For the week of Sunday, August 19, 2018
Dear Members of Pax Christi,
Tomorrow, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a holy day of obligation, with Masses at 8:30am and 6:00pm in the worship space.
Next Wednesday, August 22, at the 6:00pm Mass, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. While this sacrament can be celebrated at a home or a bedside, with a few close members of the family gathered to support their loved one, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is also celebrated communally, where members of the faith community who seek to be anointed are gathered with others in the community, known and unknown to them, who embrace them with their prayerful support and presence. The community witnesses to the strength that comes from sharing concern, love, and the prayers of faith that enfold us in the truth that we are all united in Christ. As St. Paul wrote in the first letter to the Corinthians:
If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together (12:26). If you or someone you know could benefit from this sacrament of healing, please call Mary Ann Callahan at 952.405.7227 to RSVP by tomorrow, August 15. A light dinner will be served after the Mass in the Dorothy Day Social Hall.
Blessings to you this summer week!
Jane
Jane Schmitz, Parish Director
jschmitz@paxchristi.com
952-405-7238
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SAY CHEESE!
NEW ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Fotohaus to produce an Online Pictorial Church Directory to celebrate our parish and introduce our new Pastor to our church family.
Go to www.paxchristi.com/saycheese for complete details and link to register online.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER to help at a session or the link can be found online at the bottom of the page at www.paxchristi.com/saycheese.
* In the event of bad weather, photo session will not be reschedule but will be moved indoors.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT EACH PHOTO SESSION
Volunteers are needed to sit at a hostess table and check in families for their photo sessions. Volunteers are also needed to take individual families to the photographer and then bring the previous family to the photo viewing session. This is a great opportunity for youth! Help is greatly needed - please signup!CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER to help at a session or the link can be found online at the bottom of the page at www.paxchristi.com/saycheese.
* In the event of bad weather, photo session will not be reschedule but will be moved indoors.
OUR LADY OF GOOD HEALTH PLANNING TEAM
The Indian community at Pax Christi and the planning team for the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Good Health, and the Nativity of Mother Mary invite volunteers to join the organization committee to help plan for the celebration. The team will meet every Wednesday in August, from 7:00–8:00pm in Room 212. The celebration on September 8 will include a brief prayer service followed by an Indian dinner. Questions? Please contact Joby Pauly, jobypauly@gmail.com, or 952 486 7923.
ASSUMPTION OF MARY
Holy Day of ObligationWe will celebrate two Masses for the Assumption:
Wednesday, August 15, 8:30am and 6:00pm
This feast celebrates the belief that Mary was taken up or "assumed" body and soul into heavenly glory. The feast was celebrated by early Christians as the anniversary of Mary's "falling asleep in Christ," or "Dormition." In the early Church, martyrs and saints were remembered on the date of their death, not the date of their birth. Having died, they are born into new life with Christ in heaven.
Did you know we have text/email notifications for upcoming holy days and holidays? If you want to receive a notification, CLICK THIS LINK and select the group "Holy Day and Special Masses."
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Wednesday, August 22, 6:00pm Mass with Dinner Following RSVPAnointing of the sick will be available for any member of our community who is in need of an emotional or physical healing. While the physical effects of a healing are not always noticed, the primary effect of the sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany illness of the mind, body, or spirit. Anointing often begins for us with the oil of chrism at Baptism, is used to reaffirm our journey of faith during Confirmation and, when we are sick, anointing with oil can bring us hope and healing. Blessings with these oils offer us both grace and a physical reminder that Jesus is with us through all passages of life. All are welcome to join us for this Mass as we gather together to be anointed, or to be in prayerful support of those who are sick and in need of healing. Following Mass, a light dinner will be served in the Dorothy Day Social Hall for those who have been anointed, along with their family members and guests. If you or someone you know could benefit from this sacrament and would like to attend this Mass, we ask that you please contact Mary Ann Callahan, Care Ministry Specialist, 952-405-7227, by August 15.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT:
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FAIR
Sunday, August 26, 10:00am–1:00pmEveryone is invited to a Mental Health Awareness fair Sunday, August 26 after both the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses. This free fair features a keynote speaker as well as representatives from several mental health advocacy and support organizations. The fair is an Eagle Scout project organized by Jack Fish from scout troop 370, based here at Pax Christi. Raise your awareness, enjoy some refreshments, and support Jack in this worthwhile endeavor.
SOULCOLLAGE®
COMPANION SUIT: OUR SEVEN ENERGIES
Tuesday, September 11, 6:00–8:00pm, freewill offering for materials optionalIn the SoulCollage® process, we collage seven cards for the Companion Suit of a SoulCollage® Deck. READ MORE Questions? Contact Lynn Schelitzche, lschelitzche@paxchristi.com. CLICK HERE for complete details and/or to sign up.
TWELVE BASKETS BOOK DRIVE
Weekends of September 15/16 and 22/23Twelve Baskets is sponsoring a book drive for Blessed Trinity, a Pax Christi grant recipient, to help them replenish their school library. Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a Pre-K to grade 8 school in Richfield. It is supported by the parishes of St. Richard’s, Assumption, and St. Peter’s. Book titles from their wish list will be on display at doors 1 and 3. Parishioners have the option to purchase a book for the library or make a cash donation.
EXPLORING MIGRATION: A FAITH JOURNEY
Eight sessions beginning Monday, September 17, 6:30–8:30pmJustFaith Ministries’ new eight-week program, Exploring Migration: A Faith Journey, invites participants to formulate a personal response, inspired by their Christian beliefs, to the 21st century reality of migration. The module is designed for small groups of 8–12 and explores some of the central questions related to the reality of migration on a global level and in the U.S. context. The sessions provide historical, biblical, and theological perspectives and suggest ways participants can take faithful action for God’s people. The fee is $20 to cover materials and books, scholarships are available. CLICK HERE to register online now!
WELLNESS EVENT:
FINDING JOY THROUGH LIVING WELL
Saturday, September 22, 9:00am–12:30pm, no fee RSVPRegistration open – This event is for all adults ages 20 and beyond! Boomers and Beyond and members of Care and Support Ministry are excited to invite you to a fall wellness event: Finding Joy Through Living Well. The morning begins with keynote speaker Julie Neraas, educator, writer, retreat leader and longtime friend of Pax Christi. Julie writes, “We will gather to reflect on various pathways to wellness, discover what it might “look like” to live well, and how our faith can buoy us in this life long endeavor.” During registration you choose two guided mid-morning breakout sessions of interest. Sessions include: Mindfulness Meditation, Fitness and Nutrition Over Age 40, Tai Chi Chih (Joy Through Movement), Reaching Spiritual Wellness, The Healing Power of Essential Oils, Shipwreck, Gladness and Amazement: The Faith Factor. Questions? Contact, Jean Thoresen, Director of Care and Support Ministry. jthoresen@paxchristi.com. There is no fee for this event. Registration deadline is Monday, September 17. Check-in begins at 8:30am on the day of the event. CLICK HERE to register now!
WOMEN WITH SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, September 25–April 9, 9:30–11:30am, $100 RSVPWomen of all ages and faiths are invited to spend 20 Tuesday mornings exploring “Songs of the Spirit, New and Old Testament,” in the gospel of Luke, Lamentations, and Psalms. Each session starts with a one hour presentation by university professors, including Dr. Matthew Skinner and Dr. Kelly Wilson, who will share their extensive knowledge of biblical texts.The second hour is spent in small groups, sharing insights and personal perspectives on the lecture. Additionally, there will be three Mornings of Reflection which will guide us through a history of crucifixes with Fr. Michael Joncas, the life of Julian of Norwich with Dr. Susan Myers, and Ignatian spiritual exercises with Jackie Bergan. Please consider joining this active group of women who share a desire for a greater understanding of the scriptures. Tuition is $100 and includes any books used during the series.CLICK HERE to register online today.
MOMS ROCK: RAISING OUR CHRISTIAN KIDS
Beginning Wednesday, September 26, 9:30–11:30am, Room 212Moms ROCK welcomes all parents, parents-to-be, and anyone else interested in joining us. These 16 gatherings include brunch and relaxing social time followed by uninterrupted time to focus on the day’s guest speaker. Whether you can come to one or all of the gatherings, you are certain to leave with a feeling that you are part of something wonderful! The cost to attend each speaker is $10 per meeting, which includes childcare for those that have preregistered. Complete details at www.paxchristi.com/momsrock.
CAST INTO THE DEEP
Meets monthly beginning October 8, 6:00pm, there is no fee RSVPThe second season of the adult faith formation series Cast Into the Deep will focus on Bishop Robert Barron’s video series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. Participants will learn about six people—saints, artists, mystics, and scholars—who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. Through Bishop Barron’s beautifully produced videos, visit the countryside where St. Francis gathered a group of friars and revived the Church. Explore where St. Thomas Aquinas lived, learned, and wrote. See the places where St. Catherine of Siena ministered and prayed. Trek through England to where Blessed John Henry Newman and G.K. Chesterton left their mark and sparked an English Catholic revival. And through unprecedented HD footage, marvel at the extraordinary art of Michelangelo, from his David statue in Florence, to the Pietà at St. Peter's, to the Sistine Chapel. The series will take place in the Hall of Martyrs. There will be an optional meal served at 6:00pm. An introduction followed by DVD viewing at 6:30pm. There will be table and large group discussion from 7:45–8:15pm. Prayer/Eucharist Adoration will be 8:15–8:30pm in the Thomas Merton Chapel. The nursery will be available with minimum 10-day notice. CLICK HERE to register online now.
First Friday Social: September 7, 8:30am
Wellness Event: Finding Joy Through Living Well, September 22, 9:00am
All seniors, age 55 and older, are invited to join Boomers and Beyond Senior Ministry. Members receive monthly emails with details on upcoming events and easy on-line registration.