St. Olaf’s
Bibles…Books…Gifts…Music & More
Monday-Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:45 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 to 5:30 pm
(closed Friday and Saturday)
St. Olaf Book Club
The St. Olaf Book Club is looking for new members to join their lively, monthly discussions led by Fr. Mark Pavlik. Members choose books that cover a wide variety of topics, from literary novels to Church history and theology. If you are interested in joining one or more of these conversations, contact Fr. Mark at mpavlik@SaintOlaf.org or 612-767-6201. A description of each book can also be found at: www.SaintOlaf.org/parish-organizations/book-club. Coming up: Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen by Fulton J. Sheen on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00
Discussions That Encounter: A dialogue on Northside Achievement Zone
Thursday, May 24, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Gathering Room
We’ve all read about and perhaps experienced the disparities in educational opportunities in the Twin Cities area, and the achievement gap which results. The Northside Achievement Zone’s Promise Neighborhood is one initiative which offers a real solution as a collaboration of over 50 organizations and schools who work with children and families in North Minneapolis. Their mission is to build a culture of achievement so that all youth graduate college-ready. Families and children move through a “pre-natal to career” pipeline that provides comprehensive support. Members of the wider community will come together at St. Olaf, to understand and respond to this groundbreaking activity. Sondra Samuels, CEO of Northside Achievement Zone, is joining us to present the story behind this initiative. We start with a light supper, followed by discussion and very warmly invite you to join us — all are welcome! For further information, contact Bill Keatts at 612-209-6120 or wkeatts@austin.rr.com.
Corpus Christi: Christ in the Eucharist, Christ in One Another
Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP, presenter, musician, author, composer, recording artist
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Retreat with Music, concluding with 12:00 noon Mass
Corpus Christi Sunday, June 10, Prelude: 3:30 pm; Mass: 4:00 pm
Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (The Paulists Fathers), has written articles and books on pastoral ministry, liturgical music and intercultural communication. He is a nationally recognized composer of contemporary Catholic liturgical music. God continually calls us to deepen our relationships with the Triune God and with one another. These relationships become expressed whenever the church gathers together to celebrate the Eucharist. As we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, join a retreat that will renew our understanding and appreciation of the Eucharist. We will reflect on the Church’s approach to the Body of Christ as it was understood by the early Christian community and see what implications this may have in our spiritual lives today. The artist’s music will be featured in these events. Freewill offering taken at the retreat.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Olaf Night at Target Field
Join your fellow parishioners for a fun night of baseball at Target Field, Monday, July 16, Twins vs. Baltimore. The St. Olaf Festival Choir will sing the national anthem. More details to follow!
Oratorio Society Chorus
MUSIC FOR CHOIR, BRASS AND ORGAN
Matthew Mehaffey, conductor
Saturday, July 28, 2012 • 7:30 pm
The Oratorio Society of Minnesota is an auditioned 75-voice choral ensemble based in the Twin Cities area. Featured in this concert will be Gloria by John Rutter, among other works. Tickets are $10/adult; $5/student. For advance purchase, visit www.oratorio.org or call 1-866-811-4111 (toll-free).
Save the date!
Volunteers Needed for “A Brush with Kindness”
Thursday, August 23 through Saturday, August 25 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Volunteer one or more days prepping and painting a home in Minneapolis. No experience needed, but experienced painters are welcome! To volunteer or for more information, contact Mike Nemanich, St. Olaf coordinator, at mnemanich@aol.com. Volunteer sign-ups will also take place after Masses in late July and early August. “A Brush with Kindness” is a program of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and serves low income homeowners struggling to maintain a decent place to live.
You are invited to the TUESDAY CLUB at the League of Catholic Women
Each second and fourth Tuesday of the month, the League of Catholic Women invite seniors living in and near downtown Minneapolis to social, bingo and lunch at 207 South 9th Street, one block from St. Olaf Church. Since 1974 the League members have offered this outreach and hospitality for seniors. The program includes 10:00 social; 10:30 – 11:30 bingo; 11:30 – 12:30 lunch – and it is free of charge. The League also reimburses Metro Mobility Ride expenses! If you live near downtown and would enjoy a place to meet others and have a home-cooked meal, come to the Tuesday Club. For more information contact Mary Murray at 952-920-3028.
CLICK HERE for a calendar of upcoming St. Olaf events and programs.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
in one of the two annual Minister Renewal Meetings at St. Olaf Church: 6:00 – 8:00 pm on either Monday, April 30 OR Tuesday, May 1.
♦ Sung prayer; Presentation on Lay Ecclesial Ministry
♦ Receive updated rosters, guidelines & techniques for ministries
♦ Update registration forms, interest in new ministries, preferences for time of ministry
♦ Socialize with other ministers; refreshments
Regrets only to Fr. Mark Pavlik: mpavlik@SaintOlaf.org or 612-767-6201.Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams
ORATORIO SOCIETY CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA
Matthew Mehaffey, conductor
Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 7:30 pm
The Oratorio Society of Minnesota is an auditioned 75-voice choral ensemble based in the Twin Cities area. Celebrating its 30th year, OSM continues to delight audiences with performances of the great works of choral literature. Society members are of all ages and from all walks of life. This concert will feature the works of 20th century English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams including Dona Nobis Pacem, Serenade to Music and A Vision of Aeroplanes. Tickets are $20/adult; $10/student. For advance purchase, visit www.oratorio.org or call 1-866-811-4111 (toll-free).
Come to Our Open House!
Celebrate the New St. Olaf Social Outreach Space
After all Masses on Sunday, May 6, you are invited to visit our new ministry area, with food pantry, clothes closet, hospitality area and offices. Enjoy treats and learn about our parish’s services to those in need. After Mass, take the elevator near the skylight to the lower level and follow volunteers to our ministry area.
St. Olaf Book Club
The St. Olaf Book Club is looking for new members to join their lively, monthly discussions led by Fr. Mark Pavlik. Members choose books that cover a wide variety of topics, from literary novels to Church history and theology. If you are interested in joining one or more of these conversations, contact Fr. Mark at mpavlik@SaintOlaf.org or 612-767-6201. A description of each book can also be found at: www.SaintOlaf.org/parish-organizations/book-club. Coming up:
Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen by Fulton J. Sheen on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00
Corpus Christi: Christ in the Eucharist, Christ in One Another
Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP, presenter, musician, author, composer, recording artist
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Retreat with Music, concluding with 12:00 noon Mass
Corpus Christi Sunday, June 10, Prelude: 3:30 pm; Mass: 4:00 pm
Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (The Paulists Fathers), has written articles and books on pastoral ministry, liturgical music and intercultural communication. He is a nationally recognized composer of contemporary Catholic liturgical music. God continually calls us to deepen our relationships with the Triune God and with one another. These relationships become expressed whenever the church gathers together to celebrate the Eucharist. As we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, join a retreat that will renew our understanding and appreciation of the Eucharist. We will reflect on the Church’s approach to the Body of Christ as it was understood by the early Christian community and see what implications this may have in our spiritual lives today. The artist’s music will be featured in these events. Freewill offering taken at the retreat.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Olaf Night at Target Field
Join your fellow parishioners for a fun night of baseball at Target Field, Monday, July 16, Twins vs. Baltimore. The St. Olaf Festival Choir will sing the national anthem. More details to follow!
Oratorio Society Chorus
MUSIC FOR CHOIR, BRASS AND ORGAN
Matthew Mehaffey, conductor
Saturday, July 28, 2012 • 7:30 pm
The Oratorio Society of Minnesota is an auditioned 75-voice choral ensemble based in the Twin Cities area. Featured in this concert will be Gloria by John Rutter, among other works. Tickets are $10/adult; $5/student. For advance purchase, visit www.oratorio.org or call 1-866-811-4111 (toll-free).
Save the date!
Volunteers Needed for “A Brush with Kindness”
Thursday, August 23 through Saturday, August 25
from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Volunteer one or more days prepping and painting a home in Minneapolis. No experience needed, but experienced painters are welcome! To volunteer or for more information, contact Mike Nemanich, St. Olaf coordinator, at mnemanich@aol.com. Volunteer sign-ups will also take place after Masses in late July and early August. “A Brush with Kindness” is a program of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and serves low income homeowners struggling to maintain a decent place to live.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL
Join the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage Choir (APC) on an excursion to Turkey and Greece October 7-16, 2012. Singers, non-singers, all travelers welcome! Istanbul, Athens, Rhodes, Patmos, Ephesus, and Corinth, including a three-day cruise on the Mediterranean. Since 1996 the APC, under the direction of Dr. Lynn Trapp, Wendy and Michael Silhavy, has traveled much of Europe and the Holy Land. Contact Anne Susag at asusag@SaintOlaf.org, 612-767-6214 or Lynn Trapp at ltrapp@SaintOlaf.org, 612-767-6213.
You are invited to the TUESDAY CLUB at the League of Catholic Women
Each second and fourth Tuesday of the month, the League of Catholic Women invite seniors living in and near downtown Minneapolis to social, bingo and lunch at 207 South 9th Street, one block from St. Olaf Church. Since 1974 the League members have offered this outreach and hospitality for seniors. The program includes 10:00 social; 10:30 – 11:30 bingo; 11:30 – 12:30 lunch – and it is free of charge. The League also reimburses Metro Mobility Ride expenses! If you live near downtown and would enjoy a place to meet others and have a home-cooked meal, come to the Tuesday Club. For more information contact Mary Murray at 952-920-3028.
