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LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN
MARCH
"Spiritual
Safari" Lenten Enrichment Series Continues
The Catholic
Parishes in Waterloo four-part Lenten Enrichment series, "A
Spiritual Safari," continues on Monday evenings, March 1, 8 and
22. This year's series is presented by staff members from
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha and
explores the many facets of spirituality, including ways in
which to discover our peaceful savannahs, face the challenges of
unfriendly terrain, and search for our authentic spiritual
self. Each session includes a combination of spiritual
guidance, ritual, and group interaction. Sessions meet in the
church hall (lower level) at St. Edward parish, 6:30-8:15pm.
There is no charge and no registration is required. Previous
attendance is not required.
Click here for more information
Lenten Social Justice Retreat Will Focus on Dorothy Day
The annual Lenten Social Justice retreat co-hosted by the Cedar
Valley Catholic Social Justice Network and St. Francis Catholic
Worker House in Waterloo will focus on the life and writing of
Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker. The retreat
will be conducted by Brian Terrell, an activist in the Catholic
peace and justice movement nationally and internationally for
over 33 years. Brian was an associate editor of The Catholic
Worker newspaper during the last years of Dorothy Day's life
and since 1986 has been involved in the Catholic peace and
justice community Des Moines. The annual Lenten Social Justice
retreat will be held on Saturday, March 6, 9:00am - 3:00pm at
Sacred Heart Parish in Waterloo. Registration fee: $20/person;
$15/students and seniors (includes lunch).
Click here for more information
"Stewardship
of the Earth" Bible Study Starts March 10
"Stewardship of the Earth" is a six-week bible
study
experience which examines the biblical foundation for
environmental stewardship and Catholic action on global climate
issues. It combines personal reflection and group discussion in
a way which leads to prayerful transformation and responsible
action. Sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings, March 10, 17,
24, 31 and April 7 and 14, 6:30-8:00pm in the rectory classroom
at Sacred Heart Parish. There is a $15.00 book fee.
Click here for more information
Busy World
Lenten Retreat Planned March 21-28
"You Are My
Friends" is the theme for this year's Busy World Lenten Retreat
sponsored by the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo. The retreat,
designed for individuals, couples and small groups who are
unable to participate in traditional retreats outside the home,
will take place March 21-28. This
year's retreat will be conducted online and will include daily
reflections by the late Fr. M. Basil Pennington OCSO and a daily
commentary by retired Archbishop Daniel Kucera OSB.
Participants may use this material in the privacy of their home
or another environment of their choosing, on their own
schedule. Participants may also share their personal
reflections online and will have the option of sharing their
retreat experience in a small group discussion at the conclusion
of the retreat. $5.00 registration fee.
Click here for more information
Parishes Schedule Listening Session for Inactive Catholics
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will sponsor a Listening
Session for inactive, alienated, discouraged or former Catholics
and Catholic Seekers on Wednesday, March 10, 7:00-8:30pm in
Classroom 1 at Kimball Ridge Center (former Schoitz Hospital) in
Waterloo. This is an informal and non-threatening opportunity
for anyone who wishes to discuss their past, present or future
relationship to the Catholic faith community in a discreet,
non-judgmental environment. There is no registration or fee.
For information contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation at
319-234-9912 (email
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us).
Click here for more information
"Final
Wishes" Workshop Is March 11 at St. Edward
The Catholic
Parishes in Waterloo and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare will
sponsor a Final Wishes workshop on Wednesday, March 11 at
St. Edward Parish. A Final Wishes
Workshop examines the full
range of medical, personal, emotional and spiritual issues which
often arise at the time of a serious illness or at the end of
life and helps participants identify and express how they want
to be treated if they are seriously ill and unable to speak for
themselves. Participants will have an opportunity to
create a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for
Healthcare. The workshop is open
to persons of all ages. Family members or caretakers may attend
with loved ones or attend for loved ones who are unable attend
themselves. The workshop will be held 1:30-3:30pm in the Church
Hall (lower level) at St. Edward and is open to the public.
Click here for more information
"Infrequent
Catholic's Guide to Reconciliation" March 31
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will host an information
session for adults and young adults who have not celebrated the
Sacrament of Reconciliation recently or others who have
questions about how or why Catholics celebrate this sacrament.
"The Infrequent Catholic's Guide to Reconciliation and
Confession" will be held on Sunday,March 21, 2:00-3:00pm in
O'Hagan Hall (church basement) at Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo.
This informal session will address
practical
questions like when and how often Catholics go to confession,
what formats are available, how to prepare, and what to say.
It will be conducted in a safe,
non-threatening environment. There is no registration. For
information contact the Director of Adult Formation at
319-234-9912 (email
dbq208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us).
Click here for more information
Monthly Catechism Study Guide
Monthly
Catechism
is a continuing education and formation opportunity for adults
and young adults which may be used by individuals or small
faith-sharing groups. The February theme is: "Living Out Our
Call to Holiness."
Click here for more information
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MORE
OPPORTUNITIES IN MARCH
Lenten Musical Journey Highlights the Life of Jesus
"Lenten Lessons and Prayers: A Musical Journey
with Christ" is a presentation of inspirational music and
scriptural narration being performed in various Cedar Valley
Catholic churches this Lent. It tells the story of the life of
Jesus through inspirational music and narration with emphasis on
his passion and death. The 75-minute program was compiled by
David Berns, a music minister at St. Edward Parish, and is
performed by "Agnus Dei Ministry," a group of area musicians
from Blessed Sacrament, Queen of Peace, Sacred Heart and St.
Edward parishes in Waterloo, St. Patrick Parish in Cedar Falls,
and Immaculate Conception Parish in Gilbertville. March
performances include Sacred Heart Parish, St. Stephen Student
Center, Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Athanasius Parish and
St. Edward Parish. Performances are free and open to the
public.
Click here for more information and a schedule of
performances
Immigrant
Rights and American Values Lecture Planned
Dr. Erick
Camayd-Freixas, professor of Latin American Literature and
founder of the Research Initiative on Immigration Reform at
Florida International University in Miami, will address the
relationship between "Immigrant Rights and American Values" in a
lecture March 9 at 7:00pm at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic
Student Center in Cedar Falls. Dr. Camayd-Freixas was one of 26
interpreters hired by the government to assist workers arrested
in the May 2008 raid at the AgriProcessors plant in Postville.
His speech in Cedar Falls is one of four in Eastern Iowa
sponsored by local religious congregations and various immigrant
justice groups. It is free and open to the public. For
information contact Sr. Kathleen Grace OSF at 319-504-9093.
In preparation for the presentation,
a discussion of Dr. Camayd-Freixas writings on immigrant rights
will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at 7:00pm at the Cedar Falls
Public Library.
Cedar Valley
CEW Weekends Planned in March
The
Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) is a personal and spiritual
renewal experience for adult and young adult Christians who want
to begin or renewal their relationship to Jesus Christ and the
Christian community. The weekend features witness talks by lay
people, and opportunities for discussion, prayer, private
reflection, Reconciliation and Eucharist. The weekend begins
Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
CEW Weekends
in the Cedar Valley are being planned for March 5-7 (women's
CEW) and March 19-21 (men's CEW) at Don Bosco High School in
Gilbertville. For information and registration, contact Cathy
Reindl at 319-266-1562.
Serving Christ's Mission is Iowa Conference Theme
Dr. Edward P. Hahnenberg, associate professor
of theology at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be
the featured speaker for the 2010 Iowa Faith Formation
Conference March 14 and 15 in Ames. Ministry at the
MarginsThe Call to Serve Christs Mission is the theme for
this years conference, which focuses on new strategies and a
renewed sense of spirituality which are needed to be active
Christians in todays society. Dr. Hahnenberg is the author of
two books: Ministries: A Relational Approach (Crossroad,
2003) and A Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II
(St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2007) as well as numerous articles
in academic and pastoral journals. Early registration: $70.
Information and registration at:
www.iowafaithformation.org/
Retreat for Adults
with Disabilities March 27-28
The
Archdiocese of Dubuque's Office of Ministry to Persons with
Disabilities will sponsor a retreat for adults with disabilities
March 2728 at Camp Albrecht Acres in Sherrill, Iowa, 8 miles
north of Dubuque. This weekend retreat includes sharing, prayer,
singing, activities and social. The retreat theme is "Fruit of
the Spirit." Donation: $40. Contact the Office of Ministry
to Persons with Disabilities at 563-556-2580 (e-mail:
DBQCAFsec@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us).
'Great Witch Craze' is March Canterbury Forum Topic
Dr. Charlotte Wells, professor of history at the University of
Northern Iowa, will discuss "The Great Witch Craze" at the
Canterbury Forum on
Sunday, March 21. The great fear of witches began in Europe in
the late Middle Ages and culminated in the Massachusets witch
trials in the late 1600s. The Forum begins at 7:00pm and meets
in Will Hall at St. Luke Episcopal Church in Cedar Falls. It is
open to the public.
www.canterburyforum.net/index.html
At American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls...
Lenten Discussion Group.
March 10, 17, 24, 31. 6:30-8:00pm. Juli Rowell will lead a
discussion of Fr. Thomas Keating's video series, "Contemplative
Dimension of the Gospel. Free-will offering.
Contact American Martyrs at 319-266-3543.
Men's Retreat.
March 26-28. "When you pray, say..." is the theme of this annual
Palm Sunday weekend silent retreat conducted by Msgr. James O.
Barta. The retreat
opens with Mass Friday at 8 p.m. and closes after lunch on
Sunday. Offering: $115 and this includes retreat directors
stipend, five meals and peace and quiet for 40 hours.
Contact American Martyrs at 319-266-3543.
Holy Week Individually Directed Retreats.
March 28-April 2. (You decide how long you can stay.) These
individually directed retreats provide an opportunity to reflect
and pray through the Pschal Mystery of Jesus. Direction
provided by Sr. Jeanine Kuhn PBVM. $65 per day for meals, room,
board and director's stipend. Contact
American Martyrs at 319-266-3543.
At Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque...
At
Prairiewoods Spirituality Center in Hiawatha...
Spirituality in the 21st Century/God,
Jesus, Prayer and Ritual in the New Universe Story. March
26-27. Presented by Michael Morwood. Morwood is an Australian
Catholic theologian and author who lectures frequently in the
United States, Canada and Ireland. Morwood is the author of
God Is Near, Tomorrows Catholic, Praying a New Story and
From Sand to Solid Ground. Friday session, 7-9:00pm. $15 in
advance; $20 at the door. Saturday session, 9:00am-3:30pm. $40
in advance; $50 at the door. Both sessions at Mercy Medical
Centers Hallagan Education Center in Cedar Rapids.
Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Contact Prairiewoods at
319-395-6700.
At Sinsinawa Mound Center in Wisconsin...
Choose Life Retreat.
March 6. Ths one-day retreat facilitated by Sr. Mary Ellen
O'Grady OP, is a time of reflection and conversation for women
who have or currently are experiencing cancer. Participants may
invite a friend, spouse or care-giver to join them for the
retreat. Fee: $50 (additional guest $20); add overnight
accommodations and a second day of personal reflection before or
after the retreat for $55. Registration deadline: Feb. 27.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
Lenten Cup Retreat.
March 6. This one-day Lenten retreat is facilitated by Sr.
Theresa Byrne OP and Sr. Catherine Dooley OP. It focuses around
the Lord's challenge to his disciples: "Can you drink the cup I
drink?" and asks the questions, What does it mean to hold the
Cup of Life, to lift the Cup of Life, and to drink the Cup of
Life? Registration fee: $45. Registration deadline: Feb. 27.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
Women of the Bible. March 24. This one-person dramatic presentation by Anita
Gutschick portrays the lives and roles of various women in the
Old and New Testaments. Afternoon dinner and performance at
noon; evening dinner and performance at 5:45pm. Registration
fee for dinner and performance: $25; performance only: $15
before March 17. Registration deadline: March 17.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at
608-748-4411.
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COMING
OPPORTUNITIES
Student Center Lecture Will Focus on Tibetan Buddhism
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and St. Stephen the
Witness Catholic Student Center will co-host a lecture by the
Venerable Geshe Thupten Dorjee on April 14 at the Student Center
in Cedar Falls. Geshe Drojee is an ordained Tibetan Buddhist
monk from Drepung Loseling Monastery in southern India. He is a
member of the Gelugpa lineage, a Buddhist tradition which
emphasizes education, and holds advanced geshe lharamp
and geshe ngarampa degrees. He is currently an
instructor at the University of Arkansas, where he co-founded
the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas, and a visiting
instructor at the University of Northern Iowa. Geshe Dorjee
will discuss the culture and religious traditions of Tibetan
Buddhism. The lecture begins at 7:00pm in the Social Hall at
St. Stephen's. Admission is free and open to the public.
http://www.artibet.com/
"Final Wishes" Workshop April 24 at Queen of Peace
The Catholic
Parishes in Waterloo and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare will
sponsor a Final Wishes workshop on Saturday, April 24 at
Queen of Peace Parish. A Final Wishes
Workshop examines the full
range of medical, personal, emotional and spiritual issues which
often arise at the time of a serious illness or at the end of
life and helps participants identify and express how they want
to be treated if they are seriously ill and unable to speak for
themselves. Participants will have an opportunity to
create a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for
Healthcare. The workshop is open
to persons of all ages. Family members or caretakers may attend
with loved ones or attend for loved ones who are unable attend
themselves. The workshop will be held 9:30-11:30am in Scallon
Hall (church basement) at Queen of Peace and is open to the
public.
Click here for more information
Spring Retreat for Family Care-Givers Planned May 15
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and Wheaton Franciscan
Healthcare will co-host a retreat for family care-givers on
Saturday, May 15, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. This
retreat is designed for individuals who have primary or frequent
responsibility for the physical care of sick, disabled, aging or
dying family members, neighbors or friends. The retreat will
help participants examine the spiritual, emotional and personal
challenges of care-giving and find strength, encouragement and
support in the assurances of their faith. The retreat will begin
at 9:00am and include prayer, reflection, discussion and lunch.
The retreat is free and open to the public.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/caregivers.htm
At American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls...
At the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls
Thursday, April 22. Center for Multicultural
Education in Maucker Union. Professor Bart D. Ehrman will
discuss his book,
Jesus,
Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible.
At Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque...
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At
Prairiewoods Spirituality Center in Hiawatha...
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At Sinsinawa Mound Center in Wisconsin...
Holy Week Retreat. April 1-3. This three-day retreat is facilitated by Sr.
Mary Margaret Paxdan OP. Journey through the
events of Holy Week with special
retreat sessions and the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday
and the Easter Vigil celebrated with the Dominican Sisters of
Sinsinawa. $168 ($106 for commuters). Registration deadline:
March 25. Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
Meditation in the Tradition of St. John of the Cross.
May 22. This one-day retreat conducted by Jim Ferolo will
introduce participants to the practice of silent meditation
recommended by St. John of the Cross. It will include guided
exercises, time for silent meditation, and discussion suitable
for beginning and experienced meditators. $48 (includes noon
meal). Registration deadline: May 14.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
Armchair Pilgrimage to the Lands of Dominic.
June 13-18. This week-long retreat will use lectures,
discussions and liturgies to create a "virtual retreat"
experience of the places where St. Dominic lived and taught in
Italy and France. It will be conducted by a team of pilgrimage
leaders including Fr. Matt Walsh OP, Sisters Ann Willits,
Priscilla Wood and Marcia Holthaus OP. $385 (includes private
room). $220 for commuters. Registration deadline: June 6.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at
608-748-4411.
On the Road with Hopkins.
July 12-15. This four-day retreat will use the writing of
Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Jesuit priest and poet, to reflect on
the wonders of God's universe and help participants "down all
that glory to glean our Savior." It will be conducted by Sr.
Jeanne Crapo OP who taught English for many years at Dominican
College in River Forest, Illinois. $236 (includes private
room). $140 for commuters. Registration deadline: July 5.
Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
Paint Your Own Icon.
July 25-31. This week-long retreat conducted by Sr. Maryam
Gossling FSPA is an opportunity to discover the power of icons
as "windows on the infinite" which reveal the "something more"
which lies hidden with all relationships. Each step in the
process of creating an icon will be demonstrated and practiced.
All materials will be supplied; no experience is required. $550
(includes private room). $343 for commuters. Registration
deadline: July 16. Contact Sinsinawa Mound at 608-748-4411.
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CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE WATERLOO PARISHES
Baptism Preparation
A monthly preparation program for parents planning to baptize
an infant or small children is held on the second Saturday
morning of odd months and the second Monday evening of even
month. For information and registration, contact the
parish office where you are registered.
Click here for more about Baptism Preparation
Book Club
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.
Catholic Faith
Inventory
This online inventory helps adults and young adults understand their
personal experience of faith and assess their understanding of the
Catholic faith. Participants receive a confidential 23-page
report which assesses their responses and suggests ways to grow.
Click here for
more information about the Catholic Faith Inventory
Continuing
Education and Formation
Faith
Alive! is a weekly adult education feature presented in
cooperation with The Witness. It provides articles
on a current theme appropriate for personal study and reflection
or small-group discussion.
Click here for more information
about Faith Alive!
Monthly
Catechism is a monthly feature which provides a timely theme
and suggested reading from the United States Catholic
Catechism for Adults and Compendium of the Catechism of
the Catholic Church, suitable for individual or small group
study or discussion.
Click here for more information about
Monthly Catechism
Adult Study Groups
Fr. Jerry Kopaceks monthly study group is examining the
teachings of the Fathers of the Church. 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
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 (except July and August) in the
Chapel Wing at Covenant Medical Center on West Ninth Street.
Click here for more
information about First Tuesday
Spiritual Discernment
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.
Click here for more information about Companions on the
Journey
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Registration
Register for adult
faith formation, education and spiritual growth opportunities
sponsored by the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo:
By phone: call
319-234-9912
By email:
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Online:
Click here to register online
Adult Formation Opportunities
For an annual guide to spiritual growth opportunities or
a
weekly email bulletin, contact:
Director of Adult
Faith Formation
320 Mulberry St., Waterloo IA 50703 Phone:
319-234-9912
email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Posted 03.30.08 Last Update:
03.01.10
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