Wednesday, December 11, 9:30–11:30am, Room 212, $10       RSVP
When we live from a place of self-compassion, we honor and love our imperfectly perfect human self, creating space to invite in mindfulness and curiosity to our inner critic and meet it with love, kindness, and grace. Simply put, it is remembering to be our own best friend—especially in moments of struggle.   Moms ROCK welcomes all parents, parents-to-be, and anyone else interested in joining. Gatherings include brunch and relaxing social time, followed by uninterrupted time to focus on the day’s guest speaker. Complete details at www.paxchristi.com/momsrock.

Patroness of the Americas and Queen of Mexico
Saturday, December 14 beginning with 5:00pm Mass
Please join Pax Christi’s Latino community for our fourth annual celebration. You’re welcome to bring flowers, which we will place before Our Lady, especially roses like those that miraculously appeared on Tepeyac Hill in 1531`for St. Juan Diego to take to Bishop Zumarraga as a sign of Mary, the Blessed Mother’s true presence that cold December morning. Mariachis will once again serenade Our Lady with Las Mananitas traditionally played at events such as baptisms, birthdays, and Mother’s Day. They will continue adding to the festivities in Dorothy Day Hall as we dine on a home-cooked Mexican dinner. Once again, you’ll be able to enjoy the Mesa de Honor (Table of Honor) with images of Our Lady brought from the homes of Pax Christi members. The children will also break a pinata! All are welcome to help plan this event including decorating, food preparation, service, and clean up after the festivities. Contact Lisa Cox, lcox@paxchristi.com, or 952-405-7242.

Sunday, December 15, 2:00–4:00pm, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Room 111

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Filipino Catholic Community
Monday, December 16, 7:00–8:30pm, Thomas Merton Chapel       RSVP
All are welcome to join the Filipino Catholic Community for evening Mass followed by a traditional Filipino dinner. Please RSVP at link above so we can plan for the dinner.

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Wednesday, December 18, 6:00–8:30pm

Originated by Seena Frost, SoulCollage® is a fun, easy, and creative way to express your inner world. It is a gentle, playful, and often joyful way of exploring your life and your deep self. It’s a creative process that anyone can do. Using intuition, imagination, and your willingness to explore, you will create collage cards that represent various and unique aspects of who you are that can help guide you on a journey of self-discovery. Materials provided.

Third Thursday of the month, 3:00–4:30pm       RSVP

The Compassionate Care Listening Circle gathers monthly, and is open to anyone who finds themselves at a crossroads in life. The listening circle provides a safe place for reflection and meaningful conversation as one strives to find an awareness of God in the face of life challenges. These challenges can include loss, care-giving responsibilities, mental illness, grief, chronic illness, or any life transition. In this small group setting we will have time for ritual, prayer, and sharing around a monthly topic. For more information, or if you would like to join this group, contact Jean Thoresen, Director of Care and Support Ministry, 952-405-7211, or jthoresen@paxchristi.com.

December 31, 5:00pm and January 1, 9:00am in the Sanctuary
The Solemnity of Mary acknowledges and celebrates Mary’s role as the mother of Jesus Christ. It is a holy day of obligation.

Join other parishioners on the First Friday of each month beginning with Mass at 8:30am followed by coffee and hospitality.

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OPENING RETREAT: Saturday, January 4 8:30am-5:00pm

CHOOSE A SESSION: 
Wednesdays, January 8–February 26, 1:00–3:30pm 
OR 
Thursdays, January 9–February 27, 6:00–8:30pm
Faith and Racial Equity: Exploring Power and Privilege is an eight-week module that awakens groups to the economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others. The first half of the module introduces a framework for understanding and recognizing racial disparities in power and privilege. Sessions five through eight take a deeper dive into specific issues related to power and privilege, including affirmative action, the school-to-prison pipeline, the criminal justice system, and powerful biases in media representation. As with all JustFaith programs, participants will explore how their faith should inform their response to their learning, as well as discern action steps for working toward racial equity in their own communities. Please note that Faith and Racial Equity is not for the faint of heart! The module is designed for participants who are willing to wrestle with hard questions and take an honest look at their own attitudes, assumptions, and choices. However, through spiritual grounding and community building, participants find support and belonging throughout their journey to personal transformation and social action.

NO FEE: This program is made possible through the generosity of the Catholic Community Foundation.

Questions? Contact Andrea Ward, 952-405-7207, or award@paxchristi.com.

A Parish-Wide Faith Formation Event
January 5, 6:30-7:45pm or January 8, 6:00-7:15pm

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Park in Pax Christi's upper level parking lot, enter in door #3

Fare For All is a great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk which saves up to 40% off grocery store prices. Volunteers at the Fare For All warehouse pre-pack the produce and meat into food packages that range in price from $10 – $25. There is no need to register in advance or fill out any paperwork. Fare For All is open to everyone – because food is purchased in bulk, the more people who participate the better. Fare For All will visit Pax Christi once a month, on a Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30pm.

Complete details at www.paxchristi.com/fareforall.

2020 DATES:
January 7
February 4
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 8
October 6
November 3
December 1

Wednesday, January 8, 9:30–11:30am, Room 212, $10       RSVP
Moms ROCK welcomes all parents, parents to be, and anyone else interested in joining. Gatherings include brunch and relaxing social time, followed by uninterrupted time to focus on the day’s guest speaker. Complete details at www.paxchristi.com/momsrock.

A Parish-Wide Faith Formation Event
January 5, 6:30-7:45pm or January 8, 6:00-7:15pm

January 11, 2020 10:00am
Brunch followed by White Elephant Bingo. Don't know what to do with that picture frame, candle, or another miscellaneous item you received at Christmas? Save it and come and play White Elephant Bingo. Put the item in a paper bag and come and have brunch and play bingo. You do not know what surprise you could win.

An Evening for the Men of Pax Christi
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30–8:00pm, Room 212
What was your experience, understanding, and relationship to the "Church" as a young boy, and how has it changed in your present context? What role has the Church played in your spiritual development as a Catholic man. Our pastor, Fr. Mike, invites all men of the parish to join him as he helps us reflect upon these questions and their implication for our lives. There is no fee to participate, though we do ask for all attendees to RSVP to assist us in planning for the evening.

Seven weeks, beginning Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm, St. Hubert's Catholic Church, No Fee
The Southwest Grief Coalition (SWGC) is a partnership of local churches working together for over twenty years to provide support and education for those who are grieving.  The evening will include a light meal, large group education session, and small group supportive sessions designed to offer listening and care specific to your type of loss. Complete details here: www.swgriefcoalition.org

January 17-19, Episcopal House of Prayer, $25

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Thursdays through February 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm, St. Hubert's Catholic Church, No Fee
The Southwest Grief Coalition (SWGC) is a partnership of local churches working together for over twenty years to provide support and education for those who are grieving.  The evening will include a light meal, large group education session, and small group supportive sessions designed to offer listening and care specific to your type of loss. Complete details here: www.swgriefcoalition.org

Saturday, January 25, 2020 6:00pm
Your “Call to Ministry” is much appreciated. All are welcome as we celebrate your gifts of prayer, service, and sharing. Watch for more details to come.

Tuesday, January 27, 7:00-8:30pm, Hall of Martyrs

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00-9:00pm, Worship Space
Join other Archdiocesan Catholics for a Listening Session with Archbishop Bernard Hebda. CLICK HERE for additional information.

Thursdays through February 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm, St. Hubert's Catholic Church, No Fee
The Southwest Grief Coalition (SWGC) is a partnership of local churches working together for over twenty years to provide support and education for those who are grieving.  The evening will include a light meal, large group education session, and small group supportive sessions designed to offer listening and care specific to your type of loss. Complete details here: www.swgriefcoalition.org