Overview of Synod Implementation
Year 1 (July 2023-June2024) focused on small groups. We will continue focusing on small group ministry throughout each year. Year 2 – this year (July 2024-June 2025) will focus on the Mass. Year 3 (July 2025-June 2026) will focus on Parents as Primary Educators.
Schedule for the Year (July 2024-June 2025)
Advent 2024 & Lent 2025
This Advent 2024, we will study and reflect on 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory by Matthew Kelly. The 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory books are available now to pick up. A study guide is available here. During Lent 2025, we will study and reflect on the book 7 Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn.
Easter 2025
We will then have another series of homilies (and corresponding handouts) for Mass Moments during Easter 2025 leading up to Pentecost that will focus on the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rites of the Mass.
Other Opportunities to Enrich our Prayer & Understanding of the Eucharist
- Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary’s – Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 8 PM in the Notre Dame chapel. You can sign up for a weekly Holy Hour here or contact Ali Chalupski for more information: [email protected].
- Parish Lenten Mission at St. Mary’s – March 26-27 (in the evenings) – led by Susan Windley-Daoust – including talks, adoration, praise & worship music, and Mass. More information and registration coming soon! Check back here
Around the Archdiocese
Jesus’ Pilgrimage to Us: Holy Hours Around the Archdiocese
Every month, the faithful are invited to join in these holy hours at different locations throughout the Archdiocese. This time of communal prayer is to build unity in our local church and that more may come to know and love our Lord in the Eucharist. Find the schedule here
Fire on the Hill
On the third Saturday of each month, the 5:15 PM Saturday evening Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul will be followed by a time of praise and worship. Prayer ministry will also be included for healing and prophetic encouragement. https://www.archspm.org/fire-on-the-hill/
“The New and Eternal Covenant” with Fr. Glaser
This will be offered several times (and at several locations) in 2025 | Free – https://www.archspm.org/new-eternal-covenant/
Life in the Spirit Seminars
Three different offerings of these seminars are available in January 2025. These seminars are usually three hours on a Friday evening, followed by six to ten hours on the corresponding Saturday. A $25 donation is asked to cover the cost of the seminar and lunch. https://www.archspm.org/life-in-the-spirit-seminars/
In Defense of Leisure: Reclaiming the Lord’s Day
Thursday, February 13 (at St. Gregory the Great in North Branch) or Thursday, February 20 (at St. Hubert’s in Chanhassen) from 6:00 -8:00 PM – https://www.archspm.org/in-defense-of-leisure-reclaiming-the-lords-day/ In today’s hectic world, our identity often gets caught up in what we do, but this is only a part of who we are created to be. Let’s focus not only on what we achieve, but on what we receive. Join this “Defense of Leisure,” as presented by either Dr. Michael Naughton or Dr. Pam Patnode. Each presentation will include a talk and Q&A and will conclude with a time of prayer and reflection.
Mass Moments (Part 1 – Sept-Nov 2024)
This fall, Fr. Eilen will be presenting teaching about the Mass and Eucharist during his homilies focusing on the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the Word (followed by an accompanying handout). The ritual words, signs, and actions of the Mass lead us into an encounter with Jesus Christ. What happened at the Last Supper is present and happening at each and every Mass!
View Father’s homily and the corresponding handout below:
September 15
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
We are very sorry, the Mass video from this weekend was unusable (due to audio issues).
November 10
Other Readings & Resource List
For Further Reading
- What Happens at Mass by Jeremy Driscoll
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- Much of the content for this fall will be taken from a book called What Happens at Mass. This book reflects deeply on each section of the Mass, so if you are interested in purchasing the book yourself for further analysis you can at, St. Patrick’s Guild, on LTP, or Amazon Prime for $15. We will be simplifying and summarizing the key elements of the Mass from this book in the homily series and corresponding handouts this fall.
- Resources For Children
- The Sacred that Surrounds Us – $17 on Amazon Prime.
- Jesus Speaks to Me About Mass – $14 on Amazon Prime.
- “The Mass: A Life-Giving Prayer” video from the Brother Francis series (on FORMED) – View
- Spirit Juice’s Video Content on YouTube: View
- “Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids” on FORMED – View
- Seven Clues: A Catholic Treasure Hunt by Scott Hahn – $20
- All Saints Day & All Souls Day | Brother Francis – View
- “My Time with Jesus” Ep. 42 on The Nicene Creed on EWTN – View
- “Praying the Intercessions at Home with your Kids” – View
Resource List
- Talk by Fr. Mike Schmitz at the Eucharistic Congress – July 2024 – View
- Talk by Dr. Edward Sri at the Eucharistic Congress – July 2024 – View
- “A Scriptural Walk through the Mass” by Dr. Edward Sri (on FORMED) – View
- “Walk through the Mass/Symbolon for Teens: Living the Creed/Episode 3” (on FORMED) – View
- “Praying the Psalms: Inspired Words for Divine Conversation” on FORMED – View
- “Elements of the Catholic Mass: The Book of the Gospels” on FORMED – View
- Bishop Barron on “How to Preach Like an Apostle” – View
- “Proclaiming the Kerygma” with Dr. Mary Healy – View
- Fr. Rocky’s Lesson on the Prayers of the Faithful – View
- FOCUS post on “Intercessory Prayer” – View
- “The Treasure of Our Soul: The Apostle’s Creed” by Scott Hahn on FORMED – View
- “The Nicene Creed Explained” by Breaking in the Habit on YouTube – View
