Weekend of February 23/24

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Saturday, February 23, 2019, 6:00–10:00pm, $80 per couple 
We are “Finding New Roads!” on “A Bicycle Built for Two: Oh the Roads We’ve Traveled,” this year’s Cana Dinner theme, but you won’t need to bike to the event as all couples, of all ages (and abilities) are welcome! The evening begins with a hosted wine reception, followed by a catered dinner. After dinner, enjoy coffee, wine, and dessert while you are entertained by the magical singing voice of our own Fr. Mike Byron! A couple’s photo op will be offered during the evening, so be sure to dress as you would for a cocktail/dinner party. Tickets are $80 per couple and includes loving childcare. Register online now! If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far GO TOGETHER!

February 24–March 1, Mpls/St. Paul location
Grief to Grace is a program helping victims of abuse to discover spiritual healing and transformation, led by a professionally trained team, and based on a strong Christian foundation and solid psychological principles. It was created to end the isolation and secret pain of abuse victims within a supportive and confidential retreat setting. Limited registration remains for the February 24—March 1 retreat. Participants will embark upon a 5-day restorative journey of faith to find healing through living scriptures, journaling, group activities, and therapeutic counseling. It is a pilgrimage – meant to stop the emotional chaos of abuse, find a new beginning through Christ and in so doing, replace the suffering with a life capable of love and happiness that was lost as a victim of abuse. To register, email diane@grieftograce.org or call 612-440-7247. More information is at www.grieftograce.org.

Marriage and Holy Orders
Sunday, February 24, 6:30–7:30pm, Room 212
There is an open invitation for all parishioners to join our RCIA participants on Sunday, February 24, as Fr. Byron presents the sacraments of vocation. The sacraments of vocation, which are marriage and ordination,  are unavoidably public witnesses which impact not only those who “receive” those sacraments, but the whole church to which they bear witness. Come to the 5:00pm Mass, enjoy dinner, then further your knowledge of the sacraments of vocation. No RSVP is required.

Mondays, January 7–February 25, 5:30–7:30pm
at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Tuesday, February 26, 6:30-9:00pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis

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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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Monday, March 4, 6:30–8:30pm, Dorothy Day.  To register, contact Carrie Chevalier Mosher at Carrie@cycleofwholeness.com.

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Tuesday, March 5, 3:30–5:30pm
NEW: 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.

2019 DATES:
April 9
April 30 (May Distribution)
June 11
July 9
August 6
September 3
October 1
October 29 (November Distribution)
December 3

The Transpersonal Cards 
Tuesday, March 5, 6:00–8:00pm, $5.00 optional materials fee

The Companion Suit — one of the most mysterious, yet ultimately gratifying suits to create. There will be a guided meditation, followed by cardmaking and journaling. There is a suggested $5 materials fee. Contact Lynn Schelitzche with questions, lschelitzche@paxchristi.com.

Upcoming SoulCollage® Dates:

All sessions are in Room 212 from 6:00–8:00pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2019  ~  SoulCollage® The Transpersonal Cards
Tuesday, April 30, 2019  ~  Open SoulCollage®
Tuesday, May 14, 2019  ~  SoulCollage®  The Council Suit
Tuesday, June 11, 2019  ~  Open SoulCollage®

 

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Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 6. Ashes will be distributed at 6:45am, 12:00noon, 5:00pm, and 7:00pm. 

Please Note: the 5:00pm liturgy will be a service of ashes, with Mass celebrated at the other liturgies.

A light meal of soup and bread will be served following the Noon Mass and again between 5:45–6:45pm.

The Saint John’s University Men's Chorus
Friday, March 8, 7:30pm

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Sunday, March 10, 6:30–7:45pm, Free, RM 111
All middle school youth are invited to show their puzzle solving skills with the "Minute to Win It" competition! Hosted by Youth Ministry Land, this event will be a super fun opportunity to have fun with friends here at Pax Christi. The event will run during the normal faith formation time slot. All middle school youth and their friends are welcome!

Second Monday of each month, 6:00pm

Please join us—and special guest Fr. Marc Paveglio!—for the final session of this season of Cast Into The Deep.  This session focuses on Michelangelo and how he stunningly demonstrated  that beauty can be a route of access to God.  Through  this  spectacular video we experience many of Michelangelo’s extraordinary works, with emphasis on his David statue in Florence, the Pietà at St. Peter’s, and the Sistine Chapel.  Bishop Barron helps us gain an even greater understanding and appreciation of the beauty of Michelangelo’s pieces and their importance in Catholic visual tradition, how they expressed in a visually compelling way  the principle that God became human so that humans might become God. In lieu of group discussion we will continue to focus on beautiful art through an ancient form of prayer, Visio Divina. We will use an image from the St. John’s Bible as the focus of our Visio Divina. The evening will conclude with Eucharistic Adoration. The series is non-linear, feel free to come even if you have not attended any of the other sessions. The nursery will be available with minimum 10-day notice.

Tuesday, March 12, 7:00pm

Join us for our Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service where we come together as a community of hope, to support each other in wholehearted courage and love, bringing our struggles and our commitment to one another. We walk together on this Lenten journey.

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Friday, March 15, 7:00pm, Begins in Main Worship Space
Join with other families on the first Friday of Lent to experience Walking the Way.  Guides will accompany small groups walking throughout the building to pray the 15 Stations, finishing in the sanctuary for personal prayer before the cross.  Powerful contemporary pictures and prayers of people suffering throughout the world mirror Jesus’s journey that first Good Friday.  This holy hour prepares us to receive God’s grace by recognizing Christ’s presence in our world today.

Weekend of March 16/17
Parishioners are invited to bring their “Burgundy Bags” (or any bag or box of food we bring to share) to Mass. Instead of placing your donation in the collection bins at the church entrances, please bring the bags/boxes INTO the church and keep them with you. Then, as part of the Presentation of the Gifts, you will be guided to bring your offerings of food forward and place them in front of the altar.

Saturday, March 16, 9:00–11:30am      RSVP

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ON CLIMATE JUSTICE

Sunday, March 17, 12:30–2:00pm, Room 212

Julia Frost Nerbonne, Executive Director, MN Interfaith Power & Light
Julia brings her skills as an organizer and academic to build a vibrant movement for climate justice in over 400 Minnesota congregations. She has an undergraduate degree in Religion and her PhD in Conservation Biology. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Conservation Biology Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on how to create powerful social movements. Between 2011 and 2014, she was the founding Director of MN350. She has also spent over 18 years teaching ethics and sustainability studies to college students at the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs and at the University of Minnesota. She is a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in St. Paul.

Elements of Ecclesiology Presentation by Fr. Mike
Sunday, March 17, 6:30–7:30pm, Room 212
What do we think we're talking about when we use the word "Church"? WHO is it? WHAT is it? What is it CALLED TO BE? Church is more than a building structure; it is people. Come hear what Church means for you as a disciple in your ministry to the world.

Monday, March 18, 7:00–8:00pm, Room 239
Have you been told you are a good listener? Do you know of someone in our community who has the gift of compassion and presence? We will be launching BeFriender ministry this spring and are in search of individuals who feel the call to provide care and support to people in difficult and transitional situations, such as illness, loneliness, or loss of a loved one. BeFriender Ministry is a listening ministry based on a model of mutuality which heals hearts, energizes communities, and transforms a suffering world. Join us for an informational night to learn more about this ministry, the training requirements, along with tools to discern your personal call to this ministry. Attending does not commit you to become a BeFriender, however those interested in moving forward must be available to attend an all-day training on Saturday, April 6, along with four Monday evening trainings. RSVP to Diane Scott, diane.scottldf@yahoo.com.

Through The Lens Of Medieval Spirituality and Art with Fr. Steve McMichael
Thursday, March 21, 6:30–8:30 pm, Room 211

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Thursdays beginning March 28, 5:30–7:30pm at Pax Christi
The Southwest Grief Coalition (SWGC) is a partnership of local churches working together to provide support and education for those who are grieving. A seven-week spring series, Living and Growing Through Loss, will be hosted here at Pax Christi. The evening will include a light meal, large group education session, and small group supportive sessions designed to offer listening and care to your type of loss. There is no cost to participate and you do not need to attend all sessions. For more information, look for the spring brochure in the kiosk by the reception desk, visit Pax Christi website www.paxchristi.com/grief, or the new SWGC website www.swgriefcoalition.org, which includes links to local grief resources and suggested bibliographies about death. Questions can be directed to Mary Ann Callahan, 952-405-7227.

Weekends of March 30/31 and April 6/7

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