Greetings! You are receiving this email as a way to keep you informed of the upcoming activities hosted by Pax Christi Boomers and Beyond Ministry. We hope you can join us and also invite your friends.
 
We’ve had some wonderful events these past few months. Thank you to Dave and Mary Loew for pulling together yet another fun and festive Christmas party in December. Last week 23 people enjoyed watching the movie The Shack so much that several commented they would have enjoyed a discussion group afterwards. Thanks to Cindy Lybeck for chairing this event and for a job well done. Chair yoga began on January 9th and is full at 25 participants. Those who  attend this enjoy it immensely and it often fills almost immediately upon registration opening.  Thank you Laurel Trimbo for continuing to chair this event.


Anne Kieser
Chairperson
952-946-9984

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PHOTO: January First Friday Coffee and Conversation - planning Boomer events.

FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Friday, February 2, beginning with Mass at 8:30am

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Come and join other parishioners for Mass in the chapel at 8:30am, followed by coffee and pastries in the Chief Joseph Room. All are welcome! After fellowship, please stay for a bit and join us as we plan upcoming Boomers and Beyond events. New ideas are welcome!

RETREAT: TOWARD A SPIRITUALITY OF JOY

Wednesday, February 21, 9:00am–2:00pm,
at the Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake. 
Cost of $25.00 includes speaker, Mass, lunch, and tour of retreat center.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED:
Come join Boomers and Beyond for a half-day retreat at the Franciscan Retreat Center. Brother Bob Roddy, Director, will speak on the spirituality of joy followed by Mass celebrated by Fr. Jim Van Dorn. The morning will include a tour of the center and a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Judy.

Toward a Spirituality of Joy: Joy is a quality that our Lord himself wishes to pass onto his disciples when he says, “I have told you this that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete” (John 15:11). Pope Francis often speaks of joy in his daily homilies and essays. What are some aspects of a Spirituality of Joy, and how can all of us make joy the basis of our life as followers of Jesus?

Retreat begins at 9:00am. If you would like to carpool, please arrive at Pax Christi at 8:15am. Registration of $25.00 must be received by February 10. Questions, contact Anne Kieser, 952-946-9984.

“For all of you, the retreat center is a special place, a sacred place, and a beautiful place. I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with you.”
                                                –Anne Kieser, Chair of Boomers and Beyond

CLICK HERE to register online with a credit card (you will get an email confirmation when your registration is complete) or drop off payment with Maria Miller in the parish office by February 10.

TOUR OF PROP

Wednesday, March 14, 10:00am

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO FEE:
Tour the newly renovated PROP (People Reaching Out to People) which provides food and short term financial aid for those in crisis. PROP has served the Eden Prairie and Chanhassen community for over 45 years.  Pax Christi has assisted PROP through our weekly Burgundy Bag collections, Giving Garden, Shared Ministers, and more.  

RSVP by March 10 to Maria Miller, 952-405-7217, or mmiller@paxchristi.com. Meet at PROP, 14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie 55344. Maps to PROP are available in the parish office.