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October 2008
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| Oct.: October 2008 Office of Divine Worship Calendar for information about solemnities, feasts, memorials, etc. |
 Oct.: Scripture Opportunities Around the Diocese during October. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For those interested in Scripture study. |
 Oct.: Signed Masses Around the Diocese during October. Contact: Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. For the deaf community. |
 Oct.: ¿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. |
 Oct.: 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. |
| Oct. 1: Ministers of Care Renewal. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. OR 7:00pm–9:00pm, Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098 |
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| Oct. 2: 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. |
| Oct. 3: Deacon Community Meeting. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, Diaconate Office 815-834-4091 |
| Oct. 3-4: Immaculate Conception High School - 50-Year Class Reunion for the Class of 1958 of Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst. Wyndham Drake Oakbrook Hotel. For more information or to help locate alumni 630-833-2939. |
| Oct. 3-4: A Celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary of Mulieris Dignitatem: Held at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, Washington, DC. For more information contact by email avemariaevents@avemarialaw.edu or phone (734-827-8073). |
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 Oct. 4: Rainbows New Facilitators Training.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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. |
| Oct. 4: Fall Liturgical Ministry Trainings. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Oct. 4: Talleres. 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4007. |
| Oct. 4: Mesa Directova. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Oliva Cervantes, 815-834-4007. |
| Oct. 4: Leaders 1. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville.For more information Yvonne DeBruin, Office of Ministry Formation 815-834-4003. |
| 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. |
| Oct. 4 & 5: EWTN'S Family Celebration at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. The event will feature talks by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Marcus Grodi, Rosalind Moss and more. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of an EWTN Live Show audience, attend Mass, and meet some of your favorite EWTN hosts. There will also be a special area just for kids where they can visit and enjoy "EWTN's Faith Factory" with special performances by "The Donut Man." Click here for full details or Check EWTN's website at www.ewtn.com for details or call 1-205-795-5820, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM CST. |
| Oct. 5: Respect Life Sunday. LIFE CHAINS will be doing their prayerful witness at the five abortion clinics in the diocese along with the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Group from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Respect Life Sunday, October 5. Click here for locations. |
| Oct. 5: Undy Sunday Drive in parishes and schools. Contact: Sue Kaiser, 815-724-1139 |
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| Oct. 7: Ministers of Care Training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Oct. 8: Great Dates Training, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry. |
| Oct. 9: Peace & Justice Institute Workshop. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Jennilyn Ruhaak, Peace and Social Justice 815-834-4028 |
| Oct. 9: Ministers of Care Training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Oct. 10: Catholic Charities Playing for Miracles Auction, 6:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m., Ashton Place, Willowbrook. For more information Sue Kaiser, 815-724-1139 |
| Oct. 10-12: Deacon Retreat Weekend. Stritch Retreat House. For more information Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, Diaconate Office 815-834-4091 |
 Oct. 10-12: 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. ¿Se Habla Espanol?
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| Oct. 11: DPC. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Contact: Sr. Judith Davies, 815-722-6606 |
| Oct. 11: 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. 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. |
| Oct. 11-28: St. Therese of Jesus Parish, Aurora, is sponsoring a Pilgrimage to The Holy Land, Paris and Nevers, and Medjugorje from October 13 – 28, 2008 departing from Chicago. Price is $3,500.00 per person based on Double Occupancy. All inclusive of: Private Luxury buses, 4 Star Hotels in the Holy Land, 5 Star Rooms in Medugorje and 3 Star Hotels in Paris & Nevers (all with private baths) Two Meals Daily, Guides, All Airport Taxes included. Include a copy of your Passport and Deposit to hold your seat. Our Spiritual Guide will be Fr. Michael I. Miller, M.S.C. Limited space available. For more information contact: Imelda@St.Therese (630) 898-5422 or E-mail: kathyathorne@yahoo.com |
| Oct. 12: Deo Gratias Society Liturgy & Thank You. 10:00a–3:00p, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Tony Brandolino, Development, 815-834-4032 |
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| Oct. 14: Ministers of Care Training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
Oct. 14: Mary Queen of Heaven Parish - Women in the Church / Women in the Bible Speaker Series. Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Elmhurst.
Aug. 10 at 12:00 p.m., Franciscan Father Benet Fonck, a renowned presenter, speaking about St. Clare;
Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m., Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, a prominent biblical scholar, speaking about women of the New Testament;
Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Mary Foley, pastoral life coordinator at Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Elmhurst, speaking about "Women in Ecclesial Ministry Today".
For more information call 630-279-5700. |
| Oct. 15: JOB articles due at the Chancery |
| Oct. 15: Holiday Outreach Registration for DuPg Cnty, Cath. Char., Lombard. For more information Mary Tarnow, 630-405-8008 |
| Oct. 15: Theology Series. 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. |
| Oct. 16: Ministers of Care Training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center. For more information Office of Divine Worship, 815-838-7098. |
| Oct. 16: 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. |
| Oct. 16: Youth Ministry Gathering, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Oct. 16: College & Young Adult Ministry, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Paul Jarzembowski, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
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| Oct. 17-19: Retrouvaille. 8:00 p.m. Friday - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Jim & Kim Orchard, 630-978-8242 |
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| Oct. 18: Diac. Class of ‘09 Rite of Acolyte Practicum., 10:00am-3:00m, St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Joe Dalpiaz 815-834-4091. |
| Oct. 18: 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. |
Oct. 18: FOCCUS Training. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Priests, deacons, and other parish staff members, as well as parish-approved and trained lay couples. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry.
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| Oct. 18: Annulment Process Day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. Those interested in petitioning for annulment; already in the process, and who are just curious about the process are welcome to attend. The meaning of the word “annulment,” church status, myths, misunderstandings, Joliet Diocesan annulment paperwork, and other concerns or questions will be addressed. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry. |
| Oct. 18: Marriage Preparation Training. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m, St. Charles Center Romeoville. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry. |
| Oct. 18: Catechist Initial Formation, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., St. Paul Parish, Joliet. For more information Joyce Donahue, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Oct. 18: Introduction to Strategic Planning, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. |
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| Oct. 20: JOB inserts due at the Chancery. |
 Oct. 20: Diocesan Board of Education Meeting. 7:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Mary Judge, Catholic Schools Office. 815-838-2181. |
| Oct. 23: Peace & Justice Institute Workshop. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Jennilyn Ruhaak, Peace and Social Justice 815-834-4028 |
| Oct. 23: Leaders 2. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. |
| Oct. 24: Diaconate Class of 2009 Rite of Acolyte, 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, Diaconate Office 815-834-4091 |
| Oct. 25: 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. |
| Oct. 25: Diocese of Joliet Scripture Festival: Bible Study for Catholic Parishes with Fr. Donald Senior from Catholic Theological Union. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield. This event is open to all parish staffs and ministry leaders. For more information Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Oct. 25: For Parents of Children with Special Needs. 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. All parents of special needs children, whether the children be pre-school, school aged, or young adult, are warmly invited to attend a special day of support , enrichment, solidarity, and resource-sharing. Presented by Dr. Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy. For more information contact Desiree Marciani, 815-838-5334, Center for Family Ministry. |
| Oct. 25: Diocesan Youth Day/Jr. High, 1:00pm – 7:00pm, Providence HS, New Lenox. For more information Paul Mach, Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Oct. 25: Scripture Festival, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield. For more information Religious Education Office, 815-727-6411. |
| Oct. 28: PPC Round Table for Priests. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., St. Charles Center, Romeoville. For more information contact Yvonne Debruin, Office of Ministry Formation, 815-834-4001. |
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| Oct. 30: 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. |
| Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Deacon Couple Retreat Weekend, Portiuncula Center for Prayer. For more information Deacon Joe Dalpiaz, Diaconate Office 815-834-4091 |
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