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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.

MICAH Community Housing Virtual “Bus Tour”

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The Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH) invites you to their virtual Housing Bus Tour on December 2 from 9-10:30am. This is a great opportunity to connect with and learn from local community members, elected officials, city staff, and those experiencing homelessness and housing crises.

No registration required. Simply click to join the Zoom link at 9am on Dec. 2nd.

See the flyer below for more details!

Download the flyer to share with friends by clicking the download button to your right!Download

Sister Parish Celebration Coming Soon!

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In anticipation of our annual Fall Sister Parish Celebration, which will be during Masses September 26-27th, a few of our Sister Parish Committee members sat down to share their experiences. Hear from them below!

For more information on Risen Savior’s Sister Parish relationship with Saint Rose of Lima, Gris Gris, please click here.

Prayers of the Faithful for January 23 & 24, 2021

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Prayers of the Faithful                           January 23 & 24, 2021

Presider:

With confidence in our God, let us present our prayers with faith and hope.

Reader:

  • For the Church: that we may faithfully announce the Good News by our lives and draw others to Christ through our deeds of love and compassionate words, we pray:
  • For those who govern the nations:  may they heed the voice of Jesus and find remedies for injustice, we pray:
  • For the poor and the needy: may they feel God’s loving hand in their lives, through the love of God’s people, we pray:
  • For greater respect for human life: that God will bring forth a greater appreciation of the gift of human life within all hearts and give wisdom to those who are faced with difficult decisions, we pray:
  • For the grace of courage: that we may persevere in following Christ day by day and be guided by the awareness that the reign of God is happening now, we pray:
  • For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including, Mark Juenemann, May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:
  • Today we pray for our Beloved Dead, including John Finken, Marjorie Marthaler, Mary McVicker, Helen Neudecker, Beverly Mayer, Val Anthony Gaseor (Gay-zur), John & Charline McDermott, Lazina Ball, Cayden Andrews. We also pray for those who have recently died, including, Dwayne Tieman , brother-in-law of Betz Ulrich. May they be gathered to the Lord and experience the fullness of light and salvation in Christ, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious Lord, listen to the prayers we present you. Change our hearts by the power of your Spirit. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

January 24: Caught By Christ

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Fishing is a popular sport in Minnesota. People flock to our many lakes in warmer months to get their quota of fish. And then there is ice-fishing in the winter when area frozen lakes are dotted with people trying their luck. Today’s gospel reminds us that the first disciples were fishermen. But fishing was not their leisure activity but their livelihood. It was how they earned their income. Jesus invites them to follow him and he would make them “fishers” of other people. They would become channels of drawing people into the Kingdom of God.

There was another catching going on. They were caught by Christ. They were drawn in by his simple yet profound invitation to be part of something greater than themselves. We hear this gospel story in the context of our Eucharistic celebration so that we can attend to how Christ is catching us to be part of this wonderful opportunity to be part of the expansiveness of God’s saving life and love.

How are you being caught by Christ? How are you being invited to draw other people into this saving mystery?

Prayers of the Faithful for January 16 & 17, 2021

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Prayers of the Faithful                           January 16 & 17, 2021

Presider:

We entrust the Father with our lives and needs in the same hope as Samuel and the first apostles.

Reader:

  • For the Church: that we may introduce others to Christ through virtuous lives, loving deeds, and truthful words, we pray:
  • For all who are discerning their life’s calling: that they, like Samuel, may say: “Speak Lord, your servant is listening” and offer their gifts and talents for the glory of God and the service of others, we pray:
  • For peace in our nation: that God will turns hearts from violence and terrorism and heal all who have been wounded, we pray:
  • For Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris: that as they assume their offices, God will guide them in leading the nation and in promoting the values of freedom, justice, and human dignity, we pray:
  • For a successful vaccination program: that God will make effective the available vaccines, guide those distributing and administering them, open pathways for their distribution in poor communities and nations, we pray:
  • For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including, Mark Juenemann,
    May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:
  • We remember those who have died. For all who have died and for all who mourn their passing, we pray:

Presider:

Faithful God, you know our weaknesses, yet you never tire of calling us to walk at your side. Graciously answer the prayers we make through Christ Jesus our Lord.

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

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