Here & There Around the Diocese

AUGUST


August 1,8, 22 & 29: Eucharistic Adoration with Silent Adoration, Confessions, Prayers, Benediction, 6:00 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church, Coldwater.

August 6: Theology on Tap – Tapping into…the Life of Grace – Closing Mass, St. Philip Neri House, Kalamazoo, 7-9 pm. Closing Mass and Picnic with Bishop Paul Bradley rain location is St. Thomas More Parish, Kalamazoo.

August 7: Healthy Love: An introduction to Natural Family Planning, Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kalamazoo, 10 am. 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.

August 9: Theological Debate Club for Men. Topic: Does evil in the world mean there is no God? TGI Fridays, West Main Street, Kalamazoo, 7-9 pm. Meets the 2nd Monday, every other even-numbered months. One hour of theological content for Diocesan Catechist Certification. Contact Deacon Kurt Lucas, Diocese of Kalamazoo, 269-903-0183.

August 15: A Rosary March/Marion Procession, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Coldwater, rosary will begin at 2:00 p.m. and end with Benediction.

August 18 & 25: Vatican II: The People of God Called to be Light for the Nations, facilitated by DJ Florian will be offered at Immaculate Conception Parish, Three Rivers from 7 – 9 pm. Contact: DJ Florian, Diocese of Kalamazoo, 269-903-0167. Presentation meets requirements for 3 hours of theological content for Diocesan Catechist Certification.

August 20: Love & Respect, A five session “Date Night” Series Teaser, Newman Bookstore, Kalamazoo, 7 pm. Come preview the first DVD. See September 11 & 12 for Date Night information.

August 21: Catholic & Single Gathering: Coffee & Breakfast, Colonial Kitchen, Shaver Road, Portage, 9 am. Look for people with a C&S nametag. Contact: Dave Foster, 269-290-6818.

August 22-October 17: The Visual Art of Love and Forgiveness, Carnegie Center for the Arts, Three Rivers. For more information contact the Office of Christian Worship, 269-903-0193 or dreilly@dioceseofkalamazoo.org.

August 29: Sacred Heart Parish Annual Ham n Yam Dinner, Sacred Heart Parish, Bangor, 12:30 – 3 pm. Contact Mary Burnside for more information, 269-427-5108.

SEPTEMBER

September 1 & 15, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15:The Spiritual Life, Adult Religious Education Classes with Fr. Dan Doctor, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

September 8: Healthy Love: An introduction to Natural Family Planning, St. Margaret Parish, Otsego, 7 pm. 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.

September 9 & 16: Sez Who? Why Church Authority Established by Jesus is so Important to Us Today, facilitated by Deacon Kurt Lucas will be offered at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, New Buffalo, from 7:30-9 pm. Contact Deacon Kurt Lucas, Diocese of Kalamazoo, 269-903-0183. Presentation meets requirements for three hours of theological content for Diocesan Catechist Certification.

September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 6: Love & Respect, A five session “Date Night” Series featuring Dr. Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs, Guadalupe Room in the Stanley Center at St. Catherine Parish, Portage, 7 pm. What do you want for your marriage? Want some peace? Want to feel close? Want to feel valued? Want to experience marriage the way God intended? Then why not try some Love & Respect.  Cost: $20/couple, $10/single which includes workbook for each participant. Contact the Office of Marriage and Family 269-349-8714 ext. 113/110 with any questions.

September 12, 26, October 10, 24, November 7: Love & Respect, A five session “Date Night” Series featuring Dr. Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs, St. Joseph Community Building at St. Joseph Parish, Battle Creek. 2 pm. What do you want for your marriage? Want some peace? Want to feel close? Want to feel valued? Want to experience marriage the way God intended? Then why not try some Love & Respect.  Cost: $20/couple, $10/single which includes workbook for each participant. Contact the Office of Marriage and Family 269-349-8714 ext. 113/110 with any questions.


September 16: Stepfamily Living is not for Wimps with Elizabeth Einstein, St. Margaret Parish, Otsego, 6:30-8:30 pm. Contact: Office of Marriage and Family Ministry, 269-349-8714, ext. 112.
 
September 17-19: Marriage Discovery Weekend, Transformations: 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.

September 18: Hackett and O’Brien High Schools Class of 1965 45th Class Reunion.
More information at Hackett website: www.hackettcc.org Or call 269 345.8433

Here & There publishes parish and Diocesan-sponsored events. Submissions should be sent to Vicki Cessna, vcessna@dioceseofkalamazoo.org