BARGAINS & BORSCHT — A Community Yard Sale for Ukraine! All proceeds will go to these organizations supporting Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine:
World Central Kitchen Doctors Without Borders RAZOM
Clothing for the whole family, many name brands Toys, games & puzzles for all ages Household items Small furniture and decor items NEW and gently used books American Girl dolls, outfits and accessories
We will also have homemade Ukrainian Borscht and baked goods for sale!
DONATIONS: Donations can be dropped off at Mount Calvary beginning May 15. Please contact Julie Schoshinski at julie.schoshinski@gmail.com to coordinate pick up prior to May 15. Thank you!!
We are back in person during Lent for the first time since 2019. We are beyond thrilled to be seeing all of your faces.
As Mount Calvary parents, we want to inform you about our first communion preparation. It is during third grade that students at Mount Calvary receive communion for the first time but as always we will welcome all ages over the age of third grade, the invitation is open to all.
Our first communion preparation and experience is designed for both parents and children. We offer a class two times throughout the year, one is in the fall and the other is in the spring. After the class, your child will then receive their first communion during a worship ceremony.
Our next class is Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 6:15 – 8:00 pm: families participating in this class should plan to attend worship Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm to receive their first communion.
To sign up, please email Ketti Spehar at Ketti.spehar@mountcalvary.org with your preference for the preparation class. I will be sending a “getting ready” letter to your family as we get closer to the date.
If you signed up this fall, be on the lookout for that getting ready letter as the date gets closer.
What if I can come to the preparation class, but not on the weekend?
While we strongly encourage families to attend the weekend services specifically designated as first communion weekends, if you are able to participate in the class, but not the weekend services, please come to the preparation class and your student can receive their first communion at any weekend communion service.
What do I need to do to prepare for the class?
Our preparation class is drama, storytelling and art. Be prepared to talk to your student about a story that is important or defining for your family and about faith – you will share stories privately with your student. Bring a bible verse that is important to you and be prepared to share that verse and why it is important. I have included below a list of verses for you to peruse if you need some assistance. Bring the names of friends or family that you would like to lift up in prayer and be prepared to share those with your student. We are looking forward to taking this next step with you and your child in their faith journey. If you have any questions, please let me know as soon as you can! I can also be reached at 952.474.8893.
Peace, Andrea
https://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.png00Kara Paulsonhttps://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.pngKara Paulson2022-03-09 08:19:512022-03-09 08:23:37All About First Communion
Did you know Christmas, Epiphany and Mardi Gras are all connected by the number six? January 6th to be precise. January 6th is the twelfth day of Christmas, Epiphany, and the start of the SEASON of Mardi Gras. The actual day of Mardi Gras moves as Ash Wednesday moves – they are “partners.”
I love when things have a rhythm and so I love the four seasons of Minnesota. Many people are not aware that the church has seasons. The seasons of the church begin with Advent, move to Christmas, slam into Epiphany, and jarringly enter Lent. Lent is not generally regarded as the season of fun as its purpose is to lead us to Holy Week, and the cross. This season is more thoughtful, quiet and introspective – often people choose to refrain from something they enjoy or take on a discipline of sorts. All meant to focus them on God and faith. Lent is finally redeemed as the season moves to Easter and the Resurrection!
Often forgotten in this whole journey from season to season is Mardi Gras – remember, I said Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday are partners. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday begin Lent.
During the Middle Ages, Lent became EXTREMELY strict. It was a time of penance, discipline, and self-sacrifice. People ate no meat, sweets, butters, fats, or syrups. They also abstained from festivals, parties, and fun! Mardi Gras was the “last hurrah” before Ash Wednesday and Lent, and is filled with partying, playing and decadence. The mask tradition started because people wanted to hide their identity. The name “Mardi Gras” comes from the tradition of slaughtering and eating the fatted calf. The custom of making pancakes comes from the need to use up fat, eggs, and dairy before the fasting and abstinence of Lent begins. Mardi Gras has grown and evolved from a day to a season. This season is filled with revelry, parades, music, celebration and fun for all. But no matter what is happening on Mardi Gras, on Bourbon Street, it ends at midnight. Mounted police clear the way for large street cleaners because Lent has begun.
I suspect you might be a little surprised to find out the Mardi Gras of New Orleans has Christianity “holding” it! So, in the name of rhythm and seasons, it’s time for Mount Calvary to think about getting our Mardi Gras on! We are going to do purple, green and yellow, beads, masks and all you can eat waffles! I bet we can also arrange for jazz music to set the tone! Let’s get ready for Lent by embracing a celebration we helped start. It happens on Tuesday, March 1! Write it on your calendar in large purple letters, and remember you have to eat dinner anyway so why not do it here?!
https://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.png00Kara Paulsonhttps://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.pngKara Paulson2022-02-15 09:11:212022-02-15 09:11:24Fat Tuesday is the only Tuesday I like!
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatian 3:28
Initially, Black History Month was a way of educating students and young people about Black-American contributions. Such stories had been largely forgotten and were a neglected part of the national narrative.
Now, we celebrate those who’ve impacted, not just the country, but the world with their activism and achievements. In the US, the month-long spotlight during February is an opportunity for people to engage with Black histories, go beyond discussions of racism and slavery, and highlight Black leaders and accomplishments.
https://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.png00Kara Paulsonhttps://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.pngKara Paulson2022-02-14 13:24:442022-02-14 13:24:49Celebrate Black History Month
Into your hands, almighty God, we place ourselves: our minds to know you, our hearts to love you, our wills to serve you, for we are yours. November 7 we celebrated the installation of Pastor Kyle Jackson as Mount Calvary’s Senior Pastor with Bishop Ann Svennungsen.
https://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.png00Kara Paulsonhttps://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.pngKara Paulson2021-08-30 11:58:592021-08-30 11:59:05A Great Time at Arts + Eats!
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12: 12
When we gather for worship, we are all ministers, assembled to pray, sing, praise, celebrate communion and be sent forth in mission. The ministries are many – readers, communion assistants, prayer leaders, musicians, ushers, greeters and more. All of these individual ministries contribute to the health of the one body, all with particular functions which are needed for the whole.
Please consider joining of one or more of the following ministries, taking a new and vital role in the vibrant ministry of Mount Calvary!
Ushers
Welcome and assist those attending worship.
Scheduled approximately 10-12 days per year.
Lay Readers
Continue the oral tradition of reading the scripture during worship.
Scheduled approximately three to five times per year, depending on worship service.
Prayers of the People Writers
Bring the voice of our membership into worship each week by writing and sharing the prayers, with assistance from a pastor.
Scheduled approximately three to four times per year.
Communion Prep
Prepare the communion elements for weekend worship
Scheduled on Saturdays approximately 8-10 times per year
Communion Assistants
Assist pastors in serving communion during worship.
Scheduled approximately six to eight times per year, depending on worship service.
Altar Guild
Prepare the sanctuary with paraments, linens, candles, flowers, etc.
Scheduled eight to ten weekends per year.
Liturgical Arts
Helps with the visual aspects of worship, following the themes and seasons of the church year.
Creative team meets as needed; decorating is done with each changing liturgical season.
Email Jill Cowan with any questions or to sign up!
https://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.png00Kara Paulsonhttps://mountcalvary.org/media/2020/01/mc-logo-web.pngKara Paulson2021-07-27 12:29:172021-07-28 12:28:2140 Years With Pastor Dave Celebration
