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LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SEPTEMBER
'Tour Through the Bible' Bible Planned for Fall
The Catholic Parishes in
Waterloo will sponsor an eight-week bible study, "Tour Through
the Bible," this fall. Participants will have an
opportunity to examine the "big picture" and see the Bible in
perspective from Genesis to Revelation. The
series will highlight how God's revelation unfolded in history,
was recorded in the Hebrew and Christian testaments, and is
interpreted by Catholic Tradition. Four sessions will
focus on the Torah, Historical books, Wisdom Literature and
Prophets in the Old Testament. Four other sessions will
focus on the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, Acts and
Letters and the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
The series will be conducted by Eric Stromberg, director of
faith formation at St. Mary Parish in Waverly. It will
meet on a day and time to be chosen by the participants.
The suggested registration fee is $40 for the eight sessions.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/bibletour.htm
Parishes Announce New 'Catholic Speakers Series'
Jonathan Montaldo will be the first speaker in the Waterloo parishes' new Catholic Speakers
Series this fall. The Speakers Series is designed to
provide local Catholics with the wisdom and insights of
distinguished Catholic scholars and writers. Dr. Montaldo
is former director of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine
University and past president of the International Thomas Merton
Society.
He
will speak Sept. 16 on "Learning to Love the World--Thomas
Merton and Contemplative Living" at the Cellar Lounge in
downtown Waterloo. The program is open to the public.
A freewill offering will be taken.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/speakers.htm
Divorce and
Beyond Fall Series Set at St. Edward
An information meeting for
separated and divorced Catholics who are interested in Divorce
and Beyond will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 7:00pm, in St.
Matthew Room (rectory basement) at St. Edward Parish in
Waterloo.
Divorce and Beyond is a
ten-week, self-help recovery program which helps divorced Catholics
and other persons of faith address the emotional and spiritual stress of divorce, adjust to
the changes created divorce, and move on with their lives in a
positive and constructive way. The process is facilitated
by professionally trained counselors and other adults who have
recovered from divorce in their personal lives. The Divorce and
Beyond fall series will begin Sept. 16 and meet on Thursday
evenings, 7:00-9:00pm, in the new life center at St. Edward
Parish.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/D+B.HTM
Waterloo JustFaith
Study Group Being Planned for Fall
An information
meeting for adults and young adults interested in participating
in a JustFaith study group this fall in Waterloo will be
held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 7:00pm in the Rectory Classroom at
Sacred Heart Parish in Waterloo.
JustFaith is a thirty-week formation and
education process for adults and young adults who wish to grow
in their understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of
Catholic Social Teaching. The JustFaith process was
developed by Catholic Charities USA and combines study,
discussion, prayer and experience to help participants
experience a spiritual journey into compassion. The group
will be facilitated by Fran Fuller, director of the Waterloo
Catholic Worker. It will meet on a day and time to be
chosen by the participants.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/justfaith.htm
2010-11 Catechist
Formation Will Focus on the Beatitudes
The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will host a monthly discussion
group for Catholic teachers, catechists, parents and
grandparents who wish to participate in the University of
Dayton's 2010-2011 Catechist Formation Program.
Participants in the Formation Program will read and discuss a
monthly article written by faculty members at the University of
Dayton and published in Catechist magazine.
Participants may receive a Continuing Education Credit or
Graduate Credit by submitting a reflection paper at the end of
the school year. The theme for the 2010-2011 program is "A
Moral Compass--The Sermon on the Mount."
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/catechistformation.htm
Sunday Mini-Retreats Planned at American Martyrs
The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and American Martyrs Retreat House
in Cedar Falls will co-host a series of Sunday afternoon
mini-retreats this fall. The retreats are funded in
part by a grant from the Archbishop Kucera Center for Catholic
Spiritual and Intellectual Life and are designed for adults and
young adults who cannot attend a traditional week-long or
weekend retreat but want an opportunity to spend some time in
prayer and reflection. Mini-retreats for fall, 2010 include:
"Music As a Door
to the Sacred" facilitated by Fr. Jerry Kopacek, Sept. 26.
"Connected
to Earth" facilitated by Sr. Marie Gemar OSF Oct. 31.
"From Appreciation to Gratitude"
facilitated by Sr. Lucy Slinger FSPA Nov. 14.
The
three-hour mini-retreats begin at 1:00pm at the Retreat House.
Registration is $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for students. For
reservations, call American Martyrs at
319-266-3543.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/miniretreats.htm
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 September theme is: ""
Click here for more information
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MORE
OPPORTUNITIES IN
SEPTEMBER
Retreat Scheduled for Lay Formation Alumni
The second annual Lay Formation Alumni Retreat will be held
September 24-26 at American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar
Falls. The retreat will focus on aspects of discipleship in
everyday life. The format will include speakers, personal
reflection time, small group discussion, a book discussion,
prayer services, communal celebration of the sacrament of
Reconciliation, and Sunday morning Liturgy. Fr. Mel Hemann will
be the presider for Mass. Participants are invited to read the
book Touching the Holy by Robert Wicks prior to the
retreat. The retreat begins with registration at 7:00pm. on
Friday evening will will conclude with lunch at noon on Sunday.
Suggested registration fee is $130 per person. For
registration, call or email American Martyrs at 319-266-3543 (<dbqamrhsec@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
Rachel's
Vineyard Retreat Scheduled September 17-19
A
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat for individuals who have been
affected by an abortion will be held the weekend of
Sept. 17-19, 2010 at the Creighton University Retreat Center in
Griswold, Iowa.
The Rachels Vineyard Retreats provide a supportive,
confidential and non-judgmental environment for women or men
recovering from the emotional and spiritual effects of abortion.
The weekend retreat helps participants experience Gods love and
begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.
Registration: $100.00. For information and registration
contact Kris Gasperi at 515-306-7833 (email
Kris Gaspari@mac.com).
www.rachelsvineyard.org
At American Martyrs Retreat House...
Family Camping Retreat.
September 3-5. This family camping retreat
will be facilitated by Amy Hoyer, Director of Faith Formation at
St. Patrick Parish, Cedar Falls, will include prayer, nature activities,
a canoe trip, Mass,
picnic supper, storyteller, crafts for families, campfire, and star
gazing. Meals and shower facilities provided. Sleep
inside ($90 for adults, $50 for children 14 and younger); camp
outside in your own camper or tent ($50 for adults, $25 for
children 14 and younger).
Contact American Martyrs Retreat House at 319-266-3543.
Fiftieth Anniversary Year Begins. September 19.
The celebration begins with 11:00 am Eucharistic
Liturgy outside (weather permitting) with Archbishop Hanus presiding,
followed by a picnic and entertainment. The general public is welcome and encouraged to join in the
the celebration. If
possible, let the Retreat House know how many are attending. Contact
American Martyrs Retreat House at 319-266-3543.
Special
Anniversary Year Offer:
Anyone who has
never made a retreat at American Martyrs will be welcomed at
half price. Register in advance, pay when you arrive.
At Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque...
Days of Quiet & Prayer
(4-session series). Wednesdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17,
Dec. 15. These faith-sharing sessions facilitated by Sr.
Margaret Jungers OSF will be based on the book The Naked Now
by Fr. Richard Rohr OFM. Each day begins at 9:14am and
concludes at 2:30pm. Offering of $75 for the series includes
the book, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and a
private room for rest and reflection during the day.
Registration deadline: Sept. 3. Contact Shalom Retreat Center
at
563-582-3592.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 9:30pm. Presented by Sr. Pat R.
Farrell OSF and Sr. Marian Klostermann OSF. This workshop will
examine the advantages of nonviolent communication (NVC), which
focuses attention on compassion rather than fear, guilt, blame
or shame. NVC emphasizes taking personal responsibility for
choices and improving the quality of relationships. Offering:
$10. Registration deadline: Sept. 13. Contact Shalom Retreat
Center at 563-582-3592.
An Italian Feast of Food & Trivia.
Sept. 21, 6:30 8:30pm. This annual Italian dinner features
the usual scrumptious array of Italian foods. Between dinner
courses, Sr. Ginny Heldorfer OSF will entertain with trivia
about Italy, Italian food, and St. Francis. Offering: $22.
Registration deadline: Sept. 17. Contact Shalom Retreat Center
at 563-582-3592.
At Prairiewoods Spirituality Center in Hiawatha...
Choosing to Love the World Retreat. Sept. 17-19. This retreat
conducted by Jonathon Montaldo will be based on a new book of
reflections, Choosing to Love the World--Thomas Merton on
Contemplation, and will explore Merton's idea that Christians
must be contemplatives in action. Fee: $225 (includes lodging
and meals); Commuter fee: $175 (includes Saturday lunch, dinner
and Sunday lunch).
Contact Prairiewoods at 319-395-6700.
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COMING
OPPORTUNITIES
Iowa Dioceses' Institute for Social Action
Planned Oct. 9.
The annual Iowa
Institute for Social Action is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9,
at St. Mary/Holy Cross Parish in Elkhart, Iowa. The
Institute is co-sponsored by the Iowa Catholic Conference and
the Catholic dioceses in Iowa.
The keynote
speaker for the 2010
Institute will be Tina Rodousakis,
Grassroots Advocacy Manager for Catholic Relief Services.
Workshops will
examine various social justice issues, including the death penalty, domestic violence, payday loans, and
voter education. Registration
begins at 8:30am. The Institute concludes prior to the 5:30pm
parish Mass. A limited number of special rate rooms are
available at the Hampton Inn in Ankeny. (Call 515-261-4400 and
ask about rates for the Iowa Institute for Social Action.)
www.iowasocialaction.org/
At American Martyrs
Retreat House in Cedar Falls...
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At Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque...
Writing Life Stories
(series of 4).
Mondays, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 and 15. 2:00 4:00pm. This series
is faciliated by Sr. Eileen Miller OSF and is designed to help participants
remember and record life stories for fun, for posterity, or as a
review of life. Writing experience is not required. Anyone who
can tell a story can write a story with the directions and tips
provided in this workshop. Offering: $35 for the series.
Registration deadline: Oct. 1. Contact Shalom Retreat Center at
563-582-3592.
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One.
Oct. 14, 7:00 9:00pm. This evening of reflection and prayer
will be facilitated by Molly Downs, the author of Letters to
Siena--How I Found My Life After Losing My Baby. It is
intended for all who have experienced loss through death,
especially those who have experienced the loss of a baby or
young child. There will be opportunities for participants to
share if they wish to do so, and a memorial prayer service. No
charge. Registration requested. Contact Shalom Retreat Center
at 563-582-3592.
Top Ten Wellness Habits for Health Care Professionals.
Oct. 19, 6:30 8:30pm.
This practical, fun and interactive evening for health care
professionals will be conducted by Julia theisen from the Body
and Soul Wellness Center. It will explore ten lifestyle habits
that can significantly improve the lives of the health care
professionals and those for whom they care. Offering: $15 (CEUs
for nurses and social workers available.) Offering: $15.
Registration deadline: Oct. 15. Contact Shalom Retreat Center at
563-582-3592.
Yoga and Centering Prayer Mini-Retreat.
Oct. 20, 9:00am to 12:30pm. Marilyn Dansart & Deb May will
facilitate this inspirational morning combining the peaceful
practices of Centering Prayer and Yoga. Those with and without
experience in yoga and/or centering prayer are welcome. (Yoga
mats will be provided.) Offering: $30 (includes
lunch). Registration deadline: Oct. 18. Contact Shalom Retreat
Center at 563-582-3592.
Reading That Matters. This series of book discussions
features true stories of people whose life experiences will
raise our social consciousness and increase our compassion. Each
session is facilitated by Sr. Eileen Miller OSF and takes place
7:00-8:30pm.
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Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7:00 8:30pm. The Glass Castle by
Jeanette Walls. Registration
deadline: Oct. 11.
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Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
by
Immaculιe Ilibagiza (with Steve Erwin). Registration
deadline: Nov. 15.
Offering: $6 per session. Contact Shalom Retreat Center at
563-582-3592.
God, Jesus and Prayer in Todays Universe Story.
Nov. 19-21. Theologian Michael
Morwood, author of God Is Near, Praying a New Story, Finding Our
Faith and other popular books
will use the contemporary story about our
universe and our place in it to deepen awareness and
appreciation of Gods universal presence, to reflect on the role
of Jesus as revealer of this Presence always with us, and to
examine the implications for prayer and liturgy. Friday
evening only: $25. Commuter
Offering:
$100 by Oct. 19 (includes two meals); Overnight Offering: $115 by
Oct. 19 (includes 5 meals and accommodations).
Contact Shalom
at 563-582-3592.
At
Prairiewoods Spirituality Center in Hiawatha...
At the University of Northern Iowa...
Religious
Doubt and the Western Secular Tradition. Oct. 5, 12, 19,
26. Dr. Hal Wohl,
emeritus professor of history at UNI, will conduct this four-week
non-credit
Lifelong University course on Tuesday mornings in
October, 10:30am to 12:30pm. The course will examine the
tension between belief and doubt which has been a major dynamic
of Western thought from ancient times to the present day.
Registration fee is $40.00.
www.uni.edu/llu
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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:
09.01.10
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