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We, the Church of Saint Boniface, as a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Saint Cloud that has been served by Benedictine monks and Sisters since its founding in 1878, participate in the mission of the Church given by the Lord Jesus to proclaim His Gospel and make disciples of all nations, to welcome these new disciples in praying and hospitable community, and to provide on-going formation in the discipleship of Jesus Christ. As a community of faith, we look to Saint Boniface as a model for how to live our mission. Boniface, a Benedictine monk, became the missionary sent to proclaim the Gospel to the Germanic lands.
As a monk, Boniface would have taken the vows of conversatio, stability, and obedience. Conversatio reminds us that we must daily choose to follow Christ as His disciples. Stability challenges us to be rooted and centered in the person of Jesus Christ through His Church, founded on the rock of Saint Peter. Obedience calls us to listen to the voice of Jesus, even as He speaks through the poor, the immigrant, and the stranger.
As Saint Benedict reminds his followers, we seek to receive everyone who comes to us as though he or she is Christ Himself (RB 53).
As a missionary, Saint Boniface faced the challenge of making the Gospel relevant to the Germanic people. After some failed attempts at evangelization, he was finally able to preach the Gospel in a way that converted tribes and nations, and, through his leadership, was able to establish the Church in Germany. In his life as a missionary, we see ourselves who have been entrusted with this same Gospel to share it with all we encounter, taking heart when we fail, so that led by the Holy Spirit, we may bring others to Christ through His Church.
Centered on Christ
Catholic Community
Adult Discipleship
Small Group Experience
We have many groups that you can be a part of. Consider joining one of our groups by contacting us either via phone or email.
Friends of Faith
We have many groups that you can be a part of. Consider joining one of our groups by contacting us either via phone or email.
Justice and Charity
We have many groups that you can be a part of. Consider joining one of our groups by contacting us either via phone or email.
Walking On Water
Walking on Water is a structured Small Group process. We encourage you to continue in your group after Lent, taking breaks as to fit the needs of the group. Small groups are an excellent way to grow in your faith, make close faith based friendships, and a means to an end, to become a true Disciple of Jesus Christ. Walking on Water is a structured small group offering.
To get all the details and latest information, see the Walking on Water Blog via this link.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary (LOM) is one of the largest Catholic lay organizations in the world. It’s established in over 90% of the Diocese; including the St. Cloud Diocese.
The LOM is the extension of the heart and hands of the pastor . Its’ purpose is the personal Sanctification of members and evangelization of others. It was founded by the late Frank Duff in 1921 in Dublin , Ireland.
Members are enabled to see Christ in others and serve Him in them by developing a closer relationship with Christ thru prayer(rosary) and study of the teachings of the Catholic Church, working hand-in-hand with the B. V. Mary in humble guidance of the parish priest as instruments of the Holy Spirit doing his work.
Active members meet weekly (Praesidium) for prayer/study/& sharing reports on assignments(works). Auxiliary members promise to pray a rosary each day plus the LOM prayer leaflet: the Tessera. All are invited to get-together twice a year as "Mary’s Army"!
The International LOM Concilium bulletin is available on: TBD
The Tessera is also available on this site in different languages. The Legion of Mary official website is: https://www.legionofmary.ie
To join, contact Deacon Dan at the parish offices.
The Marian Movement of Priest - Prayer Cenacle
We are lay members of the Marian Movement of Priests. We join prayer for one hour a week to pray for Priests, The Church, the world, for souls, and for our parish and our families. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who feels the need for prayer in this time we live in! Join us Monday mornings, after 8:30 Mass at the Church of Saint Boniface in Cold Spring, immediately after Mass.
Official Website - click the this link - Marian Movement of Priest
To ask questions, or join, contact Deacon Dan at our Parish Offices.