First Saturday Devotions

First Saturday of the month at 8:45 AM
OLG Church and Dining Room

Join us on the first Saturdays (October through May) as we pray the rosary, go to Mass and confession, and meditate on the mysteries of the rosary.

Schedule:
8:30 AM: Mass (Church)
9:00 AM: Confessions and Rosary (Church)
Refreshments and fellowship in the Dining Room until 11:30 AM.

Background on this event: Our Lady promised to Sr. Lucia, one of the visionaries, that she would assist, at the moment of death, with all the graces necessary for salvation if we do the following with the intention of making reparation to Mary for the offenses committed against her. For five consecutive months on the first Saturday: attend Mass and receive Holy Communion, recite a five decade Rosary, go to Confession seven days before or after, and meditate on one of the 15 mysteries of the rosary while keeping Our Lady company for 15 minutes.

For more information, please contact Maureen at 952-927-0089.

Upcoming Dates:

December 7, 2024
January 4, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
April 5, 2025
May 3, 2025

Young Professionals Monthly Holy Hour

First Thursday of Every Month

Next Holy Hour: Thursday, December 5
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Grace, Edina

Young professionals (ages 21 - 35) gather for an hour of Adoration, Confessions, and song. A light social in the Commons follows.

"Attending ‘Holy Hour at OLG’ was a breath of fresh air! Dozens of candles lit up the Church and surrounded the monstrance as we gathered together. For an hour we lifted up our voices in song and our hearts in prayer. I felt at home with this group of young professionals praising and worshipping our Lord. Fr. Kevin graciously made himself available for confessions, staying until the last person was finished. After our time of prayer, song, and meditation, we were invited to the Commons for a social. Beer, Wine, Seltzers, and snacks were available while we were able to connect with friends and other young professionals." ~ Elizabeth Felsheim, OLG Young Professional/Parishioner

Looking ahead 2025 Dates:

Thursday, January 2
Thursday, February 6
Thursday, March 6
Thursday, April 3
Thursday, May 1
Thursday, June 5

GO: Christmas Lights and Caroling Bus Tour

Tuesday, December 3, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Register by November 30!
Get in the holiday spirit on our second annual Christmas Lights and Caroling Bus Tour with Father Kevin! This Golden Opportunity was so much fun last year, we decided to do it again this December. Enjoy festive beverages and treats while we take a coach bus through a local route to view Christmas lights and carol on the bus together. Invite a friend! This event filled up last year, so pre-registration is required for a seat on the bus.  

Learn more about Golden Opportunities!

BAM - Mini Marriage Retreat

Saturday, November 23 at OLG
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

This year’s marriage retreat, EverMore in Love, is all about falling more in love with your spouse, even in the midst of our hectic lives. Successful couples don’t settle. Whether you need to reconnect or you are looking to take your marriage from good to great, our EverMore in Love Marriage Retreat is for you. 

All couples who attend the retreat will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the 2025 Men’s Club Gala - the winner will be drawn at the retreat!”

We get real about marriage—offering liberating insights and powerful, concrete couple’s experiences. Like the thousands of couples who’ve been on our retreats, you will leave empowered and excited to bring more joy to your marriage.

This is a retreat for married couples of all ages! You will not want to miss it! A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The cost is $40/couple. Registration closes November 15. Questions? Please contact Lisa Miller.

Experience the wonder of being more in love. More laughter. More intimacy. More conversations. More love.

Christmas Tree Lot

We look forward to another record-breaking year and could not do it with our outstanding volunteers. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer!

The Our Lady of Grace Men’s Club will soon host the best Christmas Tree Lot in the Twin Cities! The Christmas Tree Lot features award winning, locally grown Christmas trees, sold by the best salesmen around! The Christmas Tree Lot opens on Friday, November 22 and ends December 11, 2024.

Tree Lot Hours
Mondays - Fridays, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sundays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Winter Gear Drive

Once again, we will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots. Drop off gently used and new items at the Tree Lot or in the bins outside Cassidy Hall.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our Lady of Grace is partnering with St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) to provide Thanksgiving food items to local community members in need.

Please pick up a paper grocery bag from the Commons or Cassidy hall. The list of needed items is attached to the bag or click here to make a monetary contribution to STEP. Please return filled grocery bags near the donation bins outside Cassidy Hall.

Deadline for food collection is Sunday, November 17.
May God bless you for your continued generosity!

Join a Small Group

There are many different topics covered, and groups for all stages of life. If you're interested in joining a group, click here to find a group that works for you!

Are you called to start a small group? Maybe there's not a small group happening when it's convenient for you, or perhaps you feel called to help others (yourself included) get to know and love Jesus better in a small group setting. If so, the next New Leader Training will be this winter. Contact Jessica or Tyler for more information.

Birthday Card Ministry for the Incarcerated

November 15 and December 20, 2024

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Dining Room

To serve the poor, the imprisoned, the hungry, the forgotten is to serve Jesus
– Father Kevin Finnegan

Birthday cards are an attainable way for parishioners interested in a meaningful way to minister to the imprisoned and forgotten. OLG is partnering with Affirming You Birthday Card Ministry for the Incarcerated to respond to Jesus’ injunction in Matthew 25:36.

Birthday Card Ministry will take place at 9:30 AM at OLG after Mass. Training is provided and includes guidelines to ensure privacy for the writers and recipients. RSVPs appreciated but not required at 952-929-3317.

Our Lady of Grace's partnership with Twin Cities Prison Ministry, the coordinating body for prison ministry for the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, provides many opportunities to serve the incarcerated and returned citizens that include: prayer companions, pen pals, extraordinary minister/assist priest with Mass, OCIA, bible study, mentoring and much more.

Fridays in 2025:
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19

Please contact Jeff Skinner at tcpm.jeff@gmail or 917-207-3877 for more information about Prison Ministry at OLG.

“This card made my day, the words you sent to me mean more than you can imagine.”

— Minnesota inmate expressing thanks for receiving a birthday card from OLG's Prison Ministry