CENTERING PRAYER

Thursday, September 27, 9:00am, Room 221
Join us for 20 minutes of Centering Prayer at 9:00am (immediately following morning Mass) in the Prayer Space Room 221. Centering Prayer is the practice of silencing mind and body. This method of quieting our mind and body allows us to be aware and receptive to God's presence. It is not meant to replace other forms of prayer, rather, it adds depth to all prayer. Centering Prayer is simply resting in God beyond thoughts, words, and emotions.  This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

LABYRINTH WALK:SEEKING WHOLENESS

Monday, October 1, 6:30-8:30pm, Hall of Martyrs, RSVP
Join us for a brief workshop followed by an indoor candlelit labyrinth walk. An introduction to the labyrinth will be available to those new to the labyrinth. CLICK HERE for complete details. Contact Carrie Chevalier Mosher to register at Carrie@cycleofwholeness.com.

FARE FOR ALL

Starting on October 2, 3:30pm
Pax Christi will now be a Fare For All host site! Fare For All is a great way to save money on quality, nutritious food. They buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat in bulk which saves up to 40% off grocery store prices. Volunteers at the Fare For All warehouse pre-pack the produce and meat into food packages that range in price from $10 – $25. There is no need to register in advance or fill out any paperwork. Fare For All is open to everyone – because food is purchased in bulk, the more people who participate the better. Fare For All will visit Pax Christi once a month, on a Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30PM. CLICK HERE for complete details.

LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS FALL SESSION

Wednesdays, October 3–November 14, 6:30–8:00pm, $17.00      RSVP
Join other parishioners in a small-group environment to learn how to recognize, develop, and harness your strengths to be the person God calls you to be in your career/school life, relationships, and faith life. Participants will receive a copy of the Living Your Strengths book with an online assessment code, a journal, and work with a certified faith strengths performance coach within a small group setting.  CLICK HERE to register now.

SOUTHWEST GRIEF COALITION

Thursday, October 4, 5:30–7:30pm, Seven weeks at Prairie Lutheran Church
The Southwest Grief Coalition is a partnership of area churches working together to provide support and education for those who are grieving. Complete details at www.paxchristi.com/grief. Questions can be directed to Mary Ann Callahan, 952-405-7227.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, October 6, 9:00am, St. Francis Shrine
It's once again time for the annual Blessing of the Animals to celebrate St. Francis Day. Bring your favorite furry, feathered, or scaled friend on a leash or in a carrier to the St. Francis Shrine (or Nazareth Hall if we experience inclement weather). We'll have a short prayer service, bless each pet individually, snap a photo of your favorite "Fido" with Father, and then will be free to enjoy a walk around the pond, and treat yourself to some coffee and pastries. There will be pet-friendly treats on hand, too! Visit our pet resource displays to learn about Pax Pet Visit Ministry and other animal resources available in the community.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS VOTER REGISTRATION

Sunday, October 7, 10:00am–1:00pm
Pax Christi is pleased to welcome the League of Women Voters to help us to vote this Fall. The League is a scrupulously non-partisan service organization whose purpose is to educate us regarding our opportunity to vote. On October 7th, they will be available at Pax Christi to provide the following services:

*Register online to vote
*Get information and assistance regarding early voting
*Find out your own polling location
*Get answers to your questions about voting for elderly and disabled people
*Help your eligible teen to register and vote

We, in Minnesota, routinely lead the U.S. in voter turnout. Let us at Pax Christi do our part to lead. Questions? Contact Joan Howe-Pullis in the parish office, 952-405-7247.

CAST INTO THE DEEP: ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Monday, October 8, 6:00pm, there is no fee, RSVP
This second season centers on Bishop Robert Barron’s video series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. The October session will focus on St. Francis of Assisi. Through Bishop Barron’s beautifully produced video we will learn about St. Francis' early years in Assisi, his conversion, and how he radically and literally lived as Jesus commanded to rebuild the Church. The series is non-linear, if you miss a session it’s not a problem to come back later. Or, if someone new joins mid-year, it’s easy to enjoy a night without having to catch up with what was covered earlier. The series will take place in the Hall of Martyrs. There will be an optional meal served at 6:00pm and 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. You may RSVP online and there is no fee.  CLICK HERE to register online now.

HOLIDAY TEA HOSTESS MEETING

Tuesday, October 9, 7:00pm
The 2018 Holiday Tea will be held on Saturday, December 1. If you are interested in hosting a tea table, plan to attend the Holiday Tea Hostess meeting. If you cannot attend this first meeting but want to host a table, please contact Beth Halverson, 612-272-5234. Table placements will be determined by a drawing at this October meeting. Please encourage your friends and families to host a table!

SOULCOLLAGE® – OPEN CARD MAKING SESSION

Tuesday, October 9, 6:00-8:00pm, Room 212      RSVP
Come enjoy a relaxing and fun art collage session with others. We make 5x8" cards that reflect aspects of our inner selves, our soul's purpose, and the divine. Once finished with each card, you journal with it by using the journal sheets with three guided questions. Find out what that card is all about. You may also want to make cards for your deck that honor others so feel free to bring photos of loved ones, loved places, loved pets, and anyone in the world or heaven who has inspired you. Contact Lynn Schelitzche with questions, lschelitzche@paxchristi.com, or 952-405-7230.  CLICK HERE to RSVP online.

THEOLOGY DAY: FIFTY YEARS ON THE FAMILY

A Look Back at the Present, Thursday, October 11, 6:00–9:00pm    RSVP
Over the past fifty years, familial life has evolved in response to the “signs of the time.” Changes within marriage and gender roles, as well as expectations regarding men and women’s relationship to work, have moved the family unit into unchartered territory. This session aims to explore some of those changes by looking back on key statements made by the Church regarding family life in hopes of celebrating progress made and identifying areas in which certain challenges still remain. The presenter is Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman, an Associate Professor of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Registration is required - CLICK HERE or call 320-363-3560.

WINE, WOMEN, AND SAINTS

Friday, October 12, Hall of Martyrs, $15      RSVP
We invite all women 21 and older to Wine, Women, and Saints! We will have wine (including non-alcoholic) and food pairings from five locations around the world! We will also have the chance to learn about an amazing female saint from each of the countries:  St. Catherine of Siena (Italy), St. Hildegard of Bingen (Germany), Julian of Norwich (England), St. Teresa of Avila (Spain), and St. Therese of Lisieux (France). This event will be a beautiful evening for all women 21 and over. Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member!  CLICK HERE to register online now.

HIGH SCHOOL ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURE

Thursday, October 18, 5:00–9:00pm, 9–12th graders      RSVP
Put your brain and teamwork skills to the test as we solve puzzles and put together clues to escape a room in 60 minutes or less! We'll meet at Pax Christi at 5:00pm, and then we'll head out for dinner before our escape room adventure! Cost is $15 per person, plus your dinner. Questions? Contact Jessie, jjohnson@paxchristi.com, or 952-405-7210.  CLICK HERE to register online now.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKERS SERIES: 

ON FOOD INSECURITY

Sunday, October 21, 12:30–2:00pm, Room 212
Michael Dahl, Director, the Minnesota Food Charter Network   RSVP
The Minnesota Food Charter Network supports and fosters shared action and capacity to implement strategies that increase access to healthy, safe, and affordable food for all. Network partners represent many sectors, working together to foster healthy food skills, healthy food environments, and a healthy food infrastructure across Minnesota. Michael brings more than 20 years of economic justice advocacy and lobbying experience to the Network, including 11 years as Executive Director of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, as well as grassroots advocacy efforts to assist tenants and increase affordable housing options in the Twin Cities. There is no fee to attend but we ask that you RSVP - CLICK HERE.

PAX CHRISTI BOOK CLUB

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering By David Gregory
Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm OR Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, fee $10
Beginning the week of October 22–December 10
Facilitator: Patti Christensen
The mysterious envelope arrived on Nick Cominsky’s desk.  Although his 70-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can’t pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched. The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who comfortably discusses everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell.  And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick’s personal life. As the evening progresses, their conversation touches on life, God, meaning, pain, faith, and doubt—and it seems that having
Dinner with a Perfect Stranger may change Nick’s life forever. CLICK HERE for complete details. CLICK HERE to register online now.

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