Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection (collection

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection (collection

Bulletin Announcements
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection (collection will be taken
Sept. 19/20, 2015). Each available in English and Spanish
Week of Sept. 5/6:
The collection to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will
be held Sept. 19/20th. CCHD was founded by the US Bishops to address the cycle of
poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves.
Focusing on education, housing, and economic development, CCHD continues to make
a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human
dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD
Collection.
Semana del 5 y 6 de Septiembre
La Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) será la
semana del 19 y 20 de septiembre. CCHD fue fundada para erradicar el ciclo de
pobreza en los Estados Unidos otorgando fondos a aquellas organizaciones que
ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a sí mismas. Cumpliendo con su tradición de
mejorar la educación, la situación de la vivienda y el desarrollo económico, CCHD sigue
teniendo un impacto positivo en las comunidades en toda la nación. Su contribución
defenderá la dignidad humana y ayudará a aquellos que viven al margen de nuestra
sociedad. Por favor, contribuya a la Colecta de CCHD.
Week of Sept. 12/13
Next week the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
will be held. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by
funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. 25% of the funds are used
for poverty relief here in our diocese. 75% supports CCHD’s grants to programs across
the US. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community
economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities
nationwide. Learn more at http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-humandevelopment/ Please give to the CCHD collection.
Semana del 12 y 13 de Septiembre
La Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) será la
semana del 19 y 20 de septiembre. CCHD fue fundada para eliminar el ciclo de pobreza
en los Estados Unidos otorgando fondos a organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a
ayudarse a sí mismas. El 25% de estos fondos se utilizan en la comunidad local de la
diócesis. El 75% de estos fondos apoyan a los programas de CCHD a través del país.
Con su tradición de mejoras en la educación, en la vivienda y en el desarrollo
económico de las comunidades, CCHD continúa teniendo un impacto positivo en las
comunidades en todo el país. Para aprender más sobre la campaña vaya a
http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/ Por favor,
contribuya a la colecta para CCHD.
Week of Sept. 19/20
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 low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human
dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
Semana del 19 y 20 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 accesibles 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.
Week of Sept. 26/27
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).
Semana del 26 y 27 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 “anunciar buenas
nuevas a los pobres… proclamar libertad a los cautivos y dar vista a los ciegos, a poner
en libertad a los oprimidos” (Lucas 4:18).
An invitation: Persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers are invited to an
informal gathering to share the experiences, challenges and joys of their faith life with
members of the Diocesan Commission on Ministry to Persons with Disabilities,
Saturday, Sept. 19th from 3:00 – 4:30pm in the St. Joseph Parish Center Community
Room, 63 N. 24th St., Battle Creek. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP
appreciated, especially if accommodations are needed. Contact Lisa Irwin at 269-9030177 or [email protected]
Diocese of Kalamazoo Job Opening – Chief Financial Officer
The Diocese of Kalamazoo is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to work with all branches of
the diocese, schools and parishes in supporting their ministries in all financial matters. Under the
direction of the Bishop and in consultation with the Diocesan Finance Council, the CFO directs
all financial affairs of the Diocese, including budget planning and oversight, banking,
investments, property insurance management and financial support systems for the Diocese and
related entities.
Minimum requirements include: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business, audit and
internal control review experience, and minimum of 10 years of experience. For full job
description and requirements, visit diokzoo.org/job-postings.
The Blue Mass:
The Blue Mass will be celebrated for police, fire, emergency medical technicians and military
personnel, their families, friends and supporters. The Mass will be Sunday, September 13th at
11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI. The public is
invited to participate in the Mass. Mark your calendar and come pray for and support our finest.
The Blue Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of
Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI. The Blue Mass recognizes and prays for our
police, fire, military and emergency medical technicians. The public is invited to participate. A
luncheon buffet will follow the Mass.
Fall groups forming for the Trauma Recovery Program
If you are aware that events in your childhood interfere with your ability to live healthfully and
happily as an adult, help and healing are possible. The Diocese of Kalamazoo offers the Trauma
Recovery Program at no cost to participants. Survivors meet for ten sessions in small groups
facilitated by mental health professionals and a priest. Participants do not rehash their hurtful
past. Instead, the focus in on learning skills to live more satisfying and effective lives.
Reservations are currently being taken for English-speaking groups beginning in October, 2015.
Please contact Phyllis Florian for registration and questions at 269-381-8917, ext. 223
Group dates and times
Mornings, 9:30 to noon
Evenings, 7:00 to 9:30
October 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 21(Sat.), 23, 30
December 7
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Celebrate the Year for Marriage by making your good marriage even better! Join a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith, too. Upcoming weekends will be held Sept.
25-27, 2015 at the Holiday Inn - Troy and October 16-18, 2015 at the Saginaw Center for Ministry. For
more information or to register, please visit www.wwme.org or contact Harry & Karen Porter at (888) 6287433.
Attention Men! Into the Wild returns to Kalamazoo: From October 8th – 11th, 2015 experience
your Catholic faith in an authentically masculine way at Into the Wild
(www.intothewildweekend.com). Join men from around and outside the Diocese for an outdoor
experience that will feature excellent food, archery, fishing, and outdoor church constructing.
Talks center around men as leaders, protectors, and providers and will be led by Deacon Kurt
Lucas, Deacon Louis Zemlick, and Deacon David Guido. Mass, confession, and adoration afford
tremendous opportunities for prayer and retreat with our Lord. Space is limited so please register
today by going to: http://tinyurl.com/leusz3s If you have any questions or would like more
information, please contact Deacon Kurt Lucas at the Diocese of Kalamazoo: 269.903.0183 or
[email protected]
Michigan Celebrates Marriage
The Diocese of Kalamazoo has compiled a number of ready-made resources for parishes to
accompany and support couples in their marriage. To learn about the “Michigan Celebrates
Marriage” website and resources, visit the Michigan Catholic Conference website at
www.michigancelebratesmarriage.com or contact Socorro Truchan at (269) 903-0199 or via
[email protected] Please note that resources in Spanish will also be posted soon.
Trauma Recovery Programa en Español
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,
Lisette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084 o Fanny Tabares (269) 903-0209. El nuevo Grupo de
Apoyo en español, se reunirá en Abril 2015. Es indispensable hacer cita personal ahora en
Septiembre con la consejera Lissette.
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 Lisette Mira-Amaya (269) 929-7084 or Fanny
Tabares (269) 903-0209. The new Support Group in Spanish will meet in April 2015. It is
necessary to make an appointment now in September with the counselor, Lissette.
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.