Catholic Man Night
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for inspiration, BBQ, and community!
*MN Vikings Game will be streamed!
Schedule
6:30 pm – Adoration and Talk
(confessions available)
7:15 pm – BBQ and Fellowship in the Social Hall
8:00 pm – Raffle and Wrap Up

Catholic 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.
Catholic 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.
Video Invite

Essential Elements of Catholic Man Night
Focus on Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the “source and the summit of our faith.”
One core reason men are casual in their faith is that they don’t know Jesus.
Each 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.).

The Primacy of Adoration and Reconciliation

Each CatholicManNight starts with an hour of Adoration.
During Adoration, men have the opportunity for Reconciliation.

Engaging Hearts and Minds

The heart (soul) is engaged in faith, particularly during Adoration.
The mind (intellect) is engaged in the reflections given by priests/deacons during Adoration and in the discussion about the evening’s topic after dinner.

Led by Priests and Deacons and supported by Laity

Special grace is given to those men called by Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
During Adoration, men are addressed by a priest/deacon on the Jesus Christ topic of the evening.
Laity 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.

Fellowship in sharing a meal

Table fellowship was a core part of Jesus’ own ministry.
Each CatholicManNight includes a “feast” with plenty of manly food and the opportunity for discussion.

The Raffle of Bibles, Catechisms and other books

At 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.
Other books that draw men to Jesus Christ, Scripture and the faith are also raffled.

Discussion

Following the raffle, the Discussion Leader does a 10-15 minute presentation of the evening’s topic following the CatholicManNight 2-page topic summary closely.
The 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.
When the discussion strays (e.g. politics, personal agendas), the Discussion Leader returns the focus to Jesus Christ.

CatholicManNight events are self-funding

CatholicManNights are designed to be self-funding. A free will offering is collected that off-sets the cost of food, refreshments and raffle books.

Youth Pumpkin Carving Party (6th-12th Grade)
2025-10-26 18:00 | Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Bring your own pumpkin to the social hall for some pumpkin carving fun!
Pizza and carving supplies are provided.
(6th-12th Grade)

Sts. Anne and Joachim Gear Order
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-17 | ND
Interested in ordering Sts. Anne and Joachim gear? Click the link below to see what is available!
Gear Link: https://bit.ly/stsaajgear25
*Orders must be in by November 17th, 2025

Candlelight Procession - Vigil for All Saints
2025-10-31 17:30 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Schedule:

5:30pm Mass (Vigil for All Saints)
6:30pm Eucharistic Procession
7:00pm Parish Potluck

Kids come dressed as your favorite saint!
The Potluck will follow the 5:30pm Mass and Candlelight procession.
Everyone is invited to bring their favorite dish to share!
Sandwiches and beverages will be provided.

Potluck dishes may be dropped off in the parish kitchen before Mass. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen. If you would like to volunteer please contact Sue in the parish office or email sripplinger@stsaaj.org.

REFORM Seminar
2025-11-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
FREE Registration for Nov 1st
REFORM – An Invitation to Christ-Centered Wellness – Inspired by the Saints on All Saints Day
Join us for the REFORM Seminar featuring Jackie Mulligan, Foundress and CEO, and Dr. Bridget Vander Woude, Chief Wellness Officer!
Reform is a functional medicine and holistic wellness practice rooted in Christ.
REFORM
Reclaim your health and identity in Christ

Pray in community
Receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confession
Encounter the Divine Physician
Merge Faith and Functional Health for Whole-Person Wellness

The saints are our greatest examples of holiness and we are all called to pursue sainthood!
“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning who you want me to be, and becoming that person.” – ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 Schedule
8:00 am Rosary and Confessions Available
8:30 am Holy Mass for Solemnity of All Saints
9:30 am Refreshments and Registration (Parish Social Hall)
9:45 am Reform Wellness Seminar I (Faith/Community/Space)
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Reform Wellness Seminar II (Sleep, Nutrition, Stress Management)
12:00 pm Adoration in Main Church with Confessions Available
1:00 pm Fellowship in Social Hall
Register Here!
Learn More about REFORM with Parishioner testimonies at: https://stsaaj.org/events/reformhome/

Game Night 18+
2025-11-01 18:00 | Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
All those 18+, join us following the 5pm Mass on November 1st for a game night in the social hall sponsored by the Knights of Columbus!
Food, beverages, board games and cards available.
Bring a friend!

All Souls Day Mass
2025-11-02 12:00 | ND
Join us for Mass at 12pm on All Souls Day, November 2nd, at Holy Cross Cemetery South.
*Bring your own lawn chair
7000 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58104-6182, United States

Sweetness & Sorrow - Music at A&J Performing Arts Series
2025-11-02 16:00 | Main Church, Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Sweetness & Sorrow – Organ Music for All Souls
Join Director of Music, Patrick McGuire, as he plays organ music fitting the theme of All Souls Day, including Franz Liszt’s “Requiem for Organ,” and other works by Lemmens, Willan, and Elgar.
*Concert is FREE and open to the public!
Learn more about this event and the Performing Arts Series using the link below!
https://stsaaj.org/events/performing-arts-series-2/

Ignite the Night
2025-11-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for an evening of Adoration, Confession and Praise & Worship Music.
Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gM2t7rys8oIfBVxb48Z6d

Sts. Anne and Joachim Fall Festival
2025-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Come and enjoy!

Pork Roast Dinner (Adults: $15, Children 5-12: $7, Children 4 and under: Free)
Raffle to Win – $8,000-$500
BINGO
Farmer’s Market
Children’s Games
50/50 Raffle
Cake Walk
Apple Cider & Cookies

Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AE2CABFDC07-fall1
Purchase raffle tickets after November 8 & 9 or in the parish office!
Questions? Contact Deacon Ben Seitz at (701) 540-8248

Permanent Diaconate Ordination - Ted LeMier
2025-11-15 10:00 | ND
Please join us for the ordination of Ted LeMier to the Permanent Diaconate!
St. Mary’s Cathedral
619 7th St N
Fargo, ND 58102

Undone - Women's Retreat
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-22 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Ladies, do you desire to live in greater freedom? Are you longing for an authentic encounter with your true feminine identity? Join us for the Undone Women’s Conference where you will experience a weekend of truth, beauty and transformation, as the knots of Eve’s disobedience are “undone” through Mary’s model of radical receptivity.
Details & Registration: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/event/undone-womens-retreat-2025-fargo-nd/
*Available in person or via Livestream

Thursday
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Check-in/Registration/Resource Table Open
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 1: The Consummate Creation
Friday
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Resource Table Open
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Session 2: The Tangled Truth
Saturday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 3: Untying the Knot
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Session 4: Living Undone
*The schedule is tentative and subject to change

Catholic Young Adults - Friendsgiving
2025-11-20 18:30 | ND
Join us at St. Joes Social Hall for fellowship and to eat at 6:30pm. Potluck items are welcome!
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
218 10th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Blood Pressure Checks
2025-12-07 | Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Join us after the 7:45am and 9:15am Mass in the social hall for free blood pressure checks from the parish nurses!

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
2025-12-08 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for Mass on the Holy Day of Obligation – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Monday, December 8th – 7:00am, 12:10pm, & 5:30pm
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 8th, 2025 is a Holy Day of Obligation.
This means all Catholics are obligated to attend Mass on that day.
Attending any Mass from 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 7, through midnight on Monday, December 8, fulfills the obligation for the Immaculate Conception.
Please note that you cannot fulfill two obligations with a single Mass, so if you attend a Mass late on Sunday to fulfill your Sunday Obligation, you must attend a second Mass to fulfill your obligation for the Holy Day.

Advent Reconciliation Service
2025-12-09 18:30 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for our Advent Reconciliation Service December 9th, 2025 at 6:30pm.

CYA Christmas Party
2025-12-18 18:30 - 21:00 | ND
Join the Catholic Young Adults group for a Christmas Party at Suite Shots!
Enjoy free golf and appetizers!
Suite Shots
3400 James Way S
Fargo, ND 58104

Advent Lessons & Carols- Music at A&J Performing Arts Series
2025-12-19 19:00 | Main Church, Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
3rd Annual Advent Lessons & Carols
A concert of song and scripture to share the story of salvation, anticipating the birth of Jesus Christ.
*Concert is FREE and open to the public!
Learn more about this event and the Performing Arts Series using the link below!
https://stsaaj.org/events/performing-arts-series-2/

Christmas Decorating
2025-12-21 14:00 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Please join us in the gathering space to help decorate the church for Christmas!

Christmas Mass Times
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for Christmas Mass!
Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24th

4:00pm

*9:20pm Caroling

10:00pm

Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25th

7:45am
9:15am
11:00am

St. John's Wine Blessing
2025-12-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Bring any bottles of wine you would like blessed on the Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist to the gathering space at Sts. Anne and Joachim!

Solemnity of Mary - Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
2026-01-01 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join us for Mass on the Solemnity of Mary – Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation).
Mass Times:
Dec. 31 – 5:30pm (Vigil)
Jan. 1 – 9:15am & 11am

Couple's Trivia Night
2026-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | ND
Join us for a fun couples trivia night held at Suite Shots in Fargo!
There will be a trivia host, free taco bar, and cash bar available to purchase drinks!
No RSVP necessary – just show up to the “Pebble Beach” party room at Suite Shots hungry and ready to team up with other couples from the parish. Prize awarded to the winning team!
Email Peter O’Donnell with any questions: podonnell@stsaaj.org
Suite Shots
3400 James Way S
Fargo, ND 58104

2nd Annual KC Chili Cook-Off
2026-01-10 17:30 | Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Knight’s of Columbus Chili Cook-Off on Wildcard Weekend!
$10 all-you-can-eat | Proceeds benefit the New Life Center

All Knights welcome to join the competition
Community is welcome to eat and judge the contest

"Finding Flannery" Book Presentation
2026-01-13 19:00 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
Join Roxanne Salonen in the Holy Family Social Hall at Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church for a presentation of the book “Finding Flannery.”
She will share about her latest co-authored book, tell of her journey South, and offer insights on the spiritual treasures of this Catholic, peacock-loving literary artist.
Light refreshments will follow the presentation in the social hall, along with an opportunity to chat and purchase a copy of the book!

Eucharistic Adoration Meeting
2026-01-18 16:00 | Sts. Anne and Joachim Main Church, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
For all current adorers and all those interested in learning more about Adoration.

The Sanctifier Retreat
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | Sts. Anne & Joachim
The Sanctifier Retreat places a special focus on the Holy Spirit, inviting participants to encounter His presence in a deeper way and to be renewed by His guidance, peace, and power in daily life.
Learn More: https://stsaaj.org/events/sanctifier-retreat/

Saints & Psalms - Music at A&J Performing Arts Series
2026-01-25 16:00 | Main Church, Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church, 5202 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Saints & Psalms – Organ Recital with Dr. Beverly Everett
A solo organ recital of music written about the heavenly saints above and the Psalms of sacred scripture. Featuring works by Reubke, Mealor, and Eads.
*Concert is FREE and open to the public!
Learn more about this event and the Performing Arts Series using the link below!
https://stsaaj.org/events/performing-arts-series-2/
