3-28-2018
Greetings and Happy Easter! 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.
Anne Kieser
Chairperson
952-946-9984
PROP TOUR
A large group of Boomer's from Pax Christi visited PROP on March 14. The tour consisted of a welcoming from Chaplain Mary Brown, Development Director, thanking Pax Christi for all our efforts providing food for those in need. Last year Pax Christi provided 20,000 pounds of food and is the largest provider of food among the churches in the area. We were informed that Pax Christi started the burgundy bag ministry to remind one to give to PROP and now churches in the area are following with different colored bags.
We were very impressed as to how the distribution of food is done by PROP. It is a well-run organization.
Ursula Dickinson and Mary Loew
Communication Co-chairs
Greetings and Happy Easter! 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.
Anne Kieser
Chairperson
952-946-9984
PROP TOUR
A large group of Boomer's from Pax Christi visited PROP on March 14. The tour consisted of a welcoming from Chaplain Mary Brown, Development Director, thanking Pax Christi for all our efforts providing food for those in need. Last year Pax Christi provided 20,000 pounds of food and is the largest provider of food among the churches in the area. We were informed that Pax Christi started the burgundy bag ministry to remind one to give to PROP and now churches in the area are following with different colored bags.
We were very impressed as to how the distribution of food is done by PROP. It is a well-run organization.
Ursula Dickinson and Mary Loew
Communication Co-chairs
PHOTOS: March PROP tour.
FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Friday, April 6, beginning with Mass at 8:30amNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Come and join other parishioners for Mass in the chapel at 8:30am, followed by coffee and pastries in Dorothy Day Hall. All are welcome!
Photo: March First Friday Coffee and Conversation was attended by over 40 people. The attendees saw green as they filled their plates with pastries and fruit. Tables had shamrocks and gold coins. There was plenty of blarney but no shenanigans or leprechauns. Later the Boomers and Beyond planning committee discussed coming events.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Thursday, April 19, 9:30-11:30amChanhassen Location
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO FEE:
Come join the Boomers and Beyond for a service project at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Chanhassen. Help to feed kids around the world by working with other volunteers to pack special meals nutritionally formulated for starving children. These meals are shipped to nearly 70 countries through missionary partnerships. Plan to meet at the FMSC site. Participants interested in meeting afterwards for lunch can join other Boomers at a location chosen that day. There is no fee for this event; however, you must register so the proper number of spots can be reserved. Register either online at link below (you will get an email confirmation when your registration is complete) or by calling Maria Miller at 952-405-7217. The registration deadline is Monday, April 16.
CLICK HERE to register online now.
SPRING RETREAT
It’s Never Too Late: Building Grit and ResilienceTuesday, May 8, beginning at 9:00am
at St. Edward’s Church in Bloomington
Cost of $15.00 includes speaker, morning snack, and lunch
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED:
The annual Spring Retreat will be hosted by the Young at Heart Senior group at St. Edward’s Church in Bloomington. The morning begins with Mass at 9:00am followed by coffee and rolls. Luncheon will be served at the conclusion of the retreat. It’s Never Too Late: Building Grit and Resilience: Grit and resilience are skills we can build and develop. It’s never too late to live a fuller, more robust and resilient version of yourself. Join us May 8 for a morning of fun and fellowship. Presenter Beryl Schewe is a Board Certified Chaplain and author of Habits of Resilience. Her daughter Sarah is currently a Harvard MBA student and wilderness guide. Together they will lead us out of the wilderness to tangible, practical and fun resilience building in our everyday lives because it’s never too late to be a better you. If you have questions or would like to carpool from Pax Christi, contact Anne Kieser, Boomer and Beyond Chairperson, at 952-946-9984, or Donna Murphy at 952-944-2861. Register either online at link below (you will get an email confirmation when your registration is complete) or by calling Maria Miller at 952-405-7217. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 24.
CLICK HERE to register online now.
THIRD ANNUAL SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR
Living Your Life with Passion and Purpose through the StormsThursday, May 17, 12:00–3:00pm, speaker 1:00–2:00pm
Hosted here at Pax Christi Catholic Community
NO REGISTRATION AND NO FEE:
Eden Prairie Professionals in Aging (EPPIA) invite you to the third annual resource fair with guest speaker, Ian Leonard. Ian is Fox 9 Chief Meteorologist who has faced life-threatening injuries and cancer, unexpected storms that have significantly affected his family. No matter how daunting the obstacles, however, Ian has turned these roadblocks into stepping stones. The day begins at noon with over 20 service providers onsite, door prizes, and a meet-and-greet reception following the talk.
CLICK HERE to view an informational flyer.
Calling all GRAND-parents and Senior Friends –
YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE …
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO FEE:
You are invited to share your faith and talents at this year’s Pax Christi Bible Camp: Disciples on a Mission. Children ages three through fifth grade gather each morning for music, incredible Bible stories, games, and fun activities. Senior volunteers are needed to help with snacks, morning hospitality, crafts, or serve as crew leaders. A crew leader takes the campers to the various activities throughout the morning. All materials are provided. Training will take place in July. Also, watch for flyers about our special grandchild registration rate during First Friday Coffee and Conversations in April and May.
Volunteering at Pax Christi does require that you complete a background check and attend a three-hour VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children session before working with children. Registration for VIRTUS is done at www.virtus.org. We welcome you! Questions? Contact Renee Dignan, rdignan@paxchristi.com, or 952-405-7212.
CLICK HERE to register online as a volunteer. Renee Dignan will contact you directly about training.
YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE …
BIBLE CAMP: DISCIPLES ON A MISSION!
July 23-27; 9:00–12:00noonREGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO FEE:
You are invited to share your faith and talents at this year’s Pax Christi Bible Camp: Disciples on a Mission. Children ages three through fifth grade gather each morning for music, incredible Bible stories, games, and fun activities. Senior volunteers are needed to help with snacks, morning hospitality, crafts, or serve as crew leaders. A crew leader takes the campers to the various activities throughout the morning. All materials are provided. Training will take place in July. Also, watch for flyers about our special grandchild registration rate during First Friday Coffee and Conversations in April and May.
Volunteering at Pax Christi does require that you complete a background check and attend a three-hour VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children session before working with children. Registration for VIRTUS is done at www.virtus.org. We welcome you! Questions? Contact Renee Dignan, rdignan@paxchristi.com, or 952-405-7212.
CLICK HERE to register online as a volunteer. Renee Dignan will contact you directly about training.
