Calendar

Dining  out

Fish fry at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — Every Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Cost is $10.95. Call (952) 888-1492 for reservations.

Chicken and rib dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — Every Wednesday: 5 to 9 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Cost is $10.95. Call (952) 888-1492 for reservations.

Dad’s Belgian waffle breakfast at St. Vincent de Paul School, Brooklyn Park  — January 22: 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 9050 93rd Ave. N. Cost is $7 per person, children ages 5 and under eat free.

KC sausage and pancake breakfast at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — January 22: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. W. Free will offering.

Turkey dinner at Knights Events Center, Shakopee — January 22: 4 to 7 p.m. at 1760 Fourth Ave. E. Cost is $10 for adults and $4 for ages 3 to 10.

Men’s Club pancake breakfast at St. Odilia, Shoreview — January 22: 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at 3495 N. Victoria St. Free will offering.

KC pancake breakfast at Blessed Sacrament, St. Paul — January 29: 8 a.m. to noon at 1801 LaCrosse Ave. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. Take-out available.

KC pancake breakfast at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Maplewood — January 29: 8 a.m. to noon at 1725 Kennard St. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. Take-out available.

Catholic United Financial benefit breakfast at Sts. Peter and Paul, Loretto — January 29: 8:30 a.m. to noon at 145 Railway St. E. Free will offering.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Pope John Paul II Catholic School, Minneapolis — February 4: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1630 Fourth St. N.E. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors.

Pancake breakfast at St. Clement, Minneapolis — February 12: 8 a.m. to noon at 911 24th Ave. N.E. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Parish events

Cana Dinner at St. Peter, Richfield — January 21: Begins with a social at 5:30 p.m. with catered dinner at 6 p.m. at 6730 Nicollet Ave. S. From 7 to 8 p.m.,Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn will speak on “Marriage as a Sacrament.” Cost is $15. Call (612) 866-5089 for reservations.

‘Companions in the Heart of Jesus’ mini-retreat at St. Paul, Ham Lake — January 21: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd. Topic is, ”Sharing Christ with Muslims.” No registration needed for retreat or childcare.

Winter lecture series on the Gospel of John at Holy Name of Jesus, Wayzata — January 23: 7 p.m. at 155 County Road 24. Deacon Charles Bobertz, a professor at St. John’s University School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville. Mondays through Feb. 23. Register at http://www.hnoj.org/lecturesWinter2012.

Saturday Breakfast for Men at St. Helena, Minneapolis — January 28: Mass at 8 a.m. at 3204 E. 43rd St. Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by speaker Bishop John LeVoir of New Ulm. He will present “Defending the Human Person in a Hostile Society.” Cost is $5. Make reservations by noon Jan. 27 by calling (612) 729-7321.

‘A Primer on Catholic Relief Services’ at Guardian Angels, Oakdale — January 28: 9 a.m. to noon at 8260 at Fourth St. N. Learn about CRS, Cath­olics Confront Global Poverty and how to do CRS fair trade sales as a fundraiser. Fair trade items will be for sale. Refreshments. For information, call (651) 789-3181.

Annual parish pro-life presentation and Italian dinner at Maternity of Mary, St. Paul  — January 28: 5:30 p.m. at 1414 N. Dale St. Presentation will be, “The Gospel of Life in daily living: Pro-life principles to live by.” Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 13 to 18 and $2 for ages 12 and under. Childcare available.

‘Food Justice and Food Security’ presented at the Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis  — January 29: 1 p.m. at 88 N. 17th St. Panel discussion on food justice, focusing on the current food crisis in the Horn of Africa. For information, call (612) 317-3477.

Cana Dinner at St. Joseph, Delano — February 4: 6 p.m. at 401 N. River St. Father Thomas Dufner will speak. To make a reservation, visit http://www.delano
catholic.com.

Father Michael Joncas to speak at Lumen Christi, St. Paul — February 1: 7 p.m. at 2055 Bohland Ave.  He will present,”Suffering, Healing and Transformation,” a reflection on Father Joncas’ experience with Guillain-Barre and the music that came out of that experience. Refreshments and conversation to follow. $5 suggested donation.

Festival at St. Pius X, White Bear Lake — February 11 and 12: 6 to 9 p.m Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 3878 Highland Ave. Saturday features a live auction, music food and games. Continues Sunday with a chicken dinner, country store, games and more.

Prayer/liturgies

Sant’Egidio Community Evening Prayer at St. Richard, Richfield —  Every Thursday: 7 p.m. at 7540 Penn Ave. S.

Legion of Mary prayers in front of Planned Parenthood, St. Paul — Every Friday: 3 p.m. at 1965 Ford Parkway. For information, call (651) 439-9098.

Rosary of the unborn at Pregnancy Choices LifeCare Center, Apple Valley — Every Thursday: 7:15 p.m. at 15026 Glazier Ave. For information, visit http://www.rosaryoftheunborn.com.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at St. Agnes, St. Paul — January 22: 2 p.m. at 548 Lafond Ave.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at Bethany Convent, St. Paul — January 29: 2 p.m. at 1870 Randolph Ave.

All night vigil with the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Paul — February 3 and 4: 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday at 401 Concord St.

Knights of Columbus traveling rosary at St. Columba, St. Paul — February 5: 2 p.m. at 1327 Lafond Ave.

World Day of the Sick Mass and blessing at the Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul — February 11: 10 a.m. at 239 Selby Ave. Bishop Lee Piché will preside. A reception will follow.

Singles

Sunday Spirits walking group for 50-plus Catholic singles — ongoing Sundays: For Catholic singles to meet and make friends. The group usually meets in St. Paul on Sunday afternoons. For information, call Judy at (763) 221-3040 or Al at (651) 482-0406.

Singles group at St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park — ongoing second Saturday each month: 6:15 p.m. at 9100 93rd Ave. N. Gather for a potluck supper, conversation and games. For information, call (763) 425-0412

School events

Pre-kindergarten open house at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, St. Paul — January 24: 6:30 p.m. at 2072 Hamline Ave. N. For information or to RSVP, call (651) 646-3832.

Preschool and kindergarten open house at Maternity of Mary-St. Andrew Catholic School, St. Paul — January 24: 6 p.m. at 592 Arlington Ave. W. For information, visit http://www.mmsaschool.org.

Open house at Holy Family Academy, St. Louis Park — January 26: 7 p.m. at 5925 W. Lake St. For students entering grades pre-k to 8. For information, visit http://www.hfamn.org.

Trivia Night to benefit Nativity of Mary School at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — January 27: 7 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Registration is $20 per person until Jan. 20, $25 after. Sign up in teams of four or six or singles will be assigned to a team. For information, visit http://goo.gl/tXpfG.

VISTA winter improv show at Convent of the Visitation School DeSales Auditorium, Mendota Heights — January 27: 7:30 p.m. at 2455 Visitation Drive. An evening of original theater focused around the theme motion pictures. Admission is $5.

SnoBall dance at Blessed Trinity School, Richfield — January 28: Doors open at 6 p.m. at 7540 Penn Ave. S. Features food, raffles, live music and more. Tickets are $15 per person and $25 per family at the door.

VISTA winter improv show at Convent of the Visitation School DeSales Auditorium, Mendota Heights — January 29: 7:30 p.m. at 2455 Visitation Drive. An evening of original theater focused around the theme motion pictures. Admission is $5.

Kindergarten roundup and pre-k registration at Holy Spirit Catholic School, St. Paul — February 1: 1 and 6 p.m. at 515 S. Albert St. For information, visit http://www.holy-spirit.org.

Open house at Pope John Paul II Catholic School, Minneapolis — Feb­ruary 2: 6 p.m. at 1630 Fourth St. N.E. For students entering grades K to 8.

Kindergarten roundup at Highland Catholic School, St. Paul — February 7: 9 to 10:45 a.m. at 2017 Bohland Ave. For information, call (651) 690-2477.

Kinder story hour at St. Thomas More, St. Paul — January 26: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 1065 Summit Ave. For students entering kindergarten. For information, visit http://www.morecommunity.org.

Dorothy Day fundraiser at St. Thomas More, St. Paul — January 28: 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 1065 Summit Ave. Features a hot chili and mac n’ cheese supper in the cafeteria, miniature golf in the school hallways and bingo in the auditorium. Meal & Golf package for families of 4:  $30 and $5 for each additional.  Individuals $10 Meal only:  $7 Golf only:  $7 Bingo:  $1 per card. The cost for providing a complete freshly prepared meal once a month to 300 clients for the full calendar year is $7,000.  Please come out and help us raise money for Dorothy Day and have some fun. For information, visit http://www.morecommunity.org.

Open house and pancake breakfast at St. Croix Catholic School, Stillwater — January 29: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 621 S. Third St. (Breakfast served in St. Michael Church social hall). Open house for students entering preschool to grade 8. For information, visit http://www.stcroixcatholic.com.

Open house at Transfiguration Catholic School, Oakdale — January 29: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 6135 15^th St. N. For students entering preschool to grade 8.

Open house at St. Peter Catholic School, North St. Paul — January 29: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2620 N. Margaret St.  For students entering preschool to grade 8. For information, call (651) 777-3091.

Open house at St. Thomas More, St. Paul — February 2: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1065 Summit Ave. For students entering grades 1 to 8. For information, visit http://www.morecommunity.org.

Coaches & Players vs. Cancer basketball tournament at Holy Family Catholic High School, Victoria — February 3: Games vs. St. Louis Park High School at 4:30. 6 and 7:30 p.m. at 8101 Kochia Lane. Also features a bake sale, silent auction and half-time activities.

Other events

Minneapolis Deaneries Council of Catholic Women quarterly meeting at St. Patrick, Edina — January 23: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane. Speaker is Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society. The day also includes rosary, Mass and lunch. Cost is $13. Register by Jan. 16 by calling (763) 536-0553.

48th annual Conversation with Books at St. Catherine University, St. Paul — January 23: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2004 Randolph Ave. For information and exact location in campus, visit http://www.stkate.edu/conversation.

Wine tasting and silent auction at Cerenity Senior Care-Marian of St. Paul — February 1: 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 Earl St. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For information, call (651) 793-2103.

‘Bumping into God Outside of Church’ presented at the Chaska Community Center Theater, Chaska  — February 2: Begins with a social at 6 p.m. followed by speaker Father Tim Powers at 1661 Park Ridge Drive. The event, sponsored by The Active Older Adults for Christ, is free. Donations will be collected for the local foodshelf.

KC free Christian movie night at Knights of Columbus Hall, Bloomington — February 3: Screening of the movie, “Fireproof” at 7:30 p.m. at 1114 American Blvd. Free admission, concessions for sale. For information, visit http://goo.gl/5bamE.

Men’s Twin Cities Cursillo Weekend at Holy Cross Church in NE Mpls. – February 9-12, 1621 University Avenue N.E. For more information contact Kay &/or Jeff at pre-cursillo@tc-cursillo.org.

Women’s Twin Cities Cursillo Weekend at Holy Cross Church in NE Mpls. –  February 16-19, 1621 University Avenue N.E. For more information contact Kay &/or Jeff at pre-cursillo@tc-cursillo.org.

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