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MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN AND LOVEDMAKING JESUS CHRIST KKKNOWN AND LOVED

PUBLIC MASS SCHEDULEMonday - Thursday: 6:15 AM, 5:30 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM

Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5:00 PMSunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULEMonday – Thursday: 4:30 - 5:20 PM

Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

HOW ARE WE PREPARING?

Monday, November 9Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaEz 47:1-2, 8-12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-9/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22

Tuesday, November 10 - St. Leo the GreatTi 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday, November 11 - St. Martin of ToursTi 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-6/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday, November 12 - St. JosaphatPhlm 7-20/Ps 146:7-10/Lk 17:20-25

Friday, November 13 - St. Francis Xavier Cabrini2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10-11, 17-18/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday, November 143 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-6/Lk 18:1-8

Sunday, November 15 - 33rd Sunday Ordinary TimePrv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30

We RememberNovember 9Lenore DeVoe, 1957Austin E. Ward, 1960Ruby Blair, 1965Julia McKenzie, 1965Lorayne Schibilla, 1970Oren F. Thayer, 1975Emma Bostrom, 1977Shirley Fiedler, 1979Grace Vera Siebenaler, 1991Leo A. Marxen, 1994Frank Sushak, 2001Nancy Dunn Seymour, 2007Gregory B. Rosemark, 2010Walter Lehrke, 2014November 10Myrtle Miller, 1974Esther Bannon, 1986Robert Hawkins, 1998Thomas F. Allen, 2000Helen Emmer, 2001Elizabeth Hutchinson, 2001James Clarence Boyer, 2019November 11Kenneth Kennedy, 1950Wesley Smith, 1974Virginia Klopp, 1988Janice Snook, 1993Suzanne Wagner, 2015

November 12Elizabeth Evans, 1947Thomas Berreau, 1981Frances Connors, 2004

November 13John Geraghty, 1958Herman Pfeghaar, 1965Katherine McGie, 1972Edna Lewin, 1973Eva L. Carroll, 1982Florian Busch, 1988Agatha Swenson, 1990Marie M. Krekelberg, 1996Charlene Stillman, 1997Phoebe Jarosch, 2001Lawrence Horan, 2002Birdie Olme, 2008Laverne L. Healy, 2009Thomas Boulay, 2011Matthew Sutton, 2012Jerome Zak, 2016Carol Fruth, 2017November 14George A. Callahan, 1986November 15John Peter Mizerka, 1984Barbara Ford, 1995Joseph Kenney, 2001Morton Schech, 2001Francis Finnegan, 2019

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Eternal LifeWe remember Ethel Dunn, John Kirchner and Gene Kopyar, extending our prayerful condolences to their families and friends.

Advancing Our Mission UpdateCapital Enhancements Update

With the new priest residence complete, the primary focus in this stage of our Advancing Our Missioncampaign is the ongoing capital enhancement projects. A big piece of this is the new HVAC system that is being installed in the Church. HVAC stands for “heating,ventilation and air conditioning,” which helps not only regulate the temperature in the building, but also serves to ventilate the air in our spaces properly. This $500,000+ project is a huge accomplishment as winter quickly sets in. Thank you to all those who have helped make this happen! Visit www.olgparish.org/aom with any questions or for more information.

GivingEvery gift that you make helps advance our mission of making Jesus Christ known and loved and maintains the

can continue to help, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Sign up for online giving. An automated donation means you can support us continually, easily andwithout having to be present physically. Go towww.olgparish.org/give to sign up and begin making your secure contribution.

Mail in your weekly contribution within your

Our Lady of Grace Catholic ChurchATTN: Stewardship Giving5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN 55436

PRAYERReadings & Intentions

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† Steve VekichGloria Sullivan

† Elizabeth FibuchSusan and Bryan Anderson

For all Veterans of the ParishFor all Veterans of the Parish

† Members of the Sue Murphy Family† Tom Lewis

† Ethel Dunn

† Charles J. Hurley, Sr.† Graciela Souto

† Mike KeatingFor the Parish† Martin and Barb Herbers† Sheila Zimmerman

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Healing and Hope SeriesYear 2 of the Archdiocesan Synod

beloved child of God. Each person has experienced wounds that bind. This retreat explores how to unbind these knots through the intercession of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, and open these wounds to the Sacred

healing and hope.

Visit www.archspm.org/healing-and-hope-series to learn more.

Grace RetreatFriday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6

Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. CroixThe pace of life can be relentless. Go. Go. Go. Deadlines. Events. New Projects. Celebrations. Social Life. Failure. Work. Trials. Pandemics. Disappointments. The Future.Grace Retreat is an opportunity to take a break, relax, think, talk and pray about who we are, why we are here and what our faith has to do with it all. For all young professionals, ages 21-35. Space is limited. Visitwww.olgparish.org/olgyp to register.

Prayer Volunteer OpportunityLooking for a great way to give time in service to God and your neighbor? Sign up for a weekly hour of prayer in the Adoration Chapel – praying for others is a powerful way to serve! This is not group prayer or a meeting – it is an hour of silent individual prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Here are the hours in most need of at least one additional person:

Mondays: 11:00 AM; 3:00, 4:00, 8:00 PMTuesdays: 8:00 AM; 1:00, 3:00, 7:00 PMWednesdays: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 AMThursdays: 12:00, 1:00 PMFridays: 6:00, 7:00, 9:00 AM; 2:00, 8:00, 10:00 PM

Visit www.adorationpro.com/grace to sign-up. You can also contact [email protected] or Sarah

2020-2021 RegistrationVisit www.olgparish.org to to register now for the 2020-2021 academic year! If you have questions about a particular ministry or would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please reach out to the ministry head:

Sunday School | Faith Formation Grades 1-5Stephanie Lloyd, [email protected]

Sister Fabiola, [email protected]

High School MinistryVeronica Whelan, [email protected]

Stewardship RenewalPrayer - Tithe - Service

Sunday, November 8 - Sunday, November 22Stewardship invites everyone to help build the Kingdom of God together. St. James tells us “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (Jas 1:17). We acknowledge thisunderstanding when we use our gifts well and care for all that God has given us. Stewardship demonstrates how we give of ourselves in love and service to create a just world and build the kingdom of God.

Visit www.olgparish.org/stewardship to learn more.

Gospel we hear some of the most challenging words in all of Scripture: “I do not know you” (Mt 25:12). They

enter the kingdom of heaven,” in fact, he will declare to some, “I never knew you” (Mt 7:21,23) This weekend we are invited to examine our own relationship with the Lord. We are urged to persevere in word and deed. Does my confession match my action? Does my belief

mere intellectual exercise but intimately, personally, to

and opportunity to trust and choose the will of the Father. How might I prepare this week to know Jesus in love of God, love of neighbor and love of myself? Lord Jesus, we know that you never tire in calling us back to you; help us to respond wholeheartedly today, in word and action.

FORMATION

HowAre We

Preparing?

STEWARDSHIPOF TITHE


SERVICE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The holiday season is fast approaching and, with it, is

gathered around the table will be smaller, and there will be little or no travelling. While these adaptations may bring sadness to us, most of us will continue to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. But for the many of our neighbors whose lives have been upended by the pandemic or loss of a job, business or hours of work, the

meeting the rent and utility bills, and whether there is enough money for food.

For the past several years the parishioners of Our Lady of Grace have risen to meet this challenge through our Thanksgiving food bag program. We have collaborated with the St. Louis Park Emergency Program, who has gratefully taken the hundreds of bags of food for Thanksgiving dinners we have donated and distributed to our neighbors who would have had meagerThanksgiving dinners.

This year the pandemic has forced us to do something

volunteers to sort and distribute the donated food.

Something to Think About

Supplies Drive for St. Albert’sWe continue to help our neighbors in Minneapolis bypartnering with St. Albert the Great Parish in

help. This week we have been told that the community has great need for food and hygiene items, especially: laundry detergent; razors; shaving cream; baby food; formula; maxi pads; Pedialyte; large bottles of juice; spaghetti noodles; noodles; spaghetti sauce; taco shells (hard and soft); canned meats (tuna, chicken etc.); salsa;

on-going supplies drive. All donations will be collected in the Commons at 9:00 AM on Thursdays. Mass Volunteers Needed

Due to our Mass attendance numbers continuing to grow, we have a greater need for ushers, lectors,greeters, eucharistic ministers and sacristans at our weekend and weekday liturgies. Currently we need 4-5 team members at every weekend liturgy to welcome parishioners, sanitize pews and guide parishioners in and out of the Church.

Please contact Shelly Aebi at [email protected] if you are of good health and willing to serve in one of these roles.

OLG AV Production MinistryDo you have experience with audio / visual production? Or you are willing to learn? Our Lady of Grace is seeking to grow our audio visual volunteer production team. Learn from industry experts while helping to bring live and online events to life. Ages 13+. A great ministry for families to serve together in. Contact Kory LaCroix at [email protected] for more information and to volunteer.

STEP has asked, instead, if we would request monetary donations for their Holiday Meals program. I understand that writing a check or giving a credit card number

shopping for the meal ingredients does. Yet a donation of any amount will help STEP put together grocery gift cards and purchase items for their clients.

There are envelopes in the Commons, School Welcome

give. Donations through these envelopes will be traced back to OLG, and we will know that, once again, your generous spirit has shown through. Of course, if you

food and household items drive for St. Albert the Great in the Commons and for VEAP in the bins outside Cassidy Hall.

No matter how you give, know that I am grateful for your generous hearts. As a wise priest once said, “God is never outdone in generosity.” Something to think about.

Melissa MillerDirector of Community Life & Social Justice

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What is Your Legacy?Did you know that OLG has three endowments that have been created to secure a strong future for our church, school and scholarship areas? Increasing the value of these funds will mean an ever-greater impact in the future, our legacy for generations to come. The yearly distribution from those funds each year helps ourcommunity! The three endowments, designed to

• OLG Parish Endowment, which provides annual support for the parish.• OLG School Endowment, which provides annual support for the parish.• Robert T. Cassidy Endowment, which supports tuition aid to OLG School as well as Catholiceducation in the Archdiocese.

Please consider make a gift of cash or appreciated investments today or naming the OLG endowments as a

policies or estate. Please contact Jon Cassady, Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or in the

Join Our ParishSunday, November 15, 10:30 AM, Cassidy Hall

We are so excited to welcome you to the Our Lady of Grace parish community! Join us for a chance to meet our priests and other parishioners, get information about the parish, tour our facilities, and register in the parish. We will be meeting in Cassidy Hall, so we have plenty of room to spread out. Contact Sean Lavell at [email protected] or 952-999-9042 with any questions.

Giving Made EasyDonor Advised Fund

A donor advised fund works like a charitable checking account. When you make a gift into your fund, you receive an immediate tax deduction. Then, you decide at

deciding, your fund is invested and grows tax-free. With a donor advised fund at the Catholic CommunityFoundation of Minnesota, you can have peace of mind knowing your gifts are invested in alignment with your Catholic faith.

And for a limited time, when you open a donor advised fund at the Catholic Community Foundation ofMinnesota (CCF), CCF will grant $1,000 to the OLG

giving gets. Learn more by calling Jon Cassady at 952-999-9054 to start working with a CCF partner.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2021Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 25, 2021

Join Father Kevin on an exciting pilgrimage to walk, pray and ponder the Life of Jesus. Mater Dei Tours will be managing the pilgrimage. Approximate cost is $3,900 per person, double occupancy, including airfare. Please contact Steve Bonello at [email protected] if interested. Visit www.materdeitours.com/pilgrimages/location/holy-land/ for more information.

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

Christmas Mass SurveyDeadline: Sunday, November 15

create a safe and healthy environment, we are taking a survey regarding your anticipated Christmas Massattendance. Visit www.olgparish.org to take our survey.

Please note that pre-registration to attend Christmas Mass will be required this year. Watch for messages about when and how to register for Christmas Mass near the end of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS


Principal’s CornerWhat I Witnessed

Throughout the distance learning sessions, I have been popping into the online classes and learning so much about the education that our students are receiving. I observed lessons on folktales, spelling, alternative sources of energy, Día de Muertos and Latin roots. Great to see all of the wonderfullearning continue.

Mrs. Ginger VancePrincipal

Visit www.olgschool.net/principals-corner for more updates from Mrs. Vance

Kindergarten Open HouseTuesday, November 17 (Parents Only)

8:45 - 9:45 AM or 7:00 - 8:00 PMTell your friends! Our Open House for Kindergarten 2021-2022 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17. We will host two information sessions in the Church, with

administration. We will have a morning session and an evening session for parents only. Due to COVID-19restrictions, we will not host our usual classroom visits for children. Registration required.

Visit www.olgschool.net/k-open-house to learn more.

Middle School Open HouseThursday, November 19, 2020, 7:00 PM

How much do you know about Our Lady of Grace Middle

graders, and high school families rave about their OLG middle school experience. We will begin in theChurch and then have three breakout sessions with theteachers. Registration required.

Visit www.olgschool.net/ms-open-house to learn more.

SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

Discernment RetreatsArchbishop’s Discernment Retreat

Friday, December 18 - Sunday, December 20Franciscan Retreat Center, Prior Lake

Is Jesus calling you to be an instrument of His mercy? Discern with the Archbishop in this winter retreat.

Deacon Discernment DaySaturday, November 14, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul

Visit www.1000vocations.org or call 651-962-6890 for more information.

Retrouvaille Marriage RetreatFriday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel, Eagan

Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. The retreat is 100%

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Bethany HouseWomen’s Discernment House

Bethany House is a home for women who live incommunity, pray, take meals together and discern whether they are called to consecrated life. Sponsored

Northeast Minneapolis, currently nine women are in residence. Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus provide formation to women who are discerning consecrated life. Currently taking applications for 2021-2022. Visit www.1000vocations.org or call 651-962-6890 for more information.

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