Golden Opportunities
Golden Opportunities hosts events for empty-nesters, retirees, and all those in the Golden stage of life! Please check out below the variety of events, fieldtrips and learning opportunities over the next few months.
Golden Opportunities: Lunch and Learn
Join us for our free Lunch and Learn events from 11:30 AM - 1 PM in the Dining Room. Please sign up by clicking on the event link at the bottom of this page or contact the Parish Secretary at parishsecretary@olgparish.org or 952-929-3317.
Tuesday, March 10 — Contemplative Prayer Learn how you can use The Daily Examen of St. Ignatius Loyola to develop a practice of contemplative prayer and enhance your examination of conscience prior to confession this Lenten season.
Wednesday, April 15 — The Healing Mission of the Church with Father Nick Come hear from our very own Father Nick! He will present on the healing mission of the Church, and how we are called to live that out communally and personally. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, Last Rites, and the Apostolic Pardon are all available to us at critical times in life and when we are near death. Father Nick will discuss when it is appropriate to make these requests for ourselves or on behalf of our loved ones, the graces we receive for healing, and how we can more deeply unite our suffering to Christ.
Wednesday, May 20 — Discover Purpose for your Next Chapter Consider this your invitation to pause, reflect, and intentionally inspire your next chapter. Whether you are approaching retirement or already in it, this season of life offers more than rest—it offers renewal, purpose, and deeper meaning. Together, we will explore the unique purpose God has woven into your life, reflect on the gifts that have shaped you, and uncover the legacy you are meant to leave in this world. Through guided reflection and conversation, participants will gain greater clarity and peace as they align their next chapter with God’s design—moving forward with confidence, intention, and a renewed sense of calling.
Presenter Laura McGill is a former corporate sales leader turned Pivot with Purpose Coach, guiding individuals to discern their ideal next chapter, create a meaningful plan, and receive the support and accountability to follow through. Her work is rooted in the belief that God’s calling continues to unfold in every season of life—and that the next stage of life does not signal an ending, but an invitation. Laura is an active OLG parishioner, Stephen Minister, and Small Group Leader, and is passionate about helping people live with purpose in a God-centered way. She is married to her husband Tim, is the proud mom of her 7th-grade son at OLG and her daughter who graduated from OLG last year. In her spare time enjoys cheering them at hockey games, doting on her Bernese Mountain Dog, and spending quiet time in prayer.
Golden Opportunities: On the Go!
The On the Go! complete details and required registration for each event can be found at the bottom of this page.
Wed, February 25 (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) Minneapolis Institute of Art Religion Tour $25
This MIA tour will be led by our very own Father Nick! We will take a coach bus to a local restaurant for brunch (cost is on your own), then head to MIA to tour specific art pieces chosen by Father Nick. Contemplation of these pieces will deepen our understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith through the beauty of these works.
Golden Opportunities: Senior Support
Widow Coffee - Second Friday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Dining Room
Widowers Coffee - Fourth Friday of each month at 9:30 AM in the North Cry Room
Aging with Grace and Gratitude - This new group will begin in 2026 – watch here for more info!
Golden Opportunities: Seniors Support and Social
Monthly: 55+ Singles Social Group: Calling all single men and women 55+ from OLG and beyond! Our warm and friendly group consists of a wide range of people age 55+ who are single and/or living alone. Whether you're widowed, divorced, or single, you are on a special journey to be shared with others who are like-minded in faith. We will come together for Mass at 5:30pm, then stay to enjoy fellowship with refreshments and light appetizers. Come when you can and stay as long as you can; walk-ins always welcome. Invite a friend or neighbor, or come on your own - you won't be alone! Meet new people and reconnect with those you already know and love. Let's celebrate the journey together!
Questions? Email Jennifer Beutz.
Volunteering at OLG: Click here for a full list of Parish-wide volunteering opportunities.
“I want to thank you for such a nice outing yesterday to Cosetta’s and the St. Paul Cathedral. It was so nice to have such a warm group of people and so informative on my first visit to the Cathedral. Thank you again for organizing a great day, as time goes on I hope to participate in more adventures!”
““We greatly appreciate the extensive planning and attention to detail involved in organizing this trip. As a result, we were able to focus solely on the beauty of the moments in each sacred space and enjoy the company of other OLG parishioners.””