There’s a story about a successful businessman from London who decided to have a party. He invited 600 guests. On the evening of the party the guests were served a wonderful meal with fine wines. After dinner the host welcomed his guests and announced that instead of dancing, he had...
This Monday, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Louis IX of France (1214–1270). Though he wore a crown, Saint Louis is remembered above all as a man who sought to live as a faithful disciple of Christ. Louis became king at the age of twelve, but his reign was marked less by power...
LOOKING FOR YOU! Are you looking for a way to get involved at Guardian Angels? The Guardian Angels Men’s Club has some great opportunities for you! The Men’s Club Groundskeepers team, which is led by Jim DePuydt, needs volunteers to join the Groundskeepers mission...
August 11 This Monday we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi, a woman of deep faith, courage, and simplicity. Born into a noble family in 1193, Clare was moved by the radical witness of Saint Francis and sought to follow Christ in a life of poverty, prayer, and seclusion. Despite...
Do you love Jesus? Have a desire to share your faith, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got a great opportunity for you: become a catechist for our Family Faith Formation program! Being a catechist is awesome. Few things compare to guiding children toward Jesus and...
Starting this weekend, our parish will begin praying together at each weekend Mass a special prayer for the Lord, Renew Your Church campaign. We will say it after Communion as a unified act of hope and commitment: Lord, Renew Your Church by the light of the Gospel. Pour out Your Holy Spirit...
Curious about the Faith? Join us this fall for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)! This year, we are excited to journey together using the newly updated Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained — a beautifully produced, 16-part video series designed for seekers, those thinking...
Spiritual Hope But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Spiritual Hope/Spirituality Spiritual Hope is a profound belief in something greater than...
Apostle of the Eucharist Each year on August 2, the Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1811–1868), a French priest renowned for his deep love of the Holy Eucharist and for fostering devotion to Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Born near Grenoble...
We are living in an exciting time as Catholics in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis! After years of prayer and discernment, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lord, Renew Your Church campaign. Our parish will participate in this campaign, along with all 185 parishes in the...
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