1. D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 at The Basilica
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Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16 Sunday, December 9
Advent Series: O Come Emmanuel!, 11:00am- Fair Trade Market, 8:30am-6:30pm in Saint Teresa
12:30pm of Calcutta Hall
Led by Johan van Parys, Director of Liturgy and Sa- Items offered include jewelry, handicrafts, textiles, coffee,
t cred Arts at The Basilica, the series will discuss what
Advent, Christmas and Epiphany are all about.
tea, olive oil, and chocolate from around the world.
Register on MyBasilica or call 612.317.3414 by Saturday, December 8
r November 28.
Basilica Young Adults Game Night, 6: 45pm
Basilica School
Sundays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 Join fellow young adults for games and snacks.
Solemn Vespers for Advent, 3:00pm
Sunday, December 9
Tuesday, December 4 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3:45pm
Blessing, Dinner, and Presentation for the Employ- St. Joseph Chapel, Basilica’s Lower Level
ment and Mental Health Ministries, 5:30-9:00 pm Celebrate with Mariachi Flor y Canto, the Banderas and
Pray and socialize at this 5th annual Blessing and Dinner traditional Aztec dancers in a bilingual Mass at 4:30pm. A
for those in the Employment and Mental Health Ministries. procession and dance begin on the plaza at 3:45pm with a
Begins in Saint Joseph Chapel, led by Fr. Bauer for a fiesta following Mass in Teresa of Calcutta Hall.
prayer service, followed by a dinner in Teresa of Calcutta
Hall. Following dinner, Keith Simons of Twin Cities Rise! will Saturday, December 15
give a presentation on Personal Empowerment. Anointing Mass, 10:30am
Contact Janet Grove at 612.317.3508 or
r jgrove@mary.org.
Eucharist and Sacrament of Healing in the Saint Joseph
Chapel with piano, cantor.
Tuesday, December 4 Monday, December 24
Baptism Preparation Class, 6:45pm, Cowley Center Eve of the Birth of the Lord
This class focuses on understanding the Church’s teach- 4:00, 6:30, 8:30pm, Vigil Eucharist
ings on Baptism as a sacrament, reflecting on the faith and
10:30pm, Prelude Music for Christmas
responsibility of the parents and details about the baptism
celebration. Please contact the Learning Office at
11:00pm, Choral Music for Christmas
r 612.317.3414 with questions. 11:30pm, Vigil of Lights
Midnight, Solemn Eucharist
Thursday, December 6 Tuesday, December 25
The Book of Revelation: Fact or Fiction?, 6:00- The Birth of the Lord
9:00pm 7:30am, Eucharist at Dawn
Led by Fr. Michael Patella, OSB. Presented by St. 9:30am and Noon, Solemn Eucharist
r John’s School of Theology. 4:30pm, Eucharist
Saturday, December 8 Tuesday, December 25
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Community of Sant’ Egidio Prayer, 7:30pm
10:30am Eucharist, Basilica Join the Twin Cities Sant’Egidio Community in prayer.
We will celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Immacu-
late Conception, The Patron Saint of The Basilica. Friday, December 28
Loaves and Fishes, 4:00pm at Faith Lutheran
Saturday, December 8 Church
La Natividad, 2:00pm Provide a meal for 200 people. Volunteers needed at
The puppetry of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask 4:00pm to prepare the meal and 5:00pm to serve. Contact
Theatre will present The Nativity Story according to Debby 651.423.6344 for details or to volunteer.
St. Matthew and St. Luke. To purchase tickets visit mary.org
or contact Meghan Gustafson at Monday, December 31
t mgustafson@mary.org or 612.317.3428. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, 5:00pm
Mass of Anticipation
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2. J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 at The Basilica
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Saturday, January 19
Sacred Art Exhibits: Spirit & Soul
Spirit & Soul features work by African-American artists.
Tuesday, January 1 Opens January 19.
New Year’s Day, 10:00am
Eucharist– all are welcome! Sunday, January 20
Sunday, January 6 BVFJ Forum on Human Trafficking, 1:00pm
Celebrate Epiphany This Year: Our Gift of Song, Lower Level
Join Basilica Voices for Justice Team and learn about why
2:00pm
Minnesota is the 13th worst state in the country in human
See the Magi as they travel to Bethlehem following the star
trafficking. Find how you can make a difference. For more
that leads to Jesus in the manger. Music from around the information call 612.317.3477.
world will be sung by The Basilica Cherubs, Children’s
Choir, Choristers, Juventus, Mundus, and Schola
Cantorum. Donations for Friends of Chimbote will be ac- Tuesday, January 22
cepted. For more information contact Janet Grove at New Member Dinner, 5:30pm
612.317.3508 or jgrove@mary.org. All new members of The Basilica of Saint Mary are
Tuesday, January 8
r welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Sally at
612.317.3417.
Remarriage/Blended Family Seminar,
7:30-9:00pm Thursday, January 31
Dining Room Theology Day: Christian Mysticism: The
A seminar covering the most important unique issues faced Transforming Journey to God, 6:00-9:00pm
by couples in a remarriage/blended family. A few topics in- Teresa of Calcutta Hall
cluded are loyalties, former spouses, children and step Led by S. Mary Forman, OSB, Ph.D. Presented by St.
t parenting and housing. Contact Nancy Keller with
questions 612.317.3478.
r John’s School of Theology.
Tuesday, January 8
DCEH Interfaith Advocacy Training, 7:00pm
Sponsored by Downtown Congregations to End Homeless- This Month’s Biblical Stewardship
ness, become an effective advocate for those most in need
in our community. For more information contact Kathy at
Theme:
952.920.0391.
Sundays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 3
The Graces of Freedoms of Vatican Council II, Global Stewardship: Promote
11:00am-12:30pm Peace
Sts. Ambrose/Teresa Room, Ground Level
Sr. Catherine Maud, OSJ, will lead us through some of
December and January bring a stewardship focus
t the most important documents promulgated during
the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. Come and on Global Stewardship: Promote peace through-
hear a refreshing perspective on the profound impor- out the world.
r tance of this Council for our church today. Cost is $20
Our theme during these two months is “Act Globally.” Our
for the series. Please Register,
goal is to capture the many ways that Basilica parishioners
Sunday, January 13 are promoting peace throughout the world and to share
Basilica Young Adults Sunday Night Live, follow- some of their stories. There will be a display board in the
Undercroft with more information on our theme. We look
ing 6:30pm Mass forward to showcasing how Basilica parishioners are living
Join us after the 6:30 Mass for refreshments and an out the theme of Global Stewardship!
engaging presentation and dialogue.
Sunday, January 13
Basilica Young Women, 5:30pm Find us on Facebook: The Basilica of Saint Mary
Rectory Dining Room
Meet other women in their 20’s and 30’s who want to grow
Follow us on Twitter. @BasilicaMpls
in faith! Contact Bethany or Amara at BYA@mary.org
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