5	National Catholic Youth Conference, December 5-9, Indianapolis, IN.
	Advent Days of Prayer, Franciscan Retreats, Prior Lake, MN, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., December 5, 12, and 19. Come to one, two, or all three. Bring a bag lunch; beverage provided. Call (952) 447-2182; www.FranciscanRetreats.net
7	Mens Weekend Retreat, December 7-9, Franciscan Retreats, Prior Lake, MN. Call (952) 447-2182; www.FranciscanRetreats.net
	Recovering Bethlehems Peace, a special retreat to be held December 7-9, at Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN. Contact: Father Al Svobodny, OMI, (763) 682-1394; e-mail christtheking@kingshouse.com; web site: www.kingshouse.com
8	Immaculate Conception
	Waiting in Hope: Advent Day of Prayer, 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Center for Spiritual Development, Bird Island. This is an opportunity to spend time with the God who loved us enough to send Jesus to live among us. Contact Center for Spiritual Development, (320) 365-3644; centerbi@willmar.com
8-9	Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the New Ulm diocese.
17	Adult Faith Formation workshop on the USCCB document Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, at St. Francis de Sales, Winthrop, 9:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact diocesan Office of Adult and Young Adult Religious Education, (507) 359-2966.
24	Christmas Eve
25	Christmas
31	New Years Eve