Church of the Risen Savior

Our Call Is To Love And Serve

Grace Koleczek

Lenten Scripture Series: Words of Wisdom

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Our pastor, Fr. Tom Krenik, will lead a Bible study during Lent on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament. This includes the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, Sirach, and the Song of Songs. The focus will be on the unique contribution of these Sacred Scriptures in our Bible. Emphasis will be given to how these books appear in the Liturgy of the Church and the implications for our daily Christian living.

WHEN:

These sessions will be held on five consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning February 23 through March 23, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Because of the pandemic, at this point we are offering the series via Zoom and will alert registrants if safety protocol changes and allows for an in-person option. Sessions will be recorded and sent to all registrants.

I’M INTERESTED! WHAT NEXT?

There is no cost to participate. We ask participants to bring a copy of their Bible (hard copy or electronic version) to each session. Other materials will be sent electronically. Submit your registration using the online form below.

Free will offerings accepted towards “Adult Faith Formation.” You can either (1) send a check to Church of the Risen Savior, ATTN: Grace Koleczek, 1501 E. Co. Rd. 42, Burnsville, MN 55406 and in the memo line write “Adult Faith Formation: Wisdom” or (2) use our online one-time donation link to donate with your credit card. Select “General Fund” from the drop-down menu and be sure to type “Adult Faith Formation: Wisdom” in the box at checkout titled “Order notes (optional).”

Questions? Contact Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator, grace.koleczek@risensavior.org or (952) 698-1724.

Lenten Series "Words of Wisdom" Registration

  • Please select "individual" if you plan to attend the sessions alone OR if you and a spouse/family member/friend will be on separate devices for the sessions. Please select "multiple" if you plan to attend the sessions with another person (or persons) AND plan to all use the same device [e.g., same computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet] when on the Zoom calls. We ask this information because we are limiting the Zoom call to 100 devices.
  • If you selected "multiple" above, please add the person with whom you will share a device here. If you selected "Individual" above and would like to register another person, please submit a new form for that person separately.
  • Your question will be directed to Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator. You can expect a response within 1-3 business days.
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Christmas Greetings from Our Sister Parish, Saint Rose of Lima | Saludos Navideños desde Nuestra Parroquia Hermana

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Fr. Fayant, pastor of Saint Rose of Lima, in Gris Gris, Haiti sends blessings of peace and joy this Christmas Season.

For more information on Risen Savior’s Sister Parish, click here.

El Padre Fayant, pastor de Santa Rosa de Lima en Gris Gris, Haití, envía bendiciones de paz y alegría esta temporada navideña.

Para mas información sobre Nuestra Parroquia Hermana, haga clic aquí.

Hope and Solidarity from Our Sister Parish

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Earlier this year in October, Risen Savior parishioner and long-time member and co-chair of the Sister Parish Committee, George Kohler, passed away. At the request of Risen Savior Staff, George’s wife, Karen, recorded the remembrance she gave at his funeral to share with our parish in the video below. We invite you to listen to the story of who George was and be filled with the hope this season of Advent inspires in us.

When Risen Savior celebrated George’s funeral in November, we were not the only church lifting him and his loved ones up in prayer. Our Sister Parish St. Rose of Lima (Gris Gris, Haiti) celebrated a special Mass for George at the very same time. The people of Gris Gris had touched George’s life in an incredible way, and he clearly touched theirs as well. The relationships George built with Fr. Fayant, pastor of St. Rose, and the people of Gris Gris embodied what it means to be in a sister parish relationship—one of family and walking together in solidarity. Across the miles, Fr. Fayant and St. Rose Parish gave George’s loved ones and our wider parish family the priceless gift of their presence, compassion, and an outpouring of support. May their generosity inspire hope in each of us this season!

To learn more about our Sister Parish Relationship, click here.

To learn more about the Our Children of Promise Campaign (OCOP) that George started in order to provide quality education to youth in Gris Gris, click here.

LEFT: Children at St. Rose of Lima School attend the special Mass celebrated for George Kohler. RIGHT: Fr. Fayant, pastor of St. Rose, preaches about the special relationship George had with the people of Gris Gris.

Into the Dark: Bearing Witness to Suffering and Mystery

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Into the Dark is a small group experience of prayer, reflection, and deeper engagement in living the Gospel call. It is designed by JustFaith Ministries and is the 2nd part of their Engaging Spirituality Series. Even if you haven’t already done the first part (Out of the Light: Creating Sacred Space for Self and Others), you are welcome to consider signing up for Into the Dark! We have a limited number of spaces open in our small group. Keep reading for more information and how to register!

Contact: Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation and Social Justice Coordinator, (952) 698-1724, grace.koleczek@risensavior.org

What is it? Into the Dark invites participants into mystery, down the “path of unknowing” in order to unmask and strip away our illusions about ourselves and others. The program cultivates a space to hold incompleteness, befriend paradox, and to seek solidarity with others–especially those who are poor and marginalized in our world today.

Why participate? The program is designed to help participants (1) discern how to embody prayer in our daily lives, that our prayer might be active and our action prayerful; (2) practice engaging in service and advocacy that is grounded in contemplative practices; (3) develop practical tools for noticing the Holy Presence, deepening personal relationships, and experiencing inner peace.

What happens each week? Each week we gather for 2-1/2 hours to pray, reflect, discuss the assigned reading, and share how we are noticing the integration of our faith in daily life. Some weeks will include videos to watch and discuss as a group. In between sessions, participants read assigned chapters of the materials, practice what they are learning in their prayer lives, and try out new spiritual practices and suggestions.

What is the commitment? Participants commit to attending each weekly Thursday evening session, reading and reflecting on the program materials and spiritual resources between sessions. The schedule of our meetings is below. At this point, all sessions will be held virtually on Zoom:

Session 1: January 7th, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 2: January 14th, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 3: January 21st, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 4 “Listening Session”: Saturday, January 30th, 9:30a.m.-12p.m.

Session 5: February 4th, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 6: February 11, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 7 Immersion Experience: February 18th, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 8: February 25th, 6-8:30p.m.

Session 9 Discernment Morning: Saturday, March 6th, 9:30a.m.-12p.m.

What is the cost? The cost is to purchase the required materials and totals $50. If you already have one or more of the following materials, the cost will be lower.

  • The Holy Longing, by Ronald Rolheiser
  • Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace, by Jane E. Vennard
  • Engaging Spirituality Prayer Journal

How do I sign up? Fill out the form below! Once you hit “Submit,” Grace Koleczek will receive it automatically and reach out via email to confirm your registration.

Reflecting on Psalm 23

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2020 has been a difficult year for all of us for numerous reasons. We invite you to turn to Psalm 23 as a way to reflect more deeply on these experiences and how God continues to be present to us through them.

The following videos were designed to be used as a week-long prayerful experience with Psalm 23. Each video is 5-7 minutes long and focuses on one verse of the psalm. We invite you to view one video each day over 6 days or at the pace that makes sense for you. You can view them below by clicking the day you want to watch, or you can see the playlist on our YouTube channel by clicking here.

We encourage you to have your Bible or device handy to reference the Psalm as you listen. You might also consider having a notebook or journal and pen for any reflections you wish to jot down. If there are any other items that would create a prayerful environment for you, such as a candle or crucifix, have those nearby too!

Day One: Introduction and Verse One
Day Two: Verse Two
Day Three: Verse Three
Day Four: Verse Four
Day Five: Verse Five
Day Six: Verse Six and Conclusion

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Office Hours

Monday through Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

OFFICE CLOSED

Mass Times

Saturday

3:30-4:00 pm - Reconcilation
5:00 p.m.

Sunday

9:00 a.m. (ASL interpreted)
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m. (Mass in Spanish)

Weekday Liturgies

Wednesday & Thursday - 9:00 a.m.

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Address

1501 East County Rd. 42
Burnsville, MN 55306

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952-431-5222

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