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Fall dinner 

A faith and family fall dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in Holy Family Hall, Resurrection Church, 301 Adams Ave., Eveleth. The evening includes a lasagna dinner, five free bingo games with a prize for winning, and a children’s craft activity. Donation for the meal is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 12, and children five and under are free. Join the festivity sponsored by the Catholic Daughters and the Eveleth Knights of Columbus as the parishes celebrate the fall season. Please call or text Luan at (218) 750-9546 or Maureen at (218) 750-2926 to reserve your meal. Orders for take and bake lasagna will also be taken that evening. 

Pet blessing 

There will be a Blessing of the Pets at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 E. Third St., Duluth, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. in the church parking lot. Reception to follow. In case of inclement weather, the blessing will take place in the social hall. All pets are welcome. 

Faithful Citizenship — Brainerd 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship will be presented by Patrice Critchley-Menor, director of social apostolate for the Diocese of Duluth, at St. Francis Church, 404 N. Ninth St., Brainerd, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Please join clergy and fellow parishioners to learn about our call to participate in public life. The presentation will also be offered at St. Joseph in Chisholm on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. 

Retreats 

Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo will host day away retreats for both men and women Oct. 16 and Nov. 16, as well as a married couples weekend retreat Oct. 18-20. Upcoming silent retreats for women will be Oct. 8-10 and Nov. 5-7. Also, a men’s silent retreat will be held Nov. 1-3. Call (763) 682-1394 or visit kingshouse.com for online registration or more information. 

Women’s Mornings of Reflections 

The Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will be hosting women’s Mornings of Reflection Saturdays, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E. Fourth St., Duluth. The mornings will begin with Mass at 8 a.m. and will include breakfast, a talk by the sisters, small group discussion, Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity for the sacrament of confession. For breakfast count, please RSVP to [email protected]. 

Fall bazaar 

St Joseph’s Church, 113 SW Fourth St., Chisholm, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will include raffles, a silent auction, crafts, baked goods, and lunch and desserts for a fee. Everyone is welcome. 

Jackpot bingo 

Queen of Peace Church, 102 Fourth St., Cloquet, will be hosting jackpot bingo Saturday, Oct. 12. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. $250 to $500 prizes, 50-50 drawings, and door prizes. Dinner and cash bar available. Tickets for the event are $50 with proceeds to benefit Queen of Peace and Holy Family parishes. This event is for ages 21 and older. Contact Queen of Peace at (218) 879-6793 for more information. 

Fall bazaar 

Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 227 Third St., Two Harbors, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature local vendors, pasties, a bake sale and lunch. For more information, contact the church at (218) 834-4659. 

Public square rosary rally 

A public square rosary rally, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will take place in Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 12, at noon at the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue East and Fourth Street. This event will be one of more than 20,000 rallies that will take place across the United States on this same day. Please join in the hour-long prayer rally to offer reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. Bring a lawn chair and dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, call Renee at (218) 723-1321 or Joe at (218) 626-1499. 

Chicken dinner and bake sale 

St. Rose Church, 2 Sixth Ave., Proctor, will hold its chicken dinner and bake sale on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The menu includes a choice of white or dark meat chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, cranberry sauce, and banana cream pie for dessert. Adults are $12, children under 12 are $6, and children under five are free. Dine-in or take-out available. There will also be a bake sale and basket raffles. St. Rose is handicapped accessible. Contact St. Rose Church at (218) 729-7537 for more information. 

Fall festival 

Queen of Peace Church, 102 Fourth St., Cloquet, will be hosting its fall family festival Sunday, Oct. 13., featuring a delicious brunch, games, a kids’ scarecrow costume contest, a women’s hat contest, and more. For more information, contact Queen of Peace church at (218) 879-6793. 

Mass of Remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss

Have you experienced the loss of a baby before or after birth? Would you like to commemorate and honor your child’s life in a beautiful and healing Mass? Whether your loss is recent or was years ago, you are warmly invited to attend an evening of prayer with a Mass of Remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Grandparents, siblings, family members, and friends are welcome, as well as members of our faith community who would like to offer prayers of support for the sanctity of life. The evening will start with a rosary for life at 6 p.m., followed by Mass at 6:30 p.m. with a reception in the cathedral social hall after Mass. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed” (Psalm 34:18).

Faithful Citizenship — Chisholm 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship will be presented by Patrice Critchley-Menor, director of social apostolate for the Diocese of Duluth, at St. Joseph Church, 113 Fourth St. S.W., Chisholm, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. Please join clergy and fellow parishioners to learn about our call to participate in public life. The presentation will also be offered at St. Francis in Brainerd on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. 

Benedictine Days 

The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment at St. Scholastica Monastery will offer Benedictine Days, “Listen with the Ear of the Heart: Manifesting the Benedictine Values in the World,” on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Scholastica Monastery with check-in and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 6 p.m. You are invited to an evening of food, conversation, and sharing with Bret Amundson, PhD., musician, professor, and conductor at the College of St. Scholastica. Join us as we explore the question of how music-making can lead us to deeper connection with one another, as Amundson speaks of his own journey and vision for healing and wholeness in the difficulties and challenges of the times in which we live. For more information and to register visit www.retreatduluth.org/benedictine-days/.

Children’s program 

The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment at St. Scholastica Monastery will offer “All Things Apple,” a program for children in the third and fourth grades. Come pick apples, make apple treats, create apple art, sing about apples, and more! Session choices are Thursday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 18. Both sessions will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Scholastica Monastery. For more information and to register visit www.retreatduluth.org/all-things-apple.

Fall market 

St. Mary Star of the Sea, 325 E. Third St., Duluth, will hold its fall market Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature local crafters, vendors, and a bake sale including gluten free items. A pulled pork lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plenty of parking available and handicapped accessibility. Call (218) 722-3078 with questions. 

Fall smorgasbord 

St. Mary’s, 8118 Lake St., Willow River, will be holding a smorgasbord on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be serving meatballs, gravy, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and pork, polish sausage, assorted salads, hotdishes, and much more, with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Cherry bowl and chance tickets, as well. Contact the church at (218) 485-8214 for 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, Oct. 24, 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.

Fall bazaar 

St. Augustine Church, 601 N.W. Second Ave., Cohasset, will be hosting its fall CCW bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature crafts, a silent auction, bake sale, plants, and treasures sale. Coffee and rolls available for $3 and a turkey salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7. Call Leona Barten at (218) 328-5520 with questions. 

Craft show 

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary will hold its annual holiday craft show Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stella Maris Academy — Holy Rosary Campus, 2802 E. Fourth St., Duluth. Shop for the holidays with more than 60 local arts and crafts vendors. There will also be a bake sale and delicious food available for purchase. 

Hard Liquor, Hard Questions 

The Cathedral of the Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E. Fourth St., Duluth, is hosting “Hard Liquor, Hard Questions,” a monthly event series for adults. The main purpose of this event series is to answer the big questions of our Catholic faith while building community with other adults. The events are held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral social hall. Fall dates are Nov. 5 on the topic “what does it mean to be saved?” and Dec. 3 on “why do Catholics ‘worship’ Mary?” Visit https://secure.smore.com/n/dz7vw-adult-education or email Juan Aragón at [email protected]. with questions. 

Turkey bingo 

Immaculate Conception Church is sponsoring turkey bingo Saturday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cromwell Pavilion, 1272 Highway 73, Cromwell. $10 for 20 games, raffle baskets, and split the pot. Lunch will be served. 

Turkey bingo 

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 E. Third Street, Duluth, will be holding turkey bingo Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. Twenty turkeys will be given away, plus other gift certificates. A total of 30 games will be played. Price of boards is $2 each. There will be a $1 raffle. First prize is $500, second prize is $300, third prize is $200. There will also be a silent auction and a boys’ and girls’ Christmas bag raffle. Sloppy joe and hot dog lunch served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Plenty of parking and handicapped accessible. Call (218) 722-3078 with questions. 

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. 

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. Please contact the Rev. Patricia Benson at (218) 438-5501 or [email protected] for more information. 

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 the 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 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) 256-4196 or Carolyn Kaczor at (218) 398-0727. 

Communion and Liberation 

Communion and Liberation is a movement for the ongoing education in the Catholic faith. The organization has a tool for deepening our faith, called “School of Community,” in which they study and meditate on texts written by Father Luigi Giussani and other associates. Locally the group meets in Duluth on Sunday evenings, with occasional gatherings in between. Additionally, it participates in one monthly charitable work project. Explore Communion and Liberation further at https://english.clonline.org/cl and consider joining. Contact the local facilitator at [email protected] for more information. 

Living in God’s Divine Will 

An introductory study group is meeting 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 website 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, 210 Division St., 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 Suzanne Gramer 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 Road. All are welcome to attend. For further information, call Karen Newstrom at (218) 343-7782.