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We are thankful for the Holy Father’s
safe and wonderful visit to our country.
A very good website
covering events of his trip is at: www.uspapalvisit.org -CPO-
Welcome to our new Archbishop, John Nienstedt
Installed, May 2, 2008.
There had been conflicting information regarding the
condition of Father John Corapi’s health. But on the
May 14th program of EWTN Live ,
Father Mitch Pacwa stated
Father Corapi was at Mayo Clinic and was being
treated for “a bit of cancer” they had found
Please keep Father Corapi in
your prayers; he has given us so much of himself to us all.
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June 15, 2008: is the effective date for a change at the Chancery,
when former Vicar General Kevin McDonough will be replaced by Father Lee Piche. Father McDonough will continue as primary priest at
St. Peter Claver in
Our Preparation
“If it be right that a soul
who feels itself called to Divine Intimacy appreciate and long for
contemplation, it cannot be wrong for it to try to prepare itself for it. Many
souls are refused this grace by God simply because He does not find them
suitable disposed. It is necessary for us to work, so that we shall not be
deprived of contemplation through our own fault. On the other hand, if we have
done all that depends on us as best we can, we should not fear that our work
will be wasted; sooner or later in one way or another, the Lord will always
give us to drink. Contemplation is a
free gift of God; it requires generosity on our part. Souls who are not
generous are precisely the ones who will never experience it. God refuses to
force our will; He takes what we give Him. But He will not give Himself wholly
until we have given ourselves wholly to Him. We should not intend to make
contemplation the end of our spiritual life; the goal is always Love, for sanctity consists essentially in the
perfection of charity.” -Divine Intimacy; St. Teresa of
Bible Study
May 17, 2008:
Jeff Cavins will be presenting a one-day overview of
his course, “The Bible Timeline” at All Saints Catholic Church, 20970 Howland Ave W.
Conferences And Lectures
April, 2008: Applications are being taken for admission to the
Catechetical Institute, an ongoing formation resource for Catholic adults who
wish to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith and further their
spiritual formation. The
May 2, 2008: The Spring Training Seminar for Total Life Care
Centers is being held for those who are interested in volunteering at one of
the 24
May 3, 2008: The Spring Training Seminar for Total Life Care
Centers is being held for those who are interested in volunteering at one of
the 24
May 7, 2008: A program titled, “Successful Aging” is geared for
seniors and those who care for them. Sponsored by Elder Ministries, Dr. Gabe Maletta, a Clinical Professor in the Departments of
Psychiatry and Family Practice at the University of Minnesota School of
Medicine, and in cooperation with the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family
and Youth, a series of meetings will be held to offer spiritual, educational
and social enrichment, which will include Mass, Coffee, Lunch, a talk and
informal discussion with Q & A. The meetings are being held at Most Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in St .Louis Park, Mn. For
details, including topics and other locations, please click here or call Bill Dill at: 651-291-4553.
May 13, 2008: The Argument Of The Month Club, a men’s forum for
Catholic Apologetics, which encourages the enjoyment of good humor, good food,
and fellowship, is hosting Jeff Davis at the May meeting, whose topic is, “Why
Catholics Must Engage In The Public Policy Debate.” The social is from 6:30 pm,
with Dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by the talk. There will be time to agree or
disagree with the speaker during the Q & A, which starts immediately
following dessert. Fathers may bring their sons as long as they accompany them.
Priests and seminarians are welcome at no charge. The event is being held at
May 17, 2008: A slide show presentation regarding the reawakening
of the Catholic Faith in
June 12-14, 2008: The 27th Annual Chesterton Conference
will be held with speakers Joseph Pearce, Sean Dailey, Geir
Hasnes, Dwight Longenecker,
Tom Martin,
June 16-18, 2008: In honor of
the 40th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae, the
St. Paul School of Divinity at the
June 25-29, 2008: A “
September 24-28, 2008: The Holy Name Society is sponsoring a National
Convention with the theme, “Proclaim The Name Of The Lord.” Speakers include
Dr. Scott Hahn, Archbishop John Nienstedt, former
Archbishop Flynn, and other speakers. The event will be held at St. Olaf’s
Catholic Church, in downtown
Conferences
Located Out-Of-State
August 9, 2008: A Conference in recognition of the 40th
year of Humanae
Vitae is being held in
October 11-12, 2008: In celebration of the Catholic Church in the United
States 200th Anniversary for Boston, New York, Philadelphia and
Louisville (Bardstown) were established as diocese in 1808, the Magnificat publication is sponsoring the Magnificat Pilgrimage of Hope in Boston, MA, and will
feature liturgical celebrations, talks by well-known Catholic speakers,
break-out sessions with the Magnificat editorial
team, music and cultural events, and also a theatrical presentation. A single
attendee for 2 days is $150 or a couple for 2 days is $200, A Saturday only
one-day pass is $70 or a Sunday only one-day pass is $80. Anyone who might be interested, go to: www.magnificat.com click on:
“Discover Magnificat” and then click on:
“Pilgrimage of Hope.”
October 10-12, 2008: The Fargo Marian Eucharistic Conference for 2008 has
the theme, “Lord, To Whom Shall We Go.”
The speakers have not yet been announced. A children’s program will be
available.
Do You Know Your Faith
What Are
The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit?
Wisdom,
Knowledge, Understanding, Piety, Counsel, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord
Education
May 20, 2008: Chesterton Academy, a new high
school focusing on solid Catholicism and academics, will be holding an
informational meeting at Eliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar Lake Road in St.
Louis Park, Mn at 7:00pm where everyone can meet the
founders of the Academy, the new Headmaster and faculty. Everyone is invited.
For information, call: 612-619-0039 or see: www.chestertonacademy.org -CPO-
June 12 & 19, 2008: Early
Catholic Family Life (ECFL) is a parent-child program giving parents an opportunity
to learn more about passing their Catholic faith on to their children from 0-5
years of age, which is then taught in parishes in the Archdiocese. The training
sessions are being held June 12th and June 19th form 7:00
pm -9:30 pm. Applications and order forms are online at: www.archspm.org/family under “Early Catholic Family Life.” For
additional information, call the Archdiocese at
651-291-4489.
International Baccalaureate: is an
internationally run program from
April
17, 2008: Pope Benedict’s incredible visit to the
Election Prayer To The Blessed Mother
O most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this
most critical time, we entrust the
O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the
“culture of death,” and lead us into a new Millennium of Life. Trusting in Thy
most powerful intercession, we pray:
“Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that
anyone who fled to Thy protection, implored Thy help, or sought Thy
intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto Thee, O
virgin of virgins, our Mother. To Thee do we come, before Thee we stand, sinful
and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despite not our
petitions, but in Thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen. –Prayer From EWTN-
For Your Information
A group: of Catholic Faithful in our Archdiocese is challenging
the governing Board of Trustees at the
An Extraordinary Film: titled, “The Human Experience” is perhaps one of the
most powerful pro-life presentations ever made regarding the dignity of the
human person regardless of the circumstances of his life. The film is produced
by two brothers who present three different life-situations; the two brothers
live on the streets of
April 18, 2008: was the date the movie, “Expelled,” was shown in
theaters. It is a series of interviews by the actor/writer/satirist Ben Stein,
who wants to know why so many scientists who would like to see “Intelligent
Design” have lost their jobs after bringing the subject up in front of peers.
It would seem that there is no room in the field of science…for science. After
all, science is about discussing the possibilities of what makes the universe.
The film is very much worth seeing: for a clip of the film, go to: www.expelledthemovie.com/playgroundvideo3.swf
May 6, 2008: The movie, “Bella” is coming out on DVD and can be
pre-purchased: Click
here to buy the Bella DVD. The movie is a strong pro-life statement in
favor of adoption.
San Giovanni Rotondo: The
incorrupt body of Saint Padre Pio has been made available to the public for veneration,
although it is not known if this will be the Saint’s permanent resting place,
or if he will eventually be re-buried.
Rosalind Moss: is starting a new order of sisters later this year,
to be known as, “Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope.” The focus of the
group will be evangelization and contemplation. The order has already has been
given permission by Archbishop Raymond Burke of
A Website: with facts and information regarding the link between
breast cancer and abortion, can be found at: www.abortionbreastcancer.com
should you know anyone who might benefit from the information offered.
Graduating Students: at St. Thomas
School of Law are required to perform 50 hours volunteer public service in the
community in order to graduate. However, Dean Thomas Mengler,
head of St. Thomas School of Law, has refused to accept volunteer hours that
were performed at Planned Parenthood, stating, “This is incompatible with St.
Thomas Catholic identity and cannot be counted towards the required ‘public
service hours.’” Congratulations to Dean Mengler for
his stand in difficult times. –CPO-
A Study In
Our Episcopal Brethren: under the leadership of Reverend Samuel Johnson, has
dismissed 22 priests from the Diocese of Florida on March 25th, for
their “abandonment of the communion of this church” in their insistence of
accepting homosexual behavior for clergy, for the blessing of same-sex rites,
and for having moved beyond the bounds of Scripture by endorsing behavior that
endangers their souls and the those of their parishioners.
From The Vatican
Five Cardinals: have petitioned Pope Benedict XVI to declare a fifth
Marian dogma to proclaim the Blessed Virgin Mary as, “The Spiritual Mother of
All Humanity, the Co-redemptrix with Jesus the
Redeemer, Mediatrix of All Graces with Jesus the One
Mediator, and Advocate With Jesus Christ on Behalf of the Human Race.” –Zenit-
November 4-6, 2008: A Catholic-Muslim Conference will take place at the
On February 29th: the
Fundraisers
May 21-22, 2008: Holy
Family Adoption Agency is sponsoring their annual garage sale at the Anoka County
Fairgrounds, 3112 St. Francis Blvd on Wednesday, May 21st from 9:00
am to 8:00 pm, and Thursday, May 22nd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Donated items may be dropped off on Monday, May 19th from 8:00 am to
7:00 pm, furniture only with prior approval, and no TV’s or computers.
Volunteers are needed. For information, call Gerrie Soine at 763-421-8917. Your prayers are requested for a
successful sale.
May 31, 2008: The 12th Annual
Walk For Life, sponsored by the Women’s
In The Know About Our Times
Washington, Seattle:
Under the leadership of Dr. Theresa Deisher, AVM
Biotechnology (as in Ave Maria) intends to development treatments and vaccines
that do not use embryonic stem cells or aborted fetuses. This researcher, who
has 23 patents, is a very hopeful promise for the future of what can be
ethically accomplished in the medical field.
Louisiana, New Orleans:
President Bush met with Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican
President Felipe Calderon regarding the “Security and Prosperity Partnership of
North America “(SSP) (individual sovereign countries are not named, only the
continent) to further the progress of the SPP, which originated in March, 2005
in Waco, Texas. It has since brought together 50 top business leaders from the
Medjugorje Monthly Message
Meet Our New Saints
Manuel Lozano Garrido: known as
Lolo, was born in
Pilgrimages
June
18-27, 2008: Medjugorje
with Stephanie Percic,
Prayer Intentions From The Holy Father
For May,
2008
General
Intentions:: That Christians may use
literature, art and the media to greater advantage
to favor a culture which defends
and promotes the values of the human person.
Star of Evangelization and Queen of Apostles, continue to guide
missionaries throughout the world with maternal affection.
Prayer Opportunities And
Retreats
May 1-10, 2008: Please join in a Worldwide Pentecost Novena Prayer
from the Feast of the Ascension on May 1,st to Pentecost on May 10th
for The Renewed Descent Of The Holy Spirit In Our Day. The Prayer is as
follows:
Our world
is in great danger. It is under constant threat from unprecedented acts of
terrorism and war, disasters of nature, economic crises, mass hunger, moral
decline, attacks on human rights and the sanctity of human life.
As people
of faith, we know we are engaged in a colossal battle between the Gospel of
Life and the “culture of death.” We are deeply concerned, but not without hope.
More and more people realize that our world needs conversion. More and more
people realize that our efforts alone will not be enough. We need the help of
heaven.
As the
great feast of Pentecost approaches, this is the opportune time for a mass
appeal to the Lord to send again and anew His Holy Spirit over our wounded
world.
This is
the time to gather around Mary, as the Apostles did in the Upper Room 2,000
years ago, in praying for a New Pentecost in our day. We share the deep
inspiration that the Lord entrusted our time and our world in a special way to
the Immaculate Heart of His Mother. Remembering her promises, we make an urgent
call on her motherly advocacy. Through the power of her maternal intercession
as Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix,
and Advocate, the Lord will work miracles and send His Holy Spirit.
May 2-3, 2008: The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring an
all-night Prayer Vigil at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church,
May 2-4, 2008: Rachel’s Vineyard, an international organization
offering healing to those women and men who have had the experience of abortion
in their lives, is offering a retreat locally in the Cities. For information
contact Nancy Blom at: 952-882-2072. For information
see:
http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/weekend/retreats-by-location-usa.htm
May 3, 2008: The St. Michael the Archangel Organization is hoping
to organize one million people in the United States to pray the Rosary during
the same 60 minute time period, for unborn babies, on Saturday, May 3rd
at 8:00 am Central Time. The group believes that even more important than
political action and education, is the critical prayer needed to end abortion,
because this is, foremost, a spiritual battle that needs the strongest weapon.
Those who wish to participate may register for the event at: www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org
May 4, 2008: The Annual May Rosary Procession will take place in
honor of Our Lady Of Fatima with assembly at the State Capitol at 1:30 pm and
the Rosary Procession to the Cathedral beginning at 2:00 pm. In
May 17, 2008: The Archdiocese Office of Marriage, Family, and Life
is sponsoring a Young Adult Spring Retreat at Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in
St.Paul with retreatmaster,
Father Andrew Cozzens. For information, call: 651-291-4553.
May 18, 2008: Monthly Family Adoration is held monthly at
May 25, 2008: The 11th
Annual Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession, in sponsorship with Millennium
Ministries, will be held, beginning with a free shuttle bus from the Cathedral
of St. Paul to the Little Sisters of the Poor. The Procession begins at 2:00 pm
with a walk to the Cathedral. At 3:00 pm there will be a sermon and Benediction
at the Cathedral, followed by an ice cream social at 4:00 pm. For information,
call Greg Smisek at: 651-489-0116 or see: www.walkwithhim.net for information and where a flyer can also be
printed out to post in your parish.
June 1, 2008: A Healing Mass will be held for those with
disabilities at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 7301 Bass Lake Rd in Crystal, Mn at 3:30 pm. Mass will be celebrated by Father Jim
Livingston, Father Mark Juettner, Father Nels Gjengdahl and Father Shaji Joseph. A potluck dinner will follow the celebration.
Please RSVP before May 26th by calling: 651-291-4543 or
763-772-3868.
June 1-7, 2008: Although Father Joseph Bill has passed away,
Father Anthony, a Vincentian Priest from Kerala, India will step in and host a
week-long Retreat for Spiritual and Physical Healing at the University of St.
Thomas,
June 8-14, 2008: Father Anthony from
June 14, 2008: The Cathedral
of St. Paul will be hosting the Archdiocesan Marriage Day celebration for
couples celebrating their 25th and 50th Wedding
Anniversaries in the 2008 calendar year. Friends and families of the honored
guests are welcome to attend also and a reception will follow. Requests for
certificates issued from the Archdiocese in honor of the day should be
submitted in writing with the first and last names of the couple, how many
years they have been married, and the address where the certificates should be
mailed. Mail to: the Archdiocese Office of Marriage, Family & Life, c/o
Marriage Certificates, 328 W.
Kellogg Blvd
June 20-22, 2008: Women over the age of 17 who are discerning a
vocation are invited to a weekend titled, “How To
Discern,” which will include talks by priests, prayer with sisters, and time
for questions. The cost is $25 for the weekend, which includes a private room
and meals. This is being held at the St. Agnes Convent,
Pro-Life
LifeNews
A New Book: by Madeline Nugent titled, My Child, My Gift: A
Positive Response To Serious Prenatal Diagnosis, was written to aid parents
of pre-born children with seriously diagnosed disabilities. The book could be
given to parents from a friend also. See: http://www.mychildmygift.com.
California, San Francisco: San Francisco Catholic Archbishop George Niederauer is poised to give the “Loaves and Fishes” award
for “outstanding philanthropic works that epitomize the spirit of the faith
traditions of charity and generosity,” to George Marcus. The problem is, Mr.
Marcus helped finance Proposition 73 in that state, a measure that blocks
parents from being informed when their teenage daughters are considering an
abortion. Mr. Marcus also supported the state referendum that opened the doors
of the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine which uses billions of
taxpayer dollars for embryonic stem cell research. The California Catholic
Daily newspaper sent a letter to the Archdiocese, asking the Archbishop to
select another recipient, but to date, no response has been forthcoming.
Massachusetts, Boston: There is remarkable news from the Whitehead
Institute for Biomedical Research where created embryonic-like stem cells were
“reprogrammed” to become “pluripotent” stem cells,
which have essentially all the features of human embryonic stem cells. These
cells were successful in significantly reducing symptoms of Parkinson’s in
laboratory rats, and found that the cells were able to replace lost or damaged
neurons. This is really remarkable.
Oregon, Salem: State officials from Oregon released a report on the
status of assisted suicide in that state and found that the number of deaths
were up. Eighty five people received the drugs from their physicians, and forty
nine people had their doctors aid them in their deaths. Most unfortunate is
that not one single person who took his life had been referred for any kind of
psychiatric or psychological evaluation prior to being issued the drugs; it was
“death on demand.”
Rhode Island, Bristol: Supreme Court Justice, Antonin
Scalia, in speeches given to law students at Roger Williams University and at
the University of Central Missouri, that there is NO legal right to an abortion
found in the Constitution, and that, under the 10th Amendment, this
matter is to be decided by the States, not the courts.
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