 | World Youth Day 2011 - 8/16/2011
Join Pope Benedict XI and thousands of youth from around the world at World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain August 16-21.
The Holy Father has chosen the theme, "Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith" (cf Col. 2:7).
Official Website for WYD 2011 Madrid launched: en.madrid11.com
See you in Madrid!
Provisional Program
Tuesday 16th: Opening Mass, presided over by the archbishop of Madrid, cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, and concelebrated by the bishops and priests participating in WYD.
Wednesday the 17th: catecheses in several languages by catechist bishops. "These catecheses are moments of indispensable reflection and recollection so that the event will not be only an external manifestation, but leave a profound mark on consciences". Benedict XVI, Angelus, July 27th, 2008
Thursday the 18th: in the morning, catecheses in several languages by catechist bishops.
In the afternoon, welcome ceremony for the Holy Father. It is a popular welcome of a festive character, in which the Pope will be received by the whole city.
Friday the 19th: in the morning, catecheses in several languages by catechist bishops. In the afternoon, the Via Crucis.
Saturday the 20th: in the afternoon, Vigil with the Holy Father.
Sunday the 21st: in the morning, closing Mass and the sending of young people on mission. Announced in the Angelus after the Mass will be the place and date of the following WYD.
Along those days, Madrid will be full of activities of all kinds for the participants in WYD and for young people of Madrid in general.
|  | Miryam Dinner - 10/18/2010
Offered by the Vocation Office
Religious Sisters and priests of the archdiocese invite Catholic women, age 16 to 35, to dinner with the archbishop on Monday, October 18th, at 6 p.m.and describe how they heard God's call. Following Evening Prayer, the event concludes by 8 p.m.
The Miryam dinners are rather prompt and it is hoped that all guests will arrive on time and depart at 8. That’s hard because the gathering is very friendly and guests love to talk longer with the archbishop and each other.
The dress code for women is skirts or dresses or slacks (no jeans or insufficient-coverage tops), as are appropriate and modest for a casual dinner as a guest of the archbishop.
Always feel free to contact the Vocation Office with questions. Reservations are needed no less than one week in advance.
If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org.
|  | Operation Andrew Dinner - 10/21/2010
Offered by the Vocation Office
Priests and Brothers of the archdiocese invite Catholic men, age 16 to 35, to dinner at 6 p.m. with the archbishop and give witness on how they heard God's call. Following Evening Prayer, the event concludes by 8 p.m.
The Andrew dinners are rather prompt and it is hoped that all guests will arrive on time and depart at 8. That’s hard because these gatherings are very friendly and guests love to talk longer with the archbishop and each other.
Dress code for men is “business casual,” that is, slacks (Dockers are fine, but not jeans or shorts), shirts with collars (polos or ironed shirts, not T-shirts), ties optional.
Always feel free to contact the Vocation Office with questions.
If you are interested in participating in this event, contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org. Reservations are needed one week in advance.
| .JPG) | Theotokos - 9/9/2010
Offered by the Vocation Office
THEOTOKOS 2010-2011:
September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2, February 3, March 3, April 7, and May 5.
Theotokos is the name the Church gives to Our Lady, Mother of God. It was precisely in her as woman that God chose to dwell in a most intimate manner. She is now the model for all women and, in particular, Mother Church, on how to live in union with God.
Senior High Catholic women are invited to the partner program of Team Vianney on the first Thursday of the month for prayer, food, talks on faith, and everything on a young woman's mind. Energetic Mass with Catholic college women living their faith, priests & students of the University of St. Thomas, Religious Sisters.
5:40 p.m. Arrive at UST at the Saint John Vianney Seminary for the 5:50 Marian Procession.
6:10 Sandwiches and fellowship at the UST Fireside Room of Murray-Herrick
6:30 Dynamic talk about living the faith as Catholic women
7:10 Holy Mass at UST Chapel followed by social time back at SJV
8:30 Program ends promptly...you're back on the road
Call the Vocation Office 651-962-6890 for more information.
|  | Team Vianney - 9/9/2010
Offered by Saint John Vianney College Seminary
It takes courage to follow Jesus. Dedication. Leadership. Vocation.
If you've got what it takes, come to Saint John Vianney College Seminary at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul campus) from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursdays of the month during the school year. Meet for pizza, hear a short, dynamic talk on our Catholic faith, attend Benediction, and participate in an energetic Mass with college seminarians and university students.
TEAM VIANNEY 2010-2011:
September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2, February 3, March 3, April 7, and May 5.
Contact the SJV office at 651-962-6825, sjv@stthomas.edu.
|  | Cor Jesu for Young Adults - 9/10/2010
Offered by the The Saint Paul Seminary
Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, contemporary worship music, and fellowship with other young adults at Saint Mary's Chapel in the Saint Paul Seminary at 8:00 p.m.
Due to the fall term starting after the first Friday in September, Cor Jesu will begin on September 10, and then on the first Friday of every month during the academic year. There is no Cor Jesu in January.
|  | Visit with Four Communities in One Day - 9/25/2010
Offered by the Benedictines, Franciscan Poor Clares, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Sisters of St. Joseph
Visit four different Religious Communities to meet, learn, share meals, and pray with Catholic Sisters. We will visit local Communities of Benedictines, Franciscan Poor Clares, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and Sisters of St. Joseph. Carpooling will be arranged – offer donation to driver.
Saturday, September 25 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
For more information and registration, see Web site: http://csjstpaul.org/celeste_visiting_womens_communities.aspx
Contact S. Jill Underdahl, CSJ, 651-696-2873 or e-mail junderdahl@csjstpaul.org before Monday, September 20.
|  | Vespers for Seekers - 9/30/2010
Offered by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Pray & sing with other young women asking God's light on their life path.
Thursday, Sept. 30, 7-8 pm
Sabbath House, Minneapolis, MN
Contact Sister Patricia Tekippe, FSPA 612.756.2508 or ptekippe@fspa.org
|  | Archbishop's Retreat for Men Interested in Priesthood - 12/17/2010
Offered by Archbishop Nienstedt and the Vocation Office
Men interested in priesthood, between the ages of 18 and 40, are offered a retreat opportunity December 17-18, 2010, from 7:00 Friday evening to noon on Sunday. Communal and private prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and presentations by the archbishop are designed to help participants discern their future vocation.
Participants must have a referral from a priest or Religious. $50 donation, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or e-mail stpaulpriest@10000vocations.org.
|  | FOCUS Conference in St Paul! - 1/7/2011
When: January 7-9, 2011
Where: Crowne Plaza
11 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota
FOCUS Campuses Attending the St. Paul Conference:
Drake University
Loras College
Minnesota State University—Mankato
North Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
University of Minnesota—Duluth
University of North Dakota
University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin—Madison
Visit http://focusconference.org/stpaul for more information.
The FOCUS Conference 2011 invites young people to join thousands of other college students who are answering God’s call to become active participants in His plan for the world. Young people have passions, skills, and gifts that can make a difference in God’s Kingdom. The Conference will gather to strengthen that one, most important relationship and some will enter into it for the first time.
Thousands of college students. Hundreds of conversations. Dozens of opportunities. And you!
|  | N.E.T. Lifeline - ''Who Will God Raise Up?'' - 2/5/2011
Offered by N.E.T. Ministries and the Vocation Office
N.E.T. Ministries hosts Catholic teens Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, for a high-energy event. With us for this great evening is our very special guest Bishop Piche. He will be joined by Fr. Peter Williams from the Archdiocesan Vocation Office. We especially welcome a great team of priests, religious Brothers and Sisters from various Religious Orders around the country.
The time is now as the modern world awaits the emergence of a handful of spiritual heroes and heroines who will serve the Church as Priests, Religious Sisters and Religious Brothers. Those specially called as witnesses of hope to a world in desperate need of the Good News. The question is not, Will God raise up great men and women for the Church’s mission? The question is, Who will God raise up?
And the answer is: those you least expect.
Mass at 6 with the Bishop. Doors open at 5:30 and event ends at 9:30. NET Center, 110 Crusader Ave. W., West St. Paul; 651-450-6833. Check out www.netusa.org.
A free-will offering is suggested.
|  | Miryam Dinner - 2/21/2011
Offered by the Vocation Office
Religious Sisters and priests of the archdiocese invite Catholic women, age 16 to 35, to dinner with the archbishop on Monday, February 21, at 6 p.m.and describe how they heard God's call. Following Evening Prayer, the event concludes by 8 p.m.
The Miryam dinners are rather prompt and it is hoped that all guests will arrive on time and depart at 8. That’s hard because the gathering is very friendly and guests love to talk longer with the archbishop and each other.
The dress code for women is skirts or dresses or slacks (no jeans or insufficient-coverage tops), as are appropriate and modest for a casual dinner as a guest of the archbishop.
Always feel free to contact the Vocation Office with questions. Reservations are needed no less than one week in advance.
If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org.
|  | Operation Andrew Dinner - 2/24/2011
Offered by the Vocation Office
Priests and Brothers of the archdiocese invite Catholic men, age 16 to 35, to dinner at 6 p.m. with the archbishop and give witness on how they heard God's call. Following Evening Prayer, the event concludes by 8 p.m.
The Andrew dinners are rather prompt and it is hoped that all guests will arrive on time and depart at 8. That’s hard because these gatherings are very friendly and guests love to talk longer with the archbishop and each other.
Dress code for men is “business casual,” that is, slacks (Dockers are fine, but not jeans or shorts), shirts with collars (polos or ironed shirts, not T-shirts), ties optional.
Always feel free to contact the Vocation Office with questions.
If you are interested in participating in this event, contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org. Reservations are needed one week in advance.
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