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Lent culminates
in the Paschal Triduum, in which this year,
too, we shall
celebrate divine justice the fullness of charity,
gift,
salvation. May this penitential season be for every Christian
a
time of authentic conversion and intense knowledge of the
mystery of Christ, who came to fulfill every justice.
--Pope Benedict XVI,
2010 Lenten Message.
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo
Our Lenten Journey
Adult Formation, Education and
Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Lent 2010
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A Spiritual Safari
Lenten Enrichment Series
Monday Evenings, February 22, March 1, 8 and 22.
6:30-8:15pm. St. Edward Parish, Waterloo
This year's
four-part Lenten Enrichment Series will explore 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. The sessions
will be presented by staff members from Prairiewoods Franciscan
Spirituality Center in Hiawatha and will include a combination
of spiritual guidance, ritual, and group interaction.
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Lenten Lessons
and Prayers:
A Musical Journey with Christ
Various Locations
"Lenten Lessons and Prayers: A Musical Journey with Christ" is a
presentation of inspirational music and scriptural narration
which shares the story of the life of Jesus with emphasis on the his
passion and death. It is a compilation of music woven together
with narration based on scripture. The public is invited to
attend this musical journey during the Lenten season to
experience spiritual renewal. No registration, no charge.
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here for more information
Journey
Through Lent
Weekly Faith-Sharing Guide
Available Online from waterloocatholics.org
This lectionary-based
faith-sharing resource is
designed for new or existing small groups who wish
to meet during Lent. It provides an opening ritual, a reflection
on the week's Gospel, questions for discussion, and a
closing prayer for each Sunday in Lent as well as Holy Thursday
and Good Friday. This small-group resource was created by
biblical scholar and author Art Zannoni and is appropriate for
adults and young adults. Contact the Adult Formation
Office if your group wishes to use this resource or if you are
interested in joining a new small group for Lent.
Click here to see a sample
of
Journey
Through Lent
Click here to register
online
Bridges to
Contemplative Living
for Lent and Holy Week
Information
Meeting: Monday, Feb. 8, 7:00-8:00pm.
O'Hagan Hall, Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo.
This popular
faith-sharing series, adapted especially for the season of Lent
and Holy Week, uses the writing of Thomas Merton and other
contemporary spiritual guides to help participants become more
contemplative, reflective and prayerful in the midst of their
every lives. Groups will meet once a week for five or six weeks,
on a day/time chosen by the participants. $6.00 book
fee. Registration required to participate; no registration
necessary for the information meeting.
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for more information
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to register online
A
People Never Before Known
Sunday Mini-Retreat
Sunday, Feb. 21. 12:30-3:30pm
American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
This Sunday mini-retreat conducted by Fr. Ardel Barta will
explore how the Eucharistic celebration forms the Christian
community, "a people never before known." Registration:
$10.00 ($5.00 for students). Pre-registration suggested.
Call American Martyrs Retreat House at
319-266-3543.
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information
You
Are My Friends
Busy World
Online Lenten Retreat
March 21-28, 2010
Reflections by Fr. M. Basil Pennington OCSO
Commentary by Archbishop Daniel Kucera OSB
The Busy World
retreat is designed for individuals, couples and small groups
who are unable to participate in traditional retreats outside
the home. This
year we will post reading material for prayer and reflection on our
website each day. Participants may choose to 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.
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for more information
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to register online
Stewardship of the Earth
Bible Study
March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14. 6:30-8:00pm
Rectory Classroom,
Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
This six-week bible
study experience
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. $15.00
book fee.
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for more information
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to register online
Little Rock Scripture Study
Women in the Old Testament
Monday afternoons, February 15,
22, March 1, 8, 15. 1:30-3:00pm
O'Hagan Hall (church basement).
Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
This five-week study from the Little
Rock Scripture series will examine
the role of women in the Old Testament. Participants will
discover that women have rich stories that are vital to God's
relationship with the covenant people. Their stories offer
courage and insight to people living in any age.
$13.00 materials fee.
Pre-register by
calling the parish office at 319-234-4996.
Sunday Mini-Retreat
A People Never Before Known
Sunday, February 21. 12:30-3:30pm
American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls
This Sunday
afternoon mini-retreat will examine how the Eucharist
creates and nurtures
the community of disciples, "a
people never before known." This is one in a series
of mini-retreat co-hosted by American Martyrs and the Catholic Parishes in
Waterloo and funded in part by a grant from the Kucera Center at
Loras College. Registration is $10.00 per person ($5.00
for students). Pre-registration is suggested: call
American Martyrs at 319-266-3543.
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information
Listening Session for
Inactive
and Alienated Catholics
Wednesday, March 10. 7:00-8:30pm.
Classroom 1,
Kimball Ridge Center, Waterloo
Here is an opportunity for inactive, alienated,
discouraged and former Catholics and Catholic Seekers to discuss
their past, present or future relationship to the Catholic faith
community in a safe, discreet, non-judgmental environment.
No registration or fee.
For information contact the Director of Adult Faith Formation at
319-234-9912 (email
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us).
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here for more information
Infrequent
Catholics
Guide
to Lent
Sunday, February 28.
2:00-3:00pm.
O'Hagan Hall (church basement), Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
This opportunity is designed for
Catholic adults and young adults who may have over the years
forgotten what they once knew about Lent and for
others who want to participate
more intentionally on this important liturgical season. We
will review the origin and purpose of the Lent, various
components of Lenten observance today, traditional Lenten devotions like the Stations of the Cross, and opportunities for
Lenten study and prayer in the local community. No
registration.
Infrequent
Catholics Guide
to Reconciliation
Sunday, March 21.
2:00-3:00pm.
O'Hagan Hall (church basement), Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
This opportunity is designed for Catholic 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.
This 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. No registration.
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information
Social
Justice Lenten Retreat
Lent Through the Eyes of Dorothy Day
Saturday, March 6. 9:00am-3:30pm
O'Hagan Hall, Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
Our annual Social Justice
Lenten Retreat is designed to help people of faith focus on the
social justice dimension of our Lenten journey to conversion and
Gospel living. This year's retreat will reflect on the
meaning and purpose of Lent as reflected in the life and writing
of Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker. It will be
facilitated by Brian Terrell, a member of the Des Moines
Catholic Worker community who worked with Dorothy Day during the
last years of her life.
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Click here to
register online
Lenten Services in the Parishes
Click here for a schedule of
Lenten Masses and services
Online Lenten
Resources
Click here for a list
of Lenten retreats, resources and reading.
Posted 01.05.10 Last Update: 02.01.10
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