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Saint Andrew Catholic Church Events:
Celebrate Respect Life Month!
Join a nationwide novena starting Tuesday, October 22 for the protection of human life from conception to natural death.
Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, suggested actions, and more.
Join THOUSANDS of Catholics in prayer Tuesday, October 22 - Wednesday, October 30. Sign up here: Respect Life Prayer and Action | Respect Life
Saints for Moms Study Group
Mothers of all ages are invited to join a Saints Study on the book A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey. The chapters are short but packed with valuable insights to live out your vocation as a mother and deepen your spiritual life.
Every chapter is on a different saint which generates new discussion at every meeting. We hope you can join us (even if it only works out sparingly). All are welcome! RSVP to Alyssa Swanson if you would like to be included in this group!
Here are the details:
What: Saints for Moms Study
When: Every other Tuesday evening starting October 8
Where: Meeting Room 3
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
What to bring: Please bring your bible and the book to every group (you can purchase the book on Amazon or a second hand book site). We will start each evening with a Gospel Reflection and dive into what spoke to us from the chapter.
RSVP: If you plan to join this small group (even if you know you can only attend periodically) please contact Alyssa Swanson (alyssaswanson424@gmail.com) so we can send you emails with book study reminders, dates, etc.
About the book (reference from Amazon):
Author, Lisa Hendey, offers one saint per week--some famous, some lesser known, some whose cause is in process--to offer companionship and guidance for the challenging, often under-thanked vocation of Catholic motherhood. She introduces Therese of Lisieux, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Patrick, as well as Gianna Beretta Molla and Chiara Badano. Each week offers a thematic prayer intention,
biographical and devotional information about the saint, lessons learned, daily scripture meditations, prayers, and practical, spiritually rich action steps that help moms incorporate the wisdom and exemplary faith of each saint.
Minnesota Catholic Conference News/Updates:
Election resources from the Minnesota Catholic Conference
• Includes political activity guidelines for parish and church organizations, resources from the Minnesota Secretary of State, and a link to MCC’s Catholic Advocacy Network, which helps Minnesota Catholics to take action and stay informed on issues, policies, and legislation throughout the year. https://www.mncatholic.org/election2024
Be vote-ready
• Your vote matters! The following link provides important information to help you vote, including how to register (or update your registration), view a sample ballot for your particular location, and check voting hours and locations. It also includes information about what to bring on Election Day and other ways to vote. https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops:
“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”
The most recent version of the U.S. bishops’ teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics
• https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf (English)
• https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-spanish.pdf (Spanish)
What does it mean to form my conscience?
• https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/parishes-and-schools/upload/Conscience-Formation-bulletin-insert.pdf
Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics
• An initiative from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that invites people to pledge to seek the truth, build bridges, and find solutions together to promote the common good. Individuals, families, and communities can participate. https://www.usccb.org/civilizeit
Diocesan News/Events:
Lay Pastoral Caregiver Training
Bridge Builders for a Thriving Mission invites you to consider this training. Every ministry needs good listeners and caregivers. For example, whether for homebound ministry, youth ministry, hospitality or new mothers. Consider strengthening your community with good listening and pastoral care.
Training begins October 18-19 at The Abbey Guest House.
This training is at no cost to ACCs in the St. Cloud Diocese. Companioning one another spiritually is one of the most important ministries of a faith community. The vision of this project is to equip teams of compassionate listeners who are steeped in Benedictine spirituality. Participants who complete the process will be well prepared to offer pastoral care in various settings, form prayerful caregiver communities within their ACCs, and lovingly practice being a non-judgmental listening presence to whomever they encounter in daily life.
Learn more and register here: Lay Pastoral Caregivers Training (thrivingmission.org)
Other Parish News/Events:
Local Area News/Events:
Community Communication - Energy Assistance Program from TriCap
The Energy Assistance Program: Serves both renters and homeowners. Benefit amounts are based on the household’s heating costs, household size, and income. The Energy Assistance program provides help with energy disconnections, no/low fuel in the tank, and homeowners’ furnace repairs. Eligibility for the program is based on the household’s past 3 months of income and assets are not counted. Applications for the program and income guidelines are available at Tri-CAP’s website: https://tricap.org/assistance/energy-assistance/ or call Tri-CAP at (320) 251-1612 for an application to be mailed or for more information about the program.
https://fareforall.thefoodgroupmn.org/
https://fareforall.thefoodgroupmn.org/find-a-site/ < use this link to search for food drop locations, dates and times.
Reference Sources:
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If you have ideas, stories or events you think we should share with the Saint Andrew parish community, please contact Julie Gerads at julieg@saint-andrew.net or 763-441-1483 x301.