Inspired by the life...
...of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati,
the Epiphany Frassati Society of Coon Rapids,
Minnesota, seeks to unite the Catholic
young adult community through outdoor recreation,
spiritual growth, and Christian service while urging
each other on toward holiness.
"To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for Truth, that is not living, but existing."
—Pier Giorgio Frassati
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•Please also let us know what sort of events and gatherings you're interested in with this survey!
•Or just
email us anytime!
Prayer for Courage to be Great
"Heavenly Father, give us the courage to strive for the highest goals, to flee every temptation to be mediocre. Enable us to aspire to greatness, as Pier Giorgio did, and to open our hearts in joy to Your call to holiness.
Free us from the fear of failure.
We want to be, Lord, firmly and forever united to You.
Grant us the graces we ask You through Pier Giorgio's intercession, by the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen."
Verso l' Alto!
In this area ...
...you will find a calendared list of future events of the Epiphany Frassati Society.
We'll update the agenda with no particular method or constancy, but only upon the occasion of necessity (whene'er we fixin' ta do somthin' good). So check back frequently!
AUGUST 2008
Sports Night Changed to Wednesdays!!!
Sports Night with
Epiphany Frassati Society
When: Every Wednesday from 5:30–9:00pm
Meet in the grass field at Lions Coon Creek Park for some ultimate frisbee, basketball, and other lawn games. It's a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the beautiful weather. Bring your kids if you have any; they'll be able to play on the playground.
Contact Matt 651 815 7963 or Emil 262 893 3249 If you have any questions!
Food and Theology on a Stick!
Join us on August 23 to serve breakfast and early lunch at the State Fair, Epiphany Country Diner.
Epiphany Frassati Society will be volunteering for the morning shift at the diner. That means the coolest weather of the day, kick-butt parking in the front, free entrance into the fairgrounds, and a free lunch after our shift!
Afterwards, you can choose to go home, frolic around the fairgrounds, or take a nap. With a hand-stamp, you will be able to get back into the park at 7 p.m. to join the Cathedral Young Adults for Theology on a Stick at St. Bernard's Diner.
Call Ryan (763.218.4602) or Lindsey (608.385.2331) to make your commitment
Theology on a Stick
On August 22, 23, 27, 29, and 30, starting at 7 pm, The Cathedral Young Adults will host Theology on a Stick!
It will be an exciting mix of questions about God, the meaning of life, and how to enter a fulfilling relationship. There will also be a 'Grill the priest" Q & A session and Musical Entertainment. All the fun is taking place at St. Bernard's diner, located just inside the Snelling Ave entrance to the fairgrounds.
THE PEOPLE’S ROSARY GROUP
“it is what it is”
7:45–8:45pm on the last Wed. of each month.
Contact Paul for details and location
Rosary and Chaplet followed by social time. First timer? Be not afraid… we are learning together. Come as you are!
SEPTEMBER
Fall Frassati Camping Trip!
RSVP by AUGUST 23rd!
Lake Maria State Park - Buffalo, MN
September 5 - 7
We've reserved a rustic cabin and tent site on one of the three small lakes within the park. We will attend Mass Saturday evening at Fr. Hennen's new church, just 20 minutes away at St. Francis Xavier. Total cost per person will be $20-$35 and will include campsites and all meals for the weekend.
Come to relax or be adventurous. The park is perfect for hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders who enjoy the challenge of the rolling terrain. Take a stroll on the boardwalk which winds through a marsh.
Contact Ryan (763.218.4602) or Lindsey (608.385.2331) to RSVP.
Frassati Con Queso!
Join us for the 7 p.m. Mass at Epiphany or go straight to El Loro for food, drinks, and socializing. Meet new people & check out what is in store for the summer!!
We meet at El Loro every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30–9:30pm! Join us on the following nights:
Sept. 10th
Oct. 8th
El Loro Mexican Restaurant: SW corner of Hanson Blvd. & Highway 10. Take highway 10 to Hanson and go south. The restaurant is on the southwest corner. Look for the sign with the colorful parrot!
Jeff Cavins Bible Study: Adventures in James and Psalms!
Tuesdays, starting on September 16th 7-9pm
Catholic Church of St. Paul Ham Lake (google map)
Email Jenny or call: 651.307.1447
Journey with Jeff Cavins and many others as we take an in depth look at two specific books in Scripture.
•$75 cost includes all materials as well as talks by Jeff Cavins for both studies.
•For individual studies (James or Psalms) the cost is $50 each.
The Great Adventure Bible Studies with Jeff Cavins are entertaining, understandable, applicable to everyday life, and is one of the largest Catholic Bible Studies available today.
For more infomation or to register go to www.churchofsaintpaul.com or call Carol to sign up: 763.576.9004
OCTOBER
Marian Eucharistic Congress 2008
October 10 - 12, Fargo, ND Civic Center
Email Jenny or call: 651.307.1447
"To Whom Shall We Go?" is the theme of this year's Congress. Look forward to a weekend packed with powerful and knowledgeable speakers such as: Bishop Samuel Aquila, Fr. Andrew Apostoli and Fr. Benedict Groeschel of the CFRs, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Fr. Clement Machado, SOLT. Check out the awesome reliquary and enjoy a weekend out of town! Hook up with Frassati Society for carpooling and free housing, as well as good fellowship.
Check this site out for more info!
THE FUTURE
Stay tuned...
We’re in the process of planning more events besides the above, and we’re interested in what YOU want to do! ...so let us know!
And here's a section...
...for miscellaneous info! (All of which will of course have relevance to the Epiphany Frassati Society. Maybe.)
"I hope that by the grace of God I will continue to follow these Catholic ideals so that one day, in the way God wishes, I will be able to preserve and promote these truths." —PGFrassati
Pichurs!
The following are pics of the shadyest of the shady; Epiphany Frassati Folk at their best: Enjoy!
Home Sweet Home
Church of the Epiphany
11001 N.W. Hanson Boulevard
Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433
763.755.1020
www.epiphanymn.org
Frassati Society's Home in Rome
www.piergiorgiofrassati.org
Official Frassati Site for the USA
www.frassatiusa.org
Frassati Society of MN
www.frassatisocietymn.org
Vehicle Decals for Roamin' Catholics
www.catholicar.com
"Come, and your every sacrifice will be repaid in heaven, because Jesus Christ promises that everything we do for the poor in His name, we do for Him. You do not want to deny Christ this love, He whose infinite love for humanity gave Himself to us in the sacrament of the Eucharist, as our Comforter and the Bread of Life." —PGFrassati
