June 22, 2013
Heelan home, 6:30 p.m.

Experience rooftop dining; enjoy a grilled meal and spectacular views overlooking the
St. Paul Skyline and Mississippi River. Evening includes cocktails and wine served with
dinner. Note: There is one flight of stairs to walk up. 6:30pm/Heelan home

Hosts: Michael and Rebecca Heelan
Cost: $40.00/person
For: Adults
Minimum: 6 / Maximum: 8

February 7, 2013
6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Room or Upson Hall

Watch various karate demonstrations and receive instruction in basic defense techniques; defending against punches, kicks, grabs, and chokes. Wear comfortable clothing that won’t limit movement. Meets in the Community Room or Upson Hall; snacks and refreshments after workout.

Hosts: Sensei Jandrich and Students
Cost: $15.00/person
For: Adults and Children (12 and up)
Minimum: 8 / Maximum: 20

January 19, 2013
Community Room, 12:00-4:00p.m.

Kids, get your homework done early this weekend – you won’t want to miss out on LEGO BLAST!! We’ll meet in the Community Room for a LEGO themed afternoon of playing, racing, and activities. Concessions open at noon for lunch, followed by lots of LEGO fun! After our play session we’ll unwind with some popcorn and watch an animated LEGO movie. Everyone takes home a few LEGO surprises!

Hosts: Constance Jandrich and Friends
Cost: $10/person
For: Children in grades 2-7
Minimum: 8 / Maximum: 16

December 15, 2012
5:45-8:30 p.m.

Join us as we begin our evening in church right after Mass for a Carol-Sing-Along with St. Mary’s Choir. We will then move our gathering into the community room where we will enjoy appetizers, light meal and dessert; festive caroling to continue throughout the evening.

Hosts: St. Mary’s Choir
Cost: $10.00/person, $25/family (3+)
For: Children and Adults
Minimum: 20 / Maximum: 70

December 9, 2012
2:00-4:00p.m./Wegner home

This gathering requires a bit of “prep-work”, but there will be plenty of time to sit-back and relax! Make several dozens of your favorite Christmas cookie – individually packaged / doz. to exchange. Bring your cookies to share, along with a favorite tea cup, to enjoy afternoon tea, tiffin, and treats. Part with fond memories and enough cookies to last throughout this holiday season.

Hosts: Constance Jandrich and Mary Ellen Wegner
Cost: $10.00/person (child free w/adult)
For: Adults or Guardian w/Child
Minimum: 1 / Maximum: 10

November 10, 2012
Community Room, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Chair yoga for seniors and beginners of all ages, regardless of physical condition. Increase strength and flexibility, improve circulation, reduce stress; experience breathing and relaxation techniques that can be practiced everyday – anywhere you sit!

Hosts: Maria Castor and Alicia Juarez
Cost: $10.00/person
For: Adults
Minimum: 4 / Maximum: 25

Early Rock ‘n Roll and Polka Music
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Doors open at 5:30/dancing from 6:00-9:00p.m.
Live, in Upson Hall (lower level)
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
261 East 8th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

This is an “Oldies” Dance with a live band playing alternating sets of 50’s-60’s Rock-n-Roll and Old-Time Polka music! Dance, twist, shout, schottische, bunny hop, polka, waltz, toe-tap, hand-clap or just listen to the great oldies sounds of Rocka-Rolla / Village Tavern – featuring a lead singer from our very own SM parish – Richard Schletty! This is one great gathering you won’t want to miss. It’s surefire fun for the whole family! Snacks and refreshments provided.

Will Schletty stage-jump again?

Hosts: Rocka-Rolla and Village Tavern, Jandrich and Schletty families
Cost: $10/person or $25/family (3+)
For: Children and Adults
Minimum attendance: 50 / Maximum: 200

October 26, 2012
10:00am – 3:00pm, Wegner home

Experience the craft of making artisan bread taught by a pro! Make your own loaf of bread to take with you, plus receive your very own bread making kit to use at home! Session also includes coffee break/rolls and a light lunch before departing. Baking materials included – please bring your own apron.

Hosts: Judy Collopy and Mary Ellen Wegner

Cost: $25.00/person
For: Adults
Minimum attendance: 4 / Maximum: 8

St. Mary’s Great Gathering events are are explained in detail in the downloadable St. Mary’s Parish Great Gatherings Event Booklet (sample) and in the pages on this site (see links below). Here is a list of past events to give you an idea of our Great Gathering events: