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Mission Statement
Our Next
Single Mingle
Opportunities for Single Adults
Continuing Opportunities for Single Adults
Opportunities for Faith Formation
More Opportunities for Single Adults

 

The apostolate, through which the laity build up the Church,
sanctify the world and get it to live in Christ can take on many
forms.  A special form of the individual apostolate is the witness
of a whole lay life issuing from faith, hope and charity; it is a
sign very much in keeping with our times, and a manifestation
of Christ living in his faithful."

 
--Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity
  
(1965), #16.

Welcome to

Friends in Faith
Singles Ministry of the
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo

 

Mission Statement

The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo recognize and appreciate the valuable gifts and talents of single adults.  Our goal is to provide opportunities which nourish the social, educational and spiritual lives of single adults.
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Our Next Single Mingle

Singles Mingle

Saturday, February 11, 2012  •  6:30-9:00pm
Panthers Pride Restaurant
(former Stockyard Grill)
2627 Center Street Cedar Falls
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Buy your own food and beverages.

Our monthly “Single Mingles” are informal social events where single adults can gather and relax with other singles. This is not a dating service or religious activity. The Mingle is a good place to find out about and help organize social, cultural, athletic or spiritual activities for singles who are interested in participating.

(Recommended for Singles age 35 and older)

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Singles Potluck
Saturday, January 28, 2012  •  6:30-9:00pm
O'Hagan Hall (church basement) Sacred Heart Parish
627 W. 4th Street, Waterloo
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Plan to attend the parish's "Soup and Chili Cook-Off."
$2.00 per person (includes bread or rolls, butter, cookies
and bars, coffee, lemonade and water).

Bring your favorite soup or chili and enter it in the cook-off!

Our “Single Potlucks” are designed as informal social events where single adults can gather and relax with other singles. This is not a dating service or religious activity. The potluck is a good place to find out about -- or help organize -- social, cultural, athletic or spiritual activities for singles who are interested in participating.

(Recommended for Singles age 35 and older)

2011-2012 Singles Potluck Dates
January 28, 2012
March 24, 2012

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                                                       An Important Reminder
Singles events sponsored by the Catholic parishes occur in a public venue.  You assume personal responsibility for any consequences which result from your participation.
                                             For your own safety
Use a degree of personal discretion
which is appropriate under the circumstances.  Report suspicious, dangerous or illegal behavior to the proper authorities.

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More Opportunities for Single Adults


Friday Night Bowling and Karaoke/Jan. 20
Join us on Friday, Jan. 20, for an evening of fun at Maple Lanes, 2608 University Ave., Waterloo.  Bowling begins at 7:00pm.  Karaoke begins at 9:00pm.  Contact Jon at 319-239-3001.

Ice Skating/Jan. 21
Join us Saturday afternoon at 2:00pm for ice skating on the rink behind Cup of Joe in Cedar Falls.

Game Night/Jan. 21
Relax and have some fun!  Debbie Dreyer will host a game night at her home, on Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at 7:00pm.  Bring a snack to share and your own beverage.  For information and directions call Debbie at 319-230-4880.

SuperBowl Party/Feb. 5
Join us at Steve Crouse's home, 1101 Ridgemont Rd., Waterloo.  Party begins at 4:30pm; the game starts at 5:30.  Bring a dish to share, your own beverage and a chair.  For information contact Steve at 319-230-3447 (email: brasilbike@mchsi.com).

Friday Night Bowling and Karaoke/Feb. 17
Join us on Friday, Feb. 17, for an evening of fun at Maple Lanes, 2608 University Ave., Waterloo.  Bowling begins at 7:00pm.  Karaoke begins at 9:00pm.  Contact Jon at 319-239-3001.

Winter Fun/Feb. 19
Join us Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, for some snow shoeing or hiking at Hartman Reserve (weather permitting).  Call Jon Steimel for details at 319-239-3001.

Sledding/March 3
Have some good old winter fun sledding Saturday afternoon, March 3 (weather permitting).  The fun starts at 2:00pm at the sledding hill on Fletcher Street in Waterloo.  Call Jon Steimel for details at 319-239-3001.

Friday Night Bowling and Karaoke/March 16
Join us on Friday, Jan. 14, for an evening of fun at Maple Lanes, 2608 University Ave., Waterloo.  Bowling begins at 7:00pm.  Karaoke begins at 9:00pm.  Contact Jon at 319-239-3001.

Singles Dance/March 16
Here's an alternative...if you don't do bowling or karaoke: join us for the Singles Dance at Electric Park Ballroom.  Admission is $10.  Call John for details at 319-239-3001.

Want to plan or host an event for Friends in Faith?
Call Jon Steimel (319-239-3001) or Dave Cushing (319-234-9912).

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                                               An Important Reminder
These events are organized and conducted by private individuals.  You assume personal responsibility for any consequences which result from your participation.
                                              For your own safety
Use a degree of personal discretion
which is appropriate under the circumstances.  Report suspicious, dangerous or illegal behavior to the proper authorities.

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Continuing Opportunities
for Single Adults

Catholic Worker House Meal
Join a small group of single adults to help prepare and/or serve a free community meal for the underprivileged at the Catholic Worker House in Waterloo. 
To volunteer contact <wbrunkster@hotmail.com> or call 319-234-9912

Habitat for Humanity
Members of the Catholic parishes in Waterloo volunteer to assist in the construction or rehabilitation of homes by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity on the second Saturday of each month (April-October).  We invite single adults of all ages to join us.  You don't need special skills -- there is something for everyone to do!  To volunteer, call Jane at 319-234-3904.
Click here for more information about Habitat for Humanity

Divorce and Beyond
Divorce and Beyond is a ten-week program for divorced Catholics who want to gain a perspective on their divorce, cope with the emotions involved in divorce, and move on in a constructive way with their lives.  Each session consists of an opportunity to share, a reading and discussion. 
Contact Becky Hargreaves at 319-290-6005 or Dave Cushing at 319-234-9912.
Click here for more information about Divorce and Beyond

Beginning Experience Weekend
The Beginning Experience Weekend is a three-day retreat designed for any divorced, widowed or separated person who has passed through the initial stages of anger and loss and is ready to make a new beginning.  This is a reflective, prayerful and supportive experience for individuals of any age or faith. The next Beginning Experience Weekends are November 18-20, 2011 and March 16-18, 2012 at Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque.
For more information and registration contact the Archdiocese of Dubuque Family Life Office at
800-876-3546.

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For more information about opportunities for single adults contact:
Director of Adult Formation 
•  320 Mulberry St.,  Waterloo IA 50703
Phone: 319-234-9912  •
  Email:  DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Posted 01.25.08  •  Last Update: 01.30.12

OUR COMMITMENT TO ADULT FORMATION
The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are committed to providing life-long faith formation and spiritual growth for adults of all ages. We value individual life experience, respect the diversity of personal convictions, and welcome the wisdom of every participant. We encourage conversation and dialogue. We will never intentionally embarrass or offend participants.

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