Reframing Our Stories With Hope Cynthia Bourgeault’s insights from her book Mystical Hope will help us reframe our stories, inviting us to find our place in the net of God’s mercy. We will watch “Babette’s Feast” as a parable of this process. Our time together will include both personal and group reflection. A light lunch is included. Date: Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Facilitator: Becky Van Ness, OblSB Limit: Minimum of 5, maximum of 12 participants Fee: $60 Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/reframing-our-stories-with-hope/ Registration closes Wednesday, October 7.

Ramsey's Fall Fest at the Draw Saturday, October 10th 10a-3p The Draw Park - 7401 E Ramsey Pkwy, Ramsey This free, family friendly fall event features local artisans and small businesses, food, games, prizes and music. Admission and parking are free. Event Details at https://www.gigi-ologyevents.com/ramsey-s-fall-fest-at-the-draw

You’re invited to join Saint Benedict’s Monastery for Empty Bowls: A Gathering of Hope on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This community event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from The House Food and Tap in St. Joseph, Minn. An Empty Bowls celebration provides attendees the opportunity to “purchase” a bowl handcrafted by local potters and artists and enjoy a shared meal of locally made soups and breads. There are no set prices; attendees are asked to donate what they can. All proceeds will benefit the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. Last year’s inaugural Empty Bowls event attracted more than 300 people and raised a grand total of $6,452.81 for the Food Shelf! The monastery’s Social Justice Ministries team is seeking donations of soups and breads from businesses that operate commercial kitchens. Organizations or individuals interested in getting involved can contact Elizabeth Reum, director of social justice ministries, at ereum001@csbsju.edu or 320-471-8450.