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May 2015
Community CONNECTION
Creating community engagement
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FROM FATHER RASK
Could spring finally be here? The trees and grass are green, a variety of flowers are in bloom, and the birds are singing. These signs of spring are a welcome sight of renewal and refreshment for our spirits.
In May we are pleased to host several baccalaureates and the St. Odilia School 8th grade graduation in our worship space. May God bless and watch over these 2015 graduates and their families.
By now, most of you are aware that Fr. James has accepted a new assignment in the Mission Parish in San Felix, Venezuela where he is needed to serve as the new Associate Pastor at the church of Jesucristo Resucitado. He will be concluding his time at St. Odilia at the end of June.
A new Parochial Vicar will be here by the middle of June. On the weekend of June 20/21, we will give him a warm, St. Odilia welcome after all of the Masses with a coffee and donuts reception.
Fr. James will preach at all of the Masses on June 27/28. There will be cake and coffee receptions for him after all of the Masses on that weekend. Our best wishes and prayers go with him in his new assignment.
Please mark your calendars for these important occasions in our parish and read on for more details.
You will be seeing some notices from the Archdiocese on bulletin boards, in the bulletin and on the parish website that pertain to the Chapter 11 Case. Every parish must post and distribute these notices informing people of the claim filing deadline on August 3, 2015. Click HERE for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Farewell Receptions for Fr. James
After Masses June 27/28
Fr. James has accepted a new assignment in the Mission Parish in San Felix, Venezuela where he is needed to serve as the new Associate Pastor at the church of Jesucristo Resucitado. "Though I am looking forward to the adventures and ministry of the future my heart will always carry the happy moments and memories of my time here in Shoreview. In so many ways this is not 'Goodbye' but more like 'Hasta pronto' or in English 'We'll see you soon'." Fr. James will be preaching at all of the Mass during that weekend. All are invited!
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 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL FOUNDATION UPDATE
The Appeal funds services that no one parish or individual can do alone. One of the organizations funded by the CSAF is the Venezuelan Mission where Fr. James will be serving.
The CSAF is an independent nonprofit corporation and is not part of the bankruptcy filing made by the Archdiocese (see csafspm.org for more info). When contributions from our parish reach our goal of $109,599, 25% of all funds received from our parish will be returned for use to support our own ministries of worship, education and outreach.
To date, $97,189 has been pledged and/or received.
See the kiosk near the parish office for donation envelopes to place in the collection. To donate online through the CSAF website click HERE.
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CALLING ALL GARDENERS! Father Rask will be hosting a Garden Planning Meeting for all those interested in helping with the planning of the gardens in our new St. Odilia Prayer Garden. This ONE TIME meeting will be held on Wed., May 20 at 6:30pm in the Parish Center Conference Room. Master Gardeners and all those who love to garden are invited and welcome to attend. The goal of this meeting is to plan how we will enhance our Prayer Garden with a variety of plantings and flowers.
We then hope to host a Parish Planting Day on Saturday, June 6. Please consider joining Father Rask for this planning meeting!
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DISCERNMENT FOR PARISH LEADERSHIP
There's still time to submit a nomination before the Leadership Council Evening of Discernment on May 19!
You are invited to join our leadership team and plan
the future for our community...
Approximately ninety parishioners serve on the councils at any given time, and each year there are 25-30 open positions. Members work closely with the staff and councils to develop, implement and achieve the Parish Mission.
The PLC provides leadership and vision for the parish, and serves as the architect and steward of the parish mission statement.
As a nominee, you will be invited by a letter to join us for our Leadership Council Evening of Discernment on May 19, 2015 to learn more about the leadership council opportunities and to discern your role in council leadership by actively participating with our Ministry Area Councils on that evening. The schedule is as follows:
Discernment of New Members -Tuesday, May 19, 2015:
- 6:00 PM Soup Supper, Courtyard
- 6:30 PM Prayer in Church
- 6:50 PM Council Discernment Process (meeting rooms)
Nominate yourself, or another parishioner now:
Leadership Nomination Form.
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CONGRATULATIONS 2015 GRADUATES!
The Catholic Community of St. Odilia is pleased to host the following groups of graduates in our worship space this month:
- St. Odilia 8th Grade Graduation: Tues., May 26, 6:00pm
- Totino Grace High School Baccalaureate: Wed., May 27, 7:00pm
- Mounds View High School Baccalaureate: Sun., May 31, 6:00pm
May the Lord bless you and watch over you.
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A MESSAGE FROM LOGAN CROTTY Jr. High Youth Ministry/Faith Formation Dear Members of the Catholic Community of St. Odilia, It is with joy and sadness that I share with you the news that I will be transitioning from St. Odilia at the end of this summer. I will be entering my vocation to married life and relocating to join my future husband in Southern Illinois. I am confident in the Lord's will and my desire to follow His plans. I will miss those of you I've come to know so greatly and am deeply grateful for your kindness, generosity and support these past two years. I know that the Lord has such tremendous plans in store for the youth and families of St. Odilia. Know of my prayers for you all in this time, and I humbly ask for your prayers for my fiancé and me as we begin this journey together toward marriage. With a heart full of gratitude, Logan Crotty |
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A SPECIAL FAITH FORMATION EVENT TONIGHT!
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FAITH FORMATION
Registration for the 2015-16 School Year began May 1
Register NOW - get the Discount!
- Sunday School (age 3-K)
- Family Faith Formation (K-grade 5)
- Junior High Faith Formation
- Confirmation
Early Bird Discount for registrations by May 21.
Discount for volunteer catechists - no deadline.
Scholarships available if financial need.
New This Year: Donate to help us give more scholarships.Our goal is never to turn away a family from faith formation.
Register and pay online this year! Click HERE
Paper registration forms also available, in the
parish office and the Faith Formation office.
Questions? Contact the Faith Formation office, 651-415-3329, or email
faithformation.registration@stodilia.org
NOW is the time to plan for SUMMER 2015 programs!
Vacation Bible School:
July 27-31, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
This event usually fills up by June 1, so put it on your calendar now to join the fun!
Click HERE to register for VBS.
Contact Janet Etten with questions at etten@stodilia.org
or 651-415-3330.
CALLING ALL JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Want to make the summer of 2015 a summer to remember? Come to Extreme Faith Camp!
Mark your calendars for June 28-July 2!
We will swim, kayak, canoe, boat, dance, sing, play sports, craft, explore, build friendships and best of all encounter Jesus!
Adult chaperones are needed!
Contact Logan Crotty for more information!
crotty@stodilia.org
(651)415-3343
Summer Stretch 2015!
A summer experience that combines prayer, service, lessons of faith and non-stop fun! Open to all youth participants entering grades 6-8 and
teen leaders entering grades 9-12!
Each Wednesday:*July 8*July 15*July 22*July 29*Aug 1*
From:7:25 AM-4:30 PM
REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE: Youth Participant Registration HERE
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ST. ODILIA CHARITABLE OUTREACH
"Among us, who is above must be in service of the others. This doesn't mean we have to wash each other's feet every day, but we must help one another."
- Pope Francis
April Green Envelopes:
The April Green Envelope collection is focused on Global Solidarity and the call to make God's love visible through our own acts of charity and solidarity with our neighbors around the world. This collection supported four initiatives selected by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, and humanitarian activities of Catholic Relief Services. Through your generosity, the Catholic Community of St. Odilia contributed a total of $3,525 to Global Solidarity.
May Green Envelopes:
During the month of May, we are asked to support "St. Odilia Outreach-Hunger." In addition to our dedicated support to the Sharing Korner Food Shelf, this offering supports our charities and includes those looking for assistance with basic needs such as food (e.g., Dorothy Day, Sharing and Caring Hands, Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, etc.). There are always needs in these community outreach organizations and the people of St. Odilia are always there for one another. Please be generous.
Did you misplace your green envelope?
You can still contribute to the St. Odilia Outreach-Hunger. Just make the check out to St. Odilia with "St. Odilia Outreach-Hunger" in the memo line.
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THE PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE HERE The new photo directories can be picked up in the parish office during office hours (8:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri). If your photo is in the directory, a free copy has been reserved for you. Plenty of directories are also available for purchase at $5 each (one per family please). Make your $5 check out to St. Odilia and bring it with you as we do not have change or take credit cards. |
CAMP INVENTION The countdown to the end of school is on! If you have a student entering 1-6th grade in the fall who likes to explore, experiment and get creative, sign up for Camp Invention, June 22 - 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at St. Odilia. Register by May 12 to save $15 (Promo code SPRING). Before and after care is available through Knight Watch. Visit the Camp Invention website www.campinvention.org for more information and to register! |
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Jan Storms with icons she is working on.
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THE HISTORY OF ICONS
On Thursday, April 23, the St. Odilia CCW hosted a meeting on the "History of Icons." This fascinating presentation was given by parishioner and school health assistant, Jan Storms. Jan is pictured with some examples of the beautiful icons she is working on.
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON MENTAL HEALTH Wed., May 13, Courtyard, 6:00(supper), 6:30(session) Mental Illnesses can be a difficult cross to carry. It can also be much misunderstood and difficult to talk about. Please join us on Wed., May 13, 2015, as we have a unique opportunity to hear two speakers tell their personal stories regarding Mental Illness followed by a group discussion. Our speakers are from NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness and the program is sponsored by the Pastoral Care Council thru an Endowment Grant. Soup Supper in the Courtyard at 6pm, Session from 6:30-8:30.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
To register visit this link: Community Conversation Registration Questions: Mavonne 651-631-3286. |
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