Next Theology on Tap, June 14th

June 14th is our next get together. Fr. Tony Oelrich from St. Mary's Cathedral will be speaking. His topic, "Still Driving out Demons: Exorcisms and the Church" is sure to be one you won't want to miss! Feel free to bring questions! Join us for dinner/drinks/conversation and fun. Come for great company and remember to bring a friend!" Fun starts at 7pm at The Ground Round. Look forward to seeing you. Make sure to bring an appetite for food and theology. Come early and stay late. Remember tuesdays are 2 for 1 burgers!

May 14: “World’s largest garage sale” at SCSU
May 6-15: Brother’s Grimm presented at the Paramount Theater
May 19: Enrichment night at the Franciscan Welcoming House– Come and learn about the volunteers and the year they’ve spent in service. 6-8 pm dinner included. Please RSVP by May17 #320-339-0307.
May 25: Grand opening of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore!!! Stop in and support this excellent ministry!
May 31: Feast of the Visitation
June 14: Next T.O.T. 7pm @ the Ground Round

**As the warmer weather comes in, this month might be a meaningful one to go and visit the grasshopper chapel in Cold Spring to learn the story of locusts, community prayer and the way it led to MN’s day of prayer on April 26.**

Next Theology on Tap! May 10

Join us for Theology on Tap at the Ground Round on Tuesday May 10th at 7pm. Mary Forman, OSB will present on foundational women in the Church as a counterpart to last month's discussion on the Patristics.Feel free to bring questions! Join us for drinks/dinner/conversation and fun. Feel free to bring a friend or come for great company.

An overview:
In the history of women leaders in the church there are a number of women, who served as presiders of house churches in the first generations of Christianity. In the next era after Christianity was approved as a religion of the empire, women called “ammas” emerged as leaders of prayer groups, Bible study groups, spiritual directors and leaders of ascetical/monastic communities. After an opening overview on some of these significant women and their contributions, implications of these contributions can be explored and dialogued.

We hope to see you there!

A lot happening in preparation for Easter!

April 14: (Tonight!) Chrism Mass at St. Cloud Cathedral
April 15: Fish Fry @ St. Anthony's in St. Cloud & the Church of St. Joseph in St. Joseph
April 16: Prayer vigil for equality in the justice system 10 am. Contact Mike at mmonnens@gmail.com for meeting time/place.
April 21: Seder Meal at the St. Peter's in St. Cloud- 5:30pm
April 22: Tenebrae Service @ St. Mary's Cathedral- 8 pm
*Earth Day*
April 30: 'Let the Sun Shine' fun run benefit @ St. Boniface Parish in Cold Spring. Proceeds go to support mental health research & suicide prevention. Click here for more info.
May 2: Taste of St. Cloud to benefit the Franciscan Community Volunteers, @ the Territory Golf Course in St. Cloud from 5:30-7 pm. Tickets $25 click here for more info
May 10: Next Theology on Tap speaker-Mary Forman, OSB: "Desert Amas, Foundational Women in the Church." Ground Round in St. Cloud @ 7pm
**Theology on Tap t-shirts still available. Conatact Michael mjbrixius@gmail.com**

April Theology on Tap

Join Theology on Tap at the Ground Round on Tuesday April 12 from 7-8 pm. at the St. Cloud Ground Round. Dr. Charles Bobertz will be presenting on the Patristics. Dr. Bobertz is a Deacon and a professor of Theology at St. John's University and School of Theology.
Tuesdays are two for one burger night, so bring a friend or come and make some new ones. We hope to see you there!

[*Part two of this series will take place on May 10 when Mary Forman, OSB presents on Desert Amas]

March Updates

Be sure to check out the Visitor for lots of Lenten opportunities: Mass, soup suppers, fish frys, reconciliation services as well as retreats and discussion groups. Click here to view.
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Grab a copy of the Bishop's Pastoral Letter: As I Have Done for You (available in most parishes--don't see it? Ask for one!)

St. Joseph's in Waite Park is hosting Wednesday night Soup Suppers. If interested in attending or cooking for one, please contact mmonnens@gmail.com

March 17- Happy St. Patty's Day!

Friday March 18- Art Crawl on St. Germain

March 19- Happy Feast of St. Joseph!

Sunday March 20- Empty bowls @ Calvary Community Church noon-6pm. $10 donation for bowl of soup and pottery you can keep. Proceeds go to support Place of Hope.

Thursday March 24- Franciscan Sisters are offering dinner and Taize prayer from 6-8 pm at the Franciscan Welcoming House (1600 11th Ave So. St. Cloud). Please RSVP by March 22. Call #320-229-0307.

Theology on Tap t-shirts available for $12! For more info, e-mail mjbrixius@gmail.com

Those interested in attending the 2011 Taste of St. Cloud benefitting the Franciscan Community Volunteers, can purchase tickets online here.

If you have events/announcements you'd like added to this list, please contact saintcloudtot@gmail.com

Lots of Talk on Liturgy Changes--Come Find Out More

Join Anita Fischer and Theology on Tap at the St. Cloud Ground Round at 7 pm on Tuesday March 8 for discussion on the upcoming changes to the Liturgy. Come early for dinner/appetizers, stay late for great conversation. Please feel free to join us for the first time, bring friends or pass the word along. Hope to see you next Tuesday!