SJU Maple Syrup Fest

Saturdays, March 27 and April 10
If you haven't been a part of this welcoming of spring (and even if you have), treat yourself to a Minnesota tradition in St. John's "sugarbush."
Join us for what has become our most popular event of the year! Sap collecting, syrup cooking, horse-drawn rides, demonstrations, and hot maple syrup sundaes await the whole family during this fun-filled event! More information coming this spring!

Pay it Forward

Who: You!
What: Youth Supporting Youth-MN
When: Friday March 19 from 5-8:30pm
Where: East Side Boys and Girls Club, 4 blocks from St. Aug's
Why: Not only is this a fun event including kid's artwork, theater, dancing, drumming a silent auction of artwork and snacks, but proceeds collected at the door or on silent auction items go directly to supporting the Boys & Girl's Club of St. Cloud and the Child's International Fund in Haiti.
How: Please plan to support this Lenten project and the youth who supported it.
$1 suggested donation at the door.
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Lenten Opportunities at St. Joseph in Waite Park

Photo link: http://eugeneklee.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/ash-wednesday-and-lent/

Lenten Reflections on “Conversion as a way of Life.” This is for all at 6:30pm on Wednesdays after the Stations of the Cross (4:30pm) and Soup Suppers (5:00pm). Join us on the Wednesdays following Ash Wed. for our journey of on-going conversion through experiences of God, prayer, simple living and service and justice toward others.
**Suppers will be served until 6 for those coming from work**

If anyone would be interested in attending or cooking for this event, contact Mike- mmonnens@gmail.com

AWESOME young adult conference in Chicago this spring

Young Adult Conference April 9-10 at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Chicago is probably the best known city for having young adult opportunities and events for inidviduals interested in their faith. Whether you consider this a retreat or an Easter gift to yourself, know that you will not be disappointed.

Early bird registration (before March 15) is $25. ***Big discounts for groups of 5.

Please consider this opportunity. There is potential for carpooling and even housing discounts with a group. If you're mildly interested, please e-mail me @ saintcloudtot@gmail.com or

K-YES Valentines Day Event

Date: Sunday, February 14

Time: 5:30pm-Mass 6:30-Ecumenical Service

Place: St Augustine's Catholic Church
442 Second St SE - St Cloud

Please join us as we kick off the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign. Let us come together to Pray, Fast and Vigil to bring an end to abortion.

If you are interested in joining with 40 Days For Life this Lent, or finding out more information, visit www.KYESRadio.com and click the 40 Days for Life Banner.

(One Day) Retreat Opportunity

"A Franciscan Christian Life of Continual Conversion.”

Looking for a chance to get away, even for a day? Have you ever visited the Franciscans in Little Falls?

We will discover and reflect on themes such as: 1) How do we experience continual conversion; and 2) Being a Franciscan Christian Today: Signs and Wonders.
What could be more fitting topics at this time of the year?

S. Elise Saggau will be our guest speaker. Sr. Elise earned a Masters degree in religious education from Seattle University, a Masters of Divinity degree from Loyola University, and a Master of Arts degree in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure in New York. She has been a theology teacher at Loyola and Mundelein and an administrator at the School of Theology at St. John’s University. She worked at the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University in New York as assistant director of publications. I am thrilled she will be sharing her wisdom and experience with us again.

This year’s Lenten Day of Reflection takes place on Saturday, March 6th at The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls Convent from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

** Cost is $30/person. You may register by calling Judy at 320-632-0693 or e-mail her at jvirnig@fslf.org no later than February 24th.**

Theology on Tap this Tuesday!

Spiritual or Religious? One Answer?
S. Eunice Antony, OSB, presents on the dichotomy associated with young adults, that often identify themselves as spiritual or religious. Come and listen as S. Eunice addresses the giftedness of each attribute, what we have to learn from one another and how we might be more integrated than we know.

Bring a friend or come and make more. 7pm Granite City. Hope to see you there!