Marriage Speaker Series
“Inspiring Couples to Build Great Marriages”


“Walk the Talk: Practical Tips for a Great Marriage”
November 13, 2010   6:30-8:30 pm
St. Michael Church Gathering Space

Jim & Maureen
Otremba
November 13, 2010

Jim and Maureen are the authors of The Daily Dozen Christian Parenting Workbook and primary authors of Fully Engaged a pre-marital inventory and formation program for married couples. Jim owns the Center for Family Counseling in St. Cloud, MN and appears regularly on the Spirit 92.9 and KYES 1180 AM radio stations. Maureen is a pastoral minister at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids, MN. They have spoken across the country and contributed to the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.com.

"From Devoted Husband to Devoted Priest"
February 12, 2011   6:30-8:30 pm
St. Albert’s Parish Center

Fr. Al Backmann
February 12, 2011

Father Al Backman has the unique perspective of being a husband before becoming a priest. After his wife passed away, he felt a calling to the priesthood and was ordained in May of 2000. He now serves as a spiritual director for young men discerning the priesthood at Saint John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.

“True Love is Getting Your Spouse to Heaven”
April 9, 2011   6:30-8:30 pm
St. Michael Church Gathering Space

Fr. Michael Becker
April 9, 2011

Father Michael Becker is the Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He served as the pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church from 2002-2009. Father Michael is a passionate and inspiring speaker who will deepen our understanding of marriage and our calling to help our spouse get to heaven.

Upcoming Council Events



Announcements

New Knights
If you haven't already, be sure to welcome the Council's newest Knights: Ivan Weber, Butch Nielsen, Jeff Brott, Jerry Polaschek, John Bonham, Adam Gelling, Chris Miller, and Fr. Nathaniel Meyers, Joseph Krueger.

Lecturer's Program
Our speaker following the meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7, will be Steve Bergh from Wright County emergency Management, who will discuss emergency preparation from severe weather to homeland security.

Knight & Family
Congratulations to Joseph and Jennifer Krueger for being named October's Knight and Family of the Month!


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