Events and Programs

St. Olaf Happenings

St. Patrick’s Guild Has Closed Its Doors at St. Olaf

The owners of St. Patrick’s Guild have closed their two satellite stores as of the end of May. This includes their store in Richfield and the store here in St. Olaf. St. Olaf has had a long and fruitful relationship with St. Pat’s and that will continue, in a smaller way, now that the store has closed. Ann Soltys has been the store manager for nearly ten years and will be missed by the many customers she has come to know and by the St. Olaf staff in particular. Ann has gone to work for St. Patrick’s Guild at their St. Paul headquarters. We certainly wish her God’s speed and blessings in her new endeavor – and the big plus is she won’t have to cross the river to Minneapolis any longer. We are looking at the distinct possibility of opening our own store to fill the gap that is being left. We are currently discussing what method of operation would be best and how we might best serve the parish and other constituents who have frequented the store. I expect that there will be a period of time when the store will be closed but anticipate it being re-opened possibly by the Fall. We will keep you informed as we move ahead with plans for the future.
— Peter Barrett, Parish/Business Administrator

Jesus Speaks…Are You Getting the Message?
Scripture Study at St. Olaf Continues

Each day you have an opportunity to read the scriptures as a source for direction in your life and your work. Scripture study is not just about the meaning of scripture, but more importantly the messages of what Jesus speaking to you. Learn the process of reading the Bible so that it speaks to you. Jesus speaks to your specific life challenges.

Four Part Series, Wednesdays for 25 minutes following 12:00 noon Mass:
July 28: Making it a life style. Luke 12:13-21
Not only the process but the sources will be referenced during this series.

Teach Our Children Well! Welcome Catechist!

Parents, teachers, grandparents, you are invited to become a Catechist in our Good Shepherd Sacramental Program, to help prepare children, 8 years and older, to receive First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. St. Olaf is offering an extensive training program in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for all interested catechists. For more information, please call Mary Brady at 612-767-6202 or mbrady@saintolaf.org.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Registration

St. Olaf will begin our home faith-based Sacramental Program with monthly classes in early September. If you have a child, 8 years or older, and would like them to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, please let me know as soon as possible. The mandatory parent meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 from 9:30 – 11:30 am in the Gathering Room. Sunday, September 12, is the first class for students from 9:30 -10:30 am in the Education Room. You must be registered to attend. Call Mary Brady 612-767-6202 or email her at mbrady@saintolaf.org to register.

Pilgrimage to France ~ September 27 to October 4

Join a Pilgrimage group to France with the Pilgrimage Choir of the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. Singers, non-singers, all travelers welcome. Masses at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris; Cathedral of Chartres, Mont-St. Michel, Lisieux, Lourdes; Visit Normandy, Versailles. See complete itinerary and information at the blogspot: http://pilgrimagechoir.blogspot.com. Since 1999 the Pilgrimage Choir has traveled abroad. Come with us once again!

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.