“First Fridays for Food Security" Facebook Event: November 4

On Friday, November 4 (the first Friday in November) Catholics are invited to "fast" by limiting meal spending to the amount allotted for a family of their size in the USDA Modified Thrifty Food Plan, which is used as the basis for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called food stamps). On Friday, November 4, participants can visit the Facebook event page to leave comments about their experiences and access information and reflections on food insecurity in the U.S.A handout on the theme of Poverty in the United States for use on November 4 (http://tiny.cc/4o7op) is also available. First Fridays for Food Security will continue on every first Friday through April 6, 2012.

From cl Weekly - October 24, 2011, Volume V, Number 43

Weekly Calendar

Monday, October 24 - Catechist Potluck in the conference room, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Baptism Prep with Father in the Gathering Space, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM;  Tuesday, October 25 - Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Faith Formation Council Meeting 6:30 PM in meeting room 2; Wednesday, October 26, Parish Story Time Morning Gathering, the Fr. Mike Meinen Years 9:00 AM, come and share you stories of St. Olaf (1964-1974); Religious Education for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and for Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in "the Loft"; Thursday, October 27, Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; Understanding the Mass, Liturgy of the Eucharist with Fr. Konopa, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Gathering Space; Sunday, October 30, Sunday School 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM; 1st Reconciliation Parent/Child Prep, 1:00 PM in the Fr. Robert Agnew Parish Center.

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (Love God as Yourself) - October 23, 2011

First Reading: Exodus 22:20–26 (do not make other suffer); Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c–10 (Live in Hope); Gospel: Matthew 22:34–40 (Love Your Neighbor)
Adults: How do I live out the commandments in my daily life? Give examples.
Children: Can I see Christ by the way that I behave?

Religious Education Classes

Religious Education for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and for Grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in "the Loft"

Weekly Calendar

Monday, October 17 - Date Night, 6:15 PM in the Gathering Space; Tuesday, October 18 - Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, October 19, Parish Story Time Morning Gathering, the Fr. Robert Agnew Years 9:00 AM, come and share you stories of St. Olaf (1952-1964); Religious Education for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and for Grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in "the Loft"; Thursday, October 20, Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; Understanding the Mass, Liturgy of the Eucharist with Fr. Konopa, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Gathering Space; Sunday, October 23, Sunday School 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (You Belong to God) October 16, 2011

First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4–6 (Taken by the Hand); Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5b (Remember the Faith); Gospel: Matthew 22:15–21 (Give to God)
Adults: Is there a financial issue that worries me and detracts from my work or life with my family?
Children: Do I realize that everything important in my life comes from God?

Religious Education

Grades 1- 6 will meet this evening beginning at 6:15 PM and ending at 7:30 PM. 

Grades 7 & 8 will meet this evening at the Regis High School Auditorium to view the movie "The Human Experience," remember to check in with Mr. Duss when your arrive, please arrive by 6:45 PM so you have time to check in with him and then find seats, you will be done around 9:00 PM.  High School Youth Ministry will meet at the Regis High School Auditorium as well to view the movie, meet by the flag pole before you go in.