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April 1: Churches Cleaning Day
Churches Cleaning Day Let's make the churches shine for our Lord's Resurrection! With your help, both campuses are getting the quarterly deep cleaning they deserve.   Saturday, April 1  10:30 am - Noon   All cleaning supplies and equipment will by onsite...

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Lent Morning for Moms - March 4

Posted on February 15, 2023 in: Upcoming Events

Lent Morning for Moms - March 4
Calling all mothers: Unable to attend our women's morning of reflection on February 25?   Able to attend and looking to attend another one?  Here's your chance! Saturday, March 4 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Church of St. Raphael Lent Morning of Reflection for Moms ...

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1st Saturday Rosary & Mass, January 7
Join us this Saturday morning . Rosary in Latin ~ 8:30 AM . Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form ~ 9:00 AM . Confessions ~ 10:00 AM At our St Peter campus Booklets will be provided in the church for those wanting to follow along, and they are attached here as well for those who...

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October 15 ~ Rosary Rally

Posted on October 12, 2022 in: Upcoming Events

October 15 ~ Rosary Rally
Please join the 2022 Public Square Rosary Crusade at 12:00 on October 15th Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and transformation. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. The Respect Life group invites you to join us in praying for...

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Join us this Sunday!  Parish (Barn) Dance
Sunday, October 16:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for a fun evening of dancing and fellowship! Sign up for food planning purposes here.

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Saturday! Oct 15 - Fall Clean Up Day
St. Max Fall Clean Up Day   We would like to invite all of our St. Max parishioners to our St. Max Fall Clean Up Day on October 15th from 9-12pm. It's that time of the year when we need to close down the gardens on both of our beautiful campuses.  All work will ...

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The Assumption - Mass at 7:00 PM
Monday, August 15 at 7:00 pm The Assumption is not a holy day of obligation this year as it falls on a Monday. However, Father Kowalczyk will offer Mass for this solemnity on Monday, August 15 at 7:00 pm at our Adoration Chapel on the St. Jospeh campus.  Please join us for Mass and lin...

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Handyman Day - August 3 at 4:00 pm
Gentlemen, Our parish and school are in need of your great handyman skills but this is more than just fixing this and fixing that. This is about fellowship and using your unique talents in service to Christ and His Church. This Church was built by its parishioners and we as parishioners...

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Corpus Christi Procession - June 19 at 11 AM
Procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi    On Sunday, June 19, following the 10:00 AM Mass, all are welcome to process through downtown Delano as the Most Blessed Sacrament is transferred to our St Joseph Campus. Meet outside near the front steps of the church on our...

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St. Max Beautify Day- May 21
St. Max Beautify Day   We would like to invite all of our St. Max parishioners to our St. Max clean up day on May 21st from 8-11 am. It's that time of the year when we need to spruce up both of our beautiful campuses.  All work will be outside getting the grounds loo...

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Tonight - Stations & Confession - April  8
Come join us tonight at our St Peter campus, April 8 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross with Confessions available during that time.  

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January 1 Mass - 9 AM at St Peter Campus
It is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Saturday, January 1 (not a holy day of obligation) Fr Kowalczyk will offer Mass at our St Peter Campus Rosary in Latin at 8:30 AM Mass in the Extraordinary Form at 9:00 AM  Confessions at 10:00 AM Mary, Queen of Peace, pr...

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Immaculate Conception Masses - holy day of obligation
Join us for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Masses will be at the St Peter Campus Tuesday Vigil Masses, December 7 5:30 pm 7:00 pm (Ordinary Form in Latin) Wednesday, December 8 8:30 am  Hail Mary, Full of Grace

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Come & See - December 9 ~ Cana Experience
Mothers ~ Small Groups Forming for January 2022 Do you sometimes wonder about who you are as a woman, wife, and mother?  If so, you are not alone. When you enter into the Cana Experience, you will more deeply know who you are in the light of your faith and be equipped with practical ...

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Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:30 AM

Posted on November 19, 2021 in: Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Day Mass  9:30 AM
Join us for Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 AM at our St. Joseph campus!  

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 Synod Small Groups - WEDNESDAY EVE
Small groups meet on Wednesdays in Handzel Hall on our St. Joseph Campus from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The first meeting was on September 22nd and those in attendance really enjoyed the video from the Archdiocese and the discussion that followed in their groups. If you have not yet signed up and want...

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Looking for something unique to do on Mother's Day?    At the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River For more information, go to treasuresofthechurch.com    

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St. Joseph's Church - March 19
Friday, March 19: St. Joseph's Church will be open for prayer from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm... in celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph; anyone who desires to come pray in the church on that date during that time, is welcome. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm on the Campus of St. ...

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Women's Lenten Retreat-February 27
Women's Lenten Retreat   Lent 2021 Love and Hope in God's Mercy   Times are trying and the world does not give us reason for much hope or comfort. God's ocean of mercy and love is abundant. Come and rest in His vast ocean in this time of reflection.   ...

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TOMORROW! Adoration, Praise & Worship
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm At St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Excelsior MN 680 Mill Street, Excelsior, MN  55331 Come worship with songs like “10,000 Reasons”, “Good, Good Father”, “Waymaker”, etc. led by Kari Hoeft who ear...

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Virtual Men's Conference

Posted on February 02, 2021 in: Upcoming Events

Virtual Men's Conference
An Annual Conference Serving Thousands After 23 years of hosting thousands of men in person, the 2021 Columbus Catholic Men's Conference will provide the opportunity for thousands more men to participate virtually as well as from Select Conference Viewing Sites. ​ Information about Conf...

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Life & Dignity and Catholics at the Capitol 2021
The Minnesota Catholic Conference is hosting it's bi-annual Catholics at the Capitol event in St. Paul on April 15th. This day of prayer, education, and advocacy will form you in the faith, inform you on issues, and, along with Catholics from across Minnesota, you will help transform our state t...

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Virtual Catholic Conference

Posted on January 28, 2021 in: Upcoming Events

Virtual Catholic Conference
Great Opportunity throughout the whole year.  Men's Conference coming February 19-21 and Women's Conference March 12-14 And many more throughout the year.    Click on the link for more information, calendar and to sign up https://virtualcatholicconference.c...

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Blessing of Throats ~ February 3
Blessing of Throats - St. Blaise ~ Wednesday, February 3rd Join us for the 8:30 am Mass on Wednesday, February 3rd followed by the Blessing of Throats or come at 6:30 pm in the evening for the blessing. To learn more about this Catholic tradition, check out SimplyCatholic  ...

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Lenten Retreats for Men & Women
"A Listening Heart" is the theme of these nearby silent retreats   For more information, please contact Christ the King Retreat Center at 763-682-1394 or register online at KingsHouse.com  

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9 Days for Life Novena - January 21-29, 2021
9 Days for Life (January 21-29, 2021) is a Novena for the protection of human life.  Each day's intentions is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.  Sign up for daily prayers sent by email or text messages here. Reso...

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January 22 | 10:30 am | Prayer Service for Life
Prayer Service for Life | Cathedral of St. Paul | January 22, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.   You are welcome to join in the Annual Prayer Service for Life.  This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath. ...

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Lenten Vocation Retreat for Women
Calling all single women between the ages of 17 - 32   The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, are sponsoing an afternoon lenten retreat for single women discerning their vocation.  The event is free and will be held at St Agnes Convent in St. Paul, MN on Sunday,...

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EF Mass December 12 ~ Our Lady of Guadalupe
  Join us on Saturday, December 12th as we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ Rosary in Latin at 9:30 AM ~ Mass in the Extraordinary Form at 10:00 AM ~ Confessions at 11:00 AM St. Peter's Campus

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Women's Advent Morning of Reflection
Full of Grace! Prepare your heart to be transformed this Advent! Ladies, are you in need of filling your spiritual cup? Are you open to God’s grace to grow your relationship with your spouse or children or anyone around you?   Receive the gift of grace with the Lord...

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Mothers with Young Children

Posted on November 19, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Mothers with Young Children
Join a group of Mothers with Young Children and meet other awesome moms like yourself! Groups forming for January and they CAN be done virtually! See flyer for more information or contact Christy at 651-226-1612 or Barb at 763-972-6843. Don't go it alone -- get the support and camarader...

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Silent Auction ~ Musical with Father K
Holy Spririt Academy is hosting their Harvest Banquet 2020 online with some fun and interesting silent auction items! For example.... "Fish Fry with the Fathers"        "Brunch with Bishop Cozzens"    Chauffeured Limo Ride to Sovereign Estate...

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St. Max Winter Coat and Sock Drive
SAINT MAX WINTER COAT & SOCK DRIVE Donate gently used (or new) adult sized winter coats or pairs of socks to the 7,000 homeless people in the Metro Area during the COLD, Winter months Collection Dates: November 21-22 November 28-29 After all Masses   GOAL: 250 coats and 1,000...

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All Soul's Day Mass - November 2nd
A Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be said on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm at St Peter's Church.

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Sign Up for Saturday 10/17 Mass
Reminder that Bishop Cozzens will be here on Saturday, October 17 to install Fr K as Pastor of our parish during the 5:00 pm Mass.   We will LIVE STREAM the Mass on our Facebook page for those at home. If you are planning to come and have not yet reserved a seat, please email office@del...

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Online Debate 10/19/20 - How Should a Catholic Vote?
The Argument Club for Women is sponsoring a virtual debate Monday Oct. 19th at 7:30 PM.  "How should a Catholic Vote this November?"   See details in image below.  Free online event.  

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SATURDAY at 10:00 AM - Let's Clean!
What's the phrase?  Cleanliness is next to godliness? Whistle while you work? Many hands make light work? Wash the pew you sit in? Well, not all may be familiar, but you get the jest!  Our custodial team at St. Max has been doing a good job keeping up with...

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Delano Honors the Blue

Posted on September 16, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Delano Honors the Blue
October 6th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm All community members are invited to an event at Delano Central Park on Monday, October 6th to show appreciation for law enforcement officials.    There will be an opening prayer led by Deacon Joe Kittok, food, and speakers.  All...

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September 19 - Vineyard Mass & Dinner
Our neighboring pastor and parish to the south, Fr Peter Hughes with St. Boniface, has invited us to an event:     Saturday Sept 19, 2020 at 4 PM the parish of St Boniface in St Bonifacius MN is hosting a Mass in the vineyards at Sovereign Estate Winery, followed by a H...

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Ride for a Reason Marathon!  TOMORROW!!
TOMORROW IS THE EVENT!    If you haven't already, please consider making a pledge or asking a student to pray for you!  Prayers are powerful and this marathon is the school's primary fundraiser.   See the letter below, and here's the live link: Ri...

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Marriage Retreat ~ Buffalo, MN
Keep Your Marriage Healthy & Alive A Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the excitement and romance in your relationship and strengthen its bond. This is a private weekend away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other.  The next ...

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Saturday Mass - Fr David Blume
Father David Blume, Director of Vocations with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, will be with us this Saturday August 29th for confessions at 4:00 pm in St Martha Hall and Mass at 5:00 pm inside St. Peter's Church.   We are grateful he can be here with us while Fr Kow...

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Pray the Rosary - August 15

Posted on August 06, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Pray the Rosary - August 15
Saturday, August 15th 9:15 AM on the campus of St. Peter's Feast of the Assumption Let's surround our church and pray the rosary outside Mass in the Extraordinary Form following at 10:00 AM  

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Gen Z - August 4th Eve

Posted on July 30, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Gen Z - August 4th Eve
I like the rhyme of the title...and hopefully it will help families remember the first social and prayer hour for our newly formed Youth & Young Adults Group is planned for the evening of August 4th. The Youth and Young Adult Committee is wanting to reach parishioners in the roughly...

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Night of Hope: July 19 ~ For Adults
You don’t have to feel alone or disoriented by the shadows hanging over our world. Come together as Church for this FREE virtual event sponsored by Steubenville Conferences.  Featuring: Host: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Worship Leader: Bob Rice Keynot...

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Mass Schedule for June 28 - July 4
    Beginning in July, our daily Masses will return to a more 'set' schedule and with different times than we had previously....stay tuned!  Those Mass times to be announced next week.  Until then, here's the schedule for this upcoming week of Jun...

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Weekend of June 27-28 Masses
We will have a visiting priest with us for the June 27-28 Masses (and confession) -- Father Richard Dee Du from Missionaries of Faith in Waco, Texas!   If you'd like to read more about the Order and their work, visit Missionaries of Faith   We look forward to welcoming F...

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The Catholic Marriage Summit
Dear Couples,   Please don't miss this unprecedented event for those who are married, engaged, or discerning marriage!   The Catholic Marriage Summit is FREE, online, and includes some of the most trusted and loved Catholic marriage experts in the world as they go deep in t...

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Virtual Catholic Love Life Conference
Free Registration is Now Open! Join thousands of Catholics seeking the secrets to an amazing Catholic LoveLife. With all of the empty promises that the world offers about love, sex, and marriage we can be left wondering if real love is even possible. It's time we retur...

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High School Graduates!  Who are you?
High School Graduates May 17th was originally planned as a Baccalaureate Mass for our high school seniors.  While we cannot gather together this year, we still invite all high school seniors and their families to join us online for our 10:30 am Mass on May 17th to celebrate.   Pari...

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May Crowning Variation

Posted on May 01, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

May Crowning Variation
Mary pray for us.  St Joseph protect us. It is a Catholic tradition to honor Mary, our Mother, during the month of May by placing on her statue a crown of flowers.  Normally done as a devotional ceremony, it honors the Blessed Mother of Jesus and give thanks to her for bringing our...

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May 3 - Rosary Procession and Consecration
Rosary Procession and Consecration Live-Streamed via the St Paul Cathedral Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 pm CT At 2:00 pm CT on Sunday, May 3, Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens will preside at our annual Rosary Procession, which this year will be a private celebration live-streamed from t...

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Cana Banquet - May 1

Posted on April 16, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Cana Banquet - May 1
Celebrate the Joy of Family! What: 2020 Cana ONLINE Banquet When: Friday, May 1, at 7 PM Central Rather than allow COVID-19 concerns stop the 2020 Cana Banquet, Cana Family Institute invites you to join us ONLINE for an inspiring evening featuring Most Rev...

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Divine Mercy Sunday - April 19
Sunday of Divine Mercy is April 19th Our parish will live-stream the Divine Mercy Chaplet around 11:30 AM, directly following the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday.  Please join us via our Facebook link here Facebook Parish Page Confessions will be heard at 12:00 pm in St Martha's H...

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Easter Sunday Masses

Posted on April 09, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Easter Sunday Masses
Our Parish of St Maximilian Kolbe will be live-streaming Mass at 10:30 AM CT on Easter Sunday; please join us for Mass through our Facebook page Parish Facebook Page   For those without Facebook or who want to catch Mass at another time... ...WCCO Radio 830AM will be broadcasting ...

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Palms Ready for Pick-up!

Posted on March 30, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Palms Ready for Pick-up!
Palms have been blessed and are ready for pick up.  Blessed palms are in separated bundles on tables in the vestibule inside St. Peter's Church.  You may pick them up at anytime starting at 2:00 pm on Thursday April 2nd, and they will be available through Wednesday, April 8th, w...

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Camp Anima-Middle School Summer Camp
Middle School Summer Camp The middle school portion of Camp Veritas has changed It is now Camp Anima(Soul) and will be located at Camp Victory near Rochester Please access the link below for full details and to sign up https://saintsppta.org/summercamps Camp Veritas for high schoolers...

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Summer VBS/Totus Tuus-BUS AVAILABLE!!
June 8-12 There will be a bus available: Leaving from St. Peter Parking Lot at 8:30 am and returning by 3:00 pm. We will need a count of how many kids we will have to get the proper bus. We need at least 15 kids to have the bus.  Please contact Eric Russek eric@delanocatholic.com Totus Tu...

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Parish Holy Hour

Posted on January 31, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Parish Holy Hour
Parish Holy Hour Bring your whole family! Sunday, February16, 2020 9:00 –10:00 am † St. Peter Church   Join us between Masses for Adoration, Prayer, Meditation and Confession  

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Unprotected Movie showing

Posted on January 13, 2020 in: Upcoming Events

Unprotected Movie showing
Moving Showing Unprotected: A Pope, the Pill and the Perils of Sexual Chaos   This showing will be on February 18th at 7:00 pm in the Youth Room at the Parish Life Center(St. Joe's Church) This is a free showing put on by To Save a Life Ministry. You can email them at to...

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Blessing of the Animals

Posted on September 23, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals St Francis expressed his love for all of God’s creation in his Canticle of Creatures and he is the patron saint of animals. Join us in celebrating the Feast of St. Francis this October 4, with a blessing of the animals.  You and your pets (or a picture of y...

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Calling all Volunteers!

Posted on August 28, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Calling all Volunteers!
The Harvest Festival needs your support! Please CLICK HERE to sign-up to help.   While we need several more volunteers for multiple areas, we really need some adult volunteers to help us out with the inflatables.  We need to ensure safety, and we can't run the slide and obst...

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Bible Study Starting Soon

Posted on August 21, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Bible Study Starting Soon
FORGIVEN: The Transforming Power of Confession   Forgiven explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God’s love. By looking at God’s revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step...

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Virtus Training

Posted on August 20, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Virtus Training
Virtus Live Training Session Protecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which o...

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St. Max Harvest Festival

Posted on July 31, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

St. Max Harvest Festival
Fall of 2019 Volunteer Now!  We need everyone to do their part in order to make teh festival a success - Sign Up to help HERE.   Ladies’ Red and White Bingo Night – Friday Sept 6th- Register here: http://www.egsnetwork.com/events/?eventid=D1C7B09FCAE24FB Fun...

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Baccalaureate Mass

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Baccalaureate Mass
Baccalaureate Mass   May 19, 2019 St. Peter Church-10:30 am Mass   This is a special recognition of our graduates that belong to our parish   Reception to follow   If you have a son or daughter graduating and you would like to be a part of this speci...

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Young Family Night Out

Posted on April 05, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Young Family Night Out
Join us for a Young Family Night Out. Start your weekend off early this Thursday night at Dave’s Town club from 5:30-8 meeting other families from the parish. Childcare is offered- so drop the kids off with our amazing sitters, then head to Dave’s and enjoy some uninterrupted adult time ...

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Holy Hour for Vocations

Posted on March 28, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Holy Hour for Vocations
Pray to the Lord  of the Harvest Vocations Holy Hour   Join us Tuesday, April 9th from 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm at St. Peter Church   Bring your family and pray for an increase to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life.   The harvest is plentiful,...

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Parish Lenten Penance Service
Parish Penance Service April 2nd, 6:30 P.M. St. Peter Church Mass prior to service at 6:00 P.M. at St. Peter Church

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Parish Lenten Penance Service
Parish Penance Service April 2nd, 6:30 P.M. St. Peter Church Mass at 6:00 P.M. at St. Peter Church

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Archdiocesan Men's Conference

Posted on February 20, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

Archdiocesan Men's Conference
Registration Now Open for the Archdiocesan Men's Conference   Saturday, March 23, 2019 St. Thomas Academy 949 Mendota Heights Rd Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Guest Speaker PATRICK MADRID    Arming Men of Integrity    9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (doors op...

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Bring Refreshed Love and Joy into Your Marriage! Over time couples can fall into a rut. We take our spouse for granted and we forget how much we love each other. The 5-week Marriage in Christ Seminar gives practical suggestions to renew our love and put it into action. Attending the Marriage in Christ seminar Builds friendship and community Provides support for your marriage ...

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Parish Holy Hour Bring your whole family!   Sunday, February 17, 2019 9:00 –10:00 am † St. Peter Church Join us between Masses for Adoration, Praise & Worship Music,     Prayer & Meditation    

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All are invited to a presentation on Islam by Fr. Nathan JANUARY 9, 2018-6:30 PM ST. JOSEPH CHURCH  

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Christmas Schedule 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 in: Upcoming Events

Christmas Schedule 2018 Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Mass-St. Peter Church 9:00 pm Mass-St. Peter Church Christmas Day 7:30 am Mass-St. Joseph 9:00 am Mass-St. Peter Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Dec. 31-Anticipatory Mass-6:30 pm-St. Peter Church Jan. 1-9:00 am Mass-St. Peter Church Jan. 1-6:00 pm Mass-St. Peter Church

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Parent Enrichment Night

Posted on December 03, 2018 in: Upcoming Events

Parent Enrichment Night
Parent Enrichment Night Wendnesday, December12th 6:30-7:30 pm St. Matha Hall All Parents Welcome! Discussion focused on  Talking to your kids about the imperfections and hardships of life through our Catholic lens, Led by Fr. Nathan

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Parish Holy Hour

Posted on November 15, 2018 in: Upcoming Events

Alternative Black Friday

Posted on November 15, 2018 in: Upcoming Events

Alternative Black Friday
Alternative Black Friday Sunday, November 25, St. Martha Hall 9:00 am -12:00 pm Chocolate - Coffee - Scarves - Handmade Gifts - Christmas Ornaments Have you ever wondered about the ethics of Christmas shopping? Here we are in one of the most sacred times of the year and we are bombarded wi...

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