAY

4:30 PM Mass

8:00 AM Mass

10:30 AM Mass
APRIL 2, HOLY THURSDAY

7:00 PM Mass

8:00 PM–12:00 AM Altar of Repose

APRIL 3, GOOD FRIDAY

11:30 AM Confessions

12:00 PM Stations

7:00 PM Passion

APRIL 4, HOLY SATURDAY

8:15 PM Mass

APRIL 5, EASTER SUNDAY

8:00 AM Mass

10:30 AM Mass

This Sunday: Parent Gathering

MARCH 28, AFTER SUNDAY MASSES

All parents with young children are invited to gather for fellowship and discussion at our Parent Gathering this Sunday in Ignatius Hall! We encourage you to visit our Parents Ministry webpage and join the mailing list for more information on upcoming events and opportunities.

This Sunday: Palm Sunday Faith Action

MARCH 29, 2:00, ST. PAUL

On Palm Sunday, join Father R.J., fellow parishioners, and thousands of Catholics and Christians of all denominations to celebrate our faith’s call to love our neighbors as ourselves. We will meet at Central Village Park at 1:30 PM and process to the Capitol to pray on the Capitol mall. RSVP's are encouraged but not necessary. Reach out to Arline Datu with any questions.

Stations of the Cross

MARCH 31, 6:00 PM, MINNEAPOLIS

Come pray and walk the Way of the Cross near Alex Pretti’s memorial, publicly witnessing the Gospel and uniting the recent suffering of our community to Christ’s passion. Please gather at Washburn Fair Oaks Park at 6:00 PM as the Stations will begin at 6:30. RSVP's are encouraged by not necessary. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

Mother Baby Gatherings

APRIL 9, 10:30 AM, COMO CONSERVATORY

APRIL 15, 5:00 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

All new mothers and their babies are invited to these Mother Baby Gatherings for fellowship and discussion. Parishioners Anjanette Carr (and baby Rosie) and Chris Weimholt (mother of 4 young adults and RN) are guiding the group and cannot wait to meet you and your little one. And mark your calendars now, our last gathering of the year is May 13!

Ignatian Inspired Talk

APRIL 13, 7:00 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

This evening reflection will explore the resurrection stories through the use of Ignatian imagination. We will be guided to deeper contemplation of God’s promises of new life, moving beyond suffering and sin. In conversation with Christ’s disciples, we will seek a loving encounter with Jesus who shares with us his message of new life, mercy, and fulfilled promises. Please RSVP here for this evening (livestream option available).

Spring Bible Study Group

APRIL 14, 2–3:30 PM, PARISH OFFICE

Celebrate the joy and rebirth of spring with a scripture study focused on the Acts of the Apostles for 5 weeks! Fr. R.J. will be leading the group in the STM Parish Office from 2:00–3:30 PM on Tuesdays. We will be following the Little Rock Scripture Study guide from Liturgical Press in Collegeville, MN. Please sign up here.

Reconciliation with Fr. R.J.

APRIL 14, 7:00 PM, IGNATIUS HALL

Fr. R.J. will present on the sacrament of Reconciliation and its importance to Catholics. Refreshments will be served, so please RSVP here. Then, on April 18, reconciliation will be offered starting at 3:00 PM with a special invitation for people who are new to the sacrament or who haven't been in a long time. All are welcome to come and receive!

Mar 31, 7:15 AM - ♰Judy Klingler

Apr 1, 7:15 AM - ♰James Lee

Apr 2, 7:15 AM - ♰Carole Yoswa
Apr 3 - No Daily Mass on Good Friday
Apr 4, 8:15 PM - ♰Odie Machtemes

Apr 5, 8:00 AM - STM Community

Apr 5, 10:30 AM - ♰Geraldine Teefy

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