Here & There Around the Diocese

FEBRUARY

February 25: Thursday Night Lenten Reflection – “Why Confess?”, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. 7-8:30 pm. No cost. Contact: St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 269-327-5165.

February 27: Symposium on Adolescent Catechesis, Lawrence Education Center, Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., registration begins at 8:30, includes dinner. Visit the diocesan website for more information and registration. Contact: Office of Evangelization, Catechesis & Initiation, 269-349-8714 ext. 226.

MARCH

March 3: Healthy Love: An introduction to Natural Family Planning, Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kalamazoo, 7:00 p.m. The information which includes the scientific basis for NFP and the Catholic Church teaching about married love and responsible parenthood, is useful for engaged and married couples as well as those seeking a healthy approach to life and love. Cost: $30. For more information or to register contact: Natural Family Planning Office, lbrunner@dioceseofkalamazoo.org, 269-349-8714 ext. 114.

March 4: Triumph of the Eucharist: Truth Over Heresy, St. Peter Parish, Douglas, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Deacon Kurt Lucas, presenter. No cost. Contact: Office of Evangelization, Catechesis & Initiation, 269-349-8714 ext. 226.

March 4: Thursday Night Lenten Reflection – “The Eucharist: Food for the Journey”, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. 7-8:30 pm. No cost. Contact: St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 269-327-5165.
           
March 5 & 6: Music Ministry Mini-Retreats with Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM, Fontbonne Auditorium, Nazareth.  March 5: 3 – 5 pm & 7 – 9 pm, March 6: 9 am – noon. Contact: David Reilly, Office of Christian Worship, 269-349-8714 ext. 245.

March 6: Day of Reflection for Catechumen and Candidates, Transformations Spirituality Center, 3427 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo. 9 am – 3 pm. Bishop Emeritus James Murray will facilitate. Theme of the day is “Jesus Spoke to the Crowds in Parables” (Mt 13.34)  Hearing the Message of the Parables Today!  Catechumen, candidates, sponsors and RCIA team members are invited.  Registration deadline is Feb. 19th.  Registration materials can be downloaded from the diocesan website or contact Lisa Irwin, Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Initiation, at 269-903-0177.

March 5-7: Marriage Discovery Weekend, Tranformations: SSJ Spirituality Center, Kalamazoo. A marriage preparation weekend for engaged couples. Contact: Jane Bodway, Office of Marriage and Family Ministry, 269-349-8714, ext. 113.

March 6: Musician’s Retreat with Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM, Fontbonne Auditorium, Nazareth.  10 am - 3 pm. Contact: David Reilly, Office of Christian Worship, 269-349-8714 ext. 245.

March 6: Day of Reflection for Catechumen and Candidates, Transformations, Kalamazoo, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $15. For more information and to register contact: Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Initiation, 269-349-8714 ext. 226

March 7, 8 & 9: Parish Mission –with Fr. David Meconi, S.J. , St. Martin of Tours Parish, Vicksburg. 7-8 pm. Talks beginning with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and end with Benediction. Topics are: “Into the Great Dance: Why Only Christianity Matters”, “Wrestling with Angels: The Drama of the Human Heart”, & “My Flesh for the World: Your Role in Salvation”. Follow up discussions will be held March 14, 9:30-10:40 am in the Preschool Room and March 17, 6:30-7:45 in Manning Center I. Contact: St. Martin of Tours Parish, 269-649-1629.

March 10: Kalamazoo Diocese Council of Catholic Women - Lenten Day of Spiritual Renewal, St. Thomas More Parish, Kalamazoo. 8:30 am – 4 pm.  Father Robert A. Sirico will present “The Paradox of the Cross—a Deeper Truth.” Cost: $15, includes lunch. Scholarship available. Contact: Carolyn Morrison, 517-278-4372,
carolynmorrison@hotmail.com for more information or to register.

March 11: Thursday Night Lenten Reflection – “Holy Orders: The Priesthood”, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. 7-8:30 pm. No cost. Contact: St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 269-327-5165.

March 14, 15, 16 & 17: Lenten Mission: A Call to Discovery and Awareness, St. Mark Parish, Niles. 6 pm, 5 pm on the 17th. Topics and speakers include: “God’s Call to Discovery and Awareness” the Rev. Kevin Russeau, C.S.C., Director of Old College Seminary Program of the Holy Cross Fathers, “Our Answer of Acceptance and Acknowledgment” Rev. John P. Riley, C.S.C., Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, South Bend, “Our Application of God’s Call in Our Lives” Rev. Stephen Koeth, C.S.C. of the Old College Seminary Program at Notre Dame, & Evening Mass with the homily and final conference focusing on “A Renewal of God’s People will feature The Most Rev. James A. Murray, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Kalamazoo . Childcare provided at no cost. Contact: St. Mark Parish, 269-683-8650.