Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & School

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A Prayer for Labor Day

As the sun rises to bring in the new day:

We remember those who descend into the earth, their work begins in darkness, pulling from the earth, the resources we steward.

We remember those who work inside a building away from the light and brightness of the day.

We remember those who work outside in the harsh elements of our world, the bitter cold and sweltering heat of extremes.

We remember those who do not have a job to go to, who are struggling to meet the needs of their daily living expenses, for whom the day becomes long and arduous.

As the sun sets to bring in the evening of rest:

We remember those who work in the night.

We remember those who are trying to recover from their labor and toils of the day.

We remember those who participate in unsafe and dangerous work.

We pray for a renewed sense of dignity in their lives and in their work.

God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the worker. Make a place in our hearts for compassion to the men and women who labor tirelessly for basic necessities. Ensure a place for the men and women who are struggling to find work. Grant us your wisdom to greet and care for those who are unable to work due to illness or circumstances that prevent their participation. Be with the children who are not able to run and play, but instead must put in a hard day’s work to help their family afford to eat, to live. Be with us all, Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work. Hold us accountable not only for our actions, but most importantly to each of our neighbors. May we continue to work together to bring about your reign! We ask this in your holy name, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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As the Fall approaches and the new academic year begins, we invite you into community and belonging at Our Lady of Peace. Whether you recently became a member or just moved to the city and have only visited once or twice, we welcome you and are grateful you chose our community to grow your faith!

Come see how you can belong and grow in faith this week at Our Lady of Peace!

- Labor Day Mass at 10 am Monday morning
- Our faith formation program kicks off this week with an opportunity to "Grill the Priest!" Fr. Ellis will be there for a fun evening that offers children and youth the opportunity to ask those tough questions they're dying to ask about faith, life, and how they interact.
- First Friday Eucharistic Adoration happening Friday from 9 am until 6 pm in the church
- Experience an evening of worship and reflection at Magnificat Night, with a reflection from our school principal, Paul Berry, on Friday at 6 pm in the church
- We always offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays at 3 pm. Come experience God's grace and mercy, freely given to us.

We are here to journey alongside you. 🙏

Explore God’s boundless mercy and find reconciliation of heart. Confessions are heard from 3-4pm on Saturdays. We warmly invite you to return home to God.

“For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” - Hebrews 8:12 ✝️

WELCOME HOME! Whether you're visiting from out of town or you've just moved to Minneapolis, we'd love to invite you into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ at Our Lady of Peace. When we come together in faith, the Holy Spirit ignites within us the power to transform lives and bring hope to our city. We invite you to experience the warmth of our community, the beauty of our worship, and the joy of making a positive impact that goes far beyond the walls of our parish. Join us in worship this weekend for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.✝️

𝑳𝑰𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑮𝒀 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑫𝑼𝑳𝑬
Saturday, August 31
5:00 pm

Sunday, September 1
10:00 am

𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝:
- Reconciliation is offered at 3 pm on Saturday in the back of the church

𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

The pumpkins are coming... ! 🎃

The OLP Pumpkin Patch pumpkins arrive on October 17 and will be around until October 31... or until we run out.

The Pumpkin Patch requires about 100 volunteers to help provide a memorable experience for our community, so if you are available October 17-31, consider offering some time in service to our community by signing up to volunteer for a 2-hour shift at the link below and in our stories.

https://form.church/pumpkin-patch-volunteer

Alpha is a series of relaxed evenings of dinner and conversation where people of all backgrounds can get together to explore the big questions of life, Jesus, and faith. No pressure. No judgment. No charge. Just real conversations.

If you’re exploring for the first time, rethinking, or are just plain curious, Alpha is for you.


Tuesday, September 17
6:30-8:30 pm
5426 12th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Register at the link in our bio, our stories, or comment Alpha and we'll send you the link.

🔗: olpmn.org/alpha

WELCOME! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or you’ve just moved to Minneapolis, we’d love to invite you to pray and worship with us at Our Lady of Peace. We invite you to experience our community, our worship, and the joy of encountering God and carrying His love into the community. Join us in worship this weekend for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.✝️

Liturgy Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am

Also happening this weekend:
Reconciliation is offered from 3-4 pm on Saturday in the back of the Church

We look forward to worshipping with you!

Registration for 2024-2025 Faith Formation programs at Our Lady of Peace are now open. Sign up your children for Family Faith Formation (K-5), Edge (6-8), and High School Youth Group (9-12) today! Registration for our Sacramental Preparation programs for First Eucharist (2nd grade and older) and Confirmation (8th grade and older) are also open!

To learn more and sign up your children, visit olpmn.org or click the link in our stories and navigate to the appropriate age group under the “youth” tab.

We're a place for everyone! No matter your age, stage of life, or where you are in your faith journey. Whether you're visiting from out of town, just dipping your toe in the water, or you've been here for 40 years. Our Lady of Peace is somewhere you can call home.

The Anointing of the Sick will be offered on Saturday, September 14 at the 5 PM Mass.

We celebrate this Sacrament of Healing for those in need of Christ’s love to overcome their pain or isolation from pending major surgery, recovering from surgery, depression, chronic conditions, cancer, life-threatening illness, or if age is debilitating. The use of oil, the laying on of hands, and the prayer of the Church call upon Christ’s power to heal the body as well as the Spirit. If you find yourself struggling and in need of healing, come and receive this Sacrament.

WELCOME! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or you’ve just moved to Minneapolis, we’d love to invite you to pray and worship with us at Our Lady of Peace. We invite you to experience our community, our worship, and the joy of encountering God and carrying His love into the community. Join us in worship this weekend for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.✝️

Liturgy Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am

Also happening this weekend:
Reconciliation is offered from 3-4 pm on Saturday in the back of the Church

We look forward to worshipping with you!

Are you feeling called to share your gifts?

One way you can help is to participate in our monthly food drive this weekend!

Please bring your non-perishable food items to the collection bin by Door 2 this weekend.

Donations collected will benefit the Minnehaha Food Shelf.

Thank you so much for helping to feed our neighbors in need.

Please join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - a holy day of obligation - on August 15 with Mass at 8:15 am and 6:15 pm.

The Solemnity of the Assumption celebrates that Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 974) teaches, “The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son's Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body."

“When we take Jesus in the Eucharist, he transforms us into himself.” - Fr. Joah Ellis

WELCOME! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or you’ve just moved to Minneapolis, we’d love to invite you to pray and worship with us at Our Lady of Peace. We invite you to experience our community, our worship, and the joy of encountering God and carrying His love into the community. Join us in worship this weekend for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.✝️

Liturgy Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am

Also happening this weekend:
Reconciliation is offered from 3-4 pm on Saturday in the back of the Church

We look forward to worshipping with you!

We want to take a moment to express our immense gratitude to everyone who volunteers their time to serve the Church through their participation in the various areas of our community! OLP would be unable to share the Gospel with as many as we do were it not for your generous service. Thank you! 🙏
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Fall is a great time to start something new! If you are new to our community, are looking for a way to get involved, or perhaps are looking for something new - now is the time to consider how God might be calling you to use your gifts. 🍂

We are especially looking for community members to serve in liturgical ministry, as Family Faith Formation catechists, and in hospitality ministry. Comment below to connect with our staff and learn how your gifts and charisms can be used to serve God and the community. ✝️

It’s time to save the date for Party at the Patch!

This year’s Party at the Patch will be on Saturday, October 19; add it to your calendar for a whole day of community, fun, music, pumpkins, and togetherness!

We can’t wait to see you there 🍂🎉🍁🎃

Ever wondered: “Where do I fit in?” or “Who can I trust?” or “Am I loveable?” You might have even wondered, “Does my life matter?”

If any of those questions have surfaced in your mind, you are not alone! As it turns out, about 70% of young adults have these questions about their lives. The good news is that Alpha has created a new experience called Ever Wonder to help you along the journey of answering these difficult life questions.

This experience aims to create a space for you to have honest conversations about what every human wants - a place to belong, to know they are loved, and to live a meaningful life.

We encourage you to mark your calendars and try this three-week course here at Our Lady of Peace starting Tuesday, August 13 from 6:30- 8:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Find the link to sign up in our stories or visit https://olpmn.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2386276.

Friday's Magnificat Night was a moving evening of praise and reflection! Special thanks to Janet Anderson for her beautiful reflection, encouraging us to lean into God and trust that He has us in His hand. Mark your calendars for the next Magnificat Night on Friday, September 6.