Ed Burke
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Ed Burke
@edburkemsp.bsky.social
· Aug 19
Having sent two kids off to college, one of whom has graduated, and reading through all the posts from the new parents in the parents group, I have one piece of wisdom to share: Your kids are adults.
Thank you to everyone who supported Minneapolis school families last week. Your donations allowed us to buy toilet paper, laundry detergent, potatoes, black beans, and onions for 60 families. These went out along with produce, meat, dairy, and hygiene donations from other sources.
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported Minneapolis school families last week. Your donations allowed us to buy toilet paper, laundry detergent, potatoes, black beans, and onions for 60 families. These went out along with produce, meat, dairy, and hygiene donations from other sources.
Someone donated this to the food shelf, and never have I been more tempted to walk off with something from the bin. (I did not! I only took it out to photograph)
January 31, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Someone donated this to the food shelf, and never have I been more tempted to walk off with something from the bin. (I did not! I only took it out to photograph)
A place for everything, and everything... somewhere.
January 21, 2026 at 1:14 AM
A place for everything, and everything... somewhere.
Twin Cities, I think some of you have posted about groups that are doing food delivery for neighbors who can't leave their home due to ICE. Could you please re-share those? (Or share new ones). Some people at my church would like to support these efforts.
January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Twin Cities, I think some of you have posted about groups that are doing food delivery for neighbors who can't leave their home due to ICE. Could you please re-share those? (Or share new ones). Some people at my church would like to support these efforts.
I read this skeet before putting on any music, and I really thought about trying to come up with something to set the tone for the year.
But hours later and needing something to listen to while shoveling, I gotta admit that I'm in the mood for some Halsey, so screw it, we're starting with Gasoline.
But hours later and needing something to listen to while shoveling, I gotta admit that I'm in the mood for some Halsey, so screw it, we're starting with Gasoline.
happy new year, motherfuckers
the first song i listened to was "squabble up" so let's hope that sets the tone of the year.
I feel good get the fuck out my face
the first song i listened to was "squabble up" so let's hope that sets the tone of the year.
I feel good get the fuck out my face
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I read this skeet before putting on any music, and I really thought about trying to come up with something to set the tone for the year.
But hours later and needing something to listen to while shoveling, I gotta admit that I'm in the mood for some Halsey, so screw it, we're starting with Gasoline.
But hours later and needing something to listen to while shoveling, I gotta admit that I'm in the mood for some Halsey, so screw it, we're starting with Gasoline.
Happy New Year
(Goodnight)
(Goodnight)
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Happy New Year
(Goodnight)
(Goodnight)
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
December 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
If you're in Minneapolis and want to find a church for Christmas, you can join me at St. Albert the Great on Christmas Eve at 4:30. Hear the kids I work with sing in the choir and proclaim the Word. Come by 4:15 to hear preludes from our young violinists and harpists.
If you are looking for a welcoming church in south Minneapolis to celebrate Christmas at, we invite you to join us for one of our services.
4:30 pm Christmas Eve - family Mass
7:00 pm Christmas Eve - with vocalists and a string quartet
9:30 am Christmas Day
4:30 pm Christmas Eve - family Mass
7:00 pm Christmas Eve - with vocalists and a string quartet
9:30 am Christmas Day
December 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If you're in Minneapolis and want to find a church for Christmas, you can join me at St. Albert the Great on Christmas Eve at 4:30. Hear the kids I work with sing in the choir and proclaim the Word. Come by 4:15 to hear preludes from our young violinists and harpists.
How I’m turning up to the Bluesky Christmas Party
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
How I’m turning up to the Bluesky Christmas Party
It was always supposed to be temporary, but I'm starting to wonder
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It was always supposed to be temporary, but I'm starting to wonder
I am a big fan of the guisados at El Burrito Mercado, and I know that costs are continuing to rise... but this price seems steep to me.
December 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I am a big fan of the guisados at El Burrito Mercado, and I know that costs are continuing to rise... but this price seems steep to me.
I made my annual work trip to the Catholic Charities Distribution Center, which means I got lunch at El Burrito Mercado. Except I arrived early, and they were still serving breakfast. At first I was disappointed, but this breakfast was fire.
December 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I made my annual work trip to the Catholic Charities Distribution Center, which means I got lunch at El Burrito Mercado. Except I arrived early, and they were still serving breakfast. At first I was disappointed, but this breakfast was fire.
Do I have anyone in my network who would feel qualified and comfortable leading safety lessons for children on keeping themselves safe from abuse? Paid, and we can provide the curriculum or you can bring your own if it meets our requirements. Minneapolis.
December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Do I have anyone in my network who would feel qualified and comfortable leading safety lessons for children on keeping themselves safe from abuse? Paid, and we can provide the curriculum or you can bring your own if it meets our requirements. Minneapolis.
Just used the phrase "at your earliest convenience," which (1) yes, it makes me groan too, but (2) this is how you can tell I've lost every last shred of patience.
December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Just used the phrase "at your earliest convenience," which (1) yes, it makes me groan too, but (2) this is how you can tell I've lost every last shred of patience.
Woke up to this. I should probably take this as a sign to stop scrolling.
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Woke up to this. I should probably take this as a sign to stop scrolling.
Several times tonight, I saw y'all posting about the northern lights and went outside and saw nothing. But about 20 minutes ago, they finally popped here
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Several times tonight, I saw y'all posting about the northern lights and went outside and saw nothing. But about 20 minutes ago, they finally popped here
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
Important context given in the replies, which is that this is the Farmer's Almanac (a stupid publication which nobody reads -ed) and not the Old Farmers Almanac.
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Important context given in the replies, which is that this is the Farmer's Almanac (a stupid publication which nobody reads -ed) and not the Old Farmers Almanac.
I do have my doubts about the effectiveness of this street sweeping.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I do have my doubts about the effectiveness of this street sweeping.
To my Catholic Twin Cities friends (or anyone else who's interested!), join us for a Rosary in public witness for immigrants this Sunday at 4:15 on the steps of the cathedral.
This Sunday at 4:15 pm we are joining with other Twin Cities parishes to host a prayer vigil on the steps of the Cathedral of St. Paul as a public witness for immigrants. We will say the Rosary in English and Spanish with each decade beginning with a reflection on a vulnerable migrant population.
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
To my Catholic Twin Cities friends (or anyone else who's interested!), join us for a Rosary in public witness for immigrants this Sunday at 4:15 on the steps of the cathedral.
In the spirit of ecumenical understanding, I took the Anglican quiz thingy. I feel like I'm allowed; I've at various times spent about five years of my life associated with it in one way or another, although I was never received into it.
In any case, these results seem about right.
In any case, these results seem about right.
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In the spirit of ecumenical understanding, I took the Anglican quiz thingy. I feel like I'm allowed; I've at various times spent about five years of my life associated with it in one way or another, although I was never received into it.
In any case, these results seem about right.
In any case, these results seem about right.
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and fourteen so far, despite the kind of dreary weather. And the teens are not having to carry the load by themselves.
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and just four people so far, all teens or adults. Of course the weather sucks this year.
It's dead out there. Seven kids so far. Thank God for the teens everyone hates or we'd have only had one.
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and fourteen so far, despite the kind of dreary weather. And the teens are not having to carry the load by themselves.
I believe this person is holding a tablet in place with a paint can... which is perhaps not the choice that I would have made.
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I believe this person is holding a tablet in place with a paint can... which is perhaps not the choice that I would have made.
A helicopter at a neighborhood No Kings protest feels new, though perhaps it's because there's no big protest at the capitol.
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A helicopter at a neighborhood No Kings protest feels new, though perhaps it's because there's no big protest at the capitol.
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
St. Albert has money for school supplies available for teachers and will be randomly choosing nine teachers this Friday. I say "randomly," though my understanding is that at this point we still don't have enough requests to use up our budget.
Are you a teacher who could use help paying for school supplies? We have money left over from our school supplies drive and are giving away nine $50 Target gift cards for teachers to use in their classrooms. Will choose names by lot this Friday. Fill out our contact form to register.
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The Church of St. Albert the Great is a welcoming Catholic Christian community located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We value a diverse inner-city character and a global vision. We choose to be a people...
www.saintalbertthegreat.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
St. Albert has money for school supplies available for teachers and will be randomly choosing nine teachers this Friday. I say "randomly," though my understanding is that at this point we still don't have enough requests to use up our budget.