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upcoming events
Words that are highlighted in blue can be clicked on to bring up documents with additional information.Scroll down on this page to the event rewind section. Click on the highlighted words to view photo montages from various seasonal events. Enjoy!
Winter session of Edina Coalition for Grief Support (Thursdays, Jan. 5 - March 29), 4:30pm - 6pm, St. Martin's Hall. The agenda includes speakers and small group sharing plus resources for those in need of additional help. Contact Patti Brady for more information.
Sundays (10am - 10:45am) - Fireside Chats with Fr. Tim around the fireplace in the Mahon Center.
University of St. Thomas Selim Center for Learning Winter Lecture Series (Thursdays, Feb. 9 - March 15), 1:30pm - 3:30pm, St. Martin's Hall. Topic: Constructive Communication in a Conflicted Culture, facilitated by Dr. Mike Klein. Click here for registration information or contact Patti Brady with questions.
Cana Dinner for married couples (Sat., Feb. 11) - 6:15pm, Mahon Center. Register online or contact Allison Schmidt for details.
Divorce & Beyond Small Group Winter/Spring Session (Mondays, Feb. 13 - April 2), 6:30pm - 8:30pm, St. John's Room. Limited to 12 participants. Register with Patti Brady by Jan. 30th.
A Night at the Opera (Sat., Feb. 18) - The Music Ministry presents an evening surrounded by some of Opera's greatest arias, duets and choruses performed by members of the choir, with audience sing-alongs and featuring a coming presentation of The True Story of Cinderella by Warren Martin with a special guest appearance by Dorothy Benham as the Queen. $30/per person. Register online.
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news
Parish Pictorial Directory photo appointments are on hiatus until the week of April 10th. If you were unable to find a time in December/January, watch for appointment scheduling info mid-March.
Roman Catholics in the United States are now using a revised translation of the Mass texts. The articles below will help you understand the who, what, when, where and why:
- Why a new Missal? (9/18/11)
- Changes in the Missal (9/25/11)
- Why Latin? (10/2/11)
- Embracing Change (10/2/11)
- Liturgy and Scripture (10/9/11)
- Parts of the Mass (10/9/11)
- Change in the Words of Institution over the chalice (10/16/11)
- "And also with you" becomes "And with your spirit" (10/23/11)
- The Creed: "We believe in one God" changes to "I believe in one God" (10/30/11)
- Holy, Holy: "Lord God of power and might" changes to "Lord God of Hosts" (11/6/11)
- Invitation to Communion (11/13/11)
- Response to Invitation to Receive the Eucharist (11/20/11)
Sunday Giving Pledge Drive Continues - Thank you to all who completed a pledge card during Mass or sent them in. Your statement of intention to financially support parish operations is very important input to the parish budget. Pledge cards are available by contacting Business Administrator Mark Wolf.
Help support our K-12 Youth Programs including: new programs, scholarships and reducing the cost of junior and senior high mission trips and retreats. Donate online - thanks!
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event rewind
Evening for Brighter Tomorrows Fundraiser Slideshow - Dec. 3, 2011
EBT Fundraiser Slideshow - Part 2 - Dec. 3, 2011
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Lifting up our Parish Strengths
The word mosaic above is a compilation of the strengths of the St. Patrick community as identified at the Fall 2010 Parish Council/Staff retreat. Background documents are included below to help you understand the process and how it can enhance their work in the parish going forward.
Take the time to review these plans each week and let us know what you think by contacting Parish Council Chair John Mauriel with your suggestions and comments.- Introductory Overview Article - Bulletin (5/8/2011)
- 3 Focus Areas Identified - Draft document (11/24/2010)
- Inquiry Sessions Consolidated Report (2/17/2011)
- Initial Parish Communication Plan (4/28/2011)
- Parish Life Commission Action Plan (5/15/2011) - Week 1 of 7
- Youth Commission Action Plan (5/22/2011) - Week 2 of 7
- Finance Council Action Plan (5/29/2011) - Week 3 of 7
- Liturgy Commission Action Plan (6/5/2011) - Week 4 of 7
- Faith Formation Commission (6/12/2011) - Week 5 of 7
- Social Justice Commission (6/19/2011) - Week 6 of 7
- Pastoral Ministry (6/26/2011) - Week 7 of 7
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