Support the Sisters at the Panera Fundraiser on Friday, May 8.

Here is one of the easiest—and tastiest—ways to support the Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery this spring: go to Panera on Friday, May 8.

From 4:00–8:00pm at Panera, 2965 White Bear Ave in Maplewood, a simple meal becomes a meaningful act of support for the Sisters’ ministries. Panera will donate 25% of your order to benefit the Sisters (please either have a copy of the PDF Flyer or present the digital version on your phone), and online orders placed that day can also support the fundraiser by using the code FUND4U at checkout.

That means your soup, sandwich, salad, mac and cheese, cookies, or family dinner can do more than feed your household—it can help sustain the prayer, hospitality, and ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery.

 

Celebrate Mom a Little Early

Mother’s Day falls just two days later, which makes this fundraiser the perfect excuse to celebrate Mom early with dinner at Panera.

Treat your mom, grandmother, godmother, aunt, daughter, or someone who has nurtured others with a relaxed dinner out. Skip the cooking. Gather the family. Enjoy a meal together. And know that your evening out is also a gift to the Sisters.

What better way to begin Mother’s Day weekend than with a small act of generosity wrapped in warmth, gratitude, and good food?

 

A Meal with Meaning

At St. Paul’s Monastery, the Benedictine way of life is rooted in values that still matter deeply in today’s world: hospitality, community, stewardship, prayer, and care for one another. The Sisters have long created a place where people come to seek God, find peace, deepen their faith, and experience welcome.

When you participate in this fundraiser, you become part of that mission.

• A dinner run becomes an act of stewardship.
• A family meal becomes an expression of community.
• A simple choice about where to eat becomes a way of strengthening Benedictine hospitality for all who come to the Monastery and Benedictine Center.

That is worth celebrating!

 

Why Your Support Matters

The Sisters’ mission at St. Paul’s Monastery and Benedictine Center continues to touch lives through prayer, spiritual accompaniment, hospitality, retreats, and the daily witness of the Benedictine way of life. Every gift, every meal purchased, and every shared invitation helps extend that mission.

This fundraiser is especially wonderful because it is so easy to join in. You do not need to attend a gala, buy a ticket, or rearrange your weekend. You simply need to eat dinner—and do it with purpose.

Bring your spouse. Bring your children. Invite a friend. Text your neighbors. Forward it to someone who loves Panera and loves the Sisters. Make it a casual Friday dinner that carries real impact.

 

Here’s How to Join In

On Friday, May 8, head to Panera between 4:00 and 8:00pm for dinner, or order online anytime that day using code FUND4U. The fundraiser benefits the Sisters’ ministries, and Panera will return 25% of your order total. The location is 2965 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109.

 

Let’s Fill Panera for the Sisters

Let’s make this fundraiser joyful, busy, and full of support.

Let’s show up in a big way for the Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery.
Let’s turn a Friday meal into a witness of gratitude.
Let’s celebrate Mom early, gather around the table, and make dinner count.

 Mark your calendar for Friday, May 8. Invite others and go to Panera hungry. Support the Sisters with every bite or buy the Sisters a meal. Click on the image below to learn more.