Community Calendar

What: Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Where: St Jude Parish - the Brophy Center
When: Feb 4 - 9am - 5pm (with Mass at 4pm)
Led by: Sisters from the Franciscan Life Center in Lowell as well as
other professionals
Topics: Theology of the Body, Faith in Marriage, Marriage Throughout
the Years, and others.
There is no cost to anyonoe, but a free will offering is suggested.
Lunch is also included.
This is open to married as well as engaged couples.
To register or obtain more information, please contact Sue Wuorinen at
363-6885 ext 1166

1607 Robinson Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Saturday, February 4 - 9:00 AM to Sunday, February 5 - 4:00 PM
Aquinas College Jarecki-Lacks Center, Room 215 1607 Robinson Rd Grand Rapids MI 49506 Presenter is Deborah McDonald, Archdiocese of Washington PASTORAL CARE explores the principles and methods of caring for young people from various cultures and their families. The course develops an understanding of the breadth and depth of pastoral care. This includes exploration of family systems, adolescent development and the role that cultural identity plays in the development of adolescents. The goal is two-fold: (a) to promote healthy adolescent development from a pastoral care perspective, and (b) to develop preventative interventions for families with adolescents. Coming Up: Prayer & Worship 4/14-15/2012 Single Course - Individual - $185, Single Course - Team (5) - $350 All 4 Courses - Individual - $740, All 4 Courses - Team (5) - $1400

Franciscan Life Process Center presents "The Challenge of Prayer:Does it have to be so hard?" A presentation on Lectio Divina will be held from 9:30 to 3:00 PM at the Center located at 11650 Downes Street, Lowell. Experience this type of prayer as an individual and with a group. $50 - bring a bible. Includes lunch and handouts. Registration deadline is March 5. To register call 616-897-7842 or online at registrar@lifeprocesscenter.org

Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tours with Light hors d’oeurves, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available throughout.
We hope you will join us to see, first-hand, the expanded rehab area, new equipment and special added features that will provide St. Ann’s residents, and others throughout the community needing rehabilitation, with high quality rehabilitative services.
Sr. Mary Therese Esselman Center for Rehabilitation at St. Ann’s St. Ann’s 2161 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Holy Reedemer Parish, 2700 Baldwin Street Jenison presents a Valentine's Four Course Dinner & Comedy Show Event: "Bible Bingo" by Vicki Quade (creator of the hit "Late Night Catechism"). Sponsored by: Men of Emmaus / Holy Redeemer Parish / Knights of Columbus Council #7487. $20 per person includes appetizers and a four course dinner. Event begins at 6:00 PM.
**Advance Ticket Purchases Only** Call 669-9220 to reserve tickets or for more information.

Knights of Columbus, 1140 Muskegon Street, Grand Rapids will hold a dinner, dance and raffle beginning with a social hour at 6 PM and dinner at 6:45 PM. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Reservations will begin in November and seating is limited. For more information contact Scott Simons at 616-534-6984

Pre-Cana Retreat for engaged couples at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1935 Plymouth Road, SE Grand Rapids. Friday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:15 PM (includes 5:15 PM Mass).$75 per couple Includes appetizers on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Videos on the "Five Love Languages" and" Sex and Marriage." Other topics for discussion include spirituality, NFP, family issues, finances and communication. Each couple receives a marriage starter packet full of information on maintaining a successful Catholic marriage. To register or for more information call Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at 241-4477

Retrouvaille (ret-tro-vi) - Help for healing and rebuilding marriages at the Ramada Inn - 3333 28th Street Grand Rapids.Open to couples of all faiths. Registration fee is $250 per couple which covers half the cost of the weekend. Cost includes food, 2 nights stay at the hotel and speaker expenses. There is an additional donation requested to cover additional expenses. Begins 7 PM Friday and concludes 4 PM Sunday Visit www.helpourmarriage.com or call 616-752-7004 for more information or to register.

St. Mary's Parish 8th Annual Mid-Winter Celebration at the Parish Center, Broadway and 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids. Enjoy dinner catered by Billy K's Catering. Dinner includes baked chicken, meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, candied carrots, house salad, rolls, bread w/ butter, and beverage. Bid on Live and Silent Auctions. $10 per person includes dinner, dessert, and beverage. Call the Parish Office at 616-459-7390 to make a reservation.

Pre-Cana Retreat for engaged couples at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1935 Plymouth Road, SE Grand Rapids. Friday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:15 PM (includes 5:15 PM Mass).$75 per couple Includes appetizers on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Videos on the "Five Love Languages" and" Sex and Marriage." Other topics for discussion include spirituality, NFP, family issues, finances and communication. Each couple receives a marriage starter packet full of information on maintaining a successful Catholic marriage. To register or for more information call Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at 241-4477

Retrouvaille (ret-tro-vi) - Help for healing and rebuilding marriages at the Ramada Inn - 3333 28th Street Grand Rapids.Open to couples of all faiths. Registration fee is $250 per couple which covers half the cost of the weekend. Cost includes food, 2 nights stay at the hotel and speaker expenses. There is an additional donation requested to cover additional expenses. Begins 7 PM Friday and concludes 4 PM Sunday Visit www.helpourmarriage.com or call 616-752-7004 for more information or to register.

Grand Rapids Women's Chorus concert at St. James Church 733 Bridge Street - 2:00 PM to benefit continued development of the new Franciscan Life Process Center Campus which is located in the 3rd floor of St.Adelbert School. Free will offering. For more information call the FLPC at 616-897-7842

Retrouvaille (ret-tro-vi) - Help for healing and rebuilding marriages at the Ramada Inn - 3333 28th Street Grand Rapids.Open to couples of all faiths. Registration fee is $250 per couple which covers half the cost of the weekend. Cost includes food, 2 nights stay at the hotel and speaker expenses. There is an additional donation requested to cover additional expenses. Begins 7 PM Friday and concludes 4 PM Sunday Visit www.helpourmarriage.com or call 616-752-7004 for more information or to register.

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM FEBRUARY 29 THROUGH MARCH 28
Franciscan Life Process Center's Lenten Lunch Prayer Experience - 11650 Downes Street, Lowell. Brief prayer service at 12:45 and lunch served at 1:00 PM. Enjoy home made soup donated by a local restaurant, bread and applesauce made by Center volunteers and beverages. No reservations needed. Free Will offering. For more information call 616-897-7842