Parish Festival Guide

In this file photo from 2019, Conventual Franciscan Father Bryan Hajovsky, pastor of St. Bonaventure in Bloomington, joins the parish festival parade.
In this file photo from 2019, Conventual Franciscan Father Bryan Hajovsky, pastor of St. Bonaventure in Bloomington, joins the parish festival parade. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT

October

St. Joseph, Rosemount — Harvest Festival, Oct. 7: 2–9 p.m. Concessions: beer and wine, caramel apples, chips, hot dogs, soda, water and more. 2 bingo sessions (must be 18+ to play), pumpkin painting, punch wall (for gift cards and prizes), raffle (must be 18+ to play), silent auction, wine pull, inflatable archery and other games and activities for children. 5 p.m. Mass followed by a chicken dinner.  13900 Biscayne Ave. West.  stjosephcommunity.org

St. Patrick, Edina — Octoberfest Celebration, Oct. 7: 2–8 p.m.  Family Fun. Live music: 3–3:45 p.m. Teddy Bear Band; 4:30–5:30 p.m. Edina High School Ensemble; 6–7:30 p.m. Deutschland Band. Concessions: food trucks, beer, wine and soft drinks. Activities: kids’ game including bouncy room, bingo and visit with Edina Police and Fire. Adult games including bingo, pull tabs, cornhole. West Parking lot, Mahon Center and Labyrinth. 6820 Saint Patrick’s Lane. stpatrick-edina.org

St. Joseph, New Hope— Oct. 14: 3–9 p.m. Mass and family fun activities including tasty dinners and concessions, pulled pork patio, sodas and adult beverages, live music, kids’ games, bottle blast, silent auction, bingo, wall of wine, bake sale, grand raffle and more. Pre-activities at 3 p.m.; Mass at 4 p.m. followed by festivities. 8701 36th Ave N.   st.josephpairsh.com/fall-festival   stjosephparish.com

Holy Name, Minneapolis — Oct. 15: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Great food, live entertainment, silent auction, children’s games, crafts, bingo and more. 37th St. and 12th Ave.  churchoftheholyname.org

Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis — Party at the Patch, Oct. 21: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. A day of free fun for all ages – petting zoo, music play for kids and more. Pet the animals, buy your pumpkins, great food, touch-a-truck, and enjoy the great Minnesota autumn weather. 5426 12th Ave S. olpmn.org/pumpkinpatch    olpmn.org

November

St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Paul Park — Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 4-5: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov 4; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Nov 5. 60+ crafters/vendors to delight you. Check out our famous bake sale and Granny’s Attic.  There are two levels of shopping pleasure and hourly raffle drawings for our customers to celebrate our 50th year. 92 Holley Ave.  st-thomas-aquinas.com

St. Mary, New Trier — Sausage Supper, Nov. 19: noon–6 p.m. 8433 239th St. E., Hampton. stmarys-newtrier.com

Ss. Peter and Paul, Loretto — Christkindlmarkt, Nov. 25: noon–8 p.m. Live entertainment, shopping with local artisans and vendors, Bavarian grill, Viennese coffee house, seasonal snacks and drinks, kids’ games, silent auction and more in an authentic Old World setting.  150 Railway St E.  sspap.org/christkindlmarkt