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SUMMARY:Lux: Radiance & Joy -  Music at A&J Performing Arts Series
DESCRIPTION:Lux: Radiance & Joy – Spring Concert \n4 Choirs\, Organ\, and Orchestra combine for a night of music around the theme of ‘lux’ (light) to close out our Performing Arts Series for the year. \n*Concert is FREE and open to the public! \nLearn more about this event and the Performing Arts Series using the link below! \nhttps://stsaaj.org/events/performing-arts-series-2/
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/lux-radiance-joy-music-at-aj-performing-arts-series/
LOCATION:Main Church\, Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church\, 5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T090000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2026 - Mass Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Mass on Memorial Day. Mass times and locations are listed below. \nMass Times: \n9:00am – Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church \n\n5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND 58104\n\n9:00am – Holy Cross Cemetery South \n\nAddress: 7097 38th St S\, Fargo\, ND 58104\nPLEASE NOTE – Bring your own lawn chair.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/memorial-day-2026-mass-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:True Devotion to Mary - With Father Joseph Littlefield
DESCRIPTION:Join Father Joseph Littlefield in the social hall for a talk on True Devotion to Mary. \n\nRosary will be prayed together at the start.\nFather Joseph Littlefield will give a Marian Apologetics talk/presentation.\nQ&A session to follow.\n\n*Snacks and refreshments will be available!
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/true-devotion-to-mary-with-father-joseph-littlefield/
LOCATION:Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall\, 5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260520T141926
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SUMMARY:Summer Date Night Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://stsaaj.typeform.com/to/SME3RI9H \nLooking for a way to intentionally prioritize your marriage? Join the Summer Date Night Challenge! \nOverview: \n\nEasy way for you to prioritize your relationship\nGo on at least one date per month over the summer months\n3-4 fun date ideas and conversation topics are shared each month\nDrawing for prizes for those who participate each month (i.e. restaurant gift card\, etc.)\n\nTimeline: \n\nSign up online anytime before May 31st\nFrom June-August\, participants are added to a special email list and/or private Facebook group\n\nHow it works: \n\nEach date per month earns one entry into the monthly drawing\nSharing a photo in the group earns you an extra entry to win\, but posting is optional\n\nDates can be done on your own time\, and the more dates you go on\, the more chances you have to win! \nContact Peter O’Donnell with any questions: podonnell@stsaaj.org
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/summer-date-night-challenge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T173000
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SUMMARY:Father Luke - 20th Ordination Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Father Luke’s 20th Ordination Anniversary! \nSchedule: \n5:30pm – Mass \n6:30pm – Picnic \nInterested in Volunteering? Click the link below to sign up! \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA8A829A4F4C70-64118798-frluke#/ \nPhotos from June 3\, 2006 Ordination at St. Mary’s Cathedral and June 4\, 2006 First Mass on Pentecost at St. Aloysius in Lisbon\, ND.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/father-luke-20th-ordination-anniversary/
LOCATION:Sts. Anne & Joachim
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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SUMMARY:Diocese of Fargo Ordination Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Diocese of Fargo Ordination Events! \nJune 4th\, 2026 – Holy Hour and Vespers @ 7:00pm (St. Paul’s Newman Center) \nJune 5th\, 2026 – Diaconate Ordinations @ 7:00pm (St. Mary’s Cathedral) \nJune 6th\, 2026 – Priestly Ordination @ 10:00am (Sts. Anne & Joachim Church) \nLearn more: https://fargodiocese.net/ordinations \n 
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/diocese-of-fargo-ordination-events-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:Feast of Corpus Christi
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday\, June 7th. \nThere will be a full outdoor Eucharistic procession with music and stops at three altars of repose following the 9:15am Mass. \nSchedule \n\n9:15 am Mass\n10:15 am Procession\n10:45 am Reception with Coffee and Rolls\n\nLocation: Social Hall
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/feast-of-corpus-christi-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:New Parishioner Open House
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new parishioner? \nJoin us for the New Parishioner Open House event at the rectory! There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments\, and a chance to meet other new parishioners. \nRSVP: https://stsaaj.typeform.com/to/oSo5Y72T
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/new-parishioner-open-house-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T183000
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SUMMARY:Catholic Man Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for inspiration\, BBQ\, and community! \nSchedule\n6:30 pm – Adoration and Talk \n(confessions available) \n7:15 pm – BBQ and Fellowship in the Social Hall \n8:00 pm – Raffle and Wrap Up \nCatholic Man Night is a large event open to all men of the parish.  No RSVP is needed\, just come and join us Thursday night in the Church and social hall for inspiration\, prayer and community. \nCatholic Man Nights happens 3-4 times a year\, and are not connected to any club or organization\, just a parish wide event for men to gather\, prayer\, and grow in faith and fraternity. \nVideo Invite \n  \nEssential Elements of Catholic Man Night\nFocus on Jesus Christ \n\nJesus Christ is the “source and the summit of our faith.”\nOne core reason men are casual in their faith is that they don’t know Jesus.\nEach CatholicManNight is focused on helping men encounter one specific aspect of Jesus Christ (e.g. Divine King\, The Poverty of Jesus Christ\, The Physical Nature of Jesus Christ\, etc.).\n\nThe Primacy of Adoration and Reconciliation \n\nEach CatholicManNight starts with an hour of Adoration.\nDuring Adoration\, men have the opportunity for Reconciliation.\n\nEngaging Hearts and Minds \n\nThe heart (soul) is engaged in faith\, particularly during Adoration.\nThe mind (intellect) is engaged in the reflections given by priests/deacons during Adoration and in the discussion about the evening’s topic after dinner.\n\nLed by Priests and Deacons and supported by Laity \n\nSpecial grace is given to those men called by Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of Holy Orders.\nDuring Adoration\, men are addressed by a priest/deacon on the Jesus Christ topic of the evening.\nLaity leads the organization\, outreach and hospitality for the evening; the Knights of Columbus often lead.  A Layman with appropriate training can lead the discussion portion of the evening.\n\nFellowship in sharing a meal \n\nTable fellowship was a core part of Jesus’ own ministry.\nEach CatholicManNight includes a “feast” with plenty of manly food and the opportunity for discussion.\n\nThe Raffle of Bibles\, Catechisms and other books \n\nAt each CatholicManNight\, men are encouraged to meet and know Jesus through Scripture and to grow in their Catholic faith by reading and understanding the Catechism of the Catholic Church.\nOther books that draw men to Jesus Christ\, Scripture and the faith are also raffled.\n\nDiscussion \n\nFollowing the raffle\, the Discussion Leader does a 10-15 minute presentation of the evening’s topic following the CatholicManNight 2-page topic summary closely.\nThe floor is then open for discussion; open discussion is critical for well-catechized men add to the discussion and men are given the opportunity to see witness/evangelization in action.\nWhen the discussion strays (e.g. politics\, personal agendas)\, the Discussion Leader returns the focus to Jesus Christ.\n\nCatholicManNight events are self-funding \n\nCatholicManNights are designed to be self-funding.  A free will offering is collected that off-sets the cost of food\, refreshments and raffle books.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/catholic-man-night-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T193000
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SUMMARY:Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the feast of Sts. Anne & Joachim at our Annual Parish Picnic! \nEnjoy grilled hot dogs & brats\, burgers\, potato salad\, watermelon\, and dippin’ dots! For the kids\, there will be bouncy houses\, yard games\, and toys! \n*Volunteer info coming soon! \n 
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/parish-picnic-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine & The Word
DESCRIPTION:Married\, Engaged\, and Dating Couples\, join us for a wine tasting event at Bear Creek Winery! \nMore details to come! \n*Limit is 125 people \nBear Creek Winery:\n8800 25th St S \nFargo\, ND 58104
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/wine-the-word/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
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SUMMARY:Navigating US
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Navigating US\, a fun and highly interactive relationship program designed to help couples build deeper connection\, stronger communication\, and practical skills that last a lifetime. Whether your marriage is thriving or you simply feel stuck in old patterns\, Navigating US gives you tools you can use immediately to create a happier\, healthier relationship. \nCost per couple is $75. RSVP COMING SOON! \nGuest Speakers: Mark and Melissa Perez \n \nMelissa and Mark will focus on categories of healthy communication tools and skills in marriage.  They will examine skills of active listening\, speaking heart to heart\, and daily communication tools.  Melissa and Mark will teach\, then model\, and give couples time with each other to practice a number of these tools and skills that foster deeper connection\, understanding\, and help make any marriage flourish. \nSchedule: \nFriday November 20: 7:00pm-9:00pm \nSaturday November 21: 8:30am-12:30pm \nSunday November 22: 8:30am-10:30am \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark and Melissa Perez were once High School sweethearts who rekindled their love for one another at their 10-year High School reunion. Quickly realizing the need for healthy communication within their marriage\, Mark and Melissa sought the help of Live the Life\, a non-profit that teaches healthy conflict resolution skills. They have shared their gained knowledge as mentor coaches for engaged and married couples using this amazing curriculum for the past 20 years. Mark has had an exemplary career in law enforcement for 30 years\, while Melissa is currently an event coordinator and speaker for the John Paul II Healing Center. They have been married for 24 years and live in Tallahassee\, Florida along with their two young adult children.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/navigating-us/
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