Food & Water
Your Chance to Help
Gratitude to all who have made donations to the Minnehaha Food Shelf. Many have brought breakfast and lunch items that will feed the hungry. This week, we focus on dinner items (pasta, pasta sauce, soup). Donations can be dropped in the bins near the entrances. The project to raise funds for drinking water for the students of St. Francis Academy in Kenya is in progress. Students in the school and faith formation programs are doing their part to make quenched thirst a part of the St. Francis Academy learning experience. See a larger photo of the 36 students at the Academy by clicking on the image.  |
State of the School Recap and Mardi Gras Totals
Thank you to all who joined us to hear about the State of Our School Ministry. The School Advisory Committee shared details of their work and Dr. Lori Glynn gave an update on the exciting things happening at the school. Couldn't attend? You can view a copy of the powerpoint presentation here. One highlight of the evening was the report that, unofficially, the Mardi Gras Gala raised over $38,000 for Our Lady of Peace School! Thank you to all who attended and supported the Gala. Our previously posted list of donors! Thanks! |
Catholicism Series Continues
Participants in the Catholicism Series at Our Lady of Peace have learned a great deal in viewing the series. We've built a stronger understanding of the core of our religion and we've built better relationships with other members of the parish. The series continues this week with the Monday evening group focusing on The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church on March 26. Meanwhile the Tuesday morning group will meet on March 27 to follow the adventures of Peter and Paul as they spread the Word! Info about the series at OLP. |
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Friday. Fish. Faith.
Friday March 23, 2012
Our final Lenten fish fry of 2012 is Friday, March 23 from 5:00 - 7:30 in the school gym. Dining on delicious fish in the company of family, neighbors, and friends is nice enough, but doing so knowing that your meal money also supported the 2012 Mission Trip is even better. The Mission Trip is inching toward their fundraising goal - check the thermometer!
Click here for the menu and pricing for this all-you-can-eat feast.
After the meal don't miss an opportunity to watch the youth of the parish act out the Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:15 pm. This beautiful and moving portrayal of the Stations of the Cross will top off a wonderful evening at OLP.
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Our Easter Triduum Schedule
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The Triduum, or "Three Days", are the three most sacred days in the church year, when we remember and participate in the saving events of the Pascal Mystery, the Mystery of Faith. The Triduum begins Thursday evening and concludes at sundown on Easter Sunday: the days are counted from sundown to sundown.
An abbreviated schedule of worship. Click here for full details.
Holy Thursday | April 5 | 7:00 pm | Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday | April 6 | Noon | Stations of the Cross
Good Friday | April 6 | 7:00 pm | Liturgy of the Lord's Passion with Veneration on the Cross
Holy Saturday | April 7 | 8:00 pm | Easter Vigil Easter Sunday | April 8 | 9:00 & 11:00 am | Liturgy
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Staff Updates | Strategic Planning | From Fr. Paul
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Any parish knows that a very important position in keeping the ship running is the Maintenance Supervisor. We are very glad to welcome Steve Becker into this position. Steve comes to us with years of facilities and organizational experience. Steve is currently in the process of assessing and prioritizing our campus needs and also quickly attending to a long list of repair and improvement items. We are very glad to welcome Steve to Our Lady of Peace.
Our Lady of Peace says goodbye to our Parish Business Administrator, Jennifer Hovland, whose last day was last week. Currently we are evaluating our needs in the administrative area and shifting some responsibilities so that the important administrative functions continue to be covered and questions from parishioners and other stakeholders are responded to in a timely manner. If anyone has outstanding or unresolved questions that were sent to Jennifer previously, I would ask that they contact Renee Svard or Kathy Callahan in our parish office. Questions on contributions or donations as well as questions about use of rooms or space on campus can be directed to Kathy Callahan.
Planning for Parish Planning
In the last several years, we have seen a lot changes to the operations and ministry of Our Lady of Peace. Successful parishes have a strong pastoral plan which comes from a process of thinking, praying and articulating our mission and values and then aligning our resources and ministries to that mission and a shared vision. In the upcoming weeks, parishioners will have an opportunity to become involved through a parish-wide survey and also by considering becoming a part of a team of ten to twelve people who will comprise a planning team.
Our timeframe for completion is aggressive. We want to have much of our work completed by the early summer so that we can begin to plan for next fall and beyond. Look for more information from Joe Crosby, Communication and Community Life Coordinator, and I encourage everyone to respond to the survey and provide input which will be important in evaluating where we are at and help us set a course for the future. We have a great opportunity to connect all that we do to the building up the Body of Christ here at Our Lady of Peace.
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Flowers for Easter and Flowers for May
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Spring flowers are already starting to pop-up due to our early spring. At Our Lady of Peace, we are thinking flowers. Would you like to honor a loved one while helping to decorate Our Lady of Peace Church for Easter? For $15 you can purchase flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one that will be displayed in our church for Easter. Details. The 3rd Annual Our Lady of Peace Plant Sale is another way to put a little beauty in your life. Purchase kits by March 28 to be delivered in May (just in time for Mother's Day) and $10 from each order goes back to Our Lady of Peace Catholic School. Visit the website for details and order forms.  |
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The Trophies Are Piling Up
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Last week, we told you about the impressive Our Lady of Peace Cub Girls Basketball team that won the Monsignor Coates Youth Organization championship last week and completed a second consecutive undefeated season. This week, we display the Our Lady of Peace Northstar (5th grade and younger) Girls Team. They too were undefeated in league play. We are very proud of the girls and their great accomplishment! 
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Summer Fun - Dinosaurs and Summer Stretch
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Vacation Bible Camp is June 25-29. You have the date saved, now get the kids ready for a dynamite theme with Dino-Rama: God's  Pre-historic Extravaganza- Where God's Love Is Not Extinct. Registration is coming in April, but you can get all the logistical details on our website. Middle school and adult volunteers needed. Contact Joy for details. Make Summer Stretch part of your plans for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. Summer Stretch combines faith sharing and service work with field trips and summer fun. A full day at Valleyfair is on the agenda for this year! Details about Summer Stretch. |
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Thanks to Our Sponsor
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