Love and Respect Date Night Series
St. Catherine of Siena, Portage
7-9 p.m.: Saturdays: September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23 and November 6
St. Joseph Parish, Battle Creek
7- 9 p.m.: Sundays: September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24 and November 7
Theological Debate Club announced 2010 line-up
Theological Debate Club for Men 2010-2011
Meetings will be held — 7 — 9 p.m.
TGI Fridays 5650 W. Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI
August 9, 2010
Does evil in the world mean there is no God?
October 11, 2010
How can I know that God exists?
December 13, 2010
Are the four Gospels reliable documents?
February 14, 2011
Is Jesus Christ God?
April 11, 2011
Is Purgatory real?
June 13, 2011
Is Jesus Really Present in the Eucharist?
Each session meets the requirement for
one hour of Catechist Certification
in Theological Content.
Natural Family Planning Class Schedule
Healthy Love: An introduction to Natural Family Planning is offered many times throughout the year and locations in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. 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.
• August 7, 2010, Saturday 10am at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kalamazoo, Mich.
• September 8, 2010, Wednesday 7pm at St. Margaret’s,
Otsego, Mich.
• October 9, 2010, Saturday 10 am at the Diocesan Pastoral Center,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
• November 18, 2010, Thursday 7pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Instructional Series in the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP begins a new three-session series on September 19th with follow-up sessions October 3rd and November 7th. All of these sessions begin at 4pm and are held at the Lawrence Education Center at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Reservations are required for either class.
Contact: Lynn Brunner, Natural Family Planning Coordinator,
269-903-0159; lbrunner@dioceseofkalamazoo.org.
World Youth Day 2011 Madrid in 400 days…
All young adults who will be 18 by Aug. 9, 2011 are eligible to attend World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. The registration deadline for both the main World Youth Day event in Madrid Aug. 14 – 23 and the optional pre-Madrid addition of Days in the Diocese (also a World Youth Day organized event) is August 1, 2010. That is just 21 days! Registrations can be accepted after Aug. 1st but may have different travel arrangements. Simple accommodation option is $2,495; hotel accommodation is $3,635; Days in the Diocese is an additional $78. Join pilgrims from the Dioceses of Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Marquette and Gaylord and meet young adults from around the world as you celebrate the richness of our Catholic faith with none other than Pope Benedict XVI. For more information download the pilgrimage brochure at www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/wyd/packet.pdf or contact Lisa Irwin, 269-903-0177.
TEC Meetings set for August
How have you encountered Christ? Would you like to help others encounter Him? TEC stands for To Encounter Christ, and is a weekend experience especially designed for youth and young adults between the ages of 17 – 24. A variety of people are needed to help bring this experience to young people from around the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Interested adults are invited to attend a gathering to find out more about the TEC ministry on either Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm or Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 – 11:30 am at St. Joseph Parish Rose Center, 301 Wayne St., in St. Joseph, MI. For more information, contact Fr. Jim Morris, 269-983-1575 or Lisa Irwin, ECI, 269-903-0177.
Youth Ministry training series registration deadline September 7
The Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Initiation invites those working with middle school and high school youth in parish and school settings, whether paid or volunteer, to participate in these weekend courses. Explore foundational principles for developing an effective and comprehensive ministry youth ministry, learn skills for planning, recruiting volunteers, conflict resolution, group facilitation and communication and much more. This series will yield practical knowledge and skills that can assist your parish/school in facilitating the faith growth of young people.
The dates for the 2010-2011 series are:
• October 9-10, 2010 Principles of Youth Ministry
• December 4-5, 2010 Practices of Youth Ministry
• January 8-9, 2011 Foundations of Ministry Leadership
• March 19-20, 2011 Skills for Christian Leadership
Registration information can be found at http://www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/eci/ymc.html or contact
Lisa Irwin , ECI Office, 269-903-0177 or
lirwin@dioceseofkalamazoo.org.
Save the Date—50th Wedding Anniversary Mass set for September 26
Diocesan 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass with Bishop Paul J. Bradley has been scheduled for September 26th. All Couples celebrating their 50th Anniversary during 2010 are asked to submit their names to their parishes. For more information contact: Office of Marriage and Family,
269-349-8714, ext. 110.
