Annointing of the Sick-Feb. 11th
Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on February 11.
All Catholics are invited to attend Mass at Noon at Borgess Hospital Lawrence Center to observe the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. For further information please contact David Reilly, Office of Christian Worship 269-903-0193.
How Do I Forgive sessions
Fr. Ken Schmidt will present a three-week series in two parishes this winter. Entitled "How Do I Forgive?" the presentations are based on his research while completing a master's degree in counseling psychology. Fr. Ken will present information and take-home exercises that introduce participants to an understanding of what interpersonal forgiveness really is (and is not), and how to do it. These sessions will qualify for continuing education requirements for catechist certification in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Pre-registration is required to ensure that sufficient materials are printed for participants.
Holy Maternity Parish, Dowagiac
February 8, 15, & 22
7 p.m. — 1.5 hours long
For pre-registration call
269-782-2808
St. John Bosco Parish, Mattawan
March 30, April 6 & 13
7 p.m. — 1.5 hours long
Men’s Annual Conference scheduled for Feb. 26
The 2011 Kalamazoo Catholic Men’s Conference will return to Hackett Catholic Central High School on Saturday, February 26th. The day will begin with 8 a.m. Mass with Bishop Paul J. Bradley presiding. Bishop Bradley will also give the welcoming talk. Featured speakers include Bob Lockwood, former president of Our Sunday Visitor and current Director of Communications for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Lockwood is also the author of the newly released book entitled A Guys’ Guide to the Good Life–Virtues for Men. Lockwood will speak on the cardinal virtues — prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude — and how they are our guide to living. “They are the key,” Lockwood says, “to not only how we should live, but how we want to live in our heart of hearts. The good life, he adds, is within our grasp, far better and much more fun then the benign mediocrity that the world seems intent on calling us to.”
Additional speakers included Rev. Todd LaJiness, Academic Dean at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit and Rev. Lawrence Farrell, pastor, St. Monica Parish, Kalamazoo.
Cost of the conference is $35 (or $40 at the door) and participants may register online at: www.cmfkazoo.org.
Women invited to treat themselves to Lenten Day of Spiritual Renewal
Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women sponsors one-day event featuring keynote Bishop Bradley
Women across the diocese are invited to a one-day program sponsored by the Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. The “Lenten Day of Spiritual Renewal” event will be held Wednesday, March 16th and will feature keynote speaker Bishop Paul J. Bradley who will speak and lead a discussion on his pastoral letter, What I Have Heard and Seen.
Additional speakers include the Rev. Arthur Howard, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bridgman, who will share his personal story of faith.
The day will also include Mass celebrated by Bishop Bradley and an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Registration and coffee begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, Kalamazoo. Cost is $15 and includes lunch and a complimentary copy of Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelley.
To register or for more information contact: Carolyn Morrison, 517-278-4372; carolynmorrison@hotmail.com
Diocesan Youth invited to Faith Explosion 2011
Event features musical missionary John Angotti
Faith Explosion 2011, a diocesan youth gathering for grades 6 – 12, will take place on Saturday, March 26th from 12:30 – 8:30 pm at St. Monica Elementary School, 534 W. Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo. “Faith Explosion expresses the power of the young church as they bring the light of Christ to the people and events of their everyday lives,” says Lisa Irwin, Associate Director, Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Initiation. “Be Not Afraid” is the theme for this year’s gathering.
“This year’s theme reminds all of us to be courageous in proclaiming our faith in Jesus,” adds Irwin. John Angotti, who has been a featured performer at the National Catholic Youth Conference and World Youth Day, will be the keynote. Angotti’s music is described as a passionate message of hope that is based in the truth of God’s love.
This year participants of Faith Explosion will also have the opportunity to help homeless young adults. Participants are encouraged if possible to bring donated bath and kitchen items to help furnish the Ark Cottages. The Cottages are being built by Catholic Family Services and will contain nine studio apartments to house homeless young adults between the ages of 18 – 24. A list of suggested items for donations is available with the registration packet. Cost of the day is $27 for youth in grades 6 – 12 and $17 for adult chaperones if registered by March 11th and $37 per youth/$27 per chaperone after. Registration information can be found at www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/eci/index.html.
All chaperones must in full compliance with diocesan child protection policy.
Additional diocesan events featuring John Angotti:
An evening geared to young adults featuring John Angotti will be held Friday, March 25th from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, Kalamazoo. At the conclusion of Faith Explosion 2011 Angotti will perform an exclusive concert on Saturday, March 26th at St. Monica’s from 7 to 8:30 p.m. which is open to the public. The concert is free but donations are welcome.
For more information on any of these events sponsored by the diocesan Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Initiation contact: Lisa Irwin, Associate Director, 269-903-0177.
