April Calendar
(formation & education)

3 Chrism Mass, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary, New Ulm.

5 "Challenging Teachers to Grow", a two day (April 5-6) gathering for principals with Carol Cimino, SS, Dakota Inn, Morton, MN. Contact Cindy Blickem, diocesan Office of Schools, (507) 359-2966.

6 Women’s Retreat: Healing Power of Forgiving, with Martha Alken, OP, author of "The Healing Power of Forgiving," 7:00 p.m. April 6 to 5:00 p.m. April 7, at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Janesville, MN. Explore the psychological, philosophical, and theological benefits of forgiving. Cost: $95/$75 Overnight/Commuter. Contact Holy Spirit Retreat Center, (507) 234-5712; e-mail: retreat@frontiernet.net

8 Palm Sunday

12 Holy Thursday

Sacred Triduum (April 12-14)

13 Good Friday

Holy Land Collection in parishes throughout the diocese.

14 Easter Vigil

15 Easter Sunday

17Council of Catholic Women Region 4 Spring Gathering, Rosen.

20 Daughters of Isabella 64th State Convention, April 20-22, 2001 in Alexandria, MN.

22 Catholic Home Missions appeal in parishes throughout the diocese.

24 Catholic School Financial Management Workshop, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall, Sleepy Eye. For further information contact New Ulm Diocesan Office of Schools, (507) 359-2966.

27 New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Pre-Convention Board Meeting, Sleepy Eye.

28 New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s 43rd Annual Convention, St. Mary, Sleepy Eye.

Spiritual Quest: Where is God Today? to be held 9:30-11:30 a.m., Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Janesville, MN, Lower Level, Sisters’ Residence. Spend time reflecting and sharing on the God we know. Contact Holy Spirit Retreat Center, (507) 234-5712; e-mail: retreat@frontiernet.net

Holy Rosary Parish, North Mankato Spring Festival, April 28-29, 2001. For further information call Holy Rosary parish, (507) 387-6501.