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The Men’s Club’s annual lecture and social (formerly Decuria Schola) will be Friday, January 24 in Pates Hall. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with heavy appetizers and drinks. This year’s speaker is Dr. Michael Naughton from the University of St. Thomas; he will be giving a presentation titled, “Getting Work Right: Integrating Labor and Leisure.” All adult men are invited and we encourage you to bring along your friends and neighbors for this evening of good food, good friends, and good discussion. Come for the happy hour, stay for the enlightenment.

Vespers is a contemplative prayer experience that takes place at nightfall and will include readings, prayers, communal hymns and psalms, candlelight, and a cappella music sung by the choir.

Learn about the real St. Nicholas, bake cookies with St. Lucy, create an ornament to take home with you, and more!

With great joy, we welcome all women of the parish to our inaugural Advent Tea! Join us in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere in which you can escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reflect upon the true reason for the season, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Did you ever wonder what makes Advent different from Christmas? How about what those four candles signify? What about that Sunday when the colors switch from pink to purple? This year we are offering a short ten-day email series before Advent begins so you can learn all about this important, but often misunderstood season. Click through to join the group and start receiving these emails on November 21.

Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausage, and bacon at our annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by the OLP Men's Club. Food is only served between our two Sunday Masses, from 10 - 11 am so get there early and fill your plates!

Bring the cabin to South Minneapolis! Adults are invited to join the OLP Men’s Club in Pates Hall on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm for a night of cabin games!

On Sunday, November 9, OLP’s High School Ministry will be packing shoeboxes full of small presents to send to children worldwide who might not receive anything on Christmas otherwise. You’re invited to drop off small gifts for us to pack and shoeboxes following Mass this weekend and next weekend. If you’re wondering what sorts of things you can donate, contact Michaela or click through.

On the Solemnity of All Saints, the Church celebrates all who have been canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God.

Come and remember your loved one at the Remembrance Mass, to take place on the Solemnity of All Souls. There will be an opportunity to write the name of your loved one in the Book of Remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Members of Our Lady of Peace who have passed away in the last year will also be remembered in a special way. Because this takes place at our Saturday evening Mass, this will fulfill your Sunday obligation.

High school youth are invited to celebrate our Catholic faith at Archdiocesan Youth Day on Saturday, November 16 from 1:30 - 9 pm. Join Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens in the spirit of faith and fun. AYD is like World Youth Day, but local! Click through for more information and to register. Registration closes on October 31.

Spend an afternoon together with your children carving pumpkins, singing songs, and enjoying the company of other young families from South Minneapolis. The OLP annual Pumpkin Party is a great way to get to know our community and experience what makes Our Lady of Peace such a special place. Come discover a new Fall tradition for you and your family!

The OLP Pumpkin Patch is now OPEN! The patch will be open every day until October 30th from 11-7 P.M. With lawn games, kids crafts, hot cider, face painting, and food trucks... there is something for everyone! All proceeds benefit OLP school, so invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join in the Fall fun!

October is the Month of the Rosary! Join us as we commemorate this month by praying the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday, October 21 at 6:30 pm at our new outdoor classroom on 11th Avenue in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother. In the event of rain, we will meet for our prayer inside the church.

Bring your pets to our annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 pm. The blessing will take place in the church and will be followed by refreshments for both man and beast!

If your children are registered for the Sacraments of First Communion and First Reconciliation, or the Sacrament of Confirmation, be sure to come to our Sacrament Information Night on Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

Join your fellow Sisters in Christ from OLP, Bishop Cozzens and local speakers for the Archdiocesan Women's Retreat on Saturday, September 28. The day includes Mass, a light breakfast, great keynote speakers, time for fellowship with other Catholic women, Adoration and Reconciliation. Prayer teams will also be available. Register through OLP and receive a 15% discount off the cost of registration.

Join the OLP men on a bike tour of local craft breweries on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to all men of the OLP community.

This weekend we return to offering two Masses on Sundays. Mass will be offered at 9 am and 11 am.

Have you registered your child for Wednesday Night Religion? Then join us on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:15-8:00 pm in Pates Hall to Meet Your Catechist! You will also be able to visit the classroom your child will learning in this year. If you have not registered for Wednesday Night Religion or Sacraments at OLP yet click through to register today!