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The Update on 54th 
With several very good and peaceful title suggestions for our electronic newsletter, we've settled on The Update on 54th. We've selected this title because this weekly newsletter will inform our entire community about the variety of things happening on our campus and beyond. So, don't be surprised when a Leisure Club member is aware of youth ministry activities - and vice versa!  

Thanks to all who helped us come to this name. Remember, if you want to communicate through The Update on 54th, simply complete this form.   
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School  Open House on Thursday Night

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School is hosting an open house on Thursday, November 17. The open house is for Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten students for the 2012-2013 school year. This is a great time for young families to visit Our Lady of Peace. Additional open houses for the rest of our school grades will be held in January and February.  
CCHD Collection this Weekend!  Collection is November 19-20

This weekend we take up a collection that helps fight poverty at its roots. For over 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has provided funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. The collection has helped secure funding for low-income day care centers and programs that emphasize education and affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. It has contributed to efforts to implement laws that enforce fair wages. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD collection. Envelopes are in the pews. Go to the CCHD website for more info.   
In This Issue
School Open House
CCHD Collection this Weekend
This Weekend
Come to the Stable
Christmas is a Time to Give
OLP Student Honor Veterans
The Middle School Leadership program at Our Lady of Peace begins in 5th grade. The 5th graders put their new skills to work.  Read how OLP Students Honor Veterans.
Roman Missal 
Please join us at Annunciation on November 19 for a presentation on the history of the Roman Missal. The change in our Mass starts November 26-27.  More information.

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This Weekend at Our Lady of Peace
It is a very active time at Our Lady of Peace and there is a way for every member of our parish to connect here.  
  • Entertainment - Hillbilly Reunion is playing at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 in Pates Hall. This play production will showcase the drama talents of our school ministry. $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children and seniors and free for children under 5.
  • Nourishment - A pancake breakfast from the Men's Club is a solid way to nourish your body - 9:45 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday morning in the school cafeteria. Walk across campus to nourish your soul at 9:00 am or 11:00 am Mass
  • More Nourishment - The next Senior High Youth Night is Sunday, November 20 in St.Peter and Paul Room. Tacos and Talk is the theme for the meeting where teens can reconnect, eat some tacos and talk about the outstanding calendar of Youth Nights scheduled for them this year. Details at www.olpmn.org/youthnight   
  • Discussion and Growth - Advent Small Faith Sharing Group starts the Sunday prior to Advent. The group will meet Sunday, November 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Whalen Room with meetings on Sundays throughout Advent.  
  • Tile Decorating - Some of those who purchased tiles for our Mosaic Tile Wall will be painting them on Saturday in the school cafeteria. Can't wait to see the completed product!
  • Holiday Kickoff - Mancini's Char House in St. Paul is hosting Our Lady of Peace on Sunday evening.  Food, fellowship, fun - all the details.        
Come to the Stable - A Live Nativity Scene
A gift to south Minneapolis

Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 18 and plan to welcome neighbors and friends to a new Christmas tradition at Our Lady of Peace. All are invited to visit the stable and relax in the quiet of this most beautiful Church season. Bring a gift of food or monetary donation to be placed before the Manger with donations going to the Minnehaha Food Shelf.  

 

Carolers, cookies, hot chocolate and live animals will make the scene unique! 

Come and make a special Christmas memory.

 

The event will run from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Please help us coordinate this community-wide event by checking on volunteer opportunities (pdf) and emailing Joy with your availability.     
 
Christmas is a Time to Give  

Sponsor a Child Christmas Trees

Parishioners and their families will have the opportunity to sponsor a child at one of the nine Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos homes. Christmas tree ornaments with the picture of a child and a sponsorship application will be on the trees at the north and south entrances of the church beginning November 26th and continuing until Christmas day. Simply take an ornament fill out the form and return it in the collection basket or to Friends of the Orphans (www.friendsoftheorphans.org) at 2052 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104. For further information please contact Deacon Paul Tatone. 

 

Christmas Gift Bags

This year we will again be selling Christmas Gift Bags. Each bag contains a package of Fair Trade Coffee or tea and a bar of Fair Trade Chocolate. These bags make ideal gifts for co-workers, neighbors, mail carriers, etc. The cost of each bag is $10.00. Gift bags will be available after all Masses beginning the weekend of November 26-27 and continue until they are sold out.