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What Is It? Easter Vigil - Holy Saturday: Explained

by From the St. John’s “Abbey Newsletter”

Jesus always speaks about hope; a hope that is not based on chances that things will get better—or at least not any worse. His hope is built upon the promise that, whatever happens, God will stay with us at all times, in all places. God is the God of Life!
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What Is It? Good Friday of the Lord's Passion: Explained

by From the St. John’s “Abbey Newsletter”

Jesus' passion is the time from the Last Supper to his death on the cross, during which he shows his great love for us.
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What Is It? Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper: Explained

by From the St. John’s “Abbey Newsletter”

We are reminded tonight that God always nourishes his people. Jesus fed his followers by multiplying loaves and fishes. Then he fed his apostles at the Last Supper.
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What Is It? Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: Explained

by From the St. John’s “Abbey Newsletter”

Jesus was welcomed by the people with cheers and palms—a symbol of victory and sign that "all is well."
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What Is It? Triduum: Explained

by From the St. John’s “Abbey Newsletter”

During the Triduum we celebrate the core mystery of our Christian faith: we ritualize Jesus' transition from life to death to risen life, and our own participation in that timeless mystery.
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Rice Bowl Collection

Return your filled Rice Bowls Holy Thursday (4/1) through the Second Sunday of Easter (4/11)
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Scrip Gift Cards + Amazon Smile

by Deacon Randy Bauer

A bonus for SKD!
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Scrip Gift Cards Information

by Deacon Randy

Learn more about the ease & advantages of the Scrip gift card program at SKD - a way to support the parish financially, at no additional cost to you!
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Hands and Heart Together: Daily Meditations for Caregivers - Workshop Saturday, March 13

Do you know anyone, in or out of The Basilica, who finds themselves in a caregiving role for a loved one? If so, please help to spread the word about this upcoming event!
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From the Desk of Fr. Paul - 4th Week of Lent: Preparing for Holy Week

As we begin this Fourth Week of Lent we are at the half-way mark of our annual penitential journey; and nearer to the great celebration of Easter. As we continue to respond to the invitation of Lent I want to alert you to the times and details of celebrations in these last weeks, as well as those for Holy Week.
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Adult Mission Trip 2021

2021 Adult Mission Trip to St. Mary's Red Lake will take place June 14th -17th!
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Knights Drive Thru Easter Egg Hunt - 3/27

Save the date! March 27, at 1 PM at Central Park in Ramsey
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March Food Drive - ACBC

Donations for March's food drive can be brought to the table near Dcn. Randy's office throughout the month. Help us make a bigger impact during the March Minnesota FoodShare Month by donating to ACBC today! (Read more)
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From the Desk of Fr. Paul - Homily for the Feast of St. Katharine Drexel

[...] There is so much more that could be said about her and her life but bottom line, as we give thanks to God today for Saint Katharine Drexel, let us first, consider ourselves fortunate to be a faith community named for her, knowing that we can live our call to holiness and our life as brothers and sisters in Christ by emulating all that she held sacred and of value. [...]
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