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The Catholic
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Adult Formation, Education and Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Bulletin Board
Week of March 7-13, 2009
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Faith Alive
Our weekly adult
education feature, published in cooperation with The Witness.
This week's topic: The Beloved Son
Read the articles in the March 7 issue of The Witness.
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This Week
"A SPIRITUAL SAFARI" --
Monday, March 8. 6:30-8:15pm. School cafeteria, St. Edward
Parish.
This is
the third in a four-part Lenten enrichment series sponsored by
the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and presented by spiritual
guides from Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center.
Open to adults and young adults of all ages who want to
strengthen or deepen their spiritual life this Lent.
No registration. No fee.
Previous attendance not required. Information at 319-234-9912 or online
at:
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/lentjourney10.htm
IMMIGRATION RIGHTS -- Tuesday, March 9. 7:00pm. St.
Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center, Cedar Falls. Dr. Erick Camayd-Freixas will address the
relationship between "Immigrant Rights and American Values." Dr. Camayd-Freixas was one of 26
interpreters hired by the government to assist workers arrested
at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville in May 2008. For
information contact Sr. Kathleen Grace OSF at 319-504-9093.
"STEWARDSHIP OF THE EARTH" --
Wednesday, March 10. 6:30pm. Rectory classroom, Sacred Heart
Parish. This a six-week bible
study experience
examines the biblical foundation for environmental stewardship. 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, 10. There is a $15.00
book fee.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/earth.htm
FOR
INACTIVE CATHOLICS -- Wednesday, March 10. 7:00pm Kimball
Ridge Center, Waterloo. The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will
sponsor a Listening Session for inactive, alienated, discouraged
or former Catholics and Catholic Seekers. This is an opportunity for
anyone who wants to discuss their past, present or future
relationship to the Catholic Church in a safe, nonjudgmental
environment.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/inactive.htm
"LENTEN LESSONS AND PRAYERS...A Musical Journey with
Christ." Wednesday, March 10. 9:00pm. St. Stephen the Witness
Catholic Student Center, Cedar Falls. Agnus Dei Ministry
performs this Lenten program of music and scripture which
presents the story of the life, passion and death of Jesus.
Free and open to the public. More information and a schedule of
other local performances is available online at
www.waterloocatholics.org/agnusdei.htm
CONTEMPLATIVE DIMENSIONS OF THE GOSPEL
-- Wednesday, March 10. 6:30-8:00pm. American Martyrs Retreat
House, Cedar Falls. This is the first in a series of four
discussions March 10, 17, 24 and 31 sponsored by Contemplative
Outreach of Northeast Iowa. Each evening will include an hour
of audiotape of a presentation by Fr. Thomas Keating OSCO,
followed by reflection and discussion. The topic for this week
is our relationship to God. To register call American Martyrs
at 319-266-3543.
FINAL
WISHES WORKSHOP -- Thursday, March 11. 1:30-3:30pm. Church
hall (lower level), St. Edward Parish. The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and Wheaton
Franciscan Healthcare will co-host a Final Wishes Workshop. The
workshop will help participants and family members examine the full range of
medical, personal, emotional and spiritual issues which arise in
a serious illness or at the end of life. Participants will
have an opportunity to complete a Living Will and
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. No charge.
No registration required.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/wishes.htm
BAPTISM PREPARATION -- Saturday, March 13. 9:30-11:30am.
Church Hall (lower level), St. Edward Parish. This preparation
program is for parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning
to baptize an infant or young children in the near future. To
register, please call the parish office in the parish where you
are registered or attend. Note: The Catholic parishes do
not baptize infants and children during Lent, except in case of
an emergency.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/baptism.htm
SINGLE MINGLE -- Saturday, March 13. 6:30-9:00pm. Junie's
Restaurant, Elk Run Heights. The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will
sponsor a Single Mingle for single adults ages 35 and older.
All single adults are welcome.
www.waterloocatholics.org/singles.htm
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Next Week
FAITH
FORMATION CONFERENCE --
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 Margins—The Call to Serve
Christ’s Mission” is the theme for this year’s conference, which
focuses on new strategies and a renewed sense of spirituality
which are needed to be active Christians in today’s society.
www.iowafaithformation.org/
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More Opportunities in Lent
BUSY WORLD RETREAT --
This year's Busy World Lenten Retreat
will take place March 21-28. It will include daily
reflections by the late Fr. M. Basil Pennington OCSO and a daily
commentary by retired Archbishop Daniel Kucera OSB.
Individuals, couples and small groups may use this material in the privacy of their home, 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.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/busylent.htm
GUIDE TO CONFESSION --
"The Infrequent Catholic's Guide to Reconciliation and
Confession" will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2:00-3:00pm in
O'Hagan Hall at Sacred Heart Parish. This opportunity is
designed for Catholic adults and young adults who want to learn
more about how and why Catholics celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/confessionguide.htm
A schedule of Lenten and Holy
Week services in the parishes is available online at:
www.waterloocatholics.org/schedule.htm
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Plan Ahead
BECOMING CATHOLIC -- The Catholic parishes in Waterloo welcome
individuals and families who are interested in joining the
Catholic Church. An information meeting will be held on
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30pm in St. Matthew Room (rectory basement)
at St. Edward Parish. The Rite of Christian Reception for
adults who have been baptized, catechized and are practicing in
another Christian denomination will begin on Tuesday, April 6,
and meet for eight weeks.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/RCRA.htm
CANTERBURY
FORUM -- Dr. Charlotte Wells, associate professor of history
at UNI, will discuss "The Great Witch Craze" at the March
Canterbury Forum on Sunday, March 21. The preoccupation
with "witches" in Christian society began in the late Middle
Ages and culminated with the famous Salem witch trials in the
United States. The Forum begins at 7:00pm in Will Hall at
St. Luke Episcopal Church in Cedar Falls. It is free and
open to the public.
www.canterburyforum.net
MEN'S CEW WEEKEND --
The Christian Experience Weekend is renewal experience designed for adult and
young adult Christians who want to re-start or deepen their relationship
to Jesus Christ and the Christian community. It features witness talks, opportunities for discussion, prayer,
and reflection,
Reconciliation and Eucharist.
The men's CEW
Weekend will be held March
19-21 at Don Bosco High School in Gilbertville.
For information and registration, contact Cathy Reindl at
319-266-1562
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Online This Week
A
selection of online opportunities for Catholic adults who wish
to learn and grow.
WATCH...
…a video presentation of this week’s Gospel:
http://www.h2onews.org/english/50-gospel/22445388-gospel-for-sunday-march-7th-2010.html
…this week’s Vatican Report, pending sainthood for Pope
John Paul II:
http://www.h2onews.org/english/48-in-the-world/22445389-vatican-report.html
...a U.S. Catholic interview with the president of the Catholic
Health Association:
http://uscatholic.org/video/5-questions-sister-carol-keehan-dc-health-care-reform
THINK MORE ABOUT…
…learning to turn the other cheek:
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/what-works-22-can-you-turn-the-other-cheek/
… “what every Catholic needs to know” about Catholic social
teaching:
http://www.osv.com/tabid/7621/itemid/6085/In-Focus-What-Every-Catholic-Needs-to-Know-about.aspx
…the context for the new Roman Missal:
http://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2010/03/02/the-genius-of-the-roman-rite-by-keith-pecklers-sj/
…Pope John Paul II’s theology of the laity:
http://www.acu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/225395/Hai_Christifideles_GH.pdf
REGISTER FOR...
...Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association's
12-week online course based on Fr. Robert Rivers' book, From
Maintenance to Mission:
http://www.pncea.org/events/frommaintenancetomission.aspx
LISTEN TO…
…this week’s edition of American Catholic Radio:
http://www.franciscanradio.org/ACRepisode.asp?EpisodeNum=311
…Fr. James Martin’s introduction to Ignatian spirituality, The
Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything:
http://www.americamagazine.org/content/podcast/podcast-index.cfm?series_id=1149
…Vatican Radio’s interview with Fr. Timothy Radcliffe:
http://www.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=361866
…a Christopher’s podcast with author Steven Covey:
http://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=740
…Lou Nanni’s reflection on a life dedicated to service:
http://www.everydayfaith.net/EF/Lent/Entries/2010/3/6_Christian_Service_(Lou_Nanni).html
REFLECT ON...
…a contemporary Way of the Cross from CatholicIreland:
http://www.cilent.ie/waycross
…”Brothers Wind and Air,” week three in Fr. Richard Rohr’s
Lenten Retreat, Falling in Love with Creation:
http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/lenten/2010/week3.php
…stories of hope, compiled by The Christophers:
http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/lenten/2010/week3.php
…Linda Douty’s “litmus test for letting go”:
http://www.explorefaith.org/resources/books_books/litmus_tests_of_letting_go.php
CHECK OUT…
...NCR's profile of "a very 21st Century bishop":
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/him-or-not-denvers-chaput-very-21st-century-bishop
…the Iowa Catholic Conference’s latest legislative update:
http://www.iowacatholicconference.org/bins/site/templates/splash.asp?NC=812X
…resources for understanding the new Roman Missal from the Notre
Dame Center for Liturgy:
http://liturgy.nd.edu/webcatechesis/
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT…
…details of the Vatican’s upcoming visitation to religious
communities of women:
http://ncronline.org/news/women/apostolic-visitator-details-site-visit-guidelines
…how George Carlin’s Catholic heritage shaped his career as a
comic:
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/george-carlins-last-words/
…Holden Caulfield’s moments of grace:
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/holden-caulfields-moments-of-grace/
READ…
…the National Catholic Reporter's five-part series on the
controversy over liturgy:
http://ncronline.org/news/faith-parish/battle-lines-liturgy-wars
...Pope Benedict's Wednesday catechesis on St. Bonaventure:
http://www.zenit.org/article-28527?l=english
…Barbara Mujica’s profile of St. Teresa of Avila:
http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/teresa-%C3%A1vila
…the March issue of Catholic Update, “Evolution and the
Catholic Church”:
http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU.aspx
…Ilia Delio’s review of John Haught’s new book, Making Sense
of Evolution:
http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=12171
…a Fordham Center on Religion and Culture forum on Donna
Frietas’s book, Sex and the Soul:
http://www.fordham.edu/images/undergraduate/centeronreligionculture/oct%2028%20sex%20soul_transcript.pdf
WORTH QUOTING...
“’About suffering they were never wrong, the Old Masters: how
well they understood its human position; how it takes place
while someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking
dully along. (W. H. Auden,
Musée des Beaux Arts)’
What Auden
wrote about suffering and art is also true of art and miracles.
To portray a miracle convincingly, an artist needs to understand
its human position, how it takes place amid the ordinary
business of living. While it’s happening, someone walks dully
past it, and someone else nearby is ‘eating or opening a
window.’ Real miracles…do not compel the whole world’s
attention, much less its credence. Something changes, but few
notice, and even fewer believe. Meanwhile, everything else goes
on as before.”
--Matthew Boudway in a review of Lourdes, online at:
http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/blog/?p=7121
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More
Opportunities for Adult Faith Formation
Monthly
Highlights
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/monthlyhighlights.htm
Monthly Catechism
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/catechism.htm
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weekly notice when the Bulletin Board is posted
send an email
to:
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
For information or registration, contact Dave Cushing at
319-234-9912
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Register online
at
www.waterloocatholics.org/registration.htm
Posted: 03.07.10
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