What if we allowed ourselves to be authentically and completely encountered?

Finding hope and light in the darkness in charity work.

The unexpected experience of being "the poor one."

Gerald "Jerry" Flieschacker passed away on Sept 15, 2020 due to heart failure ...

"I have found the ultimate paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."-- St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Ministering to "the least of these" brings about healing for all involved: the recipient, and the minister.

From Fr. Griffith: After consultation with parish leadership, myself and The Comprehensive Assignment Board, Archbishop Hebda has assigned Deacon Ripperton Riordan to our parish. He will be joining us September 1st ... 

From Fr. Griffith: I hope this midpoint of summer finds you well as we continue to navigate in unchartered waters. My heart and prayers continue to go out to all those affected by COVID-19 – those who have died, those who suffered ill health, those who have lost loved ones, those who have lost jobs or are struggling with financial hardship, those who suffer injustice of any kind and those who are struggling with anxiety, fear or loneliness. It is critical that Catholics walk in solidarity with all of our brothers and sisters who are hurting at this time.

In his homily last Sunday, Father Griffith referenced an article and a video for further reflection on the topic of justice. They can be found here ...

Reviewed by Matt Gulseth

Funeral arrangements for our friend Tom Johnson have been set for Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am with Archbishop Hebda presiding and Father Griffith preaching. Due to pandemic restrictions, the service will be attended by family and close friends and live streamed at https://lourdesmpls.org/Lourdes-live.

Funeral arrangements for our friend Tim Neeb have been set for Friday, June 12 at 10:00 am. Due to pandemic restrictions, the service will be attended by family and live streamed at https://lourdesmpls.org/Lourdes-live.

In this letter to the parish, Father Daniel Griffith shares several updates: the passing of Timothy Neeb, the celebration of life for Barbara Bye, upcoming memorial services for George Floyd, and how restorative practices offer a path to healing during this time of heavy sadness and helplessness.

A private funeral for longtime Lourdes parishioner Barbara Bye will be held at Lourdes on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Eternal rest grant onto her, O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

From Fr. Griffith: I write to you today with sadness in my heart at the senseless killing of George Floyd and the tumultuous response that has resulted over the last couple of days in Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul. These are challenging days for our community. Yesterday, I released a statement on these events, wherein I called on our civic community to address the persistent and systematic patterns of racial injustice that have afflicted Minneapolis and indeed the state of Minnesota for decades.

I am deeply saddened by the senseless killing of George Floyd and the tumult that has resulted in Minneapolis. My prayers and thoughts and those of the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Lourdes go out to the family and friends of Mr. Floyd as well as the African American community and citizens of Minneapolis ...

Reviewed by Julie Ditter

From Fr. Griffith: I write to you on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord which communicates to all Christians the promise of the Holy Spirit and our life’s goal – to be raised with Christ for all eternity. I write to you on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, which is central to our life of faith and a sublime setting for the celebration of the Eucharist, which remains the source and summit of our Catholic faith ...