Archdiocesan Synod: Faith and Culture Series: January 20 – February 9, Four sessions 7-8:30 p.m., Virtual Event; Link Sent to Registrants Inspired by the thousands of participants at the Prayer and Listening Events, this series connects their stories to the story of the Church. Each virtual event includes a talk, testimonials, and a live panel discussion. Registration is required to participate live. Find topics, dates and registration at archspm.org/synod.

Prayer Service for Life – please post the English and/or Spanish: Friday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul and via livestream | Please join us for this prayer service to commemorate the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath. Limited seating will be available, and COVID-19 protocols will be followed. The prayer service will also be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s Facebook page: facebook.com/cathedralsaintpaul

March for Life Youth & Family Conference: Friday, January 22 | High school and college students are invited to this day of prayer, inspiration, pro-life education and advocacy for the pre-born. Families are welcome and may register as a group at archspm.org/marchforlife. Cost is $10 per person; please bring your own bagged lunch. Watch for more details to come!

Archbishop’s Discernment Retreat – New Dates for Virtual Event! – January 29 & 30 Virtual Event in small groups at a parish near you! | Have you thought that maybe God is calling you to be a Catholic priest? This annual weekend retreat is for Catholic men, who are Juniors in High School, up to age 24, who have not completed a college degree. For more information, see 10000vocations.org.

Newly Married Retreat: Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Online (Link sent to registrants.) All newly married couples (0-7 years) are invited to attend the 2021 Newly Married Retreat. Led by Brad & Libby Dupont from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS, this year’s topic is Communication— talking with purpose. Cost is $25 per couple. To register visit archspm.org/nmr. Questions? Contact Katie Walker at walkerk@archspm.org or 651-291-4488.

Cor Jesu: Friday, February 5 at 8 p.m. held virtually on the Vocations Office Facebook page Join us virtually at www.facebook.com/ASPMVocations/ to adore the Lord and be together in prayer, praise and worship. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will preside. Please send prayer requests to stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651.962.6890. The Cor Team will pray for your intentions!

Living God’s Love Marriage Preparation: Weekends beginning February 19 (Online February-April) | This weekend program is offered monthly (except for October and December) 7:30 - 9 p.m. Friday evening and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday. The online retreat will be hosted live via Zoom. In person retreats are scheduled to resume in May. For more information and to register visit archspm.org/marriage. Questions? Call 651-291-4488.

Bethany House Summer Program: June 12 – August 7, 2021 – currently accepting applications! Bethany House is a place, set apart, with an environment of support and encouragement for Catholic women as they intentionally discern consecrated life. The women live in community, pray together, have meals together, host Religious Sisters and participate in a discernment book study during the program. For more information and to request an application, see 10000vocations.org 

Local Events...

Wellness Matters! Watch anytime – courtesy of St. Joseph, New Hope | COVID-19 has created an unprecedented upheaval in the American culture, with over 245,000 fatalities, skyrocketing unemployment, and countless changes to education, daily routines, and social interaction. As more data becomes available, the pandemic’s effects now reflect its enormous toll on mental health and an exploding demand for new treatment options. Engage with a favorite psychologist and priest, Fr. Matthew Malek (LPCC) as he discusses mental health in COVID-19 times. The presentation is online and free to all at stjosephparish.com/wellness

The Temperament God Gave You Cana Groups- Registration Open! | Attention moms of young children: YOU are invited to The Temperament God Gave You Group! Do you sometimes think that your husband’s and children’s behavior make no sense? You’re not alone! Come learn how understanding temperaments helps us to become a better spouse and parent. Discover how it equips us to more effectively encourage, motivate, and strengthen our family. Join a group to renew yourself so every moment spent with your husband and children counts. Invite your friends! Visit canafamilyinstitute.com/programs/temperament to join a group today! Questions? Contact cathy@canafamilyinstitute.com

How to Pray: 6-Week Series: Wednesdays through February 10, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by St. Thomas More, St. Paul | Join us in the New Year for our winter prayer series! Each week we will learn about a new form of prayer. Our time will include a talk by the presenter and, in some cases, time to practice the prayer form for the evening. There will also be time for sharing our experiences and responding to questions. You may join us for as many or as few sessions work with your schedule. https://www.morecommunity.org/howtopray

Virtual Ascend Conference: January 21-23, online | This conference for young adults will take you on a deep dive into what it means to be “created for worship.” It is our hope that these three nights of high-powered keynotes, convicting exhortation, live whole-hearted worship, and our very own “Ascend Show” will open your heart to a new and profound experience of your identity in Christ. Register at ascendspo.org.

Messages from the Archdiocese: Totus Tuus Team Members – Is God calling YOU to serve? Bring the good news to the next generation; share the faith, build friendship, answer the call and become a 2021 TOTUS TUUS Summer Missionary in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis!

The Archdiocese is in need of men and women ages 18-26 committed to their Catholic faith who feel called to share it in local parishes with youth (grades 1-12). This is a 2-month commitment: May 29 – July 28 (which includes one week of training and a one-week break for the 4th of July holiday). Missionaries will receive $2,520 for their service.

To apply visit www.archspm.org\totustuus or contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck at 651-291-4489 or schulten@archspm.org for additional information. Apply by February 1, 2021.

Ongoing Archdiocesan Programming...

Restorative Justice Groups: These groups are held monthly from 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom and are open to all victim/survivors.  Victim/Survivor Support Group for those Abused by Clergy as Adults — First Mondays  |  Support Group for Relatives or Friends of Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse — Second Tuesdays  |  Victim/Survivor Support Group —Third Mondays  |  Survivor Peace Circle —Third Tuesdays – this is a change starting in January  |  Support Group for Men who have been Sexually Abused by Clergy/Religious — Fourth Wednesdays  |  For more information and details for attending the virtual meetings, visit www.archspm.org/healing. Questions? Contact Paula Kaempffer, Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, 651-291-4429.

Natural Family Planning (NFP): Classes teach couples the Church approved methods on how to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, visit www.archspm.org/family or call 651-291-4489.