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Come Holy Spirit!

Pentecost is a Christian observance on the seventh Sunday (50th day) after Easter.  It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles as they celebrated the ancient Jewish feast on Shabuoth.

"Through the Holy Spirit we are restored to paradise, led back to the Kingdom of heaven, and adopted as children, given confidence to call God "Father" and to share in Christ's grace, called children of light and given a share in eternal glory."

- St. Basil, De Spiritu Sancto

Pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit


Archdiocesan Marriage Day Celebration

                              The Most Reverend Archbishop honors all couples celebrating Silver, Golden and 50 or more years of marriage on:

 

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Mass at 10:00 AM

Cathedral of St. Paul

 

For more information about this annual celebration, call 651-291-4488.


"Date Night" for Married and Engaged Couples

to celebrate NFP Week (July 20-26)

Cruise the Mississippi on July 24, 2008

Boarding begins at 6:30 PM

For more information call 651-291-4489 or

download a registration form.

 Sign up soon!  You don't want to miss this!


Looking for a summary about our Pope's recent visit!

Click here!

 


Extra, Extra - Read All About It!!

Check out these links to some great articles...

 

May the Church Follow Teachings, Example of John Paul II

Pope Benedict XVI speaks about our late Pontiff

 

Polish Pope Hasn't Left Us

Cardinal Dziwisz Tells Youth They Are John Paul II Generation

 

 Poll: Americans Like the Pope

70% Want to Hear Him Speak on God in Daily Life

 


WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES

Pope Benedict XVI announced the 6th World Meeting of Families will take place from    January 16-18, 2009 in Mexico City.  The theme is “The Family: Educator in Human and Christian Values.”  This meeting, which has usually include a theological/pastoral congress, cultural celebrations, an evening prayer service and closing Mass with the Holy Father, is organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family.  Interested in making a pilgrimage to Mexico?   

Plan a trip with us by calling 651-291-4489. 


Cardinal Alphonso Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family passed away April 19.  To read more about his life, click here

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMS

All In God's Plan

Andrew or Miryam Dinner

Christ Centered Couples
Early Catholic Family Life

God's Children

In His Time

Living God's Love Marriage Prep

Single Parents (SPA)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Corpus Christi Procession

Marriage Day Celebration

JP2 Legacy & Humanae Vitae

Date Night

Pure Sound Music Contest

World Youth Day

Faith Lift for Moms

 

MARRIAGE

Marriage Preparation

Mentor Couples

Marriage Enrichment

Human Sexuality

Natural Family Planning

Marriage Amendment

 

PARENTING & CHILDREN

All In God's Plan

Early Catholic Family Life

Single Parents (SPA)

Parenting Tips

Grandparenting

 

RESPECT LIFE

Champions for Life Nomination

 

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Ministry

 

OUTREACH TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 

LAITY & RESOURCES

Parish Liaisons

MFL Newsletter

Men

Women

Singles

Faith/Education Enrichment

Catholic Medical Association

Brochures

Articles and Reflections

Links to online resources


Are you discerning marriage? Are you engaged?  Are you married? 

The United States Council of Catholic Bishops recently launched a website to help answer various questions about Catholic Marriage.  They supply useful information about marriage, preparing for marriage and caring for marriage.  To learn more, go to: 

www.foryoumarriage.org