Christmas Eve
Dec
24
9:30 PM21:30
Liturgy

Christmas Eve

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Mass live-streamed from the Saint John’s Abbey Church.

Christmas Eve Prayer Schedule

7:00 am – Morning Prayer
10:30 am – Eucharist
5:00 pm – Evening Prayer (Vigil of Christmas) in the Great Hall
9:30 pm – Christmas Concert in the Abbey Church
10:00 pm – Solemn Christmas Eucharist

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Solemnity of All Saints
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00
Events & Liturgy

Solemnity of All Saints

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Mass live-streamed from the Saint John’s Abbey Church.

PRAYER SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 31

7:00 PM – VIGIL
PLEASE GATHER IN THE BAPTISTERY
The service begins with a sung lesson, followed by a
procession led by the monastic community into the choir stalls.  Those who have difficulty with steps should be seated early.  

RECEPTION follows in the Great Hall.

Friday, November 1

7:00 am – Morning Prayer
12:00 pm – Midday Prayer
5:00 pm – Daily Mass
7:00 pm – Evening Prayer

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A Duo Recital
Jun
12
3:00 PM15:00
Organ

A Duo Recital

3:00 pm June 12, 2024
Saint John’s Abbey Church

Free admission; a free-will offering will be received.

Isabelle Demers and Damin Spritzer performing on the Abbey’s Holtcamp/Pasi organ

Dr. Isabelle Demers has appeared in recitals throughout Europe, Oman, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. She is in continual high demand by her colleagues, as witnessed by performances for numerous regional and national conventions of the American Guild of Organists, the Institute of Organ Builders and International Society of Organbuilders, the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and the Organ Historical Society. She has released multiple CD recordings.

A native of Québec and a doctoral graduate of the Juilliard School, Dr. Demers is an Associate Professor of Organ at McGill University (Montréal, Québec). She was formerly the Joyce Bowden Chair in Organ and Head of the Organ Program at Baylor University (Waco, Texas).

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Area Chair and Associate Professor of Organ Dr. Damin Spritzer has been with the University of Oklahoma since 2014. Formerly Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas teaching Organ Literature and Sacred Music, she continues work with the Cathedral Church of Saint Matthew in Dallas as Artist-in-Residence for Cathedral Arts. For the Organ Historical Society, she serves on the Library Archives Committee, and for the Association of Anglican Musicians, on their editorial board. Previously she has participated with the Board of Directors for the Leupold Foundation, dedicated to the preservation of pipe organ music and culture, and is active in the Dallas and Oklahoma City Chapters of the American Guild of Organists.

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Memorial Day Service
May
27
11:15 AM11:15

Memorial Day Service

Saint John's Abbey, Parish, Alums' Cemetery
~ 11:15 a.m.

In honor of our deceased military service men and women, Saint John’s hosts a special ceremony on Memorial Day at the Saint John's Abbey and Parish Cemetery.

 For the three days of the Memorial Day weekend, small United States flags will be placed at each of the 161 veterans’ grave sites at Saint John’s Abbey, parish, and alumni cemetery sections.

A memorial service will be held Monday, May 27th, at 11:15 a.m. at the cemetery. Volunteers from Saint John the Baptist Parish and members of the St. Joseph American Legion will conduct the ceremony, which will include prayer, a roll call of the deceased veterans here at Saint John’s, the playing of taps, and a military gun salute. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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HYMN FEST: All the Earth with Joy is Sounding
Apr
15
8:00 PM20:00
Organ, Events & Liturgy

HYMN FEST: All the Earth with Joy is Sounding

8:00 p.m.
Saint John’s Abbey Church

Hymn Fest with organ, percussion, jazz saxophone, Native American flute, and trumpet

With master organ improviser Tom Trenney
Mary Lara Ahles and Br. David Paul Lang, O.S.B., singers
Lynn Deichert, Trumpet
Maureen Putnam, percussion
Bruce Thornton, saxophone
Fr. Michael Peterson, O.S.B., Native American flute

Singing hymns of Easter season from the new Saint John’s Abbey Hymnal

FREE KEYBOARD LESSONS WITH TOM TRENNEY

Keyboard players of any level may sign up for a session with Tom Trenney to receive valuable tips on leading hymns and improvising on them. Lessons are offered on Monday, April 15, and Tuesday, April 16. Email Fr. Anthony Ruff, O.S.B. if you  wish to sign up: awruff@csbsju.edu

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View the Hymn Fest Leaflet Here

 

 This event is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.

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Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Mar
29
11:30 AM11:30
Events & Liturgy, Liturgy

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Mass in person or live-streamed from the Saint John’s Abbey Church.

PRAYER SCHEDULE

7:00 am – Morning Prayer
12:00 pm – Midday Prayer
3:00 pm – Celebration of the Lord's Passion
7:00 pm – Evening Prayer

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Triduum Retreat
Mar
28
to Mar 31
Retreats

Triduum Retreat

Art as a Pilgrimage

Presented by Father Jerome Tupa, O.S.B.

This Triduum, join us for a pilgrimage. Not a pilgrimage with miles of walking on well-worn trails but a pilgrimage of the mind and spirit through the medium of art. Art has a fascinating ability to take us on a journey beyond our immediate experience and surroundings, causing us to pause and demanding our reflection. It inspires us to ask about the original object, to look through the art and painting to feel something of that place for ourselves. Thus, as we journey through this year’s Paschal Mysteries, we will let art guide us on this Triduum pilgrimage.

Reservation Information

The retreat begins with a conference at 4:00 p.m. on Holy Thursday and concludes after a Sunday morning conference and optional Easter Day Mass.

Cost: single-occupancy room, $375; double-occupancy room, $645; suite, $705, meals included.

To register for this retreat, contact the Spiritual Life Office at 320-363-3929, email us at spirlife@osb.org, or register online.

Father Jerome Tupa, O.S.B. has been a monk of St. John’s Abbey for 59 years. A celebrated artist, teacher, and priest, Father Jerome has spent much of his monastic life producing several collections of paintings, teaching French at St. John’s University, and serving as pastor for local parishes. His travels and artistic gifts have helped him cultivate valuable insights on the spiritual journey.

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Mar
24
11:30 AM11:30
Events & Liturgy, Liturgy

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Mass in person or live-streamed from the Saint John’s Abbey Church.

PRAYER SCHEDULE

7:00 am – Morning Prayer
10:30 am – Sunday Mass (Blessing of the branches in the Great Hall, followed by a procession to the Church.)
5:00 pm – Evening Prayer

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Vigil of Palm Sunday
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00
Events & Liturgy, Liturgy

Vigil of Palm Sunday

7:00 pm Abbey Church

We invite you to mark your calendar for the Vigil of Palm Sunday service at Saint John's Abbey Church. On the evening of Saturday, March 23, we will offer an opportunity for friends, neighbors, students, parents, nearby parishioners, and all who would like to participate—to join us to begin their Holy Week in a special and inspirational way. The vigil prayer service features a lovely musical composition of the late Father Jerome Coller, O.S.B. Comprised of chant and organ music, the approximately one-half-hour service reflects on the solemn message of the Palm Sunday liturgy.

Following the vigil, all are invited to join the monks for a light reception in the Great Hall.

No RSVP is required. As you arrive in advance of the 7 p.m. service, ushers will be inside the Abbey Church to provide seating directions. We hope you can join us on Saturday evening, March 23, for the lovely liturgy and the opportunity to start your Holy Week with friends.

If you would like to extend your stay, go to the Abbey Guesthouse Reservation Form and secure a space today,

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Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mar
19
11:30 AM11:30
Events & Liturgy, Liturgical

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Mass in person or live-streamed from the Saint John’s Abbey Church.

PRAYER SCHEDULE

7:00 am – Morning Prayer
12:00 pm – Midday Prayer
5:00 pm – Daily Mass
7:00 pm – Evening Prayer

Watch the Livestream Here
Watch past Liturgies on our YouTube Channel

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