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Our parish offers a variety of programs throughout the year including Bible Studies, Faith Studies, Retreats and RCIA. Listen for pulpit announcements and watch this website, the bulletin and the St. Odilia Messenger for information about upcoming events.
St. Odilia Parish Lenten Mission 2019
The Parables of Jesus – Envelopes of TruthMessages of Hope for Challenging TimesFr. Charles LachowitzerMonday through Wednesday, March 25-27Prayer – Music – Learning – Spiritual Wisdom – CommunityMonday: Why parables? Introduction to the “envelope of truth.”The Sower and the Seed – The Garden of the SoulTuesday: Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins – The Light in Every DarknessWednesday: The Prodigal Son – Mercy, Forgiveness and SacrificeSchedule:7:00 p.m. – St. Odilia Parish Mission Band – join them in prayer and praise.On Tuesday evening, by long tradition, our Special Religious Education participantswill join us for the music.7:30 p.m – Fr. Lachowitzer’s presentation (new each evening)8:30 p.m. – Social time with light refreshments9:00 p.m. – AdjournNo fee for attending; your freewill offering is appreciated.About our Presenter:
Fr. Charles Lachowitzer, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, currently serves as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese. The Vicar General is the Archbishop’s principal deputy. The Moderator of the Curia coordinates the ministries and services of the Archdiocese.Fr. Lachowitzer was ordained in 1990. Prior to his seminary studies he earned a B.S. in secondary education at the University of Wisconsin. From 1977 to 1985 he taught high school, served as a district executive in North Dakota, and was Superintendent of Public Schools in Brinnon, WA. In 1985, he entered the St. Paul Seminary to prepare for ordination.Since his ordination, he has served as associate pastor at St. Michael in Stillwater, as principal of St. Croix Catholic School, as pastor of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood, as pastor of St. John Neumann in Eagan, and as president of the board of directors and canonical administrator for Faithful Shepherd School in Eagan. He was named Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia effective November 20, 2013. His columns appear in The Catholic Spirit.Volunteers needed NOW!Bakers – bake or buy 2-3 dozen cookies or barsHospitality – 1, 2, or 3 evenings - arrive 6:15, set up refreshments, tidy up after – done by 9:30Greeters – 1, 2, or 3 evenings - arrive 6:30, welcome attendees, count collection – done by 9:00To volunteer, contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation & Evangelization – arimond@stodilia.org, 651-415-3331.
Lent 2019
Scripture Sharing Groups
Register NOW! Click HERE to registerPrayer, conversation, and bible study, focused for one hour each week on the scripture readings for the coming Sunday, using Sunday by Sunday, a study guide produced by the Sisters of St. Joseph.Scripture-Sharing Groups – One Group Still Has Space:Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.Cost: $9.00 per person, includes your copy of the study guideWhere: at St. OdiliaVolunteers Needed: host or facilitate a group of 6-10 people.Registration Deadline was Mon., Feb. 25 , but we are still accepting registrations.Individual home study option also available - contact us.
For further info: contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, Arimond@stodilia.org or 651-415-3331.Lent 2019The First Spiritual ExercisesRegister NOW! – Click HERE to registerWalk more closely with Jesus this Lent - learn the spiritual practice at the heart of life for Jesuits (including our Pope Francis). Join Sacred Ground Spiritual Directors Darlene Tucker (parishioner) and Linda Bennett-Graves as we discover The First Spiritual Exercises, a five-week exploration of deepening and enriching faith. The program runs five consecutive Saturdays, March 9 to April 6, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., in School Conference Room 1313. The cost is $50 per person for the entire series, and includes the book The First Spiritual Exercises by Michael Hansen, S.J. and a journal. Only 20 spots are available, so register soon!About our presenters:Darlene Tucker and her husband, Tom, are St. Odilia parishioners. Darlene is a Spiritual Director with Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality in St. Paul. She went through their three year training and was certified by Sacred Ground in 2009 and was trained to give the Extended Ignatian Exercises in 2011. She presently serves on Sacred Ground’s board of trustees."It is an honor and a privilege to companion someone as they seek to deepen their awareness of God in their lives. St. Ignatius gave us wonderful ways to deepen our prayer and grow spiritually. Each time I experience the Exercises I have gained more and more. I am so excited to share this experience with you."
Linda Bennett-Graves is a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis. She is a Sacred Ground certified spiritual director and has been companioning others on their faith journeys for 11 years as well as directing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She is a past member and chair of the board of directors of Sacred Ground and of Bridging, Inc.
"The greatest spiritual joy in my life is when I heard God speak to me....yes me! in scripture. It is a joy I seek to share with others and the ‘First Spiritual Exercises’ enables me to do just that. Won't you join me to hear that still, small voice in your own heart?"Register online here; if you prefer, paper registration forms are available in the parish office and the Faith Formation office. Questions? Contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, arimond@stodilia.org, 651-415-3331.Our Lady of GuadalupeSt. Odilia has the privilege of being a parish for people of many cultures and histories, but one of our biggest groups is our Latino community.
Everyone is invited to worship with the Latino community at our 12:45 Mass, which is in Spanish. If you don't speak Spanish and want a bilingual worship aid, contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, arimond@stodilia.org, 651-415-3331.
DID YOU KNOW that, in 1945, Pope Pius XII named Our Lady of Guadalupe as the “Patroness of the Americas”? So she is Blessed Mother for all of us, not just for people of Mexican or other Latino heritage.Our Anglo-Latino collaborations are co-sponsored by the Hispanic Leadership Council and the Social Justice Council. For more information, contact Lucy Arimond.
Our Muslim-Christian Connection Continues
Ever wished we could do something to build bridges between Christians and Muslims?
We’ve made a good start – now let’s continue!
Watch this page for future events!
Missed our April 25 All About Islam program?
Want some reading on the topic?
About 80 St. Odilia parishioners, plus our Muslim guests from the Imam Husain Islamic Center, gathered here for Dr. Odeh Muhawesh’s very informative presentation. If you missed it, you might want to read his latest book, Islam & Christianity: Brothers at Odds – published in 2016 by the Imam Mahdi Association Marjaeya (a Shiite Muslim press). As a Muslim scholar who also teaches at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Muhawesh presents a very clear picture of Shiite Muslim beliefs and practices, with comparisons to Christianity from the perspective of a Muslim who is committed to good interfaith dialog and relations. Watch this bulletin for future events, as we continue to build our relationship with our Muslim brothers and sisters. For further information, please contact Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, Arimond@stodilia.org, 651-415-3331.
Invitation - Men's Prayer Breakfast
We would like to welcome men to our prayer breakfast, which has been meeting for many years. We meet every Wednesday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM at Byerlys 1601 West County Road C, Roseville, MN 55113. We start by reading the scriptures for Sunday, enjoy breakfast, share our thoughts on the meaning of the scripture readings, and end with short prayers. The "leading" rotates each week. Questions ? Call Leo Boucher 651-484-2386
Invitation – Monday Night Prayer Hour
2017-2018 dates:
Sept. 11, Oct. 3, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 9, May 7, Jun. 4
“Come away with me to a quiet place and find some rest.” – Mark 6:31
Join us for a special parishioner-led time of prayer every first Monday (occasionally on the second Monday) of the month in Room 1301 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. We begin with songs of contemporary praise and worship, then discuss a topic to help us grow in our spiritual walk with the Lord. Then we pray for each other, the church, and the stuff of life. Everyone is welcome to join in this special time of encouragement and blessing. Questions ? Call Leo Boucher 651-484-2386.
Spirituality Book Club
Love to Read? Enjoy Conversations about Books?
Date: 3rd Thursdays, beginning Sept. 20, 2018
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Place: Faith Formation Conference Room 1307 - NEW LOCATION
No registration needed – just show up!
St. Odilia has a great tradition of parishioner-led book clubs, meeting here at the church, in parishioners’ homes, or at nearby libraries or restaurants. Some of the groups have been meeting for decades – they’ve been a treasured community connection. Our longtime “Spirituality Book Club” now meets on the third Thursday of every month in our NEW conference room in the Faith Formation's office area in the church-school main building, and is inviting more parishioners to join them. At their September meeting, they will choose their book list for the coming year. For further information, contact Mary Jo Rourke, 651-483-1228, maryjoanrourke@q.com.
“Living the Scriptures”
Tuesday Bible Study Group
When: Tuesdays, Oct. 2 thru early June, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Where: School Conference Room
Cost: $9.00 total for 9 week series
Enjoy the Sunday readings together!
Meet fellow parishioners!
Share how the Word of God comes alive in your life!
Our Tuesday morning Bible Study program, which starts for the fall on Oct. 2, is presently full. We keep a waiting list for this group, and invite new members as vacancies occur. We also could form a new group if the waiting list gets large enough. We’re still using the very popular “Sunday by Sunday” bible study guides to each week’s Sunday Mass readings, which are published by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Small group, informal atmosphere, friendly, prayerful, relaxed. Take some time out for the Word of God, enrich your understanding of the readings you’ll hear each Sunday at Mass, and explore how to live the meaning of the scriptures in your daily life and in our world.Note: The group has moved to the School Conference Room.
For information or to register, contact one of our study group conveners, Rosie Stahl, stahl.roz@gmail.com, 651-483-6936, or Mary Ann Ryan, maretired46@gmail.com, or Lucy Arimond, Director of Adult Formation and Evangelization, 651-415-3331, Arimond@stodilia.org.
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)“The Journey to Becoming Catholic”Wednesday evenings, late September through Easter Season
