Bulletin Announcements

Bulletin Announcements
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection (collection will be taken Sept. 17/18,
2016) Following are announcements in English and Spanish:
English
Week of Sept. 17/18
The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for
groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants
improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in lowincome neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of
solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
Week of Sept. 24/25
Thank you for your contributions to the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD)! Your generous gifts will help CCHD end poverty in the United States
through better education, improved housing, and economic development. Through CCHD and
its beneficiaries, we demonstrate Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring
glad tidings to the poor . . . to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let
the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18).
Spanish
Semana del 17 y 18 de Septiembre
La colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) proporciona fondos
para grupos que ocasionan cambios duraderos y ayudan y respaldan a los pobres en los
Estados Unidos. Los donativos de CCHD mejoran la educación, financian el desarrollo
económico y crean viviendas asequibles en vecindarios de bajos recursos. Ayúdenos a
continuar defendiendo la dignidad humana y construir comunidades de solidaridad. Por favor,
contribuya a la colecta para CCHD.
Semana del 24 y 25 de Septiembre
¡Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones a la colecta para la Campaña Católica para el
Desarrollo Humano (CCHD)! Sus generosos donativos ayudarán a CCHD a erradicar la
pobreza en los Estados Unidos mediante una mejor educación, mejores viviendas y desarrollo
económico. A través de CCHD y sus beneficiarios, demostramos la enseñanza social católica y
realizamos la misión de Jesús para “llevar a los pobres la buena nueva . . . para anunciar la
liberación a los cautivos y la curación a los ciegos, para dar libertad a los oprimidos” (Lc 4:18).
DIOCESAN 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: A special Mass with Bishop
Bradley for couples of the Diocese of Kalamazoo who are celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversaries in 2016 will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016, 2:00 pm at St. Augustine
Cathedral in Kalamazoo. Couples celebrating their 50th Anniversary any time in 2016 are asked
to contact their parish office rectory so that their names can be submitted for a personal
invitation from Bishop Bradley to participate in this celebration. Invitations will be mailed
beginning August 29th.
Pilgrimage to Fr. Solanus Center for the Year of Mercy
SEATS are still available…Join us for a day pilgrimage to the Fr. Solanus Center on Thursday,
September 29, 2016. We will depart via charter bus from St. Augustine Cathedral Parking lot at
7:00 am, and return by 6:30 pm. Mass, meal and visit to the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Holy
Door included. Everyone is invited to join us. Married, single, widowed friends are all invited to
be part of this trip. Please call Irene Stec to register: 269-365-9058 or 989-274-5889. More
information, please call Socorro at 269-903-0199 or via email at [email protected]
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GENERAL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come visit the Diocese of Kalamazoo at the Allegan and St. Joseph County Fairs!
In response to Pope Francis’ invitation during the Year of Mercy to go out and be where the
people are, the Diocese of Kalamazoo is going to have booths at four county fairs this summer!
Next up is the Allegan County Fair, September 9-17. Stop by the booth to chat with local
volunteers, diocesan staff and maybe even Bishop! We’ll have lots of information on the
Catholic faith, the diocese and our parishes available at the booth. Come take a selfie with Pope
Francis to be entered to win a Bible! Also recruitment is currently underway for volunteers to
cover booth shifts during the Allegan (Sept. 9-17) and St. Joseph (Sept. 18-24) County Fairs.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact Fran Denny, [email protected],
269.720.3735.
The Pastoral Response in Accompanying Families in Faith
- The Strong Catholic Families National Partnership Invites ministry leaders, teachers,
school leaders, parents and clergy to join together with others around the globe in a
webinar series focusing on the pastoral implementation of Pope Francis’ apostolic
exhortation on the family, Amoris Laetitia. Four Master Teachers will present video
reflections on the following themes, followed by two sets of live panels reacting to the
content and discussing practical applications to various ministries.
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Save-the-dates:
Listening to the Joys and Hungers of Families - on September 18 and October 12,
2016
Accompanying Families - on October 16 and November 2, 2016
Assisting Families in Discerning God’s Movement - on November 6 and
December 7, 2016
Engaging for Mission - on January 8 and January 25, 2017
Register at www.strongcatholicfamilies.org/amoriswebinar/ or e-mail [email protected]
CSJ VOCATION DAY
Does loving God and neighbor without distinction stir your heart and energize you for living in
today’s world? Do you desire to serve God’s people as a religious Sister?
The Sisters of St. Joseph are hosting a Vocation Inquiry Day on Sunday, September, 25, 2016
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, followed by Mass and dinner at St. Thomas More Catholic Student
Parish. This day is meant for women ages 18 – 35 who wish to learn more information about
becoming a Sister of St. Joseph. To register contact: Sr. Bernadette Dean, CSJ at
[email protected] or call: 269-381-6290 x 323.
NFP and married couples
Are you married and living the NFP lifestyle? Would you like to learn about NFP? Do you know
what NFP is all about? If you answered yes or no to any of these questions and would like more
information, please contact Socorro at 269-903-0199 or via email at [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Rekindle the romance in your marriage and make it even better! Join a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith, too! Weekends are scheduled for
Sept. 16-18 at the Augustine Center near Petoskey, and Oct. 21-23 at St Pat’s in Brighton. For
more information on these and other Weekends or to apply, please visit www.wwme.org or call
Harry & Karen Porter at (888) 628-7433.
THE DOMESTIC CHURCH monthly Newsletter
The Domestic Church Newsletter is a monthly publication from the Secretariat for Parish Life
and Lay Leadership – Domestic Church Ministry. It offers resources in three important areas:
Marriage, Family and Prayer. It is also a place where you can share news/events going on at
your parish. If you have news about marriage and family enrichment activities/events and would
like to subscribe to this newsletter (also available in SPANISH = “La Iglesia Domestica”) –
please contact Socorro Truchan at [email protected] or (269) 903-0199
Grieving with Great Hope
October 14-15, 2016
The Diocese of Kalamazoo in collaboration with Redmond Funeral Homes is
sponsoring Grieving with Great HOPE - a weekend grief support workshop that offers
a prayerful, practical and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a
loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child, a grandchild, a parent, another family
member or a friend, you are encouraged to attend. Presenters will include Fr. Francis
Marotti, Fr. Don Klingler, as well as local witnesses, and John and Sandy
O’Shaughnessy from Good Mourning Ministry, a Catholic bereavement apostolate in
Michigan. Visit www.goodmourningministry.net for more information and registration. To
register or have questions: Contact Socorro Truchan at 269-903-0199 or via email:
[email protected]
October 14, (7-9pm), and October 15, (10-3:45pm ~ 4pm Mass)
St. Augustine Cathedral 542 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Registration is $25
LA IGLESIA DOMESTICA boletín mensual
“La Iglesia Doméstica” es una publicación mensual de la Secretaría para la Vida Parroquial y
Liderazgo Laico – Iglesia Doméstica Ministerio. Ofrecemos recursos en tres áreas importantes:
Matrimonio, Familia y la oración. También es un lugar donde usted puede compartir noticias y
eventos de su parroquia. Si usted tiene noticias de actividades para enriquecimiento
matrimonial y familiar o desea suscribirse a este boletín mensual (también disponible en
INGLES = “The Domestic Church”) - por favor póngase en contacto con la Sra. Socorro
Truchan al correo electrónico [email protected] o por teléfono al (269) 903-0199
JFM and married couples
Are you married and living a joy-filled marriage? Would you like to learn about the JFM way to
marital holiness? Do you know what JFM is all about? If you answered yes or no to any of these
questions and would like more information, please contact Socorro at 269-903-0199 or via email
at [email protected]
JFM preparation weekends for the engaged
The Joy-Filled Marriage is a comprehensive marriage preparation program rooted in virtues as
well as the Theology of the Body. The program incorporates rich Catholic theology with sound
psychology. If you are planning to marry in the Catholic Church, one of the components for
marriage preparation is experiencing a JFM weekend before the wedding day. Please register
early because spaces fill up fast. The remaining JFM weekend dates in 2016 are September
24-25, and November 12-13. Weekend dates in 2017 are: January 21-22, March 25-26, May
20-21, and July 15-16. Visit the website to download a registration form:
http://www.diokzoo.org/marriage-preparation Questions about this marriage preparation
program? Contact Socorro Truchan at (269) 903-0199 or via email: [email protected]
WIDOWED MEN FELLOWSHIP - SUPPORT GROUP
Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 PM
ALL widowed men are invited and welcome to attend at anytime!!!
DATES: Wednesday, September 14th, October 12th…
LOCATION: DPC 215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo
TIME: 4 to 5:30 PM
NOTE: We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month – mark your calendars and invite a
widowed friend to join us anytime!!!
Questions: Please call Socorro at 269-903-0199 or Fr. Don Klingler at 269-352-6455
WIDOWED FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
ALL widowed men and women are invited and welcome to attend this monthly gathering on the
4th Wednesdays of each month:
DATES: Wednesday, September 28th, October 26th …
LOCATION: Diocesan Pastoral Center (215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo)
TIME: 4 to 5:30 PM
NOTE: we gather the 4th Wednesdays of each month
Questions: Call Socorro at 269-903-0199 or Fr. Don Klingler at 269-352-6455
A report of sexual misconduct can be initiated at the Diocese of Kalamazoo’s Sexual
Misconduct Question and Reporting Line: (877) 802-0115. A caller will be requested to provide
his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding sexual misconduct will be returned,
usually within one hour. This toll-free telephone number has been established as a part of the
Diocese’s effort to protect children, young people and other vulnerable people in our schools,
parishes and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse
within Diocesan institutions and ministries only. If you have some other concern about Diocesan
schools, parishes or ministries, please contact the appropriate Diocesan school, parish or office
directly.
Trauma Recovery Program en Español: Sexto Grupo
La Diócesis de Kalamazoo continúa con el Programa de Trauma Recovery en español. Si usted
conoce a alguna persona que en el pasado o en el presente sufrió cualquier tipo de trauma
(físico, sexual, negligencia, etc.), por favor remítalo para ayuda a las siguientes personas,
Lissette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084 o Fanny Tabares (269) 903-0209. Ya se han beneficiado
de este programa, cinco grupos. El programa dura 10 sesiones; una sesión por semana. El
nuevo Grupo de Apoyo en español, se reunirá comenzando el 6 de septiembre del 2016 de
6:00 a 8:30 pm.. Es indispensable hacer cita personal lo más pronto posible con la consejera
Lissette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084.
Trauma Recovery Program in Spanish
The Diocese of Kalamazoo continues with the Trauma Recovery Program in Spanish. If you
know someone who has suffered any type of trauma (physical, sexual, neglect, etc.) either in
the past or present, please refer them for help to Lissette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084 or Fanny
Tabares (269) 903-0209. Five different groups have benefited from this program. The program
has 10 sessions; one session per week. The new Support Group in Spanish will begin on
September 6, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. It is necessary to make an appointment as soon as
possible with the counselor Lissette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084.
Do you have a history of childhood troubles, abuse, or trauma? Is your life stressful?
Tired of drama in your life?
Sometimes, the “old baggage” from the past interferes with the present quality of life.
You need a change, but you don’t know where to turn...
Trauma Recovery Program – FALL 2016
*FREE Program for Catholics in the Diocese of Kalamazoo
*10-weeks of classes
*Mondays – AM group OR PM group, starting mid-October
*For adult survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma
*A safe, confidential program to support living life NOW in healthy ways
*NOT ABOUT THE PAST, about the present and the future
*To inquire or register, please call Phyllis Florian at 381-8917, ext. 223
*Still spaces available for FALL 2016!
This program has been changing lives in the Diocese of Kalamazoo for many years. Be a
part of some good change.