Formation & education

1 Serra International, first Thursday of every month at Divine Providence Home, Sleepy Eye at 7:00 p.m.

2 Respect Life Sunday

6 Children’s Holy Field Trip. (see article in this issue.)

9 Year of the Eucharist Diocesan Celebration, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Church of St. Catherine, Redwood Falls.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Recognition Sunday

11 Women’s Silent Retreats offered at Christ the King Retreat House, Buffalo beginning Oct. 11. Call (763) 682-1394.

13 Council of Catholic Women Region 4 Fall Gathering, St. Joseph, Rosen. 5:30 p.m. registration.

15 FOUNDATIONS, a Discipleship Formation Program of the Diocese of New Ulm, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Church of St. Catherine, Redwood Falls.

Riverbend TEC will hold its 200th retreat weekend at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm, Oct. 15-17. Contact (507) 723-4141; email: riverbendtec@newulmtel.net

www.riverbendtec.org.

23 World Mission Sunday

31 Halloween

Upcoming events

Riverbend Clowns for Christ Training weekend, Nov. 11-13 at Holy Rosary parish, North Mankato. Open to ages 14 and up who have a desire to learn and discover this unique experience of Christian clowning. Cost is $50. Call (507) 625-5241.