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Minnesota author to visit parish book club — June 12: 6:30 p.m. at St. Pascal, 1757 Conway St., St. Paul. Presenter: Staci Lola Drouillard, a descendant of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe, she lives and works in her hometown of Grand Marais.

6:30 p.m., fellowship. 7-8 p.m., Drouillard to lead book discussion in Brioschi Hall. RSVP at StpaSCalS org/pariSh-newS and use the SignUp Genius link. StpaSCalS org/pariSh-newS nativitybloomington org

Presentation: The Holy Face of Jesus — June 13: 6:45–8:15 p.m. at Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. Guest speaker: Father Lawrence Carney, author of the book “The Secret of The Holy Face.” An opportunity to gather and learn from Father Carney’s profound insights and spiritual wisdom.

Free Store — June 17: 10 a.m.–noon at St. Thomas More, 1065 Summit Ave., St. Paul. The Free Store provides gently used clothing and household items at no charge. Please use the alley entrance to the school. No income requirements or ID necessary. Next date: July 15. moreCommunity org/free-Store

Chicken Cookout — June 18: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at St. Nicholas, 51 Church St., Elko New Market. Join us for 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. Mass. Tickets: $16 adults; $9 for under 11 and over 65. Takeout available. Shuttles, Charlie Sticha Band, games, baked goods, burgers, hot dogs and refreshments. Big ticket raffle drawing 3 p.m. StnCC net

‘SUPER’ sale — June 22-24: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. June 22-23; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. June 24 (Bag Day, $5/bag, fifth bag free) at St. John the Baptist Catholic School, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage. Clothing, baby items, tools and home decor, books, DVDs, CDs, games, luggage, linens, jewelry, garden and outdoor items, beauty, camping and items for pets. Early bird sale June 21, 5–8 p.m., $5 per person entrance fee. StjohnS-Savage org/Super-Sale

18th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession — June 11: 3–5 p.m. at Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave., Minneapolis. Take Jesus to the streets and venerate his eucharistic presence. The procession will begin at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross and will conclude at All Saints parish with Benediction. Reception to follow at St. Maron Catholic Church. Shuttle service is provided. ourholyCroSS org

Women’s Mid-Week Retreat — June 13-15 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Women have been a vital part of this retreat center from its inception. Four conference talks. franCiSCanretreatS net/womenS-midweek-CatholiC-retreatjune-13-15-2023 franC SCanretreatS net/Silent-CatholiC-retreat-men-womenjune-22-25-2023

Silent Retreat (Open to women and men) — June 22-25 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Relax and focus on the Lord. Refrain from talking except with confessors.

Ignatian men’s silent retreat — Thursday-Sunday most weeks at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House, 8243 Demontreville Trail N., Lake Elmo. Freewill donation. demontrevilleretreat Com

“The Next Chapter” Program (Information Sessions) — June 21 (in-person) or June 27 (via Zoom): 7–8 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul. In-person session will be held in the Iverson Center for Faith, which is attached to the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on Cleveland Ave. N. The University of St. Thomas invites recent retirees to find out more about “The Next Chapter” program. This is a six-month guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality for discerning what God may be calling you to do next. A new cohort starts in September. RSVP for an info session via email: karin trailjohnSon@StthomaS edu StthomaS edu/miSSion/programming/ nextChapter

Voices in Education: Anything but Boring – Catholic Schools and the Law — June 22: 5–8 p.m. at The St. Paul Seminary, 2260 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Join The St. Paul Seminary’s Institute for Catholic School Leadership for dinner and dynamic discussion around Catholic schools and the law. Speaker John DeJak, J.D., is a lawyer, institute instructor and headmaster at Chelsea Academy in Front Royal, Virginia. SaintpaulSeminary org/event/voiCeS-ineduCation-anything-but-boring-CatholiC-SChoolS-and-the-law

Vatican International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World — June 16-18: 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. at St. Peter, 1405 Highway 13, Mendota. Designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis. More than 150 eucharistic miracles from around the world and through the history of the Church. Each miracle is described on a 2-foot by 3-foot panel displayed in an art gallery setting. StpeterSmendota org

Basilica Music and Arts Immersion Camp — June 26-30: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Basilica of St. Mary, 88 N. 17th St. Minneapolis. A choral and arts music enrichment camp for singers entering grades 4-8. Campers will also work with local artists and visit local arts organizations. Tuition: $100. Scholarships available ($75). mary org/muS CCamp

Bridge Club — Last Saturdays: 7–8:30 p.m. year-round at St. Joseph, 13015 Rockford Road, Plymouth. From veteran to new, all are invited. Simply show up. Tables, treats and tallies are provided. Contact Mike or Janet Malinowski at 952-525-8708.

Calix Society — First and third Sundays: 9–10:30 a.m. First Sunday via Zoom, third Sunday in person hosted by the Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. In Assembly Hall, Lower Level. Calix is a group of men, women, family and friends supporting the spiritual needs of recovering Catholics with alcohol or other addictions. Zoom meeting link, call Jim at 612-383-8232 or Steve at 612-327-4370.

Career Transition Group — Third Thursdays: 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata. Host speakers on various topics geared toward helping people look for a job, change careers or enhance job skills. Networking and opportunities for resume review. hnoj org/Career-tranSition-group

Caregivers Support Group — Third Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. at Guardian Angels, 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale. For anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for an aging parent, grandparent, or spouse. guardian-angelS org/event/1392201-2019-09-19-CaregiverSSupport-group

Healing Hope grief support — Second and fourth Thursdays: 6 p.m. at St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine. Facilitated by Bob Bartlett, licensed therapist. No fees or required registration. ChurChofSttimothy Com

Job transitions and networking group — Tuesdays: 7–8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove. Network, share ideas and learn about searching for a job at this faith-based meeting every Tuesday. Email Bob at bob Sjtw@gmail Com or visit Sjtw net/ job-tranSition-networking-group

Natural Family Planning (NFP) — Learn Churchapproved ways to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. Find a class at arChSpm org/family or call 651-291-4489.

Order Franciscans Secular (OFS) — Third Sundays: 2–4 p.m. at St. Leonard of Port Maurice, 3949 Clinton Ave. S., Minneapolis. Learn more about lay Catholic men and women striving to observe the Gospel of Jesus Christ by following St. Francis’ example. 651-724-1348

Restorative Support for Victims-Survivors

— Monthly: 6:30–8 p.m. via Zoom. Open to all victimssurvivors. Victim-survivor support group for those abused by clergy as adults — first Mondays. Support group for relatives or friends of victims of clergy sexual abuse — second Mondays. Victim-survivor support group — third Mondays. Survivor Peace Circle — third Tuesdays. Support group for men who have been sexually abused by clergy/religious — fourth Wednesdays. Support group for present and former employees of faith-based institutions who have experienced abuse in any of its many forms — second Thursdays. Visit arChSpm org/healing or contact Paula Kaempffer, outreach coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, kaempfferp@arChSpm org or 651-291-4429.

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