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Garage Sale — May 10-13 at St. Bonaventure, 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington. Preview sale ($2 admission): 5–8 p.m. May 10; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. May 11; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. May 12 (half price day); 9 a.m.–2 p.m. May 13 ($5 bag day). saintbonaventure org/garage-sale

Art-A-Whirl — May 19-21 at St. Clement, 901 24th Ave. NE, Minneapolis. 5–8 p.m. May 19; noon–8 p.m. May 20; noon–5 p.m. May 21. The St. Clement campus of Holy Cross is hosting over a dozen artists showcasing photography, ceramics, jewelry, fused glass and more. There will be food, drink, “make-it and take-it” art, sugar egg art, icons and church tours to see the church’s stainedglass windows. ourholycross org

Children’s Clothing and Toy Sale — May 20-21 at St. Joseph the Worker, 7180 Hemlock Lane N., Maple Grove. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. May 20; 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. May 21. Children’s clothing sizes: newborn to 16. Toys, shoes, baby items, highchairs, strollers, books and more. Credit cards accepted. All items 50% off May 21. sjtw net/childrens-clothing-and-toy-sale

Chicken BBQ — May 21: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at St. Peter Claver, 375 Oxford St. N., St. Paul. Admission: $15. Features BBQ chicken, “Dunk the Priest” and some great prizes. Tickets can be purchased online or day of event. spcchurch org

A Heart Aflame — May 30: 4–9 p.m. at St. Mary, 267 8th St. E., St. Paul. Worship, fellowship and reflection. 4 p.m. Holy Hour; 5:30 p.m. solemn Mass; 6:30 p.m. reception, dinner and a presentation by Father Bryce Evans: “Neri, Newman and the Evangelization of Culture in a Secular Age.” 8:45 p.m. Compline. stmarystpaul org/nerifeast

Women’s Mid-Week Retreat — May 16-18: at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. May Women’s Mid-Week Retreat features four conference talks, spiritual direction, Mass and open time for rest and reflection. franciscanretreats net/ womens-midweek-catholic-retreat-may-16-18-2023

Day Retreat: A Reason to Hope — May 18: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Learning to live amidst change and loss takes time and patience. The Hope Day retreat offers that time in an atmosphere of calm. Lunch included. Presented by Kings House Preaching Team. kingshouse com/event/hope-day-retreat

MN Catholic Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair — June 2-3 at St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. Keynote speaker is Pam Barnhill, host of the “Your Morning Basket” podcast. Come find inspiration and encouragement through speakers, vendors and networking with other homeschool parents. Registration: $25. See more details at mnconference org

Admissions Open House — May 18: 9–11 a.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park. Student-led tours to explore the suburban campus. bsmschool org/admissions/attend-an-open-house

Bingo Fun Day — May 21: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, 111 Main St. W., Vermillion. After 10 a.m. Mass. Bingo, other games, silent auction and food. stjohns-vermillion com

Landmark Spark — May 19: 5:30–11 p.m. at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis. 30 years ago, volunteers created the Friends of The Basilica nonprofit, now known as The Basilica Landmark. Events start with aCocktail Hour followed by dinner, auction and more. thebasilicalandmark org/spark

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, with over 153 eucharistic miracles that have taken place around the world and throughout 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 the Basilica of St. Mary, 88 N. 17th St. Minneapolis. For singers entering grades 4-8. Participants also work with local artists and visit local arts organizations during the week. Tuition: $100. Scholarships available ($75). mary org/musiccamp

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

Calix Society — First and third Sundays: 9–10:30 a.m. First Sunday via Zoom, Third Sunday in person with potluck breakfast hosted by 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. Hosts speakers on 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. tinyurl com/ycxxctxx

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 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. 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 Church approved 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 Victim-Survivors — Monthly: 6:30–8 p.m. via Zoom. Open to all victim-survivors. 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 Thursday. Visit archspm org/healing or contact Paula Kaempffer, outreach coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, kaempfferp@archspm org or 651-291-4429.

Sunday Spirits walking group for 50-plus Catholic singles — ongoing Sundays. For Catholic singles to meet and make friends. The group usually meets in

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St. Paul on Sunday afternoons. Call Kay at 651-426-3103 or Al at 651-439-1203.

Singles group — Second Saturday each month: 6:15 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Potluck supper, conversation and games. 763-425-0412

Catholic Softball Group — May 4 through July 13: 6–10 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 2950 Centerville Road, Little Canada. Register now to play summer softball, make new friends and grow in faith every Thursday night. Details: $75 per player; individual registration only (teams will be divided evenly based on skill level). catholicsoftball com

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