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Local Opportunities This Month
Other Opportunities This Month
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Opportunities This Month
Coming
Opportunities
Continuing Opportunities in the Waterloo Parishes
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LOCAL
OPPORTUNITIES IN
MAY
Catholic Forum Will
Discuss the Pope's Visit
When all
is said and done, what difference will Pope Benedict's recent
visit have on the Church in America? What impact will it
have on individual Catholics? The Catholic Parishes
in Waterloo will host a discussion on the Pope's
recent U.S. visit on Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:00pm in the
church hall at St. Edward Parish. Fr. Jerry Kopacek, pastor of St.
Edward Parish, and Dave Cushing, director of adult formation for
the Catholic parishes, will explore highlights of the Pope's
visit and the major themes of the Pope's talks.
Study Circles on Racism
and Race Relations
The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and New City Ministries will
co-sponsor a five-week, inter-racial study circle on "Racism and
Race Relations". The study circle will be faciliated
by professional facilitators and will help participants examine
personal experiences and perceptions about race, the nature of
the race problem, what can be done, and what public policies are
needed. The study circle will meet on a day/time to be
chosen by the participants. Enrollment is limited.
Suggested registration fee is $50.00.
Contact Dave Cushing at 319-234-9912.
<www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/race.htm>
Stewardship of the Earth Bible Study Series Planned
If you’re
interested in climate change and other environmental issues,
“Stewardship of the Earth” is a five-week bible study designed
to help you appreciate the biblical foundation of environmental
stewardship. This is a highly reflective experience which will
be scheduled on a day/time to be chosen by the participants.
Contact Dave Cushing at 319-234-9912.
Activities for Catholic Singles
Here are
the events
being planned for Catholic singles (ages 40-60) in May:
• Single Mingle May 9.
Details available at:
<www.waterloocatholics.org/singles.htm>
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN
MAY
John Haught Featured at Prairiewoods May 16-17
Dr. John Haught, Senior Fellow of Science and
Religion at Woodstock Theological Center/
Georgetown University, will be the featured speaker at two
events sponsored by Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center May 16-17
in Cedar Rapids. Dr. Haught will speak on "What's Really
Going on in the Universe?" May 16, 7:00-9:00pm, and "Evolution
and Faith--What's at Stake?" May 17, 9:00am-3:30pm. Both
events will take place at Hallagan Education Center, Mercy
Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.
Contact Prairiewoods at 319-395-6700/ext.203 or email <ajackson@prairiewoods.org>
Canterbury Forum Speaker Will Explore Interfaith Dialog
Dr. Haught
will be the featured speaker May 18 at the Canterbury Forum at
St. Luke Episcopal Church in Cedar Falls. The talk begins
at 7:30pm. in Will hall. It is free and open to the
public.
<www.canterburyforum.net>
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ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES THIS
MONTH
'Speaking of Faith' Will Focus on Catholics
"The Beauty and Challenge of Being Catholic" is the topic on the
May 4 edition of the National Public Radio program, "Speaking of
Faith." The program profiles nine U.S. Catholics who discuss
what being Catholic means to them. The program is broadcast on
10:00-11:00am on KUNI. You can download the audio in various
formats and/or read comments from listeners on what it means to
be Catholic at:
http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/being_catholic/
Paulists Offer Course on Faithful Citizenship
The Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association will
offer a six-week online course on Faithful Citizenship. The
course will explore Catholic
participation in politics as a form of evangelization.
Instructor Dr. Georgia Masters Keightley will demonstrate how
Catholics can use the basic moral principles set out in Catholic
social teaching to analyze and address the political and social
issues facing our country and our world today.
The course opens May 5; lessons begin May 12. There is a
discount for registrations before May 6. Information at:
www.pncea.org/store/index.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=68
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COMING OPPORTUNITIES
Listening Session for Inactive Catholics and Catholic Seekers
A “Listening
Session” for inactive, alienated, discouraged and former
Catholics will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 7:00pm at Kimball
Ridge Center, Waterloo. This listening session is designed for
any Catholic or former Catholic who wants to talk about their
relationship with the Church and their experiences in the
Church.
Contact Dave Cushing at 319-234-9912.
<www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/seekers.htm.>
Mt. Mercy
Series Focuses on Bible as a Work of Mercy
“Reading the Bible as a Work of Mercy” is the title of the
Scripture on the Hill summer series at Mt. Mercy College in
Cedar Rapids. The five-week program will meet on evenings,
7:00-8:30pm in Betty Cherry Hertiage Hall on the Mt. Mercy
campus June 18, 25, July 2, 9 and 16. Bill Mulcahey, Director
of Campus Ministry, will be the presenter. Registration of $75
includes the text which will be used.
For information contact Bill Mulcahey at
319-363-8213/ext.1494.
For registration contact Tom Castle at 319-363-1323/ext.1843
(email:
tom@mtmercy.edu)
Catholic Worker Farm Plans Merton Retreat in
June
New Hope Catholic Worker Farm near Dubuque will
sponsor a weekend retreat June 20-22 to commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton. The theme of the
retreat is "Mystical and Political: Thomas Merton's Journey
Toward Integration." It will include talks and discussion,
prayer, and a visit to the Trappist Abbey. Cost is free but
enrollment is limited. Enclosed space in the barn is available
for overnight accommodations. New Hope Catholic Worker Farm is
located nine miles south of Dubuque.
Phone 563-584-9300 or email: <catholicworkerschool@gmail.com>
Retreat for Sexual Abuse Victims June 27-29 at American Martyrs
Hope and Healing Ministries of the Diocese of Davenport will
sponsor a “Committed to Freedom” retreat for persons wounded by
sexual abuse June 27-29 at American Martyrs Retreat House in
Cedar Falls.
This weekend retreat helps participants
experience God’s love, identify spiritual tools to move beyond
the damage left by abuse, and develop a strategy for healthy
living. It is appropriate for individuals at any stage of
recovery.
Contact Maria Shores at 563-322-1645 (email:
shores@davenportdiocese.org)
Mid-Week Retreat for Men and Women at American
Martyrs
American Martyrs Retreat House will sponsor a Mid-week Retreat
for women and men June 10-12 conducted by Fr.; Ken Glaser, The
theme is "I am with you always." Director: Fr. Ken Glaser,
Director of St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center in
Cedar Falls. A great way to begin the summer. Offering: $105
(includes meals, and accommodations).
Contact American Martyrs at 319-266-3543.
Schedule of Summer Opportunities at Shalom Retreat Center
Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque announces the following
opportunities in June:
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Discipleship as a Way of Life.
June 8-14. This week-long retreat will be conducted by Fr.
Anthony gittins, CSSp, professor of Theological Anthropology at
Chicago Theological Union. The retreat will explore some of the
components of discipleship and look at profiles of disciples in
the New Testament. $75 deposit is due June 3.
•
An Evening of Care
– for individuals who have an ill or disabled loved one.
Tuesday, June 10, 7:00pm. Presented by Kathy Davis, John
Ervolino and June Price. Each of the presenters is living with
the reality of a loved one who is seriously ill or disabled.
They will speak from the perspective of how this affects their
lives and how they cope with the challenge of caring for a
seriously ill loved one. Offering: $8. Registration deadline:
June 9.
•
Like the Air We Breathe: An Approach to the Spiritual Life.
June 15-20. This five-day retreat will be conducted by Fr.
Albert Haase, OFM, adjunct professor of Spirituality at Chicago
Theological Union and the School for Spirituality at Mayslake
Ministries. The retreat will examine key themes in the
spiritual life: the True Self, the False Self, growth towards
freedom, prayer, discernment and the spiritual journey. $40
deposit is due June 9.
•
The History of Christian Spirituality
– a retreat conducted by Albert Haase, OFM. Saturday, June 21.
9:00a-4:00p. This retreat will explore how Christians have
experienced and expressed their relationship to God and others
and discover the origins of some of our spiritual beliefs and
practices. Offering: $50 (includes Participant’s Guide).
Registration deadline: June 18.
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In Communion with All of Creation.
June 29-July 5. This week-long retreat will be conducted by Sr.
Lucy Slinger FSPA, Ecospirituality Educator at Viterbo
University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The retreat will be an
invitation to open mind, body and spirit to the deeper presence
of the Divine Mystery in all of Creation. $40 deposit is due
June 24.
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Wholeness and Holiness Retreat for Women.
June 29-July 6. Conducted by Sr. Margie Hosch OSF, a member of
the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and Sr. Connie
Fahey FSM, a graduate of the Sursum Corda spiritual direction
formation program. This retreat will use multiple strategies to
help participants open their minds and hearts to emotional and
psychological wholeness by addresses the crises and traumas
which shape beliefs, feelings, behaviors and self-identity.
Consists of four daily one-hour session of individual spiritual
direction, individual counseling, shared prayer and group
counseling. Enrollment is limited.
Contact Shalom Retreat Center at 563-582-3592.
Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque announces the following
opportunity in July:
•
Silent Directed Retreat.
July 6-13. Directors include Fr. James Starbuck, Bernie Dansart,
Sr. Margaret Jungers OSF and Sr. Dorothy Schwendinger OSF.
Participants will meet daily with a retreat director and
participate in daily opportunities for Liturgy and common
prayer, solitude and nature. Tai Chi is optional. $40 deposit
is due June 6.
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Learning to Hang on by a Hare
– a Day of Reflection presented by Gerarda Lahey Keppler.
Saturday, July 19. 9:30a-3:00p. Here is an opportunity to spend
a day exploring a course toward peace, self-acceptance and real
love based on the children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit.
Offering: $35 (includes lunch). Registration deadline: July 15.
Contact Shalom Retreat Center at 563-582-3592.
Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque announced the following
opportunities in August:
•
Finding Hope Through the Grace of
God
– a day of reflection presented by Fran and Marilyn Riley.
Saturday, August 9, 9:30a-3:00p. The Rileys will share their
personal journey through distress and turmoil and how the power
of prayer and the Holy Spirit led them to a greater purpose in
life. Offering: $35 (includes lunch). Registration deadline:
August 4.
•
Clare of Assisi
– a day of reflection facilitated by Sr. Margaret Jungers OSF
and Sr. Eileen Miller OSF. Thursday, August 14. 9:30a-3:00p.
The life and miracles surrounding Clare will be celebrated with
song, bread and storytelling. Participants will be inspired and
challenged as they probe the miracles of healing, feeding and
protecting which surround Clare’s life. Offering: $30 (includes
lunch). Registration deadline: August 11.
Contact Shalom Retreat Center at 563-582-3592.
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CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE WATERLOO PARISHES
Baptism
Preparation
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The monthly preparation program for parents planning to baptize
an infant or small children will be held on May 10 at 9:30am in
Putz Hall (rectory basement) at Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Book Club
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The Catholic Readers Book Club meets on the first Monday
evening of the month at 7:00pm at Queen of Peace rectory. For
information call Bev Byford at 319-232-1326.
Adult Study
Groups
• Fr. Jerry Kopacek’s monthly study group is examining the
scriptural foundation and historical development of the
Eucharist. It meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:15pm
in the church hall at St. Edward Parish.
Faith-Sharing
Groups
•
Faith-sharing groups meet regularly throughout the year on
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 to 11:00am at St. Edward; Tuesday
mornings, 8:30-10:00am and Thursday mornings, 8:30-10:00am at
Blessed Sacrament, and Thursday mornings, 8:30-10:00am at Queen
of Peace. Contact the parish offices for details.
Marriage
Enrichment
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First Tuesday, a support and enrichment program for
married couples of any age or faith, meets at 7:00pm on the
first Tuesday evening of the month in the Clark Building
community room, 527 Park Lane, Waterloo.
For more
about First Tuesday click here.
Spiritual
Discernment
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Companions on the Journey provides individuals with an
opportunity for regular spiritual discernment in the context of
a small faith-sharing group. Each group of four to six
persons meets monthly in a comfortable, confidential and safe
environment with a professional spiritual director.
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Adult Formation Opportunities
For an annual guide to spiritual growth opportunities or a
weekly email bulletin, contact:
Director of Adult Faith Formation
320 Mulberry
Street, Waterloo IA 50703.
(email: <DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
Posted 03.30.08
• Last
Update: 05.10.08
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