Around the Diocese
A listing of upcoming events occurring in parishes and schools in the Diocese of Des Moines.
April 20-22 Friday-Sunday
Beginning Experience
This can be your first step in coping with the loss of your marriage partner from divorce, separation or death. Join us at St. Augustin’s Hall 42nd & Grand from 7 p.m. to 8:30 on Friday nights of March 2nd, 9th and 16th. Beginning Experience week end is April 20th-22nd at St. Thomas More Center, Panora, Iowa For further information contact Fr. Bob Schoemann 515 418 1938 or Jay Fredrick 515 981 9474
April 24 Tuesday
Catholic Widows and Widowers
Business meeting at 2 p.m. at St. Augustin Church, lower level. Dues for 2012 are $12. For more information contact Marilyn at 270-6121 or Leone at 981-0105.
April 28 Saturday
Missionaries of Mercy: Bearing the Eucharist to the Sick, Homebound and Dying
Join us from 9 a.m. – noon at St. Theresa Parish Hall in Des Moines for a morning of prayer, reflection, and learning as we celebrate the gift of our ministry as bearers of the Eucharist to the elderly and homebound, the sick and the dying. Our presenters will include Fr. Anthony C. Adibe, C.S.Sp., Fr. Bob Aubrey, Mrs. Nancy Carlson, RN, and Mrs. Donna Dressel.
This workshop is designed for pastoral care ministers, health ministers, parish nurses, priests, deacons, and parish volunteers who minister to the sick and hospitalized, the elderly, and to those who are homebound or in care centers and nursing homes. If you currently volunteer in this ministry or you are considering the ministry and would like to learn more, you are welcome to attend!
The workshop is FREE, but registration is requested by Monday, April 23.
For more information and to register, visit the St. Joseph Educational Center website at www.sjeciowa.org and click on the Events tab. Or call SJEC Iowa at (515) 222-1092.
May 4 Friday
Catholic Widows and Widowers
First Friday Mass at 12 noon at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 6th and High. Lunch will follow at the Cub Club. For more information contact Marilyn at 270-6121 or Leone at 981-0105.
May 4 Friday
Catholic Widows and Widowers
Planning meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Chicago Speakeasy. For more information contact Marilyn at 270-6121 or Leone at 981-0105.
May 5 Saturday
Catholic Woman’s League spring brunch
Join us at the Wakonda Golf & Country Club, 3915 Fleur Drive in Des Moines for the annual Catholic Woman’s League spring brunch from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program will feature Chico’s from Jordan Creek. Cost is $20. Send your reservation by April 27 to Denise Trower, 3007 Druid Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315.
May 5 Saturday
“Spring Fling”
It’s Time for Fun At St Peter Parish, E. 18th & Des Moines Street (across from Ashfield Park) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Activities include: “Giant Slide”, “Volleyball Competition”, “Ring Toss – Race Cars – Fish Pond – Cake Walk - Clown with Balloons” and a Raffle. Shop at our "Country Store" for BBQ on a Stick/ Egg Rolls, Italian Meatballs & Pasta/ Walking Tacos. Cost is as follows: All the Lawn Games are free; Giant Slide = $1/turn
or get a Wrist Band = $5.00 for all day; Volleyball Tournament - $10/3 person team; Raffle = “Early Bird Special” = Get 6 for $5.00; After April 29th - Raffle tickets = $1 each; To sign up - Call 822-8022.
Get your tickets after Masses on weekends or at St Peter’s Office – 618 E 18th St, DM.
May 7 Monday
The Virgin Mary in Catholic Belief and Practice
The presentation “Do Catholic worship Mary” will be held from 7-8 pm (followed by reception in parish hall) at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines
Often posed to Catholics by misinformed people of other faiths, this question requires more than just “no” for an answer. In this presentation, Dr. Tom Neal, Director of St. Joseph Educational Center, will explore the ancient and rich Christian tradition that locates Mary at the center of God’s redemptive work in Christ. You will leave the session with a greater theological understanding of Mary’s role in the plan of salvation.
For more information, contact Therese Drey at (515) 669-7359.
May 8 Tuesday
Spring Salad Supper and card party
DES MOINES -- The Basilica of St. John Altar and Rosary Society, 1915 University, will host its annual SPRING SALAD SUPPER & CARD PARTY on Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 / person and are available from society members, in the church office or at the door the night of the event. Spouses and friends are welcome to attend. Non-card players may enjoy board or dice games while visiting with friends. Great food and lots of door prizes!
May 12 Saturday
CAST dance
DES MOINES -- Catholic Adult Singles Together, also known as CAST, monthly dance will be held May 12 and June 2 at St. Mary of Nazareth Ryan Hall from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Snacks, soft drinks, wine, beer for a $7/nonmembers, $5/members. For more information contact Roger at 515-271-9562 or email castdesmoines@hotmail.com
May 22 Tuesday
Catholic Widows and Widowers
Business meeting at 2 p.m. at St. Augustin Church, lower level. Dues for 2012 are $12. For more information contact Marilyn at 270-6121 or Leone at 981-0105.
May 25-29
Retreat - Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language
Dreams have often been referred to as God’s forgotten language. Working with our dreams can be an important way to uncover our call to holiness and wholeness and, thus, deepen our relationship with God. This retreat will provide an opportunity to pay attention to and work with dreams in the context of prayer, retreat and a contemplative environment. There will be two 1 hour group gatherings each day designed to actually work more deeply with one’s own and other’s dreams. Daily one-on-one sessions with the director will be available as time permits.
The retreat will begin Friday, May 25 at 3:00pm and close 3:00pm Tuesday May 29. It will be held at Creighton University Retreat Center. The cost of $350 for the retreat includes a single private room, meals, group and individual meetings with the presenter, Janice Bachman, O.P. There are many miles of walking trails available on the 157 wooded acres along the Nishnabotna River. Wildlife and song birds abound, and an awesome night sky. Please bring comfortable clothes, walking shoes and/or hiking boots, your favorite copy of Scripture, your dream journal or a notebook.
Presenter: Janice Bachman, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace, is a Jungian Analyst and spiritual director in practice in the Columbus area. A key area of interest for her is the convergence of analytical psychology and spirituality, and how the two disciplines and their symbols inform the process of analysis, spiritual development and becoming more whole persons.
Janice is on the summer faculty at Creighton University, Omaha, NE, where she teaches in the Graduate Program in Christian Spirituality. She holds a masters' degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University and a diploma in Analytical Psychology from the Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts (Toronto), and an MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati.
For more information or to register, contact Creighton University Retreat Center, curc@netins.net, www.creighton.edu/ministry/retre
June 2 Saturday
CAST dance
DES MOINES -- Catholic Adult Singles Together, also known as CAST, monthly dance will be held June 2 at St. Mary of Nazareth Ryan Hall from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Snacks, soft drinks, wine, beer for a $7/nonmembers, $5/members. For more information contact Roger at 515-271-9562 or email castdesmoines@hotmail.com
June 9-18
Medjugorje Pilgrimage with Msgr. Joe McDonnell
Over 50 million pilgrims have now visited Medjugorje since the apparitions began in June, 1981
If you are able to take only ONE trip the rest of your life, THIS
PILGRIMAGE is it!
For more information please contact: Ellen Miller at ecosmo@mchsi.com; 515-979-0730 Or Marilyn Lane at marilynglane@gmail.com.
June 10 Sunday
Eucharistic Procession
CHARITON, IA – Sacred Heart parish is having a Eucharistic Procession which will begin in the Church at 3 p.m. and travel to five outdoor altars. At each altar, Benediction will be held. It will conclude in the Church and be followed by refreshments in the parish center. All are welcome to come and participate in this holy event. For more information, contact: Charlotte Hunkele at 641-774-8056.
June 9-19
Pilgrimage to International Eucharistic Congress
Join Msgr. Larry Beeson on a pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland. For more information go to www.pilgrimages.com/beeson. Contact Cara Manise at 800-206-8687 or cara@206tours.com. Register by April 2.
June 18, 20 Monday, Wednesday
Girls Discover Engineering Camp Offered at Dowling Catholic High School
Join DCHS for a three-day engineering camp for girls only who will be entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall of 2012. You’ll explore the world of engineering with teachers, students, and industry professionals as you participate in cool demonstrations and fun hands-on activities like making electrified creatures and designing a robot!
The first two days of the camp will be at Dowling Catholic High School, and the last day at Iowa State University (by bus) for a day of activities and presentations, including a virtual reality experience that explores ISU’s Virtual Reality Applications Center. ISU College of Engineering students, staff, and faculty are looking forward to spending an exciting day with you! Choose one of two sessions: June 18, 19 and 22 and June 20, 21, 22. The three-day camp fee of $60 includes lunches, a t-shirt, and transportation to and from the ISU campus. For more information contact Dan Malloy at 515-222-1021.
July 19-21 Thursday-Saturday
Faith Engaged: Equip. Empower. Evangelize.
The National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) will gather for Congress XI in Indianapolis, IN from July 19-21, 2012. Faith that is engaged recognizes that active disciples in the Church need to be renewed and alienated disciples need to be reconciled. All are welcome to experience deeper faith in Christ, actively following Him within the fellowship of the Church. For registration and more information, visit www.nbccongress.org
Alums of UNI – Save these dates:
April 11 - Vallimar Jansen - Song & Story
May 22 - Golf Tournament
December 14 - Steve Angrisano Christmas Concert at GBPAC (Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the UNI Campus)
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