Parish News
"The mystery of community is precisely that it embraces all people, whatever their individual differences may be, and allows them to live together as brothers and sisters of Christ and sons and daughters of his heavenly Father."
—Henri Nouwen
Growing Through Loss
Five-week series through Tuesday, May 12
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
Registration is from 6:00-6:30 PM.
The spring East Metro Grief Coalition Growing Through Loss series continues with “Grief Demystified Part 2: Insights & Ways to Cope” with Brenda DeMotte, MSW, bereavement educator. You may attend any one or all the programs. All are welcome. Brochures are available in the kiosk.
The series continues each Tuesday through May 12. Download a brochure (also available in the kiosk in the Gathering Space).
To learn more, call Barb Uschold Anderson at 651.432.4959.
Monthly Food Distribution
St. Pascal Baylon Church & Merrick Community Services
Monday, April 27, 2026, from 3:30-5:00 PM (or until gone).
Come to the Flandrau parking lot/Door 4. No parish membership or residency requirements!
Want to join the volunteer crew? Contact Kim Roering in the parish office (651.432.4958).
Donation Closet
May 2026: Listening House
Items will be collected for Listening House, St. Paul..
To learn more and to see a full list of items needed, visit the Social Justice and Caring Committee page. Thank you for your generosity.
St. Pascal's Parish Volunteer Appreciation Event
Friday, May 1 in Brioschi Hall
Social at 5:30 PM | Dinner at 6:00 PM
We invite ALL people who have volunteered this past year with any parish organization or team, or at any event, to attend this FREE event.
Join us for dinner of pulled pork/beef sandwiches, baked beans, corn on the cob, and cole slaw. Beer, wine, and pop are provided. Dessert will be served after the presentations, while door prizes are awarded to some lucky attendees.
The presentations include the Men's Club fundraisers and Hall of Fame, and the Women's Club fundraisers and Legacy Award. We will also take time to thank all the Parish Volunteers for their work over the past year.
To ensure there is enough food and space, please sign up for this event using the SignUp Genius link below.
This event is sponsored by the St. Pascal’s Men’s Club and St. Pascal’s Women’s Club.
The Plants are Coming! The Plants are Coming!
Gerten's Spring Plant Pickup May 9 & 10
Just a reminder: If you ordered plants and/or plant cards from the St. Pascal's Women’s Club Gertens plant sale, they will be available for pickup before and after Masses on the weekend of May 9/10.
Mother’s Day Flower Sale
“Thanks Mom for Life”
Before and after all Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9 & 10
Honor your Mom or another special person with a long-stemmed rose, orchid corsage or potted African violet.
Suggested Donations:
BirthRight Long-Stemmed Rose: $5.00
Orchid Corsage: $10.00
African Violet: $9.00
Proceeds benefit MCCL (Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life), Options for Women East and BirthRight of St. Paul.
Fellowship Sunday
May 17
Be sure to join us in Brioschi Hall for Fellowship after both Sunday Masses!
Wednesday Night Faith Formation Programming
Registration for 2026-2027 is now open!
Read more about St. Pascal's Faith Formation for Children and Youth, First Sacraments preparation, and download required forms for the programs
on the Faith Formation page.
Vacation Bible School
Rainforest Falls: Explore the Nature of God
June 22-26, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon
Registration forms are available in the kiosk, parish office, or on the Faith Formation page.
For more information contact
Kim Roering in the parish office.