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The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Sep 9 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Opening Mass and season Kickoff "Dare to Be Bold" with Bishop Lee Piché Save the date and gather with new and veteran Catholic youth ministry leaders from around the Twin Cities and beyond! We are blessed and grateful to have with us for this outstanding morning Bishop Lee Piché from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He will celebrate Mass and speak to us later in the morning. In addition to our Mass and session, you will have an opportunity to meet and network with other fantastic Youth Ministry Leaders and enjoy a complimentary lunch with members of the 2010-11 NET Teams. *NOTE: WE BEGIN AT 9:15 A.M. WITH MASS. Advance Registration Is Required For This Free Event. Registration closes Sept. 2nd (Thurs) at 12 Midnight There Is No Charge For This Event | |||
Confirmation Retreats |
Fri, Sep 17 7pm Friday - 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend September 17-19, 2010 page
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Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Oct 2 6-9:30 PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W
West St. Paul, MN |
"Who do you say that I am?" with Fr. Mike Schmitz for Mass and Evening Program During his brief public ministry, we read from Scripture that Jesus did amazing things. He walked on water, cured the sick and miraculously fed four thousand people with very little food (Mt. 15:34). Jesus declared Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life (Jn. 14:6), the Great I Am (Jn. 8:58), and even God Himself (Jn. 1:1). Yet despite all of this, most people did not believe in Jesus. They didn't understand "Who" He was or "Why" He came to earth. So He asked His disciples who they thought He was. Only one person had the right answer. What about you? How would you respond to Jesus' question? Now more than ever the Lord needs strong, heroic young men and women of faith who not only know the answer but experience and live the Answer!
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering.
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The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Oct 14 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
What is this ‘New Evangelization’ and why should I care? with Ryan O'Hara - What is this ‘New Evangelization’ that everyone keeps talking about? With us this month is Ryan O’Hara. Ryan serves as Mission Director with Saint Paul’s Outreach which is an evangelistic Catholic campus ministry that serves university students and young adults. A Typical Gathering: | |||
Confirmation Retreats |
Fri, Oct 29 7pm Friday - 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend October 29 -31, 2010 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Nov 6 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
The Cost of Discipleship With Fr. Jay for Mass and Micheal Hoffman for the Evening Program Jesus said: “If they persecuted Me they will persecute you.” Persecute me?... What does it mean to be a true disciple in today’s world? What does God want me to do and be to those around me? Does it really have to cost me everything to be a follower of Christ? Rarely in the history of the Church has it been as important to know and weigh the call and cost of being a true follower of Jesus! No longer will lukewarm Christianity be tolerated as our Catholic beliefs are attacked on a daily basis. So what are you to do as young person who’s been called to be the hands and feet of the one trueGod? What is your cost of discipleship? Michael Hoffman is back to bring focus to the role of your discipleship and the meaning you have as one CALLED by God Himself. In this fun and interactive session with professional speaker Michael Hoffman you’ll walk away with a new sense of calling for your life and ready to step up to the cost of discipleship. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Nov 11 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
The Freedom Found in Truth with Gina Bauer In our ‘everything goes,’ relativistic society, moral objectivity has been thrown out. All around us we are being shown that there is nothing unusual about co-habitation, same-sex attractions, abortion and pornography - just for starters. And yet, it seems the Catholic Church continues to hold on to what some call antiquated morality. So what does the Church actually teach? How is your knowledge of basic Catholic moral teaching? How can you effectively share this Truth with the young people whom you serve and minister? This session will briefly outline the basic principles of Catholic morality. It will discuss the major moral issues teens face today, and equip you with the tools to establish a sure foundation for right moral thinking. A Typical Gathering: | |||
Confirmation Retreats |
Fri, Nov 12 7pm Friday - 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Weekend Retreat November 12 - 14, 2010 page
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Confirmation Retreats |
Fri, Nov 19 7pm Friday - 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Weekend Retreat November 19 - 21, 2010 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Dec 4 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W
West St. Paul, MN |
Mass with Fr. Tom Wilson and later that evening: TONY MELENDEZ IN CONCERT Born without arms, Tony Melendez is a successful Catholic toe-playing guitarist and vocalist who is the sound of faith, hope and courage to the world! Tony has traveled across the United States and 40 foreign countries, making countless television appearances on all major network morning shows, The Vatican and World Youth Days. Advance Ticket Price (until Nov. 21st): $8 All Tickets are nonrefundable | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Dec 9 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Advent Day of Reflection "Come To The Silence" with Fr. Jim Livingston Silence is the gateway to an intimate encounter with Lord. Often, we fill our prayer time with spiritual reading, meditation guides, or routine prayer – trying to ‘get through’ our prayer agenda. We have a tendency to confuse this thinking about God with being in the Presence of the Lord. The morning will focus on how to enter into sacred silence. Our retreat leader is Fr. Jim Livingston. With an anointed gift of teaching and prayer, Fr. Jim will share from his Carmelite spirituality and his continued study on the gift of sacred silence. Fr. Jim is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis where he ministers at numerous retreats, missions and conferences. Cost: | |||
Confirmation Retreats |
Fri, Dec 10 7pm Friday - 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Weekend Retreat December 10 - 12, 2010 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Jan 8 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Mass and Evening Program with Fr. Fred Gaglia and later that evening... Make a determined resolution to be here for the first Lifeline of this brand new year! Plan on an excellent night to get energized and equipped in the Faith. Our evening features SONAR with excellent praise and worship, Mass, challenging sessions for high school men and women and… the 2010-11 NET Teams who will share the Gospel with over 60,000 Catholic teens this school year! Breakouts include: • “An Adventure To Live” For High School Men Only • “AUTHENTIC Femininity” For High School Women Only Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
January Gathering |
Thu, Jan 13 9:15-2:30pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
The Gospel From The Platform with MICHAEL HOFFMAN Back by popular demand... Michael Hoffman! When it comes to igniting your audience and capturing their hearts and minds with the message of the Gospel, the more ‘tool sets' you have at your disposal, the morethe Holy Spirit can use those tools to have a real impact. That's why true professionals approach their roles using presentation skills that work. In this ‘Round Two' session with professional speaker and trainer Michael Hoffman, you'll discover even more tips, techniques and skill sets to have power from the platform. You'll discover ideas on grabbing an audience's attention, how to create and deliver a truly memorable story that has lasting impact, delivery tips and techniques to add to your skill bag, and much, much more. Cost: All Tickets are nonrefundable | |||
Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Jan 28 7pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West Saint Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend January 28 - 30, 2011 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Feb 5 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Is God Calling Me? with Archbishop John Nienstedt What will you do with your life? What are your plans? Have you ever thought of committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think that there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus? How can you know if you have a ‘call’ from God? In special sessions designed specifically for high women and high school men, you will discover several practical ways of ‘discernment,’ which is nothing more than asking God what will make you happy. With us will be Archbishop John Nienstedt. He will be joined by Fr. Peter Williams from the Archdiocesan Vocations Office and a great team of Priests, Religious Sisters and Religious Brothers. A number of seminarians from Saint Paul Seminary and Saint John Vianney will also be with us. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Feb 10 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Evangelistic Moments with Ryan O’Hara Does the name of Jesus easily roll off the tip of your tongue? Are you comfortable inviting and leading young people into a personal relationship with Jesus? Is your ministry marked by moments for conversion throughout the year or are these life-changing moments very few and far between? Do you shy away from this key aspect of Catholic ministry to young people because of fear, neglect, or possible misinformation? With us this month is Ryan O’Hara. Ryan serves as Mission Director with Saint Paul’s Outreach which is an evangelistic Catholic campus ministry that serves university students and young adults. Since 1985, SPO has presented young people with the life-changing power of the Gospel and trained them to live as followers of Christ within the Catholic Church. A Typical Gathering: | |||
Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Feb 11 7 pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend February 11 - 13, 2011 page | |||
Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Feb 25 7pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend February 25 - 27, 2011 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Mar 5 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Will & Grace. Queer Eye for theStraight Guy. Modern Family with Fr. Mike Schmitz All around us, we are being shown that there is nothing unusual about same-sex attraction. And yet, the Catholic Church seems to hold on to some ancient ideas about homosexuality. What does the Catholic Church really teach about sex? Why does the Church say that two men can’t get married? Why is the Church so hung up on homosexuality? What if I don’t agree or understand the Church’s teaching? What can I do? With us for this LIFELINE event is Fr. Mike Schmitz from the Diocese of Duluth. He serves there as the Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry reaching thousands of Catholic young people. A gifted speaker and teacher, Fr. Mike ministers to thousands more at national and regional retreats and conferences. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Mar 10 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Lenten Day of Reflection "The Release of the Spirit" with Fr. Jim Livingston Anyone who serves God will discover sooner or later that the great hindrance to effective, fruitful ministry is not others but ourselves. The Lord so desires to use His servants for His glory, however, there is one basic lesson which every servant of God must learn. If you have questioned why life and vitality are lacking in your ministry, set this second day of Lent apart. Our retreat leader is Fr. Jim Livingston. A Carmelite Priest serving the Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis, Fr. Jim will celebrate Mass, preach, teach and pray with us as we begin these ‘Sacred Forty Days.’ Cost: | |||
Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Mar 11 7pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend March 11 - 13, 2011 page | |||
Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Mar 25 7pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Weekend Retreat March 25 - 27, 2011 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, Apr 2 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
An Evening of Praise, Worship and THE WORD! with Fr. Andrew Cozzens & SONAR So, how’s Lent going for you? How are those sacrifices coming? Maybe you’re in sugar withdrawal from no candy? Maybe you have a headache from no caffeine or pop? Maybe you’re already sick of healthy food (craving that hamburger and fries, are ya’)? So often, we get so consumed with what we’re giving up that we forget that prayer, Scripture and worship are just as centrally important during Lent as sacrifice and self-denial. Fr. Andrew Cozzens and SONAR are with us for this special LIFELINE event. Through anointed preaching, Scripture and song, they will teach, inspire and lead us in worship and praise of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Our evening includes time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, Apr 14 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Speaking of Silence with Annie Fochtman Cell phones, iPhones, iPods, texting, TV, internet, video games: from early morning to late night, the life of a teen is marked by continual sensory overload. Then they join us for a youth night or a retreat that we have jam-packed with talks, games, music and prayer services. In the midst of our packed ministry nights, are we missing something essential? Are you cultivating the sacred gift of silence in the hearts of your young people? Are you teaching them about the gift, beauty and spiritual need for prayerful sacred silence? With us is Annie Fochtman, the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Croix Valley Faith Formation in Stillwater. She will share ministry experience and practical ideas on introducing and integrating silence into your ministry events. A Typical Gathering:
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Confirmation Weekend Retreat |
Fri, Apr 15 7pm Friday to 2pm Sunday |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave
West St. Paul, MN |
Click here to visit the Confirmation Retreat Weekend April 15 - 17, 2011 page | |||
Lifeline Mass |
Sat, May 7 6:00 PM-9:30PM |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
The Fire of The Holy Spirit with Fr. Jim Livingston After His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus presented Himself alive to His disciples appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. He instructed them to remain in Jerusalem and to wait for the ‘promise of the Father.’ The time of fulfillment is near. And when the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples at Pentecost their lives would never be the same. Lives were transformed. Hearts set ablaze. Faith came alive! So how about you? How is your faith life? Is it on fire? On the ‘back burner?’ On ‘life-support?’ Ready for a fresh outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit? Then mark your calendar now. With us this month is Fr. Jim Livingston. A priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Fr. Jim has ministered to thousands of young people through his anointed teaching and powerful prayer. He will be with us for Mass and the evening program. Prepare your hearts for a grace-filled night of praise, worship and anointed preaching and prayer. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please prayerfully consider a $5-free will offering. | |||
The Gathering for Youth Ministry Leaders |
Thu, May 12 9:15-1pm |
651-450-6833
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110 Crusader Ave W.
West St. Paul, MN |
Developing Student Leaders with Bob Swift Summer is a great time for you to develop student leaders and get them more involved in youth ministry and feeling like they are making a difference. To make this happen, you and your ministry team will need to ‘raise the bar,' increase expectations and set into place some practical plans to raise up ‘Young Apostles.' Bob Swift has been training and discipling ‘Young Apostles' effectively and consistently for over 10 years. Bob will share his wisdom and experience of working with student leaders at St. Raphael's in Crystal, MN. A Typical Gathering:
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