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Artisan fair 

All Saints Church, 16898 Carlson Lake Road, Baxter, will hold its third annual artisan fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be beautiful, quality handmade items for the whole family, including sewing, seasonal and general crafts, kitchen and pantry items, and a large bake sale. All proceeds will be used to send the high school students of All Saints to Steubenville 2024. Also, visit the beautiful stained-glass windows obtained from St. Margaret Mary Church in Duluth, as well as the large collection of relics. 

Craft show 

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary will hold its annual holiday craft show Saturday, Nov. 4, 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 50 local arts and crafts vendors. A wide variety for every interest, such as hand-made accessories, children’s items, Christmas decor, and more. Stock up on baked goodies such as cookies, breads, and pies for your holiday events. Delicious food available for purchase. 

Women’s Mornings of Reflections 

The Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will be hosting women’s Mornings of Reflection Saturdays, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2, 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, talk, small group discussion, Eucharistic Adoration, and time for confession. For breakfast count, please RSVP to [email protected]. 

Prayer 

Taizé prayer will be offered on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace chapel at St. Scholastica Monastery. Taizé prayer is a very reflective, meditative prayer in a common setting. Gather for an hour of prayer to encounter the mystery of God through the beauty of simplicity. No registration is necessary, all are welcome! For more information, visit https://retreatduluth.org/taize-prayer/. 

Adult faith formation 

St. Francis Church, 31 County Rd. 1, Carlton, will host an adult faith formation course on Catholic worship and sacraments Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The 14-session course will be presented by Father Joel Hastings and will cover topics such as sacraments and liturgy, baptism, confirmation, the Holy Mass, and more. The sessions will be held at St. Francis Church in the parish social hall. Come early for Mass at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments to follow. Sessions will also be available online via livestream. Visit www.stfmjcatholic.org for links to sessions and course schedule. 

Retreats 

Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo will host a men’s silent retreat Dec. 1-3, a women’s silent retreat Nov. 7-9 and a silent retreat for both men and women Nov. 10-12. Call (763) 682-1394 or visit www.kingshouse.com for online registration or more information. 

Fall conference 

The Duluth Diocese Council of Catholic Women fall conference will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at Queen of Peace Church, 102 Fourth St., Cloquet. The featured speaker will be Father Steven LaFlamme, who will speak on annulments. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost, including lunch, is $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Advance registrations are due by Nov. 6. Send payment with your name, parish with city, email, and phone number to Sue Goerges, 28425 County Road Four, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. Please make checks payable to DDCCW. For more information, contact Anita Brandner at (218) 215-5128 or [email protected]. All women of the diocese are encouraged to attend. 

Turkey bingo 

Immaculate Conception Church is sponsoring turkey bingo, Saturday, Nov. 11, 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. Contact Sharon Zelazny at (218) 390-9225 with questions. 

Thanksgiving bingo 

Holy Family Church, 2430 W. Third St., Duluth, will hold Thanksgiving bingo Sunday, Nov. 12. Doors open at noon with lunch and goodies available for purchase. Games begin at 1 p.m. Boards are $2 each, cash games are 25 cents per board. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Handicapped accessible. Contact Ginny Nelson at (218) 722-2259 with questions. 

Benedictine Conversation 

The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment at St. Scholastica Monastery will be hosting a Benedictine Conversation, “Remember You Are Stardust and to Stardust You Will Return: The Unfolding Nature of Christ in the Cosmos,” via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. with Franciscan Sister Ade Kroll from the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls. For more information and to register, visit www.retreatduluth.org/benedictine-conversations. 

Turkey bingo 

Buhl Knights of Columbus Council 5612 will hold its annual turkey bingo on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Buhl/Kinney Senior Center located at the corner of Frantz and Mercer in Buhl. Handicapped accessible. 33 games played for turkeys at $1 per card for ten games, plus three door prizes and three cash coverall games. Proceeds fund the Knights of Columbus charities. Contact Stan Sokoloski at (218) 744-4351 with questions. 

Mini-retreat 

Blessed Sacrament Church, 2310 Seventh Ave. E., Hibbing, will hold a mini-retreat, “Freedom through Forgiveness and the Solace of Surrender,” for both men and women Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The half-day retreat will include engaging talks, reflection time, lunch, adoration, confessions, and prayer. The speaker for the event is Georgiann Kuberra. For more information, visit www.blessedsacramenthibbing.org or call (218) 262-5542. 

Turkey bingo 

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 E. Third St., Duluth, will be holding a turkey bingo Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. Twenty gift cards for turkeys will be given away, plus other prizes. Split the pot along with winner take all. Boards are $2 each. There will also be a silent auction and a children’s Christmas stocking raffle. $1 raffle. First prize is $500, second prize is $300, third prize is $200. 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. 

Christmas cookie sale 

The St. James Church Wotczak Memorial is holding its annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. until sold out. Cookies are baked fresh, never frozen, on Saturday, Nov. 25. $4 per dozen. The sale is held in the church hall at St. James, 721 N. 57th Ave. W., Duluth (use rear entrance). Handicapped accessible. This fundraiser supports the Wotczak Memorial Scholarship awarded to high school seniors in the spring. Call Susie Nelson at (218) 628-1681 with any questions. 

Christmas tree and wreath sales 

St. Michael’s Church, 4901 E. Superior St., Duluth, will be selling Christmas trees beginning Saturday, Nov. 25. This is St. Michael’s 36th year of selling trees. High quality spruce, balsam fir, Norway pine, and white pine trees, along with Christmas wreaths will be available. The event runs weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds go to help with parish buildings and grounds maintenance needs. 

Donut Sunday 

St. Isidore’s Council of Catholic Women will be hosting Donut Sunday at St. Isidore Church, 9010 Main St., Sturgeon Lake, Nov. 26 after 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. All are welcome for donuts, beverages, and fellowship. Free will offering appreciated but not necessary. 

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, Nov. 30, 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. 

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. 

Grief support 

A grief support group meets the first and third Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Church, 35208 County Road 37, Crosslake, in a lower level classroom. For more information, call Jean at (218) 839-1958. 

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 

Do you have a family member or loved one who is experiencing same-sex attraction? Consider joining EnCourage, a support group for Catholics seeking to balance the love of their faith with the love for their family member. The group meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 1 W. Chisholm St., Duluth. Please contact Deacon Walt Beier at [email protected] to confirm the meeting schedule. Are you experiencing same-sex attraction and looking for answers? Contact Deacon Beier at [email protected] for support group information. Also 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.