This Sunday 10/18 is World Mission Sunday!
"One in Christ, united in mission"
the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV
This year marks the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday, a day where Catholics globally unite in prayer and support for the Church’s missionary work. With the theme “One in Christ, united in mission” (chosen by Pople Leo XIV), we are invited to pray for missionaries and generously support the Pontifical Mission Societies and their work around the world. Text “MISSION26” to give by text or visit their giving page here: https://give.pontificalmissions.org/donate/give-wms
Community Dinner
Saturday, October 17
5:00 - 6:30 PM
St. Michael's Rose Hall
St. Michael's Rose Hall
Enjoy dinner on us! The Catholic Parishes of the valley are hosting dinner regardless of faith background or need. Enjoy a salad soup, entree, and dessert!
*Gluten free and Vegetarian Options available.
MCCL "Take it Back" Tour
Tuesday, October 206:30 - 8:00 PM
Stillwater Library, Margaret River A&B Rooms
Join MCCL, Minnesota's oldest and largest pro-life organization to learn about growing threats to faith, family and life - and what you can do to take our state back. This event is free and open to everyone.
Catholic Watchmen "Prayer and Discernment"
with Deacon David Mead
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
St. Michael's Rose Hall
All men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen gathering, where Deacon Mead will discuss prayer and discernment.
Marian Devotions and Cor Jesu will combine at St. Michael’s
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 - 8:00 PM
at St. Michael's
7:00 - 8:00 PM
at St. Michael's
This upcoming week, Marian Devotions and Cor Jesu will combine. Please join us at St. Michael’s on Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. We will be praying the Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. There will be Adoration, music, and trained prayer teams will be available for personal prayer. Please join us!
Seven Sorrows & Support Prayer Meetup
Thursday, October 22 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The St. Paul & Minneapolis chapter of Red Bird Ministries invites parents who have lost a child (from pregnancy through adulthood) to join us in praying the Seven Sorrows Rosary. You are welcome to stay and socialize after the rosary.
Meeting in the Church of St. Michael Library.
Come see Peter Pan Jr.
performed by the students of St. Croix Catholic School
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 PMDoors open 30 minutes before each show. Tickets sold at the door. Park in the SCCS gym lot & enter through gym doors. Runtime approximately 60 minutes.
$5 Adults | $3 Students | $20 family pass
Clergy, Religious and SCCS Faculty & Staff are Free
Knights of Columbus BOOYAH!
Knights of Columbus have nearly sold out of Booyah (less than 60 quarts remaining)!
If you want another quart of Booyah or more, please see one of our Knights of Columbus members.
Knights of Columbus Tri-Parish Pancake Breakfast
Next Sunday, October 25
Following ALL morning Masses
St. Michael’s Rose Hall
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast in St. Michael’s Rose Hall following all morning Masses! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, and more! Adults $8, children $6, 5 and under free. $35 family max. All profits go to support prolife.
Pastoral Letter Small Groups
Monday, October 26
1:30 - 2:45 PM OR 6:30 - 7:45 PM
St. Mary's Great Hall
St. Mary's Great Hall
Please join us to take a deeper look at Archbishop Hebda's pastoral letter on strengthening and supporting families. It's not too late to get started!
The remaining dates are:
- No group on Monday, October 19th
- Monday, October 26
- Monday, November 2
- Monday, November 9
- Monday, November 16
- 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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As you are doing your fall cleaning, please consider donating items to the Winter Clothing Drive sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Croix Valley Conference, the first two weeks of November (November 1-14, 2026).
- Needs are for all sizes of new socks, new underwear and gently-used and new coats and winterwear (long-sleeved).
- Collection boxes will be located at the church entrances.
- Donated items will be distributed to the needy through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in St. Paul/ Minneapolis and will also benefit Stillwater area homeless.
Another way to put our faith into action!
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Life in Focus Film Festival
Saturday, November 7
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
University of MN, Coffman TheaterA day of films at the University of Minnesota, all about human dignity, compassion, and end of life care?! Yes! It’s the “Life in Focus” film festival (November 7) put on by the Minnesota Alliance for Ethical Healthcare. 10+ films will be shown on three screens throughout the day, along with award-winning filmmakers and community speakers present for commentary. Traditional theater food served and a closing reception, too!
Students and clergy can use discount codes CLERGY or STUDENT for discounted $5 tickets.
To join the Alliance for a day of connection and conversation, visit: lifeinfocus.eventbrite.com
Merry Market is a long standing tradition in our parishes and is the Council of Catholic Women’s (CCW) number one fundraising event. The proceeds raised will help support our parishes, Faith Formation, St. Croix Catholic School and other non-profit organizations in our community.
Click here to get all of the details on
Click here to get all of the details on
Merry Market 2026!
Clarksdale High School Mission Trip
Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 15
Registration opened September 28 for the mission trip to Clarksdale, Mississippi over March 7-13, 2027. We will partner with Fuller Center for Housing to work on existing housing projects in need of volunteers and work in a soup kitchen, help elementary students with homework and grow spiritually. If you have questions contact the Smiths at mbsmith721@gmail.com; if you would like to register, visit the High School page on our parish website (under the "Formation" tab). Deadline for registration is December 15 and spots are very limited!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 170 years of Catholic education in the St. Croix Valley!
Support Our Annual Bulletin Campaign: Advertising Sponsors Still Needed!
DID YOU KNOW? LPi provides weekly bulletins at no cost to our parish and offers an annual share in the profits after all expenses have been covered. Thanks to our current sponsors! If you haven’t reserved your space, there is still time! Sponsor an ad for your business, profession, In Memory of a Loved One, Respect Life, or favorite scripture! Call Kristee Flynn 651-303-3461, our LPi advertising partner.
Employment Opportunities
- PT Substitute Teachers | St. Croix Catholic School
Interested in knowing more about all the opportunities the parishes offer? Check out the "Get Involved" page on our website under the "Parish Life" tab, visit the sideboard on the atrium ramp for brochures, and view all the new Synod small groups here: http://tinyurl.com/579bx5b2.
Read the Bulletin for Sunday, October 18
"Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence."