TAKE A PILGRIMAGE to the Shrines of France, September 26 - October 6, 2006, with Father Skluzacek! There are only 4 seats left, so please act quickly. The total fee package per person is $3,045. The pilgrimage will begin in Lourdes, the approved Marian apparition site famous for many spiritual and physical healings. Paris and Lisieux are cities included in the itinerary, including the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal and Notre Dame Cathedral. To take advantage of this opportunity, call Judy & Don Robinson toll-free, 1-888-694-2554, and visit the Marian Tours website, www.marian-tours.com, for more information.

QUEEN OF THE AMERICAS GUILD: Annual Conference at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, is Friday - Sunday, August 4 - 6. Conference will be led by the Archbishop of St. Louis, Missouri, Most Reverend Raymond L. Burke, who recently was named to the Vatican's Supreme Court by Pope Benedict XVI. To register, or for more information, call (608) 782-5440.

NEW EVANGELIZATION WEEKEND, sponsored by Saint Paul's Outreach for young adults, is Friday - Sunday, August 11 - 13, at the NET Ministries Center in West St. Paul. For more information, call (651) 451-6114, ext. 128. Following is a quote from Archbishop Flynn: "As Archbishop of this great Archdiocese, I wholeheartedly endorse Saint Paul's Outreach. It is a forerunner in the New Evangelization called for by Pope John Paul II. Saint Paul's Outreach helps young Catholics to experience the life-changing message of the Gospel, to awaken and grow their faith to maturity."

THE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN is sponsoring a 5-day retreat via a deluxe motorcoach bus to the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, Ohio, October 9 - 13. The cost is only $499 per person, but a $50 deposit is due by Friday, August 4. Please call Barbara Breen to make a reservation or for more information, (763) 788-2482.

PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, December 27, 2006 - January 5, 2007, with Father Thomas Joseph of Divine Mercy Parish in Fairbault. A reservation now will guarantee your place. For details, please call Janet at (651) 224-5054.

GETTING MARRIED:

Y Krista Gardas & Chad Kosteska on Friday,  August 4, at 6:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

Y Stephanie Lange & James Monge on Saturday,  August 5, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

THE MUSIC MAN is an All-American family musical, and the St. Anthony Community Theatre invites you to performances on July 27 - July 29, at 7:00 p.m.; and July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony High School Auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance by calling (612) 789-7228.