Faith - check
Academics - check
Service - check
Fun - check
The theme of this year's Catholic Schools Week was Faith, Academics, and Service, but being out of uniform, skiing, rollerskating, reading great books, and shooting hoops made for a fun week as well. All students had a smile on their face during the week. Students completed their service work at Feed My Starving Children. See images of one of the groups by clicking on the picture.
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Save the Date for Fish Fry Fun
Among our Lenten sacrifices, abstaining from meat on Friday is one of the easiest - when you have an Our Lady of Peace Men's Club Fish Fry to look forward to! Mark your calendars now for March 2 and March 23 and plan to join us for an All - you - can-eat fish fry that will rival any in the city. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children with a $35 family maximum. Both dates are 5:00 to 7:30 pm in the school gym and cafeteria. |
Help Increase Vocations
The Newman Connection is a non-profit organization helping to strengthen the formation of our Catholic youth and ultimately increasing vocations within the Church. They are hosting a dinner at the University of St. Thomas Saturday February 25, 2012. The cost is free and all are welcome. More details. |
Target Fundraiser
Register your Target Credit Card or Debit Card & Raise Money for OLP School!
Here's a super-easy fund raiser for you: designate OLP as your preferred nonprofit for your Target card, and our school gets 1% back on everything you spend via the Take Charge of Education program!
Register your card once, and you're done! Visit www.target.com/tcoe and follow enrollment instructions. You can search for Our Lady of Peace by name or zip code (55417.) |
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All are welcome | Free admission | Doors open at 6
The Mardi Gras Gala is just days away and we hope you have made plans to join us for this event that is not only a blast, but helps enrich the learning experience for children in our school. The Gala is more fun with you there - so join friends and neighbors for a great evening!
Some ways to be involved:
These events, which range from wine and cheese to camping to three course tea, are great community builders. Sign-up at the Gala.
Live or silent these auctions with gift certificates, dining experiences, Twins tickets and more have something for everyone. Plus, who doesn't enjoy the thrill of an auction?
VolunteerYou may be the missing cog we need to ensure this is a smooth event.
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Catholicism Series Registration
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The Catholicism Series at Our Lady of Peace starts soon and we have made it easy for parishioners, friends, and neighbors to take part in this groundbreaking 10-part DVD series which has been called "the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America."
Two times to watch with us:
Monday evenings | 6:30 pm | Starting February 20
Tuesday mornings | 9:00 am | Starting February 28
Three ways to be involved:
Participate in full 10-week program
Participate in one, two, or several sessions
Watch the videos and leave at 7:30 pm break (Monday option only)
Positive testimonials abound! Get more information and register on www.olpmn.org/Catholicism. Enrich your Lenten experience, dive deeper into church history, celebrate the beauty of our worldwide religion and do it all with fellow members of south Minneapolis.
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Recent morning of reflection for men of OLP examines Jesus as a model of service
| On January 28, nearly 30 men gathered for a relaxing morning of reflection with guest facilitator, Fr. Michael Van Sloan, pastor of St. Stephen's in Anoka, Minnesota. Fr Van Sloan offered many insights on Chapter 13 of the Gospel of John where Jesus washes the feet of his disciples.
In this chapter Jesus models how his life was spent entirely for the benefit of others. Jesus knew that his hour was coming but his life of service prepared him to say yes to giving the ultimate gift of himself for our sake.
Fr. Van Sloan made helpful connections between the Eucharist and service such that being nourished by the Eucharist leads to service to others and in serving others, one opens himself up to God's grace all the more. Also, Jesus shows us that nothing is beneath him - he has a universal concern for others and he reveals to us our own power to do the same - especially for our families and loved ones. Jesus is the model of how to use our gifts and powers correctly - to serve others.
In addition to Fr. Van Sloan's insightful presentation, the men who attended discussed among themselves how we might apply what we have learned in our own lives. There was time for prayer and conversation about how we might look to Jesus as our model. Then the attendees shared a delicious lunch before returning to their day refreshed by this opportunity for reflection on the life of Christ and our call to serve.
 | | "I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do (John 13:15)." |
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Retreats Brought Women Together
| This winter we had two retreat opportunities for women in the parish -
1) "Transitions a Time of Grace"
2) "Theotokis: Following in the Footsteps of Mary."
The first was a mini-retreat, offered for mothers, and led by Sister Paula Hagen, Jennifer Frenz and Teresa Lassegard. The focus was on recognizing the impact of life transitions on our physical, emotional and spiritual life and finding tools to stay with and lead one through life's transitions. Sr. Paula is piloting this retreat before publishing and asked if we would be interested in participating and providing feedback. 18 women participated.
The second retreat was led by Jackie Witter and 36 women participated. It was a wonderful day, ending with Taize prayer and lunch. Jackie gently challenged all gathered to see and follow a Mary who knew and participated in life with all its joys, sorrows, surprises and disappointments. We laughed as she had us follow Mary after her " yes" and ponder the depth of her "fiat" as life unfolded and she realized what she had said "yes" to.
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