Faith

As the Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick holds court in his Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church office looking back on his near half century as a priest, one story in particular moves him most.

As the Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick holds court in his Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church office looking back on his near half century as a priest, one story in particular moves him most.

The Benedictine Center in Maplewood is offering an opportunity to experience a Directed Retreat. This retreat will be held Friday, June 22, through Friday, June 29. The $450 cost includes single lodging, meals and spiritual direction.

The Benedictine Center in Maplewood is offering a two-day retreat called “Men’s Retreat: Becoming Transformed.” It will be held Thursday, May 31, through Friday, June 1. The $100 cost includes lodging and meals.

Can prayer have a tangible impact in our daily lives? Is the Bible relevant in this day and age? Says speaker Mary Alice Rose, “Yes!

First Covenant Church, located at 1280 Arcade St., will host a Good Friday concert “Misa Criolla” (Hispanic Mass) by Ariel Ramirez on Friday, March 30, 7 p.m.

The Presentation of Mary Church, located at 1725 Kennard St. on the corner of Kennard Street and Larpenteur Avenue, will host a ham bingo on Saturday, March 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the church’s gym.

Due to the death of their chairperson, St. Jerome Church, 380 E. Roselawn Ave., in Maplewood, has cancelled its fish fry that was scheduled to be held on Friday, March 23.

The “Servants of the Cross” group will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ at four locations on Good Friday, March 30. It will be performed 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul, 2119 Stillwater Ave. E.; noon at St.

The Knights of Columbus 4967 will hold a fish fry on March 16 and March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic School cafeteria, 2620 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul. The menu is all you care to eat of deep fried, baked and gluten free fish.