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16th Annual Ray Sayers Memorial Golf Tournament – July 16, 2012

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The time is quickly approaching for the 16th Annual Ray Sayers Memorial Golf Tournament. This tournament is held in remembrance of Raymond D. Sayers Sr., whose leadership and vision was the foundation from which our current youth ministry program, St. Croix Catholic Faith Formation, has grown. He cared deeply about the youth in our tri-parish community and saw the necessity of ensuring the lasting success of a program for our youth. His vision has continued to prosper through his family and the funds raised in this tournament. We are extending an invitation to help support our youth programming through participation in this tournament. This event will be held at the beautiful Stillwater Country Club on Monday, July 16, 2012 beginning at 1:00 pm. The fee for the tournament is $100.00 per person. For a registration form, please print off the following form and send to Ray Sayer Tournament, 218 E. Willard St., Stillwater, MN 55082.

Foursome Registration 2012

There is also an opportunity to become a hole sponsor for the tournament. Please click on the link below to print out a hole sponsor registration.

Hole Sponsor Registration 2012

And The Survey Says!!!!!

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:21:52 +0000

We are thrilled to have had over 38% of our families with students in grades Prek-9 participate in our Faith Formation Survey. Overall we were very pleased with the results. Among the many highlights, 81.5% of respondents gave our overall programming a rating of 1 or 2 where 1 was the highest score. We also received many wonderful suggestions and helpful comments. Click on “Read More” and click on the link to view the results of the survey. Survey Results: Survey Summary 2012 We look forward to implementing many of these as we move forward. Thank you again for your participation in our survey!

St. Croix Catholic Faith Formation Survey

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Current Faith Formation Families:

In our ongoing attempts to improve our programming, we request that all those with students currently enrolled in any of our programs take a moment to fill out a nine question survey.

The survey will be active from Tuesday, April 10 to Monday, April 17^th.

Your input is very important to us. Please take this time to share your thoughts. Survey participation is anonymous.

Thank you for your participation!

Click here to take the survey - REMEMBER – it is only active for a week!

GROWTH IN HOLINESS SPEAKER – Father Michael Schmitz – May 2, 2012

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Join us on May 2, 2012 at 6:30pm in the St. Michael Social Hall in Stillwater, MN for Father Michael Schmitz. He will speak on Mystagogy: A Deeper Appreciation of the Sacred Mysteries and How We are to Bring Them into the World.

Chastity – What Parents need to know for their kids.

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Sister Mary Diana Dreger, OP, MD: Saturday, March 24, 2012. St. Mary’s Church, Stillwater, MN. 9:00am – 11:00am. Open to all interested adults. A free will offering will be accepted. Topic: Chastity – What Parents need to know for their kids. The Church teaches that parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. Medical research shows that children whose parents engage them in discussion about risky behaviors are more likely to avoid the pitfalls of adolescence. Sister mary Diana, OP, MD will propose specific ways for Catholic parents to help guide their children to a healthy understanding of and respect for human sexuality. Sister Mary Diana is a Dominican Sister and practicing physician in Internal Medicine at the Saint Thomas Health Center South Clinic in Nashville, TN. She was an educator at the high school and college levels for over 15 years, and then received her medical training at Vanderbilt University Medical School. Sister regularly addresses parents and high school groups on a variety of topics, and presents medical and ethical topics nationally for physicians, other healthcare professionals and various diocesan projects. She is an active member of the Catholic Medical Association at the national level and with her local guild.

Growth in Holiness Speaker – Annie Fochtman – March 21, 2012

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Setting the World Ablaze: The Role of the Laity and the New Evangelization! Join Annie as she discusses how and why we as the Lay Faithful must practically fulfill the mission to spread the gospel in truth and charity and without shouting from a soapbox. Annie has been Director of Youth Ministry for St. Croix Catholic Faith Formation since 2006. She has spent a year facilitating youth retreats across the U.S. with NET Ministries (2001-2002), after which she earned a degree in Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas, graduating magna cum laude. Annie’s presentation will be on March 21, 2012 in the St. Michael’s Social Hall beginning at 6:45pm.

Also, mark your calendars for Dr. Thomas Loome coming on April 18, 2012
Topic: TBD
Location: St. Michael’s Social Hall
Time: 6:30pm

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Father Michael Schmitz coming on May 2, 2012.
Topic: Mystagogy: A Deeper Appreciation of the Sacred Mysteries and How We are to Bring Them into the World
Location: St. Michael’s Social Hall
Time: 6:30pm

Growth in Holiness Speaker – Father Michael Keating – March 7, 2012

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On March 7th we are blessed to have Father Michael Keating coming to speak to us on THE PURPOSE OF SUFFERING IN OUR LIFE. A perfect Lenten theme! Father Keating is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He earned his M.A. in Theology from the Dominican Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), Rome, Italy, his M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Ph.D. in History from the University of Notre Dame. Father Michael Keating will be speaking on March 7, 2012 in the St. Michael’s Social Hall at 6:30pm.

Classes Cancelled

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:46:00 +0000

Due to the weather conditions, classes are cancelled for today, February 29. The Wednesday Speaker Series will continue as planned this evening.

AUDITIONS FOR THE JOHN PAUL II PLAYERS – Be A Star!

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BE A STAR!!!! ”City of Kings: A drama based on the life of Saint Martin de Porres.” is coming to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stillwater. Directed by Molly Druffner. Are you or your child interested in drama? Did you know that we have a Performing Arts Ministry right here at St. Michael and St. Mary’s? Auditions for children and adults (no experience necessary) will begin on Sunday, January 22, 1-3pm. If you are interested, please click on the following link for a more detailed flyer: City of Kings Auditions ATTENTION: Confirmation students! This would count as a service experience.

Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study – NEW CATHOLICISM Series beginning March 21, 2012

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Women’s Bible Study – A new Bible Study will begin on March 21, 2012. All are most welcome! Join us for the CATHOLICISM Series by Fr. Robert Barron. Fr. Robert Barron created this groundbreaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the CATHOLICISM DVD’s reveal these truths in a visually-breath taking and compelling way, with original, high-definition cinematography. The CATHOLICISM Study Program presents the strong, ecclesial dimension of the Catholic Faith – God’s revelation through Jesus Christ and His Church.

Many women attend the SCCS school Mass on Wednesdays at 9:10am and then head over to St. Mary’s for the 10:30-noon Women’s Bible Study, please join us!

If you are interested in joining this Bible Study group, please contact Jeanne Crea 651-275-0100 jcrea@comcast.net so materials can be ordered.