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Synopsis
This fall the Cathedral Young Adults Association, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul/Minneapolis will be presenting an evangelization event at the Minnesota State Fair, hosted by Saint Bernard's Bulldog Lodge. The young adults from the Cathedral of Saint Paul, who have brought spirituality into the pubs through their successful “Theoloy on Tap” series, are now bringing the Catholic faith to the “Great Minnesota Get Together”! By the grace of God and the support of Bishop Richard E. Pates, we’ve secured a prime location for 5 high attendance evenings at Saint Bernard’s Diner, the “Bulldog Lodge”. Dubbed “Theology on a Stick”, each evening features an exciting mix of questions about God, the meaning of life and how to enjoy fulfilling relationships. Spiritual directors will also be onsite to answer faith inquiries one-on-one. Join us opening weekend with special host Lino Rulli!
Celebrity Host - Lino Rulli!
Lino hosts "The Catholic Guy", heard across North America on Sirius Satellite Radio. He has been featured by CNN, FOX News, EWTN, Reuters, Christian Science Monitor, National Catholic Register, Catholic Digest, among others. He was co-executive producer on "The Last Flagraiser" - a World War II documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of the famous flag raising on the island of Iwo Jima. The piece aired nationally on CBS stations and won the 2005 Emmy Award, the 2005 Scripps-Howard National Journalism Award, the 2006 National Headliner Grand Award and the 2006 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award. Lino recently produced "Champions of Faith" - a Major League Baseball film showcasing the intersection of sports and faith by profiling many of the most accomplished and devout figures including All Stars and future Hall of Famers like Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Jeff Suppan, Mike Sweeney, and Jack McKeon. From 1998-2004, Lino was host and executive producer of "Generation Cross". The show was broadcast across the United States and Canada. Lino won back-to-back Emmy awards for Program Host on "Generation Cross". Lino has also worked as a features story reporter for WCCO-TV (the CBS owned and operated station in Minneapolis) as well as a weekly pop culture commentator for KMSP-TV (the FOX station in Minneapolis).
Dr. Janet Smith
Janet E. Smith holds the Father Michael J. McGivney Chair of Life Ethics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. She is the author of Humanae Vitae: A Generation Later, editor of Why Humanae Vitae Was Right: A Reader. She has published many articles on ethical and bioethics issues. She has taught at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Dallas. Prof. Smith has received the Haggar Teaching Award from the University of Dallas, the Prolife Person of the Year from the Diocese of Dallas, and the Cardinal Wright Award from the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars. She is serving a second term as a consultor to the Pontifical Council on the Family. Over a million copies of her talk, "Contraception: Why Not" have been distributed.
Jeremy Stanbary
Founder/Executive Director of Epiphany Studio Productions Jeremy received his Fine and Performing Arts degree with a Theatre Arts major and a performance emphasis from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and was awarded the top scholarship among actors at UN-L two consecutive years. After an Augustinian-like conversion of heart during this time, Jeremy forfeited his scholarship in order to focus more time and energy on growing in his relationship with Jesus Christ. Upon graduating from UN-L, Jeremy spent a year in the Catholic seminary after which he spent two years as the Director of Youth Ministry for a parish in Lincoln, NE. In June of 2003, Jeremy started Epiphany Studio Productions as a means of combining his passion and love for the Catholic faith with his passion and talents in the theater. He has since performed his original dramas for tens of thousands of audience members in the U.S. as well as two consecutive International World Youth Days overseas.
Event Dates
Friday, August 22nd
Saturday, August 23rd
Wednesday, August 27th
Friday, August 29th
Saturday, August 30th
Nightly Schedule
7:00 - 7:50 - Faith talk by religious expert/Question and Answer
8:00 - 8:30 - Catholic Testimonial
8:30 - 8:50 - “Grill the Priest”
9:00 - 9:50 - Late Night (Topics on romance and relationships)
10:00 - 11:00 - Musical Entertainment
Topics
Faith Life
Faith In An Age of American Idols
I'm Okay, You're Okay, Is God Okay?
Neo-Atheism and the New Search for God
Suffering from A God of Love?
Testimonials
Surviving Columbine Led Me to Faith
How I Got Sirius
Conversion Mother Teresa
Grill the Priest
Late Night
LuV: Americanstyle or Godstyle
Late Night with The Luv Doctor
Overcoming Statistics: Marrying for Life
Guys, Gals, & God -Oh My!
He Said, She Said -Who Listened
Contraception & Chastity" or "Sex & Dating -Why Wait
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Highlights
Father Joseph Johnson
Saturday, August 23 - 8:30 pm Grill The Priest
Wednesday, August 27 - 9:00 pm "Late Night with the Luv Doctor"
Friday, August 29 - 7:00 pm "Fatih in an Age of American Idols"
Father Peter Laird
Saturday, August 23 - 7:00 pm "I'm Okay, You're Okay, Is God Okay?"
Saturday, August 23 - 8:30 pm Grill the Priests
Father Andrew Cozzens
Friday, August 22 - 8:30 Grill the Priests
Monsignor Aloysius Callaghan
Wednesday, August 27 - 8:30 Grill the Priests
Father Eric Rutten
Friday, August 22 - 7:00 "Neo-Atheism and the New Search for God"
Father John Paul Erickson
Friday, August 22 - Host
Friday, August 22 - Grill the Priest
Friday, August 22 - "Luv: Americanstyle or Godstyle?"
Friday, August 29 - Host
Father Sean Magnuson
Friday, August 29 - Grill the Priest
Father James Adamns
Saturday, August 30 - Grill the Priest
Band: Spagetti Western String Co
Friday, August 29
MORE TO COME, CHECK BACK OFTEN!!!
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the country, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesotaʼs finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get- Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day.
Where?
This event will be hosted by Saint Bernard's Bulldog Lodge, just feet from the east entrance of the Minnesota State Fair Grounds on Dan Patch Avenue.