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The Galtier Society is an association of adult catholics
(late 20's to mid-adult-life)
united in their desire for an
ever deepening and enriching
knowledge of their faith and
united with the Archbishop in
service to the people of
the Archdiocese of
St. Paul and Minneapolis

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NEWS

2007 News
Mass of Thanksgiving and Remembrance
The Galtier Society, together with the Archdiocesan Office of Family, Laity, Youth, and Young Adults hosted a wonderful Mass of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel. The event was substantially bigger than last year, thanks to the efforts of the Archdiocese in getting the word out and the wonderful job Archbishop Flynn has done in supporting and celebrating the Mass. For press coverage of the event in hte Saint Paul Pioneer Press, please click here.

2006 News
2006 Galtier Society Gala
The Galtier Society held its Annual Gala on Friday, May 5th at teh Depot in Downtown Minneapolis. 180 people gathered for drinks, dinner, and dancing to the SeVilles. The keynote speech was given by Ms. Barbara Nicolsi, Founder and Director of ActOne, a studio designed to promote christian-based programing in Hollywood.

The Galtier Society hosted its annual Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 4th at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Minneapolis. The day started out with mass by Fr. Peter Laird, followed by Catherine Mollnar speakingon the 7 virtues and Fr. Christopher Beaudet speaking on the examination of conscience (click here for the text of Fr. Beaudet's talk). Following the program was an opportunity for individual confessions and a fellowship lunch. Thanks to the 90+ people who participated in a great event!!

The Galtier Society hosted an evening exploring our faith -The Source and Summit of Life: Making the Mass Meaningful, given by Fr. Peter Laird, Assistant Professor of Theology, St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity on October 26, 2005 at Thorton Hall at the University of St. Thomas Downtown Minneapolis Campus. The talk was followed by a wine and cheese reception enjoyed by the great crowd. Fr. Laird discussed the meaning of the Mass as the cornerstone of the Catholic Faith and how we as Catholics can make our participation in the Mass more meaningful. Here is the text of Fr. Laird's talk.The Galtier Society.

*Archbishop Flynn's Column on The Mass of Thanksgiving & Remembrance in The Catholic Spirit
Please click here to read about the Mass of Thanksgiving & Remembrance for Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel that the Galter Society is sponsoring in conjunction with the Archdiocesan Office of Laity, Youth, and Young Adults. Also, please check out the "Upcoming Events" page for more information on the Mass.

(Pictures courtesy of David Herbacek, The Catholic Spririt)

*Galtier Society in The Catholic Spirit
Please click here to read about the Galtier Society in The Catholic Spirit, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

*Inaugural Galtier Society Gala!
The Galtier Society celebrated its first year with a formal event at the historic James J. Hill Library on Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. It was an evening of fine Christian food and fellowship, dancing to the SeVilles, and highlighted by the words of the keynote speaker, Mr. James Towey, Director of the White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives. Thanks to all who attended and stayed tuned for details of next year's Gala!


    James J. Hill Library                Pre-Dinner Cocktail Hour           Archbishop Flynn and Guests

    Mr. James Towey                  Fr. Chris Beaudet and friends                  The Band....

    Fr. Peter Laird and friends           Dancing to the SeVilles        Gala Attendees

*On a busy day for the Galtier Society, two different groups reached out to answer calls of help in the community. The first was through the monthly service work at the Catholic Charities Furniture Warehouse, helping the indigent in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Area gather the furniture essentials, distributing everything from beds for children to kitchen tables upon which families can share their meals. The Galtier Society also sent a contingent over to the Missionaries of Charity Home in SE Minneapolis to help them paint and put the home in working order as the Sisters prepare to open the home to single and unwed mothers. We want to thank the participants in both service projects for manifesting our Lenten pledge to serve the poor through the Galtier Society events! If you would like to participate in future events, please stay tuned to this website.

* Lenten Day of Recollection
On Feb. 12th, the Galtier Society came together at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church to celebrate mass and explore the role of forgiveness and reconciliation in our lives. Paul Ruff led an in-depth look at forgiveness in the family and workplace, outlining the psychological effects and benefits of making forgiveness and reconciliation with our fellow men and women a part of our everyday lives. Fr. Chris Beaudet then explored the Sacrament of Reconciliation within the context of the Prayer of Absolution. We appreciate everyone who attended and the universal positive feedback. Special thanks to Mr. Ruff and Fr. Beaudet for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us.”

* Despite the cold, the Galtier Society had a great turn out at the January Catholic Charities Furniture Warehouse event, helping people to pick out sorely needed furniture, making deliveries, and taking donations. Thanks to all who participated!

* Thank you to all who participated in the University LifeCare Center baby drive during Advent, it showed the true spirit of Christmas as we prepared for the birth of our Jesus! The Center received generous donations of formula and diapers to help support underprivileged mothers give the care and nourishment to their infant children.

“Thank you so much, Galtier Society, for your generosity!” Chris Gustafson, Executive Director, University LifeCare Center.

* The Galtier Society held its Inaugural Event, on October 20th, 2004, at the Frey Auditorium on the University of St. Thomas Campus in St. Paul. The event was highlighted by Fr. Peter Laird’s talk, "Living Our Faith Without Regret nor Without Friends, What we Owe to Father Lucien Galtier". Download a PDF copy of Fr. Peter Laird's talk.

The event was a rousing success. Thanks to all who participated!
Stay tuned, the next of Fr. Peter's talk coming soon!

* The November 20th Service event at the Catholic Charities Furniture Warehouse saw a wide variety of worthwhile activities. Galtier Society members picked up and delivered furniture, took donations, cleaned an organized the itinerary, and most importantly, had a chance to serve the needy in our Archdiocese. Thanks to all those who participated and we look forward to the coming chances to serve the Furniture warehouse in the New Year (for upcoming dates, please see the Upcoming Events page on this site).