La Guadalupana: December 7
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe featuring In the Heart of
the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre; Basilica children, youth,
and musicians; and Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dancers.
Basilica Fair Trade Market: December 8
Browse handcrafted fair trade products made by artisans from
more than 130 artisan groups in 38 countries.
The Birth of Our Lord: December 24 and 25
Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, and
midnight. Wednesday, December 25 at 7:30am, 9:30am,
noon, and 4:30pm.
A DV E N T 2 0 1 3
DATE SENSITIVE
PO Box 50010
Minneapolis, MN 55405-0010
612.333.1381
www.mary.org
THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Permit Number 2750
PAID
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
WAITING EXPECTANTLY
A while back, another priest and I were invited to a party at the home of a mutual
friend. I told the other priest that if he wanted to meet at The Basilica, I would be
happy to drive from there. He thought this was a great idea, and we set a time to
rendezvous. On the night of the party, my friend arrived several minutes later then
he had indicated he would. His excuse was that traffic was terrible. As it turned out,
he was absolutely right. The traffic was indeed moving at a snail’s pace.
At one point, I gave voice to my impatience and started complaining about the fact
that a lot of Minnesota drivers don’t seem to have a clue about driving in congested
traffic. My friend indicated agreement, but urged me to relax and not get upset and
raise my blood pressure. Now, I am not entirely convinced he said this out of
concern for my health. Rather, I think he was afraid I would lose patience and do
something foolhardy. Suffice to say, we did reach our destination in one piece and
without incident, (albeit a half hour later than when we said we would be there), and
our hostess graciously accepted our apologies for our late arrival.
Once again, I realized that in many ways, I am not a very patient person. I don’t like
waiting for things or people, and I don’t like wasting time waiting in line — time that
could be better used in so many other ways. This trait manifests itself in the worst
way when I am stranded in traffic or when I am waiting in a line that doesn’t seem to
be moving. When I am caught in one of these situations, I find myself growing
anxious and irritable, and more often than not, I look for someone or something on
which I can vent my irritation.
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DURING THE SEASON
OF ADVENT,
Now, the above trait is not something of which I am particularly proud. In fact, the
opposite is true. I am continually working at being more patient. And believe it or
not, I am getting better. I just wish that I would develop patience more quickly. And yes, I realize the previous sentence is a
contradiction in terms.
Now, I mention this today because soon we will be beginning the season of Advent. This season is a time of waiting and
preparation. It is a time when we, as Christians, wait and prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. Now to be sure, there are
some distinct differences between the waiting we do during Advent and the kind of waiting we do when we are stuck in traffic
or at the end of a long line. Perhaps the biggest difference is that during Advent we know that our waiting is of limited
duration and that ultimately our waiting will be rewarded. In traffic or at the end of a long line, we don’t know how long we will
have to wait and we have no assurance that our waiting will be rewarded.
Now, of course, the waiting we do in traffic or in long lines often isn’t that onerous and, in fact, is usually rewarded.
Occasionally, though, we are side-tracked and/or encounter an obstacle we can’t overcome. This is not true for the waiting
we do during Advent, for our God has already fulfilled his promise to send us a messiah. We wait during Advent, only that we
might prepare ourselves to remember and celebrate this wonderful gift. That is why, particularly during Advent, the Church
calls us to wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Maybe next time I get stuck in traffic or at the end of long line — if I think of it as mini-Advent, it may help change my attitude
a little bit. At least it’s worth a try.
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OPEN WIDE YOUR GATES!
The Basilica of Saint Mary has a magnificent set of bronze doors. Mgr. Reardon
commissioned them in the 1950s to replace the original wooden doors. They are
grand and shiny and inviting. Weather permitting, they are open during the
liturgies, welcoming everyone no matter where they are at in their spiritual
journeys.
Visit us online at
WWW.MARY.ORG
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EUCHARIST
Saturday
5:00pm
Visiting Choirs, Cantor & Organ
Sunday
7:30am
Cantor & Organ
9:30am
Basilica Cathedral Choir & Organ
Sign Language Interpreted
11:30am
Contemporary Ensemble/Choir
4:30pm
Contemporary Ensemble
6:30pm
Contemporary Ensemble
Monday - Friday
7:00am and Noon
Saint Joseph Chapel
Nursery: available on Sundays during the
9:30am liturgy Cowley Center.
Wheelchair Access: Use the east entry.
Wheelchair available upon request.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays from 9:00am -10:00am and
by appointment.
BAPTISM
Please call the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE
Must be a registered parish member for
at least 3 months and have attended a
New Member Dinner or Brunch before
scheduling a wedding. Call the Parish
Office at least one year prior to setting a
wedding date.
And indeed, all kinds of people make their way through those doors. They vary in
race and in age. Some almost run up the majestic stairs to fling open the grand
doors and bask in the beauty of the building. Others move slowly, bent under the
weight of many burdens. They hesitantly open the heavy doors and almost sneak
inside. Having passed through the doors, some people simply pause in awe.
Some people walk a familiar path to a beloved shrine where they light a candle
and kneel down in silent prayer. Some people slide into a pew, pull down their
hood, and take a nap or hide from the cold.
The Basilica doors are thus a great access point to the building. Yet, more
importantly, they also symbolize the entrance into the church and the entrance
into the Body of Christ. Families walk through them as they bring their newly
born babies for baptism. People pass through them on their way to celebrate the
sacraments of Marriage, Holy Orders, Reconciliation, Healing, or on a weekly
basis, on their way to celebrate the Eucharist. And at the end of our lives, people
will carry our bodies through these doors for a last visit to the church before we
are laid to rest.
The season of Advent and Christmas is a great time to meditate on the doors of
our Church as we remember how Mary and Joseph found them closed as they
were looking for a place to spend the night. Locked out, they were forced to
retreat into a cave or a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus, the one who
became the door to salvation for all humankind.
During the season of Advent and Christmas, we are invited to open wide our
doors: the doors of our souls to Christ; the doors of our hearts to all who need our
love; and the doors to our homes to all who need shelter. The church ought to do
the same. Too often, the beautifully crafted doors of our cathedrals, churches,
and chapels are closed to too many people, literally as well as symbolically.
Christ, the one who found the doors closed to him, yet opened his heart to all,
asks the church to do no less than that: to open wide our doors to welcome
everyone, no matter where they are at on their earthly journey.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK &
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION
Please call the Parish Office.
THE BASILICA
OF SAINT MARY
16th Street & Hennepin Avenue
PO Box 50010
Minneapolis, MN 55405-0010
612.333.1381
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PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD
“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb…” — Isaiah 11:6
It is easy to think of the birth of Christ in an idealistic way. Romanticized and
simplified, the birth of Jesus can seem unconnected to our lives today. However,
as we enter Advent and look again at the story, we see great resonance and
familiarity between our worlds. The birth story of Jesus describes a society full of
conflict.
The Gospel of Luke describes Mary and Joseph traveling several days, on the
verge of birth, from their home in Nazareth to Bethlehem, to satisfy a census. The
census was linked to taxes, and ultimately to great unrest.
The Gospel of Matthew describes unspeakable violence undertaken to keep
power. Having heard the birth of Jesus announced by the Magi, King Herod
ordered the execution of all young male children in the vicinity of Bethlehem. This
was to avoid the loss of his throne to a newborn King of the Jews.
Consolidation of power and uncompromising competition characterized society in
the days of the birth of Jesus. Fear and violence were prevalent in the
communities. Into this world, Jesus was born. Into this world, we are brought the
promise of peace.
“…THY
“XX.”
COME,
“…THY KINGDOM
KINGDOM
COME,
THY
WILL
BE
DONE,
THY WILL BE DONE, ON
ON
EARTH,
AS
IT
IS
IN
EARTH, AS IT IS IN
HEAVEN.”
HEAVEN.”
Today, life around us can feel out of control. Society can feel like it is unraveling
and degenerating. Forces much larger than us can appear to be working against
the laws of justice and peace. The noise in the world can become deafening and
offensive.
It is at this time that we are called back to look at the story of the birth of Jesus
anew. It is exactly when we begin to feel alone, abandoned, or afraid that we are
invited to rediscover the active, loving presence of our God.
Together, we are invited to listen intently to the stories of Advent and Christmas.
Together, we are invited to put ourselves in the story with Mary and Joseph, with
the inn-keeper, and with the shepherds and Magi. We will hear our own
struggles. We will also hear incredible faith and courage.
Let us open our ears and our hearts to be comforted as Mary was comforted, “do
not be afraid… you have found favor with God.” Let us know intimately the
transforming truth that God is with us. Little by little, together, we will have the
ability to see, to learn, to grow with new insight, and to change. Day by day, God
is born anew in us.
It is a humbling and awesome thing to realize that our greatest struggles and
fears have been anticipated by our loving God. When we see our lives reflected
in scripture, we can find great comfort and strength.
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THE O ANTIPHONS:
ADVENT OPPORTUNITY
FOR REFLECTION
A THREE PART SERIES
PRESENTED BY
JOHAN VAN PARYS, PH.D.
SUNDAYS,
NOVEMBER 27
DECEMBER 4 & 11
AT 11:00AM
AT THE BASILICA OF S AINT MARY
LITURGIES
Sundays in Advent
December 1, 8, 15 and 22
Saturday
5:00pm
Mass of Anticipation
guest choirs, cantor & organ
7:30am
9:30am*
11:30am
4:30pm
6:30pm
Eucharist
Eucharist
Eucharist
Eucharist
Eucharist
cantor & organ
cathedral choir & organ
contemporary ensemble
contemporary/world music
contemporary ensemble
Sunday
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
KEEP THIS HANDOUT
AS A QUICK GUIDE!
Monday, December 9
This year the solemnity is not a Holy Day of Obligation
7:00am
Noon
Eucharist, St. Joseph Chapel
Eucharist, St. Joseph Chapel
cantor & piano
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, December 8, 4:30pm
BASILICA PARKING
We will celebrate the Vigil of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
with Mariachi Flor y Canto, The Banderas, and traditional Aztec
dancers with a bilingual Eucharist. Procession and dance begins
on the plaza at 3:45pm. A fiesta will follow Mass in the Teresa of
Calcutta Hall, located in The Basilica Church’s lower level.
Eve of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Tuesday, December 24
4:00pm
6:30pm
8:30pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Midnight
Vigil Eucharist
Vigil Eucharist
Vigil Eucharist
Prelude Music
Choral Music
Vigil of Lights
Solemn Eucharist
children’s choirs, cantor, organ
contemporary & youth choirs, piano
harp, flute, organ
harp, flute, organ
cathedral choir, harp, organ
cathedral choir, organ
cathedral choir, brass, harp, organ
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Wednesday, December 25 (Holy Day of Obligation)
7:30am
Eucharist at dawn cantor, organ, violin, soprano soloist
9:30am*
Solemn Eucharist cathedral choir, brass, strings, organ
Noon
Solemn Eucharist cathedral choir, brass, strings, organ
4:30pm
Eucharist
music from around the world
Please note - NO 6:30pm Mass on December 25
* Sign Language Interpreted
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AT THE BASILICA OF S AINT MARY
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve
5:00pm Mass of Anticipation cantor, organ, soloist
Wednesday, January 1, New Year’s Day
10:00am Eucharist cantor, organ, soloist
Feast of the Holy Family December 28 and 29
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 4 and 5
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 11 and 12
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Mass of Anticipation 5:00pm
Eucharist
7:30am, 9:30am*, 11:30am,
4:30pm, 6:30pm
Liturgy of the Hours
Evening Prayer for the Sundays of Advent and Feast of the Holy Family,
December 29
3:00pm, Choir Stalls, The Basilica Church
The Basilica Schola Cantorum
HELP US BEAUTIFY
OUR CHURCH!
Morning Prayer for Advent and Christmas
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am, St. Joseph Chapel
Compline
Sundays, December 1 and January 5 and 19
8:00pm The Basilica Church, Minnesota Compline Choir
Vespers for the Solemnity of the Epiphany
Sunday, January 5, 3:00pm Choir Stalls, The Basilica Church
The Basilica Schola Cantorum and Cathedral Choristers
Gregorian Vespers for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 12, 3:00pm, Choir Stalls, The Basilica Church
The Rose Ensemble
Sacrament of Healing
Sacrament of Anointing During the Eucharist
Saturday, December 14, 10:30am
St. Joseph Chapel, The Basilica Church’s ground level
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Weekly Individual Confessions
Saturdays, 9:00am
St. Augustine Chapel, The Basilica Church’s ground level
Or by appointment at 612.333.1381
Taizé Prayer with Individual Confessions
Tuesday, December 10, 5:30pm
Teresa of Calcutta Hall, The Basilica Church’s lower level
* Sign Language Interpreted
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O HOLY NIGHT
CRÈCHES FROM
AROUND THE WORLD
DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 12
AT THE BASILICA OF S AINT MARY
CONCERTS & THE ARTS
O Holy Night
Crèches From Around the World
December 1—January 12
Pope John XXIII Gallery and Teresa of Calcutta Hall
La Guadalupana
Saturday, December 7, 1:30pm
The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tickets: $15, register at mary.org.
BASILICA FAIR TRADE MARKET
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
8:30AM—6:30PM
Teresa of Calcutta Hall
The Basilica Church’s lower level
Celebrating the Season Concert
Saint John’s University and College of Saint Benedict
Saturday, December 7, 8:00pm
Join the CSB/SJU Chamber Choir, CSB Women's Choir, SJU Men's Choir,
Saint John's Boys’ Choir, CSB/SJU Brass Choirand the Amadeus Chamber
Symphony for their celebration of Christmas.
Tickets: Call 320.363.5777 or visit csbsju.edu/finearts.
A Light No Dark Can Overcome
National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival
Friday, December 13, 4:30pm and 8:00pm
Saturday, December 14, 8:00pm
PERFORMANCE:
LA GUADALUPANA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7,
1:30PM
The story of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, the beloved image
of Mary as a beautiful Aztec
princess standing on the moon,
crowned with the sun and clad in
stars as she appeared to a poor
Aztec boy, Juan Diego, in 1531,
will be performed in Spanish and
English.
Performers include:
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre; Basilica
children, youth and musicians;
and Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue
Aztec Dancers.
Tickets: $15 at www.mary.org.
Featuring both well-known and new music, including Midwest
premieres by Kevin Siegfried and Tom Trenney. Carols, anthems, and
poetry combine to create a journey in time and space.
Tickets: Call 612.722.2301 or visit nlca.com.
Handel’s Messiah
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Friday, December 20, 8:00pm
Saturday, December 21, 1:00pm
Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music’s most beloved
traditions as rising young British maestro Jonathan Cohen conducts
Handel’s Messiah. Conductor: Jonathan Cohen, Soprano: Keira Duffy,
Countertenor: John Holiday, Bass: Michael Kelly, Artistic Director of the
SPCO Chorale: Dale Warland, SPCO Chorale, chorus.
Concert tickets and dinner/reception packages for Friday may be
purchased at mary.org. Concert only tickets for the Saturday matinee
are available at thespco.org.
And Glory Shone Around — An early American christmas
The Rose Ensemble
Saturday, December 21, 8:00pm
Filled with sounds both familiar and fresh, including Shaker hymns,
Colonial country dances, Kentucky harmonies, and joyful seasonal
carols from across the North American landscape .
Tickets: Call 651.225.4340 or visit RoseEnsemble.org.
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AT THE BASILICA OF S AINT MARY
LEARNING
The Constitution on Sacred Liturgy
Thursday, December 5, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Teresa of Calcutta Hall, The Basilica Church’s Lower Level
Led by Massimo Faggioli, Ph.D. Fifty years ago, the Constitution on Sacred
Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, was one of the most significant measures
enacted by the Second Vatican Council. Mother Church earnestly desires that
all the faithful should be led to full, conscious, and active participation in
liturgical celebrations. Cost is $20 and includes dinner. Please register at
mary.org or call 612.317.3414. Scholarships available.
Advent Series — Mary Then and Now: Model of the Dignity of
Women
Sundays, December 8 and 15, 11:00am-12:30pm
Sts. Ambrose and Teresa Room, The Basilica Church’s Lower Level
Led by Sr. Catherine Michaud, Ph.D., this two-part series will discuss the faces
of Mary in scripture and Mary through the ages. Please register on MyBasilica
or call 612.317.3414. Cost is $20 for the series. Scholarships available.
Theology Day — More Than Computers: Human Identity in a Digital
World
Thursday, December 19, 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Basilica School, Great Hall
Led by Noreen Herzfeld, Ph.D. Presented by St. John’s School of Theology.
There is no cost to attend, though donations to St. John’s will be accepted.
Registration required at mary.org or by calling 612.317.3414.
Rock Solid Marriages
Watch for upcoming sessions and topics for the new year.
CHRISTIAN LIFE
Spiritual Direction
Consider participating in the discipline of spiritual direction this Advent. Spiritual
direction is a privileged time and place to reflect with another about your
relationship with God. The focus is your life and how God connects in all your
experiences. Contact Janice at 612.317.3477 or jandersen@mary.org.
Advent and Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
For volunteer opportunities during the Advent and Christmas seasons,
see MyBasilica at mary.org or call The Basilica at 612.333.1381.
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SCRIP GIFT CARDS =
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS
ADVENT HOPE
Advent is about longing. It is about getting in touch with it, about letting it teach us
that we are more than the limits of our present, about coming to a new hope
through it all, and about getting pregnant through its seed. That is what Mary did,
and the end result was Christ’s coming as one of us.
Advent is about learning patience and perseverance throughout time. We cannot
rush ourselves into Christmas; we must prepare for the Great Coming. We must
spend time in contemplation of God’s Word, our lives, our place in this world, and
what we want to accomplish in life. When we meditate upon these things, God’s
truth impregnates and grows within us and this takes time. We ponder God’s truth
and come to an understanding that our role in God’s Kingdom is truly the
continuation of the incarnation within us. God continues to take flesh in this world
–through us. And when we reflect and meditate, we become pregnant with love,
joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, fidelity, and trustworthiness.
LIVE AS A PERSON
FILLED WITH HOPE
After the gestation period of allowing these virtues to take root in us, with much
groaning and pain, we birth these virtues into a world that is thirsting for them.
We then spend years perfecting these virtues and allowing them to mature so
that through us, we may bring them in all their fullness to the world and, in turn,
help in bringing about the Kingdom of God. That is what incarnation is all about.
Advent Blessing, Dinner, and Presentation for Employment and
Mental Health Ministries
Tuesday, December 4
5:30pm Blessing in St. Joseph Chapel
6:00pm Dinner in Teresa of Calcutta, The Basilica Church’s lower level
7:00pm Presentation by Keith Simons of Twin Cities Rise! Personal
Empowerment
A peaceful way to join together in Advent and pray for those with employment
and mental health challenges and their families. RSVP on MyBasilica or
contact Janet Grove at jgrove@mary.org or 612.317.3508.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY SECOND COLLECTION
Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2
Make your Advent season even more meaningful with a gift to our Saint
Vincent de Paul outreach ministries. Your gift provides food, shoes,
transportation or rent assistance, life skills, and much more to our sisters and
brothers in need. One hundred percent, every single penny, of your donation
goes directly to the people we serve at Saint Vincent de Paul. We will have a
special SVdP second collection on December 1 and 2, or you can give at
mary.org/donate.
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PROMOTE PEACE IN THE WORLD
Fair Trade Market
Sunday, December 8, 8:30am-6:30pm
The Basilica Church’s Lower Level
Discover unique art and gifts for your family, friends and co-workers, AND make
a difference in the lives of artists around the world. Featuring Fair Trade products
from over 38 countries and 130 artisan groups, including Ten Thousand Villages,
Guatemalan, Zambian and Nepalese handcrafts, Palestinian olive oil, and—new
this year—Sadiya’s Gourmet Hot Sauces.
In December and January, we will explore the journey of refugees. Minnesota is
home to many refugees from around the world. We will examine some of the
cultural, legal, economic, and social challenges refugees encounter on their
journey. From language, family separation, to jobs and finances, understanding
the hardships and barriers refugees must overcome can strengthen our bonds of
community.
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR
THE BASILICA
Christmas is a special time at The Basilica, filled with joyful liturgies
and moving celebrations marking the birth of Christ with us. Throughout
Advent and Christmas, thousands of people worship at The Basilica.
Enclosed in this bulletin, you will find an envelope for a special Christmas
gift to The Basilica.
Your gift will support Advent and Christmas liturgies, and all The
Basilica’s ministries throughout the year. This season, we hope you will
give a gift to The Basilica community that is loved by so many. Your
generosity supports our life-changing ministries.
Ways You Can Give:
Use the enclosed Christmas envelope.
Give online at mary.org/donate to save time, paper and postage.
Match your gift through your employer’s corporate matching program to
increase a gift’s value without having to give additional funds.
By contacting Tim DeCelle at 612.317.3472 or tdecelle@mary.org.
Make a stock gift, which provides unique tax benefits for you while
supporting The Basilica. Contact Audra Johnson at 612.317.3422 or
ajohnson@mary.org for information on giving stock.
Gift Deadlines for 2013 Tax Credit
In order to receive tax-deduction credit for your 2013 taxes, mailed
checks must be postmarked by Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Mailed
gifts to be billed to your credit card must be received at The Basilica by
Tuesday, December 31, 2013, for processing.
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Visit us online at
WWW.MARY.ORG
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STAFF LISTING
Pastor
Rev. John M. Bauer
Administration and Finance
Managing Director: Terri Ashmore
Accounting and HR: Audra Johnson
Building and Grounds
Director: Dave Laurent
Christian Life Office
Director: Janice Andersen
General Info: 612.317.3419
Charity: 612.317.3413
Justice: 612.317.3477
Caring Ministries: 612.317.3474
Welcome/Hospitality: 612.317.3419
Employment: 612.317.3508
Development
Director: Emily Carlson Hjelm
Liturgy & Sacred Arts Office
Director – Johan van Parys
General Info: 612.317.3410
Liturgical Ministries: 612.317.3433
Sacred Art/Concerts: 612.317.3438
Music: 612.317.3426
Learning Office
Director – Paula Kaempffer
General Info/Baptism: 612.317.3414
Youth Ministry: 612.317.3439
Young Adult Ministry: 612.317.3439
Child/Family Ministry: 612.317.3435
Marriage Ministry: 612.317.3478
Marketing and Communications
Director– Jenna Bennett
THE BASILICA
OF SAINT MARY
16th Street & Hennepin Avenue
PO Box 50010
Minneapolis, MN 55405-0010
612.333.1381
VISION
Seek the well being of the city to which I
have sent you. Pray for it to the Lord.
For in seeking its well being, you shall
find your own. -Jeremiah 29:7
MISSION STATEMENT
The Basilica of Saint Mary is a
community rooted in the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus
Christ, we:
Practice Biblical Stewardship
Share our faith with others in word and
deed
Pursue ecumenical and interfaith
relationships
Rejoice in rich diversity.
As the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese
of St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are
committed to provide:
Inspiring liturgies and sacred arts
Transforming life-long learning
opportunities
Engaging service to one another and
justice for all.