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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Our 12:10pm Mass will feature a procession beforehand for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. \nBring candles for a special blessing (candles for procession will be provided) on this holy day\, often referred to as “Candlemas!”
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260127T213701Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite the Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Adoration\, Confession and Praise & Worship Music.\nMusic Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gM2t7rys8oIfBVxb48Z6d
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/ignite-the-night-20/
LOCATION:Sts. Anne & Joachim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
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SUMMARY:Couple's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Couple’s Night Out at the Avalon Event Center! \nEnjoy a social hour\, dinner\, door prizes\, and time listening to our guest speaker\, Jerome Richter – University of Mary Executive Vice President. \nSchedule: \n\n5:00PM Social Hour\n6:00PM Dinner\n7:00PM Speaker\n8:00PM Door prizes\n\nQuestions? Contact Peter O’Donnell – 701-612-2481 or podonnell@stsaaj.org \nRSVP: https://stsaaj.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/100/responses/new \nAvalon Event Center \n2525 9th Ave S \nFargo\, ND 58103
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/couples-night-out-2/
LOCATION:ND
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260129T173516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173516Z
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SUMMARY:Anniversary of Parish Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the anniversary of the dedication of our parish!
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/anniversary-of-parish-dedication/
LOCATION:ND
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260109T205530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T173409Z
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SUMMARY:Alpha: The Marriage Course
DESCRIPTION:What  to expect: Join us in the social hall for a free catered meal with your spouse and follow along with a video course that helps facilitate a conversation throughout the evening between just you and your spouse (no group discussion) on topics that make any healthy relationship thrive! \nWhether you’ve been married 6 months or 40 years\, whether you’re in a good place or struggling\, The Marriage Course offers practical support to strengthen your relationship. The course helps couples to: \n\nCommunicate more effectively\nUnderstand each other’s needs\nResolve conflict\nRecognize how upbringing affects your relationship\nDevelop greater sexual intimacy\nAnd much\, much more…\n\n7 weekly sessions each Tuesday from February 10th-March 24th from 6:00-8:00pm in the social hall! \nFree RSVP: https://stsaaj.typeform.com/to/kxNsTDmi
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/alpha-the-marriage-course/
LOCATION:Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall\, 5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260120T041919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T041919Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive - Knights of Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Knights of Columbus Blood Drive presented by Vitalant! \nSign Up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=YQz3Q%2FLbWNHcOhSs%2BdWx5rpxSboKywvWQUCsEYqazPc%3D \n  \n 
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/blood-drive-knights-of-columbus-2/
LOCATION:Sts Anne and Joachim Social Hall\, 5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260121T164601Z
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SUMMARY:Andes Ski Trip for Youth
DESCRIPTION:All 6th-12th graders join us for a ski trip to Andes Tower Hills!  \n\n7:10am-7:00pm – Bus leaves and returns from Nativity Church in Fargo.\nCost is $80 and it includes a lift ticket\, helmet\, transportation\, and ski rental.\n\n$90 if you choose snowboard rental\n$70 if you choose to provide your own equipment\n\n\nYou can pay online Here -> https://ppay.co/TY0SH4cM5Zo\n\nRegister by Wednesday\, February 11th by bringing forms to your parish youth minister or sending forms to Sarah (sbofferding@stsaaj.org). Checks should be written to the parish you are signing up with (Sts. Anne and Joachim). Payment is due at registration – no refunds. \n*Inclement Weather backup date set for Saturday\, February 28th. \nFORMS NEEDED: \nRENTAL SLIP – 25-26 rental slip \nDAY PASS – 25-26 Day Pass \nCONSENT FORM – Consent Andes Ski Trip 2026
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/andes-ski-trip-for-youth/
LOCATION:ND
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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CREATED:20260113T160646Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Mass Times for Ash Wednesday: \n\n7:00am\n12:10pm\n5:30pm\n7:30pm\n\n 
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/ash-wednesday-2/
LOCATION:Sts. Anne & Joachim
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
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CREATED:20260209T192802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T020654Z
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SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Join us weekdays during Lent at 5:15pm for the evening prayer of the office in the Magnificat Chapel.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/vespers/
LOCATION:Magnificat Chapel\, Sts Anne and Joachim Catholic Church\, 5202 25th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
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CREATED:20260217T222807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T020731Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Lenten Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:This Lent\, join women of the parish to slow down\, open Scripture\, and rediscover the heart of the Gospel with the Crux Bible Study! \nBible study will be held Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/womens-lenten-bible-study/
LOCATION:Sts. Anne & Joachim
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T001113
CREATED:20260107T160841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T142117Z
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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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
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SUMMARY:Pizza & Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging series designed to strengthen your family life! This event combines a short dynamic video put on by the Messy Family Project\, meaningful conversations about a new parenting topic each session\, concluding with a pizza lunch. Each session offers practical tips\, faith-based insights\, and real-world strategies to help you navigate the joys and challenges of raising children. Come hungry for food and fellowship—and leave inspired to build a stronger\, more intentional family culture. \nLocation: Sts. Anne & Joachim – Social Hall \n*Childcare provided! \nTopics to be covered in the coming months are as follows: \n\nFebruary 28th – Session 2: Preparing Your Child (And Yourself!) For Adolescence\nMarch 21st – Session 3: The Spiritual Life of Children\nApril 18th – Session 4: Toddlers and Tantrums\n\nFREE RSVP: https://stsaaj.typeform.com/to/OllDNCi4
URL:https://stsaaj.org/event-calendar/pizza-parenting-2/
LOCATION:Sts. Anne & Joachim
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