9/11 Firefighters Memorial will be displayed at the Sartell Fire Department on October 8th. Click on link for more information. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkxRrLKvU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

You’re invited to join Saint Benedict’s Monastery for Empty Bowls: A Gathering of Hope on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This community event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from The House Food and Tap in St. Joseph, Minn. An Empty Bowls celebration provides attendees the opportunity to “purchase” a bowl handcrafted by local potters and artists and enjoy a shared meal of locally made soups and breads. There are no set prices; attendees are asked to donate what they can. All proceeds will benefit the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. Last year’s inaugural Empty Bowls event attracted more than 300 people and raised a grand total of $6,452.81 for the Food Shelf! The monastery’s Social Justice Ministries team is seeking donations of soups and breads from businesses that operate commercial kitchens. Organizations or individuals interested in getting involved can contact Elizabeth Reum, director of social justice ministries, at ereum001@csbsju.edu or 320-471-8450.

Spiritual R & R Day This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, walking, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Midday Prayer with the sisters in the Oratory and noon meal with the sisters at the monastery are optional. Free will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery is $12. Facilitators: Spirituality Center Staff Limit: Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 participants Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day-2/ Registration closes Thursday, October 15. St. Benedicts Monastery - 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph MN

Sunday, October 25th Assumption Parish in Eden Valley 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals include roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dinner rolls, pies, & beverage Hotdogs are available for children Take-out meals available $13 Adults, $7 Children ages 5-12, Free for children 4 & under