The Season of Advent

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Saturday | 5:00pm

Sunday | 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon & 5:30pm

Weekdays | 7:00am & Noon | Saint Joseph Chapel

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Faith Formation
Nurturing our Catholic faith

Forming faith and nurturing spiritual growth

We offer a dynamic selection of programs for children, youth and adults, encouraging our parishioners and friends to continually develop, nurture, and live out our faith.

  • Children’s and Youth Ministry

  • Young Family Ministry and Whole Family Catechesis

  • Basilica Young Adults

  • Adult Speaker Series and Programs

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Volunteer Ministries
Serving One Another

Learn about our Volunteer Ministries

Volunteers empower and invigorate every Basilica ministry at all levels. 

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Greatest Need Opportunities

We have a variety of current volunteer needs including:

  • Immigrant Support Ministry
  • Liturgical Ministry
  • Mentoring - Hennepin Connections, Prisoners or Patients 
  • OCIA sponsors -walk with an adult who is inquiring about becoming Catholic
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Upcoming Events

Dec
13

National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival

Friday, December 12 at 4:30pm Saturday, December 13 at 1:30pm & 8:00pm Tickets In the stillness of…

Dec
14

Blessing of the Bambinelli

On Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, you are invited to bring the baby Jesus from…

Dec
14

Advent Vespers

Basilica Choir Stalls, 3:30pm Music : The Basilica Schola Cantorum  

Dec
16

Advent Taizé Prayer with Opportunity for Individual Confessions

Advent Taizé Prayer with Opportunity for Individual Confessions Tuesday, December 16, 5:30pm, Basilica This service is characterized…

News & Reflections

News

Christmas Schedule 2025

Dec 12, 2025

The historic Church will be beautifully decorated with evergreen trees and poinsettias. The music, liturgy, and community create a special…

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From Johan

The Third Week of Advent: Rejoice in the Lord always!

Dec 12, 2025

Advent 2025: A Season of Longing and Listening Advent: A Season of JoyThe Third Sunday of Advent is also known…

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From Johan

Rejoice In the Lord, Always!

Dec 10, 2025

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete or Rejoice is the…

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From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Our Advent Challenge

Dec 8, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

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News

Blessing of the Straw

Dec 5, 2025

You are invited to pick up blessed straw to take for your home nativity. The custom of blessing straw originated…

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From Johan

The Second Week of Advent: Prepare the Way of the Lord!

Dec 5, 2025

Advent 2025: A Season of Longing and Listening The English word Advent comes from the Latin Adventus Domini, meaning the…

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Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates faith, proclaims, serves, heals, learns, reflects, shelters, and aids. Join our parish today!

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Mass Recordings

Liturgy Recordings

Immaculate Conception Mass

Dec 9, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Our Lady of Guadalupe Bilingual Mass

Dec 7, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

First Sunday of Advent

Nov 30, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 23, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11232025

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Liturgy Recordings

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 16, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11162025

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