Bulletin Announcements Charting the Course: A Future Full of Hope

Bulletin Announcements Charting the Course: A Future Full of Hope

Bulletin Announcements
Charting the Course: A Future Full of Hope for the Diocese of Kalamazoo - Deanery Meetings
with Bishop Paul J. Bradley: Motivated by the desire to meet the pastoral needs of the faithful,
and faced with the reality of a limited number of priests, Bishop Bradley has called for the
implementation of a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. This plan will introduce a new structure of parish
collaboratives, a grouping of three to four parishes led by one pastor. There will also be time for
discussion and questions. Following is the remaining schedule:
Feb. 11: Southeast Deanery Meeting (St. Mary Assumption, Bronson, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ; Holy
Angels Parish, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Feb. 23rd – Northern Deanery Meeting – St. Therese, Wayland, 4 – 6 p.m.
Feb. 29th – Lakeshore Deanery Meeting – St. Bernard, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
March 15 – Eastern Deanery Meeting – St. Mary Parish, Marshall, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Presence 2016: The deadline for this popular annual retreat is Feb. 10th. Do you want
to come to a deeper understanding of who Jesus Christ is and how He is present in your life?
The Presence is an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist specifically for 9th – 12th high school
youth that will assist in exploring this question. Join us from Friday, February 26th – Sunday,
February 28th 2016 at Hackett Catholic Prep (1000 West Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008).
Cost is $80 per participant (either youth or chaperone). For more information, including how to
register, please contact either your parish youth director, Andrea Perry ([email protected]), or
visit The Presence website at www.thepresencekalamazoo.org.
Diocesan Annual Retreat - March 5-6, 2016 at Transformations Spirituality Center. Facilitators
are Deacon Kurt Lucas and Jamin Herold. This year’s theme is Year of Mercy: The Spiritual
and Corporal Works of Mercy. The retreat begins with 9:00 am Mass on Saturday, March 5,
2016 and concludes after the 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, March 6, 2016. There are two options
available when you register – one is with an overnight stay and the second is for those who
would like to commute. The cost is $100 for double occupancy, $125 for single occupancy and
$80 for those commuting. Deadline for these prices is February 12, 2016. After that there is an
addition $20 added on. This year we are limited to 11 overnight rooms so register early. For
more information or to register, please contact Jane Bodway, [email protected] or
269.903.0147.
2016 Annual Collection for the Churches in Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, and Latin
America
For the week of Feb. 6/7:
The Annual Collection for the Churches in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin
America supports the needs of the rapidly growing Church in Africa, the recovery and rebuilding
of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, and the strength and stability of the Church in
Latin America. Please give generously to today’s second collection.
Para la semana de Febrero 6/7
La Colecta Anual para las Iglesias en África, Europa Oriental y Central, y América Latina apoya
las necesidades del rápido crecimiento de la Iglesia en África, la recuperación y la
reconstrucción de la Iglesia en Europa Oriental y Central, y la fuerza y la estabilidad de la
Iglesia en América Latina. Por favor, sean generosos en la segunda colecta de hoy.
For the week of Feb. 13/14:
Many thanks for your generous contributions to the Annual Collection for the Churches in Africa,
Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Your gifts help provide for the physical and
spiritual needs of the people in each region, and ensure that present and future generations
have the opportunity to live and grow in our beautiful Catholic faith.
Para la semana de Febrero 13/14
Muchas gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a la Colecta Anual para las Iglesias en
África, Europa Oriental y Central, y América Latina. Sus donaciones ayudan a atender las
necesidades físicas y espirituales de aquellos en cada región, y asegurar que las generaciones
presentes y futuras tengan la oportunidad de vivir y crecer en nuestra hermosa fe católica.
National Student Contest: “The Merciful Family”
Calling ALL students in 4th through 12th grades!!! Whether you attend a Catholic school, Public
school, or Home school…you are eligible to participate in this annual contest that celebrates
your creativity. There is still time to enter this year’s contest with the theme: “The Merciful
Family” How is my family merciful to others? Do we give drink to the thirsty? Shelter the
homeless? Visit the sick? Send your ART, POEMS, MUSICAL compositions and VIDEOS
before February 15th, 2016 to be eligible for some great prizes: National Student Contest,
Diocese of Kalamazoo, 215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Questions? Visit the Kalamazoo website at: http://www.diokzoo.org/national-student-contest or
contact Socorro at (269) 903-0199 or write to [email protected]
Concurso Nacional Estudiantil de Arte, Escritura, Música y Video: “La Familia
Misericordiosa”
Llamando a todos los estudiantes desde 4to hasta 12vo grados!!! Si eres un estudiante que
asiste a escuela Católica o escuela pública y participas en educación religiosa puedes
participar en este concurso (anual) para estudiantes y sus familias. El tema especial este año
es: “La Familia Misericordiosa” ¿Cómo es mi familia misericordiosa con otros? ¿Damos de
beber al sediento? ¿Visitamos al enfermo?
Enviar arte, composiciones, poemas, música y videos a Socorro Truchan – Diócesis de
Kalamazoo – 215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Para ver las reglas completas del concurso visite el portal de la Diócesis de Kalamazoo:
www.diokzoo.org/domesticchurch o llamar a Socorro Truchan al 269-903-0199
National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day 2016
National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide opportunities to celebrate the gift
and blessing of marriage, and to support married couples. National Marriage Week is observed
every year from February 7 – 14. For resources to use in your parish celebrations, please visit
the website at: http://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org/ In the Diocese of Kalamazoo, there
will be a Mass and celebration of all married couples at St. Monica Church - 534 W. Kilgore,
Kalamazoo, on Saturday, February 13th - beginning with Mass at 9:00 am. A reception for the
entire family will follow. This event is sponsored in collaboration with Familia of Kalamazoo. For
more information contact Socorro Truchan at (269) 903-0199 or [email protected] or
Jeselyn Basler at 269-372-0069 or [email protected]
World Marriage Day 2016
All married couples and their families are invited to attend a special morning honoring marriage,
and celebrating World Marriage Day!
TIME and DATE: 9:00 am Saturday Mass on February 13th, 2016
LOCATION: St. Monica Church - 534 W. Kilgore, Kalamazoo
NOTE: Holy Mass will include a special blessing for married couples
A reception will follow in the St. Monica Community Building.
Sponsored by the Diocese of Kalamazoo and Familia of Kalamazoo.
For more information contact Socorro Truchan at (269) 903-0199 or [email protected] or
Jeselyn Basler at 269-372-0069 or [email protected]
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]
WIDOWED MEN 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: Wednesdays, February 10, March 9, April 13, 2016
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 for March 9th,
April 13th, May 11th, and more to come in 2016.
Questions: Please call Socorro at 269-903-0199 or Fr. Don Klingler at 269-352-6455
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 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 JFM weekend dates in 2016 are March 12-13, May 1415, July 16-17, September 24-25, and November 12-13. 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 FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
ALL widowed men and women are invited and welcome to attend this first-time gathering on
the following day:
DATES: Wednesdays, January 27, February 24, March 23, 2016
LOCATION: Diocesan Pastoral Center (215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo)
TIME: 4 to 5:30 PM
Questions: Call Socorro at 269-903-0199 or Fr. Don Klingler at 269-352-6455
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
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
Home Heating Assistance available
Home Heating Assistance is available through Catholic Charities until all funds are used.
Households in need can receive up to $250 of assistance to help with heating expenses. Each
Parish has a designated Heating Assistance Volunteer who will walk applicants through the
process – please call CCDOK at 269-381-9800 if you need help getting in touch with your
designated volunteer. We are so grateful for the many individuals across the Diocese who
contributed to the program. Your gifts truly help warm the hearts and hands of those in need.
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.