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3-28-2019

We are pleased to announce that the Boomer and Beyond Senior Ministry will be moving from the Care and Support Ministry Council to the Hospitality and Community Outreach Council effective July 1, 2019. On that date, Lisa Cox will be the new staff liaison. Members of Care and Support Council, along with current staff liaison Jean Thoresen, will be at the May Boomers and Beyond planning meeting to introduce Lisa and aid in the transition from one council to the next. Watch for more details to come. 

FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Friday, April 5, beginning with Mass at 8:30am

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Come and join other parishioners for Mass in the chapel at 8:30am, followed by coffee and hospitality.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

Thursday, April 18, 9:30–11:30am, Chanhassen location 

THERE IS NO FEE BUT RSVP IS REQUIRED:
Come join us for a service project at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Chanhassen. Help to feed starving children by working with other volunteers to pack special meals nutritionally formulated for starving children. These meals are shipped to nearly 70 countries through missionary partnerships. Plan to meet at the FMSC Chanhassen location. Participants interested in meeting afterwards for lunch can join other Boomers at a location chosen that day. There is no fee for this event; however, you must register so the proper number of spots can be reserved. Register either online at the link below or by calling Maria Miller at 952-405-7217. Deadline for registration is Monday, April 15.

CLICK HERE to RSVP online.

CHAIR YOGA - SPRING 2019

Nine weeks beginning Tuesday, April 23, 3:00–4:00pm

REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED:
This continuing series of chair yoga is a blend of standing and seated stretches for participants who want to do yoga but need something gentle. Focus is on range of motion for the joints, gentle stretches, standing postures and breathing, and relaxation. Instructor Denise Bunch has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. The cost is $27 per person for the nine classes. Space is limited to 25 participants so sign-up early. Questions? Laurel Trimbo obmirtl@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to securely register online or drop off your check at the parish office.

ANNUAL SPRING RETREAT

Adding More Joy to Your Life
Tuesday, May 14, 8:30am, $15.00

REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED:
Boomers and Beyond senior ministry, along with the Young at Heart senior group of St. Edward’s Church in Bloomington, invite all the parish seniors to our annual end-of-year retreat. The retreat will start with the 8:30am Mass, followed by a light breakfast, an hour presentation, and end with a spring luncheon. Our presenter is Fr. Jim Van Dorn, Guardian of St. Joseph Cupertino Friary.  Fr. Jim is also part of the preaching staff at Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake.  Fr. Jim will share his belief in St. Frances of Assisi ‘s (1181–1226) assertion, “Our job is to lift up people’s hearts and to give them reasons for spiritual joy.” Fr. Jim will share how to bring more joy into our own lives, and how we do that and not make it seem like a job. Join us for smiles, laughs, friendships, and good food. Cost is $15 per person. Registration required by Wednesday, May 8.

CLICK HERE to securely register online or drop off your check at the parish office.

*photos below of 2018 Spring Retreat at St. Edward's Church, Bloomington.