Calendar

Cemetery meeting 

The Polish Catholic Cemetery Association will hold its annual yearly meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 East Third St., Duluth, in the social hall. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. All individuals who have purchased burial plots or have loved ones buried at the cemetery are encouraged to attend. Contact Shirley Baker at (218) 727-2093 with questions. 

Rhubarb festival 

Our Lady of the Lakes will be hosting Rhubarb Fest 2024 in conjunction with Pine River Summerfest and the Cass County Fair on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church yard at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 203 Second St. N., Pine River. Fresh rhubarb pies, slushies, pie-by-the-slice, rhubarb leaf bird baths, and stepping stones will be available for purchase, as well as hand-made quilts made by the CCW. Pulled pork luncheon on site. Crafters, vendors and bake sale, and a bucket drawing with many nice items. Also, the largest rhubarb leaf contest returns, with the winner receiving a pie. If you would like to preorder rhubarb pies, please contact Betty McAllister at (218) 410-1316. If you are interested in vendor space, please contact Deb Ryan at the Our Lady of the Lakes Church office (218) 568-4760. 

Rhubarb festival 

The annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival will be held Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Campus of Stella Maris Academy, 2802 E. Fourth St., Duluth. There will be baked goods, food trucks, rhubarb brats, live music, and family fun. For more information or to volunteer to help with the festival, visit www.chumduluth.org. 

Retreats 

Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo will host a silent retreat for women July 9-11 and silent retreats for both men and women July 19-21, Aug. 2-4, and Aug. 23-25. They will also host a day retreat for both men and women July 13. Call (763) 682-1394 or visit kingshouse.com for online registration or more information. 

Visio Divina 

The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment at St. Scholastica Monastery will host an evening of contemplative prayer through the use of images, music, and sacred writings via Zoom on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. No prior experience is needed. All are welcome to this hour of peace and communal hope. Register at www.retreatduluth.org/visio-divina. 

Tour of Ireland 

Father Charles Flynn will be leading a tour of Ireland Sept. 7-19. For more information, email [email protected]. 

Grateful Gatherings 

The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment at St. Scholastica Monastery is launching a new initiative called Grateful Gatherings. Grateful Gatherings take place every month both online and in homes and communities around the globe. Informed by spiritual wisdom, scholarship, and scientific research, the gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life. Gatherings are hosted monthly by trained facilitators, utilize robust materials designed by Grateful Living, and are open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy. There are two options for registering: one group will be in-person at St. Scholastica Monastery, and the other will be held via Zoom. The first sessions are Wednesday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at St. Scholastica Monastery or Thursday, June 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to register visit https://retreatduluth.org/grateful-gatherings/. 

Rosary for life 

The Rosary Society and the Catholic Medical Association, along with the Pastoral Council Parish Life Group, will be leading a rosary for life before the Sunday, 9:15 a.m. St. Mary Star of the Sea Mass and the Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Cathedral Mass. They will begin the rosary at 8:45 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 325 E. Third St., Duluth, and at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E. Fourth St., Duluth. This will help bring healing, hope, and joy to the mission field, found through the intercession of Mary and to enter the mysteries of Jesus through the rosary. The Catholic Church teaches that all human life is sacred and that everyone has a right to life, which should be protected and valued at all stages of life, from conception to natural death. Once the weather warms up, they will move the rosaries to the Mary prayer gardens at each church. 

Expanding Horizons 

Expanding Horizons is a five-hour immersion experience that gives community members the opportunity to learn about poverty, hunger, and homelessness in Duluth by visiting organizations that work with people experiencing these realities every day. Groups learn about the impacts of poverty, hunger, and homelessness on Duluthians and see first-hand some of the available resources. Group sizes range from eight to 15 people; smaller groups can join with another group. Schedule your Expanding Horizons tour participants with this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5048435. Please contact the Rev. Patricia Benson (218) 438-5501 or [email protected]. 

St. Vincent de Paul Society 

The St. Vincent de Paul Society meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E. Fourth St., Duluth, in the multipurpose room. They meet regularly to grow in holiness and help neighbors in need, including car repairs, rent, and utility assistance, and more. Email [email protected] for more information. 

Carmelite community 

A third order Carmelite community meets monthly at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 315 S.W. 21st St., Grand Rapids. Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month. Rosary at 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 9 a.m., and morning prayer. Meetings are 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. For information on the Carmelite community, please call Marie Gibeau at (218) 999-7168 or Karen Tok at (218) 245-3402. 

Communion and Liberation 

The Communion and Liberation School of Community meets every Sunday evening at 5:45 p.m. at St. Benedict Church, 1419 St. Benedict St., Duluth. Prayer, singing, and sharing experiences in light of our friendship in Christ. The community is a companionship that educates. For more information, please contact William Vouk at (320) 630-8119 or at [email protected]. 

Living in God’s Divine Will 

An introductory study group meets in Duluth every Thursday after the noon Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 325 E. Third St., Duluth. There is also a group that meets online every Monday at 1 p.m. Come learn how living in God’s divine will is so much more than doing God’s will. For more information, call Jean Esler at (218) 576-8239 or Barb Larson at (218) 724-0368 and visit the web page at www.littlechildreninthedivinewill.com. 

Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet 

Every Friday, immediately after the noon Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 325 E. Third St., Duluth, there is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with adoration until 3 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is recited, followed by Benediction. 

Prayer group 

A prayer group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. James Church cafeteria at 721 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth. Please park in the back parking lot. Coffee and goodies for a social after prayer. Handicapped accessible. Contact Sharon at (218) 590-2265 with questions. 

Carmelite community 

A third order Carmelite community meets monthly at St. Patrick Church, 203 Lawler Ave. S., Hinckley, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday of the month. For more information on the Carmelite community, please contact Gail Von Reuden, TOC, at (320) 384-7305. 

Charismatic prayer group 

Proclaimers of Christ Catholic charismatic prayer group meets the second Thursday of the month at St. Agnes Church, Elm at Division Street, Walker. A potluck supper starts at 6:15 p.m. with praise and worship at 7 p.m. On the fourth Thursday of the month gatherings will be at Sacred Heart Church, 300 First St. N., Hackensack, at 7 p.m. For information, contact David LaFontaine at (651) 503-0168. 

Father Solanus Casey Fraternity 

The Father Solanus Casey Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 2430 W. Third St., Duluth. Secular Franciscans are lay Catholics and diocesan priests who commit themselves to living lives of simplicity, prayer, peacemaking, and service to the church and others, especially the poor. Secular Franciscans are part of the worldwide Franciscan family, including friars and religious sisters, who follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. For more information contact Franz Hoefferle, fraternity minister, at (218) 728-4904. 

Secular Franciscan Order 

The Spiritus Sanctus Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets the fourth Thursday of each month at St. Francis Church, 411 N. Tenth St., Brainerd. Gatherings begin at 5 p.m. with evening prayer, followed by Mass, a potluck dinner, and meeting. For information about the Secular Franciscans, contact Rose Clack at [email protected] or Esther Reagan at [email protected]. 

Young adult group 

Zenith City Catholic is a Catholic young adult group in the Duluth area that meets regularly for various events and fellowship opportunities. For details on upcoming events, please join the Zenith City Catholic Facebook group or email [email protected]. 

Public square rosary 

Our Lady of Fatima, Garrison, and Holy Family, Bulldog Lake, hold a public square rosary the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. near the big walleye fish at the lookout on Mille Lacs Lake in Garrison (Highway 169). All are invited to join in prayer. The rosary is prayed for the intentions of our Blessed Mother, the conversion of sinners, and to reconcile ourselves, our families, and our nation back to God. For more information contact Jean Fetters at (218) 764-2665. 

Log church tours 

Tours are offered of the old log church at Sts. Mary and Joseph Church in Sawyer. The log church is on the National Register of Historic Sites. Narrated tours are led by Deacon Bryan Bassa. Call Deacon Bassa at (218) 879-6933 or call St. Francis Church, Carlton, at (218) 384-4563 to schedule a tour. For more information on the church visit www.stkaterisawyer.com. 

Courage/EnCourage 

Are you experiencing same-sex attractions and looking for support in living your Catholic faith? Contact Deacon Walt Beier at [email protected]. Do you have a family member or loved one who is experiencing same-sex attractions? EnCourage is a support group for Catholics seeking to balance the love of their faith with the love for their family member. For more information, contact Deacon Walt Beier at [email protected]. For additional resources, visit www.couragerc.org. 

Catholic Singles Group 

Catholic Singles Group in the Twin Ports serves singles age 40 and up and hosts weekly and monthly events such as swing dance lessons. Contact Laverne at (218) 491-3241 or visit www.twinportscatholicsingles.blogspot.com. Call at least one day in advance of event to register. 

Serra Club 

Serra International promotes and fosters vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Duluth chapter meets on the first and third Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at Black Woods on London Rd. All are welcome to attend. For further information, call Karen Newstrom at (218) 343-7782.