This eleven-week program is designed for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life and for Catholics who wish to update or renew their understanding of Catholic Teaching. Specific topics are presented each week and participants are encouraged to present questions for discussion.
September 5: Introduction, Prayer, God
September 12: The Bible
September 19: Genesis 1,2,3
September 26: Jesus Christ
October 3: The Church
October 10: Grace, sacraments and initiation
October 17: Holy Eucharist, Communion and the Mass
October 24: Morality, conscience and sin
October 31: Reconciliation, penance and confession
November 7: Marriage and sexuality
November 14: Death and the future)
Presenter: Sr. Diane Bergant, CSA, PhD, is Professor of Biblical Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. From 2002 to 2005, she wrote the weekly column “The Word,” for America magazine, reflections that have now been published by Paulist Press.)
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Fr. Larry Richards will be visiting Holy Spirit Parish and presenting his talk, "Hope In the Darkness" on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He will preside over Mass at 10:00 AM and his talk will begin at 11:00 AM. This event is FREE of charge and open to all!
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(Learn about the remarkable life of the world's most famous woman environmentalist, Dr. Wangari Maathai (1940 –2011). Born in Kenya, she became the first African woman to obtain a PhD and was founder of the Green Belt Movement. Educated at Catholic schools in Kenya, she was awarded the Kennedy Scholarship to attend college at a Benedictine institution in the United States. Retuning to Africa, Wangari was able to bring a spiritual component to the hard work of encouraging women to renew the land by planting millions of trees, she also stood against governmental corruption and the degradation of women in Kenya.
Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her courageous work. Her Green Belt program of earth renewal has been adopted by countries throughout the world. Through discussion and video, including clips from the longer documentary, Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai, we will learn more about her faith, perseverance and wisdom.
($10 donation requested)
Katie Villaire is a retired college professor and a member of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
Alita Kelly is a graduate student from the University of Michigan in Environmental Policy.)
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(Lunch follows the program - registration required by Thursday, September 5)
Cost: $15.00
What people believe affects how they pray and how they pray influences how they design the space in which they pray. During this second Church Architecture workshop, we will continue to explore the style and worship spaces of churches in Grand Rapids. (Transportation provided. Please meet in front of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew to board bus.)
Fr. Bob Cary, CSP is a former director of the CIC and a senior Paulist in residence.)
This eleven-week program is designed for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life and for Catholics who wish to update or renew their understanding of Catholic Teaching. Specific topics are presented each week and participants are encouraged to present questions for discussion.
September 5: Introduction, Prayer, God
September 12: The Bible
September 19: Genesis 1,2,3
September 26: Jesus Christ
October 3: The Church
October 10: Grace, sacraments and initiation
October 17: Holy Eucharist, Communion and the Mass
October 24: Morality, conscience and sin
October 31: Reconciliation, penance and confession
November 7: Marriage and sexuality
November 14: Death and the future)
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(Being a young adult today—20s and 30s, single or married—comes with many important (if not challenging) questions…
-How do I make the important decisions in a world of so many choices?
-How can I find stability in my life when I get a new job—or a new city to live in—every few years?
-How can I meet new people and create new friendships while sustaining the relationships I already have?
-What are the responsibilities I have to my family when I am living my own life?
-How do I navigate the complicated world of social media and technology?
-What is the difference between being alone and being lonely?
Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadelupe [St. Isidore, Grand Rapids]
Fri, 9/13 –
The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe visit in Grand Rapids
An official missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will arrive at St. Isidore on Thursday, September 12th and remain in Grand Rapids until September 30th.
The image will travel to various destinations in Grand Rapids including IHM Parish, St. Ann’s Home, The Dominican Sisters at Marywood, with stops back at St. Isidore.
There will be a public procession on Sunday, September 28th. More information forthcoming.
We also have plans in the works to bring Our Lady's image to the abortion site in Grand Rapids
Opening Holy Mass, PResentation & & Veneration
Friday, September 13th 7-9 pm St. Isidore Parish 628 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids
This is a living, breathing event so please visit www.OLGGrandRapids.live for ongoing updates.
FAITH IN ALL THINGS (FIAT) WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP [St. Catherine of Siena, Portage, MI]
Sat, 9/14 –
FAITH IN ALL THINGS (FIAT) WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP: FIAT is a study group for women that meets every other Saturday morning at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish (1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49024) from 10 to 11:30 am in Rms. 9 & 11. We have just begun our latest study and would love to have you join us! Our first meeting for our next study is Saturday, September 14th(our other meeting dates after are Sept. 28th, Oct. 12th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 9th, Nov. 23rd, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 14th). Our program for the fall is titled “Mary: The Bible and The Mother of God” by Dr. Brant Pitre – a look at our Blessed Mother from the Lectio series from the Augustine Institute. All women are invited to join us! For information or if you have any questions, please call: Carol (269.381.6270), Candy (269.267.9574), or Jan (269.779.6700).
Additional Event Details:
(Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 7-8pm (Starting on Sept 16)
Facilitated by Jonathan Hicks
Catholic in Recovery seeks to support those participating in twelve-step groups who are suffering from substance abuse and other addictions. Using scriptural reflection and the sacramental love and mercy provided through the Catholic Church, this small group promotes healing and a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ, the giver of new life.
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Dr. Ray Guarendi will share his story of how logic led him home to the Catholic Church. He found out that, contrary to his Protestant misunderstandings, the Church is coherent and never contradicts herself. Dr. Ray explains how the answers to his objections to Catholicism were both biblical and believed by the earliest Christians. Explore the logic that led him to the fullness of truth.
This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Ray will be available to sign books after his talk at a public reception. He will also be back the following evening to teach the first night of SOC 201: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching.
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In,” can be heard on over 440 stations, including locally on WVHF 1140 AM, and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray,” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.
The rich artistic heritage shared by all Christians is an opportunity to learn from other traditions and can be a means to unify us in Christ. Join artist, H.J. Slider, as she explores how the visual arts can bridge differences and communicate truth, goodness, and beauty. This presentation is based on the landmark book, The Ecumenism of Beauty, and the role of visual arts, beauty and aesthetics in ecumenical exchange.
($10 donation requested)
H. J. Slider spent 30 years as an art educator in Michigan and Alaskan Public Schools. She also served as adjunct Assistant Professor of Art at Aquinas College. In the studio, Slider creates assembled sculpture, predominately abstract figures, using recycled and post-consumer materials. Her work has appeared in local, regional and state shows, including the Festival of Visual Arts, the Annual Michigan Education Association Exhibit and ArtPrize. Slider is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids.)
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(With Fr. Michael Hennessy, CSP
They’ve done the research, and the results aren’t so good! Americans—of all backgrounds, ages, and religious traditions —are using technology more and more, often accompanied by negative effects on our mental health and overall well-being. Yet, this is not completely our fault: the technology we encounter in our daily lives—social media, smartphones, Netflix—has been engineered to hook us.
So where does that leave us as Catholics? What does our great spiritual tradition have to say about technology, about the way our brains work, about how to be fully engaged in our complex and connected world? Does our tradition offer us anything at all here or are we on our own to figure this all out?
Join us for a two-part conversation that weaves together Church teaching, psychology, scriptural insight, and current research to understand our world a little better and chart a path forward.
• In September, we’ll survey the digital scene and begin to make connections between our connected world—social media and smartphones—and our spiritual lives.
• In November, we’ll reflect on what it is our souls long for, how technology can confuse or enlighten this search, and we’ll make a plan for our digital and spiritual lives.
These are significant questions without easy answers. Yet, we are people of hope, and also have great trust in the Holy Spirit’s guidance.)
FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS [St. Mary of the Lake, New Buffalo]
Thu, 9/19 –
THE KALAMAZOO DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
invites you to share :
FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS
Thursday, September 19th
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
718 W. Buffalo St. New Buffalo, MI
8:15 Check-in, 8:30 Rosary
9:00 am Mass with Father Don Klingler and Father John Peter MSFS
“Always Remember to Kiss Me Goodnight”-- Louise Crist
Widows and Singles—Father Klingler
Bringing Catholics Back Home --Socorro Truchan
Developing Spiritual Friendships
Newman’s Bookshoppe Commission tables,
Book exchange, raffle
Please, bring Thanksgiving foods to be donated
to St. Mary of the Lake Thanksgiving baskets for shut-ins
Register by Sunday, September 15th:
Carolyn Morrison, carolynmorrison@hotmail.com or (517) 617-5682
(include the Church and location you attend)
$20.00 (payable at the door) (grants available)
Come share an insightful and fun day with your Catholic Sisters
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden Golf Outing / Fundraiser [Scott Lake Golf, Comstock Park, MI]
Fri, 9/20 –
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCULPTURE GARDEN GOLF OUTING/FUNDRAISER
The inaugural Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden Golf Outing/ Fundraiser
Friday, September 20,2019 beginning at 9:00 AM Registration-Shotgun Start.
At Scott Lake Golf 911 Hayes Road NE, Comstock Park, Michigan.
4-Person Scramble ($100 per person)
Includes:
-18-Holes
-Box Lunch
-Polish Dinner
-Prizes
-Hole in One Sponsors
-Longest Drive / Putt Prizes
Please email Mic Carlson at micart@comcast.net or call 616-443-0376 for more information.
Visit http://www.instrumentsofhope.net/ to learn more about this Healing Sculpture Garden for Peace.
Checks made out to:
Instruments of Hope
and mailed to:
1261 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
This eleven-week program is designed for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life and for Catholics who wish to update or renew their understanding of Catholic Teaching. Specific topics are presented each week and participants are encouraged to present questions for discussion.
September 5: Introduction, Prayer, God
September 12: The Bible
September 19: Genesis 1,2,3
September 26: Jesus Christ
October 3: The Church
October 10: Grace, sacraments and initiation
October 17: Holy Eucharist, Communion and the Mass
October 24: Morality, conscience and sin
October 31: Reconciliation, penance and confession
November 7: Marriage and sexuality
November 14: Death and the future)
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
Spaghetti DInner & Festival [Our Lady of Grace Church, Muskegon]
Sun, 9/22 –
What: Spaghetti Dinner & Festival
When: Sunday, September 22, 2019, from Noon-5pm
Where: Located at Our Lady of Grace Church, 451 South Getty St., Muskegon, MI 49442
More information: 231-722-2803
Additional Info:
The Annual Spaghetti Dinner is Sept. 22nd, from Noon to 5pm, at Our Lady of Grace Church. Come and bring your friends for a fun afternoon! Enjoy Bocce Ball & Tarantella Lessons, Pigéage (traditional grape stomping) with the Padres, the Timeless Treasures Shop, Children's Games, and more! Enter the Raffle, and wash down the best spaghetti dinner in town with a beer, while listening to music from Plain Jane Glory in the Music Tent! Raffle and dinner tickets are available at the parish office, or at the ticket window during the festival. Take out is available. Dinner tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-11, under 5 years old eat FREE! Family dinner ticket (two adults and their underage children) is $30, dine-in only. For more information, call 231-722-2803.
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Address:6390 Belmont Avenue NE
Belmont, MI 49306
More Information:
Phone: 6165817322
Website:
Additional Event Details:
(Good News! Book Fair provides age-appropriate clean reads and faith-filled books for all. This is a new kind of book fair that captures the interest of school students and adults while also being true to our Catholic Christian faith and values. The fair will be held in the conference room next to the adoration chapel.)
Kzoo Catholic Sports Leagues (KCSL) - Ultimate League!: The 2016 Summer Sport of Ultimate Frisbee is in full swing now! They are playing on Wednesday nights, beginning at 6 pm, at St. Monica (behind the school - 534 W. Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, 49008). Please keep these folks in prayer. Check out “Kzoo Catholic Sports Leagues” on Facebook or email KCSLfor help or more information regarding this and future offerings. God bless you!
The Franciscan Life Process Center is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing services that support healthy human development. Each year, this event promotes the work of our counseling programs to educate and offer personal support toward achieving mental health. This year the theme of our LIFEfest event is focused on showcasing local foods and beverages. Each chef will be given local in-season produce from our farm and local farms in Kent County to create a small plate to pair with a local beverage.
Location: Revel Center (1535 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505)
Date: September 26th 2019
Time: 6-9pm
Attendees will enjoy the creations made by participating chefs and vote on which one they like best.
Revel Center (1535 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505)
The Franciscan Life Process Center is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing services that support healthy human development. Each year, this event promotes the work of our counseling programs to educate and offer personal support toward achieving mental health. This year our LIFEfest event is focused on showcasing local foods and beverages. Each chef will be given local in-season produce from our farm and local farms in Kent County to create a small plate to pair with a local beverage.
Attendees will enjoy the creations made by participating chefs and vote on which one they like best. Please go toLifefest2019.Evenbrite.com to register.
This eleven-week program is designed for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life and for Catholics who wish to update or renew their understanding of Catholic Teaching. Specific topics are presented each week and participants are encouraged to present questions for discussion.
September 5: Introduction, Prayer, God
September 12: The Bible
September 19: Genesis 1,2,3
September 26: Jesus Christ
October 3: The Church
October 10: Grace, sacraments and initiation
October 17: Holy Eucharist, Communion and the Mass
October 24: Morality, conscience and sin
October 31: Reconciliation, penance and confession
November 7: Marriage and sexuality
November 14: Death and the future)
Event Location Information:
Company Name: Baker Book House
Address:2768 East Paris Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
More Information:
Phone: 616-957-3110
Website: www.bakerbookhouse.com (no tickets required)
Additional Event Details:
Jack Mulder, author of "What Does it Mean to Be Catholic?" (Eerdmans, 2015), is department chair and professor of philosophy at Hope College. He is also the assistant director of the Saint Benedict Institute, a Catholic organization serving Hope College. He will be speaking on “A Case for the Immaculate Conception of Mary.” In 1854 Pope Pius IX declared the immaculate conception of Mary as dogma which taught that Mary was born without sin. Dr. Mulder will present a case for why he believes more Christians ought to believe in this important and controversial doctrine.
Celebrating Workers of Mercy [St. Mary Church, Kalamazoo]
Fri, 9/27 –
CELEBRATING WORKERS OF MERCY
BISHOP PAUL J. BRADLEY TO CELEBRATE MASS AT 6:00PM
REFLECTIONS FROM MSGR. MICHAEL HAZARD AND A SIMPLE DINNER TO FOLLOW FROM 7:00PM - 8:30PM
All those involved in doing the Works of Mercy in any of our parishes, agencies, or other institutions are invited. We give thanks for your faith-filled outreach and celebrate the way you bring comfort to so many who are in need of Jesus’ love and mercy.
RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
TO: 269-903-0147 or jjaconette@diokzoo.org
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
ST. MARY CHURCH
939 CHARLOTTE AVENUE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
FAITH IN ALL THINGS (FIAT) WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP [St. Catherine of Siena, Portage, MI]
Sat, 9/28 –
FAITH IN ALL THINGS (FIAT) WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP: FIAT is a study group for women that meets every other Saturday morning at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish (1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49024) from 10 to 11:30 am in Rms. 9 & 11. We have just begun our latest study and would love to have you join us! Our first meeting for our next study is Saturday, September 14th(our other meeting dates after are Sept. 28th, Oct. 12th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 9th, Nov. 23rd, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 14th). Our program for the fall is titled “Mary: The Bible and The Mother of God” by Dr. Brant Pitre – a look at our Blessed Mother from the Lectio series from the Augustine Institute. All women are invited to join us! For information or if you have any questions, please call: Carol (269.381.6270), Candy (269.267.9574), or Jan (269.779.6700).
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(Written by Richard Rohr
With Fr. Joachim Lally, CSP
Tuesdays, October 1, 8 & 15, 5:30-7:30pm
This program will be live-streamed.
Join Fr. Joachim for an in-depth discussion on Richard Rohr’s long-awaited book on Jesus. Rohr considers "The Universal Christ" to be the culmination of everything else he has written and taught and preached in a lifetime of ministry and contemplative practice.
** Copies of The Universal Christ will be available for purchase at the CIC Office.)
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(7:00 - 8:30 de la noche
Facilitado por el Padre Luis García
A través de la lectura de algunos de los capítulos de Evangelio de Marcos vamos a ver las características del discípulo de Jesús, las condiciones del seguimiento, la problemática del discipulado, servicio y entrega en medio de la comunidad de fe. Nosotros somos llamados por el Señor y debemos dar una respuesta consiente y generosa. Estas dos conferencias están orientada a la formación de los catequistas, líderes de los grupos apostólicos y fieles en general. (se solicita una donación de $10)
El Padre Luis García atendió sus estudios del seminario mayor en la Universidad de Santa María del Lago en Mundelein IL donde obtuvo una Maestría en Divinidad. El Padre García es actualmente el vicario parroquial en St. Anthony of Padua Parish Grand Rapids.)
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(Facilitated by Jim Kline
Cost: $15 includes a copy of the book, Divorce and Beyond.
A ten-week series offered for all who are divorced or are in the process of becoming divorced. Led by those who have gone through the process themselves, these support groups provide a pathway to personal growth.)
This eleven-week program is designed for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life and for Catholics who wish to update or renew their understanding of Catholic Teaching. Specific topics are presented each week and participants are encouraged to present questions for discussion.
September 5: Introduction, Prayer, God
September 12: The Bible
September 19: Genesis 1,2,3
September 26: Jesus Christ
October 3: The Church
October 10: Grace, sacraments and initiation
October 17: Holy Eucharist, Communion and the Mass
October 24: Morality, conscience and sin
October 31: Reconciliation, penance and confession
November 7: Marriage and sexuality
November 14: Death and the future)
Fifth Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk! [Franciscan Life Process Center, Lowell]
Sat, 10/5 –
Fifth Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk!
October 5th 2019
Franciscan Life Process Center – Lowell Campus
9 am – 2 pm
This fundraising event replenishes the Center’s Music Therapy Scholarship fund. FLPC provides music therapy to many in West Michigan. Many of our clients receive a variety of therapies. Families often need help to pay for the services offered by the Center and Music Therapy is rarely covered by medical insurance. The Center provides over $5,500 per month in scholarship assistance. Registration fee is $30 through September 13. From September 14 through the day of the race, the fee is 5K $35 and 10 K $40, Register Here
Fifth Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk! [Life Process Center, Lowell, MI]
Sat, 10/5 –
Fifth Annual Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run & Walk!
October 5, 2019, 9 am – 2 pm
Franciscan Life Process Center, Lowell, MI
This fundraising event replenishes the Center’s Music Therapy Scholarship fund. FLPC provides music therapy to many in West Michigan. Many of our clients receive a variety of therapies. Families often need help to pay for the services offered by the Center, and Music Therapy is rarely covered by medical insurance. The Center provides over $5,500 per month in scholarship assistance. Registration fee is $30 through September 13. From September 14 through the day of the race, the fee is 5K $35 and 10 K $40.
Catholic Inquiry Class [Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids]