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September 2008
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| Sep.: September 2008 Office of Divine Worship Calendar for information about solemnities, feasts, memorials, etc. |
 Sep.: Scripture Opportunities Around the Diocese during September. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For those interested in Scripture study. |
 Sep.: Signed Masses Around the Diocese during September. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For the deaf community. |
Sep.: Institute of Spiritual Companionship, through the Diocese of Joliet is a 15-month training and formation program for people in ministry to become spiritual companions. It is composed of three segments including academic, pastoral skills and personal formation components. 26 classes held on Thursdays, Sept 2006 - Dec 2007. For more information call 815-838-8129 or e-mail minform@dioceseofjoliet.org. |
 Sep.: ¿Se Habla Espanol? Counseling in Spanish on Wednesdays through Agape Missions of Joliet at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet. Every Wednesday counseling in Spanish is available to individuals, couples and families. The cost is free. For an appointment call Carlos Aquino, MA at 815-723-1548 x23. For information about Masses in Spanish in the Diocese of Joliet click HERE. |
 Sep.: Community Support and Education Events, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, Wheaton. Call for more information: 630-462-4081. For information about Marianjoy support groups, e.g., caregivers, chronic pain, & stroke support groups, click HERE. |
| Sep.: Ministers of Care Training. The ministry to the sick and homebound is a very powerful ministry for which special training is necessary. The diocese has been working for years with Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien to provide certification for those entering this ministry. The next training session begins in September. For further information on this training please contact Sr. Jane at the Carmelite Center (630-969-4141) or the Office of Divine Worship (815-838-7098) for a registration form. |
| Sep. 4: Institute of Spiritual Companionship. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. Flyer. This program runs from Sep. 2008 - Nov. 2009. |
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 Sep. 5: Teacher Institute, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Drury Lane, OakBrook. For more information Pam Gean, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 5-7: Rachel's Vineyard Retreat for post abortive men and women, sponsored by the Joliet Diocesan Life Office will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center , Romeoville . Confidentiality and privacy will be strictly observed. To learn more about a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat or to register, see flyer or contact Kay Corcoran at 1 - 866-994-GIVE or 1 - (866) -994-4483. For more information and a list of retreats in other locations: www.rachelsvineyard.org or call the toll free national hotline at 877-HOPE-4ME. |
| Sep. 6: Ministry of Consolation Training. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. First of a three-part bereavement workshop sponsored by the Center of Family Ministry and the Office of Divine Workshop. For more information see flyer. |
| Sep. 6: Marriage Retreat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Miguel Moreno, 815- 834-4037, Office of Hispanic Ministry. |
| Sep. 6: Talleres. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Oliva Cervantes, 815- 834-4007, Office of Hispanic Ministry. |
| Sep. 6: National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved (NCMB) Training. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry. |
| Sep. 6: Catechist Initial Certification. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., St. Isidore, Bloomingdale. For more information contact Joyce Donahue, 815- 727-6411, Religious Education Office. |
| Sep. 6, 13, & 20: Ministry of Consolation Training. A three-part bereavement workshop, co-sponsored by the Center for Family Ministry (815-838-5334) and the Office of Divine Worship (815-838-7098), will be held for persons who are new to this ministry. This training, developed by National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, Inc. (NCMB), will use NCMB’s edition, Copyright ©2006. Attendance at all three sessions is required. Focus areas will include the grief process, communication skills, setting up the parish program (including the Order of Christian Funerals), caring for the minister, and support groups. Presenters will be Desirée Marciani, associate director of the Center for Family Ministry and Sr. Sharon Marie Stola, director of the Office of Divine Worship. Both women have extensive experience in bereavement ministry. See brochure. |
Sep. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 11, Nov. 1 & 15 Fall Graduate Course. The Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) at Loyola University is offering a Fall graduate course on Liturgy and the Christian Sacraments at St. Michael Parish in Wheaton. The class will be held in the Faith Center on the 1st floor in the Adult Education Room. Their website is: http://www.stmichaelcommunity.org/ The course will be held over 6 Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. September 6 & 20, October 4 & 11, November 1 & 15. The instructor will be Todd Williamson.
Please see the IPS web-site for more details on the course at http://www.luc.edu/ips/academics_cohortJoliet.shtml. Persons can apply for graduate school online at www.luc.edu/ips/apply.shtml The course # is IPS 541-001.
Existing students can register through LOCUS at https://locus.luc.edu. For further information or to inquire about auditing the course or taking the course as a workshop, please contact the IPS Office ((312-915-7400) or e-mail ips@luc.edu. Please mention the Diocese of Joliet cohort group. |
| Sep. 7: Diaconate Class of '09 Spiritual Formation. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, 815- 834-4091, Office of the Diaconate. |
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| Sep. 9: High School Principals’ Meeting. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 10: Partners in Prayer. St. Philip, Addison. Sponsored by Loyola Press. Empowers adults to guide various forms of reflective prayer and to bring new meaning to traditional memorized prayers. For more information Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 11: Peace & Social Justice Workshop: God’s Justice as Revealed in the Bible. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. God raised up Moses to reveal his justice in action in favor of the Hebrews. The Hebrews were to remember and promote God’s system of justice throughout the world. When they struggled with God’s system of justice, God sent Jesus to revive his system of justice on the earth. Jesus did this especially in his five-point program in the Gospel of Luke. God continues to send modern day prophets to promote his system of justice for the oppressed. For more information contact Jennilyn Ruhaak, 815-834-4028, Peace & Social Justice Ministry. See flier. |
 Sep. 12-14: Engaged Encounter Weekend.
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. 8:00 p.m. Fri. to 3:00 p.m. Sun. Engaged couples are given the opportunity to talk honestly and intensively about their prospective life together. Topics include an assessment of the couple’s strengths and weaknesses, their ambitions and goals, attitudes about money, sex, children, family, and relationship to the Church. Personal reflection and communication are the main focus. Engaged Encounter is approved by the Diocese of Joliet as a marriage preparation program. For more information Brian and Melissa Gordon, Catholic Engaged Encounter,
630-375-7072 or Center for Family Ministry, familyministry@dioceseofjoliet.org,
815-838-5334.
A weekend experience designed
to help couples prepare for marriage.
Click HERE to register. ¿Se Habla Espanol?
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| Sep. 13: Ministry of Consolation Training. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Second of a three-part bereavement workshop sponsored by the Center of Family Ministry and the Office of Divine Workshop. For more information see flyer. |
| Sep. 13: Capacitacion Classes. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Oliva Cervantes, Office of Hispanic Ministry 815-834-4037. |
| Sep. 13: National Catholic Ministry to Bereaved (NCMB) Training. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Desiree Marciani, Center for Family Ministry, 815-838-5334. |
| Sep. 13: Catechist Certification. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St. Martin, Kankakee. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
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| Sep. 15: JOB articles due at the Chancery |
| Sep. 15: Catechumenate Coordination Meeting. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Sep. 15: Vicar for Religious Advisory Board. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Vicar for Religious, 815-834-4000. |
| Sep. 15: Joliet Diocesan Board of Education Meeting. 7:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 15: Gatherings... for Catechumenate Directors. 1:00 p.m. or
7:00 p.m.,
St. Charles Center, Romeoville. All directors and parish teams are invited to attend to exchange information, discuss current issues and share in fellowship. For more information contact Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Sep. 15-19: Annual Priests Retreat. Cardinal Stritch Retreat House. For more information Eva Schopper 847-566-6060. |
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| Sep. 16: Technology Institute. 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Pam Gean, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 16: RegionIV Board In-Service. 7:00 p.m., Aquinas Academy, Kankakee. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 16: An Evening for Parish Catechetical Leaders on Catechesis in the Diocese of Joliet with Bishop J. Peter Sartain. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Light dinner will be served. For more information Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 16: Ministers of Care Training. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darian. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Sep. 16 - 18: Online Conference. Join experts and ministry leaders from across the country for the Proclaim Christ Conference offered by the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association (PNCEA), September 16, 17, and 18. Access to presentations and discussion groups will continue 24/7 through October 16. All that is needed to participate is a web browser, an internet connection, and speakers or headphones to hear the presentations. Full registration: $100 per person. Early bird registration: $75 by August 22. Groups of 3 or more: $50 per person. Visit www.proclaimingchrist2008.org. Or, enter the raffle to win one of 6 free early bird registrations sponsored by the Religious Education Office. http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/JOBInserts/2008-08/ProclaimingChrist2008.pdf. For more information contact the Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 17: Science Fair Sponsors Meetinsg, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Pam Gean, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 17: Theology Series: God and Trinity (1 of 6). 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne DeBruin, 815- 834-4003, Office of Ministry Formation. Systematic theology about the Trinity has seen a great revival in the past twenty years in Christian theological circles. A revived and renewed Trinitarian theology has come from the ecumenical dialogue between Western Christian theologians and the Orthodox theologians, and from the challenge of atheism to Christianity. The Trinity, the form of God who is love, is not irrelevant to life or unknown, though persons can never come to comprehend the fullness of the mystery of God’s love. See list of workshops and further information. |
| Sep. 18: Region I Board In-Service. 7:00 p.m., St. James the Apostle School, Glen Ellyn. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 18: Institute of Spiritual Companionship. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. Flyer. This program runs from Sep. 2008 - Nov. 2009. |
| Sep. 18: Ministers of Care Training. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darian. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Sep. 18: Youth Ministry Gathering. 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 18: Youth Ministry Cluster Meetings. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 18: Intitute Spiritual Companionship. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Contact: Yvonne DeBruin, 815-834-4003 |
| Sep. 19: JOB inserts due at the Chancery |
| Sep. 19: New Employee Commission & Service Rec. Mass, 10:00 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Contact: Nancy Simers, 815-834-4077 |
 Sep. 19-21: Marriage Encounter, This is a weekend experience for any married couple who desires a richer, fuller life together. Marriage Encounter is designed to enrich the joys a couple share together, whether they have been married for only a short time, or for many years.
For more information or to register, please call 630-577-0778
or visit www.wwme.org |
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| Sep. 20: Religious Life/Jubilarian Celebration. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact the Vicar for Religious. |
| Sep. 20: Lectors and Ministers Workshop. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Oliva Cervantes, 815- 834-4007, Office of Hispanic Ministry. |
| Sep. 20: Ministry of Consolation Training. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Third of a three-part bereavement workshop sponsored by the Center of Family Ministry and the Office of Divine Workshop. For more information see flyer. |
| Sep. 20: National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved (NCMB). 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Desiree Marciani, Center of Family Ministry, 815-838-5334. |
| Sep. 20: Biblical Institute Begins. The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet, a four year program for studying every book of the Bible, will be held on Saturdays, September through May from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills. The program instructor will be Carol Kloss, M.A., former teacher and director of the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Classes include lecture, group discussion and prayer. The pilot class for Year 1 - Old Testament Foundations: Genesis through Kings begins September 20. Visit http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/reo/BiblicalInstituteDOJ.asp, or to register, see http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/JOBInserts/2008-08/BiblicalInstitute.pdf. For more information contact the Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 11, Nov. 1 & 15 Fall Graduate Course. The Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) at Loyola University is offering a Fall graduate course on Liturgy and the Christian Sacraments at St. Michael Parish in Wheaton. The class will be held in the Faith Center on the 1st floor in the Adult Education Room. Their website is: http://www.stmichaelcommunity.org/ The course will be held over 6 Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. September 6 & 20, October 4 & 11, November 1 & 15. The instructor will be Todd Williamson.
Please see the IPS web-site for more details on the course at http://www.luc.edu/ips/academics_cohortJoliet.shtml. Persons can apply for graduate school online at www.luc.edu/ips/apply.shtml The course # is IPS 541-001. |
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| Sep. 21: Diaconate Class of 2011 Spiritual Formation. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Joe Dalpiaz 815-834-4091. |
| Sep. 21: Catechist Initial Formation. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Notre Dame, Claredon Hills. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 22: Agency Director’s Meeting, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Sr. Judith Davies, OSF, 722-6606 |
| Sep. 22: Liturgy Coordinators Meeting, 1:00pm – 3:00pm OR 7:00pm – 9:00pm, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Sep. 22: Gatherings... for Parish Liturgy Directors. 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. All directors and parish teams are invited to attend to exchange information, discuss current issues and share in fellowship. For more information contact Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
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| Sep. 23: Peace & Justice Institute Workshop: Catholic Social Teaching – Foundation for Ministry. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. This workshop explores major themes of Catholic social teachings and their gospel roots as well as local ecclesial practices which promote discipleship and build up just communities of faith in action.
Catholic Social Teaching – Foundation for Ministry
At a worldwide meeting, bishops have stated that, “Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world appear as a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel…of the Church’s mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive situation. This vision of the Church’s mission and ministry is affirmed in Catholic social teachings, just communities and just practices.”
For more information Jennilyn Ruhaak, Peace and Social Office, 815-834-4028. See flier and click HERE for more information about Mary Elsburnd, OSF. |
| Sep. 23: Ministers of Care Training. 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098 |
| Sep. 24: Region II & III Board In-Service. 7:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
 Sep. 24-Nov. 2: 40 Days for Life.
This fall our community will be uniting with dozens of other cities across America
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around the world - for the largest
and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history
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the 40 Days for Life campaign.
People of faith are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion.
For more information see flyer or contact the Diocese of Joliet Life Office 630-718-2121 |
| Sep. 25: Diocesan Principals’ Institute/Region Meetings. 8:30a–3:00p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Madonna Turner, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Sep. 25: Ministers of Care Training. 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098 |
| Sep. 26: Catechist Initial Formation. 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., St. Anne Parish, Oswego. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 26 - 28: Deacon Retreat Weekend. Stritch Retreat House. For more information Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, Diaconate Office 815-834-4091 |
| Sep. 26 - 28: Rachel's Vineyard Retreat. for post abortive men and women. St. Charles Center, Romeoville. More information: Kay Corcoran, 815-838-7171 or 877-HOPE-4ME. |
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| Sep. 27: Capacitacion Classes. 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Oliva Cervantes, Office of Hispanic Ministry 815-834-4037. |
 Sep. 27: Rainbows New Coordinators Training.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville.
For more information Desiree Marciani, Center for Family Ministry 815-838-5334. Registration information. RAINBOWS is a peer support group program for children who are adjusting to transitions such as divorce or death in their family. |
| Sep. 27: Intro. to Commissions & Core Teams, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Yvonne DeBruin, Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. See brochure. |
| Sep. 27-Oct.20: N.E.T. Ministries in the Joliet Diocese. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Sep. 28: Special Needs Mass. 11:00 a.m., St. Raymond Cathedral, Joliet. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
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