St Olaf Downtown Catholic Church
Roman Catholic
St. Olaf Catholic Church’s mission is to serve as a living sign of Christ’s saving presence in the heart of the city. For your convenience, we offer the most unique and convenient environment, including...
• 17 Masses each week,
• Easy access in the middle of downtown — AND free parking,
• Connected to the skyway,
• Weekly televised Masses,
• Event space.
PLUS…a welcoming spirit and so much more!
The Mission of St. Olaf Catholic Church
is to serve as a living sign of Christ’s saving presence in the heart of the city…
…by celebrating liturgy as the source and summit of our faith, and proving ongoing opportunity for participation in the sacramental life of the church.
…by providing an atmosphere of welcome, warmth, and beauty for assembly, reflection and prayer for all people.
…by drawing upon our Catholic heritage in creating and maintaining focused ministries founded upon justice and charity, reaching out into the broad range of St. Olaf worshippers and beyond.
…by joining with other Christian churches and other faith traditions in fostering the common good for growth of the Kingdom of God.
We embrace this mission in the name of the Father, with the Son, and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The St. Olaf Vision
Today, the Eucharist is celebrated 17 times a week, bringing people throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area together for praise and thanksgiving to our gracious God.
St. Olaf maintains a vibrant liturgical life while also serving as a beacon of hope and charity for those less fortunate. The parish is a center for spiritual enrichment and a center for the arts. Whether people come to pray, to seek consolation, to ask for help, or simply to rest, St. Olaf serves as a peaceful haven of God’s grace.
Mass Times
REGULAR LITURGY SCHEDULE:
Exceptions on holy days and national holidays are noted below.
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Weekend Mass Times
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
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Weekday Mass Times
Monday through Friday - 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon
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Confession Times
Monday through Friday following the 7:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday following the 12:00 noon Mass
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Fridays - 12:30 p.m. in the chapel (following the 12:00 noon Mass in the church)
Adoration and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 5:00 p.m.
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African Mass
Celebration of the Eucharist with African traditions of song, word, dance, and global languages are celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 12:00 noon, prelude begins at 11:45 a.m.. For more information, call the parish office at 612-332-7471.
2018: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16
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LITURGICAL SEASONS AND HOLY DAYS:
All Saints Day
(Holy Day of Obligation – All Masses in Main Church; no confessions)
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 5:15 p.m. Vigil (with music)
Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (no music)
11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 4:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m. (with music)
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All Souls Day
Friday, November 2, 2018
7:00 a.m. Mass in chapel (no music)
12:00 Noon Mass of Remembrance (with music) Light lunch following
At this liturgy we remember in a special way our loved ones who have died in the past year, especially those whose funerals we celebrated at St. Olaf.
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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Holy Day of Obligation – All Masses in Main Church; no confessions)
Friday, December 7, 2018 5:15 p.m. Vigil (with music)
Saturday, December 8, 2018 12:00 noon (with music)
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Advent Extended Confessions
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Nativity of the Lord
(Holy Day of Obligation – All Masses in Main Church; no confessions)
Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2018: 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. (with music)
(No 7:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Masses.) Parish office will close at 12:00 Noon.
Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2018: 6:00 a.m. (no music)
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 4:00 p.m. (with music)
Parish office will be closed.
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Mary, Mother of God / New Year's Day
(Holy Day of Obligation – Mass in Main Church; no confessions)
Monday, December 31, 2018: 5:15 p.m. Vigil (with music)
Tuesday, January 1, 2019: 10:00 a.m. (with music)
(no 7:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Masses)
Parish office will be closed
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Ash Wednesday
(All Masses with Ashes in Main Church; no confessions)
Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (no music)
11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 4:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m. (with music)
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Lenten Extended Confessions
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
12:00 Noon (with music); 5:15 p.m. (with music and foot washing)
(no 7:00 a.m. Mass; no confessions)
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Good Friday, April 19, 2019
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 12:00 noon, 5:15 p.m. (both with music)
Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m. (with music)
Individual Veneration of the Cross concludes each liturgy.
(no 7:00 a.m. Mass; no confessions)
Parish office will close at 12:00 noon)
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The Resurrection of the Lord
Holy Saturday April 20, 2019: Easter Vigil 7:00-9:00 p.m.
(no 12:00 Noon or 4:00 p.m. Masses; no confessions)
Easter Sunday April 21, 2019: 6:00 a.m. (no music)
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon and 4:00 p.m. (with music)
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Feast of St. Olaf, Masses
All weekend Masses July 27/28, 2019
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Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Masses
(Holy Day of Obligation)
All Masses in Main Church; no confessions
Wednesday, August 14, 2019: 5:15 p.m. Vigil (with music)
Thursday, August 15, 2019: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (no music)
11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 4:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m. (with music)
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NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:
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Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day
10:00 am Mass with music in the Main Church (no 7:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon Masses; no confessions)
Parish office will be closed.
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Mass with Anointing
The Sacrament of Anointing is meant for those dealing with the effects of aging or illness in body, mind, or spirit. It is especially recommended before surgery or if one’s condition has worsened since last being anointed. The next Mass with Anointing will be at:
12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
“Come to me, all you who are burdened, and I will give you rest,” says the Lord.
Location
215 S 8th Street
Minneapolis
Minnesota
United States
55402-2847
Staff
Fr. Michael Krenik
Pastor
Vicki Klima
Parish Director
Contacts
Tel: 6123327471
Web: http://www.saintolaf.org/
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