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Year for Priests June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010
We thank you, God our Father, for those who have responded to your call to priestly ministry. Accept the sure knowledge of your love. Open their hearts to the power and consolation of the Holy Spirit. Lead them to new depths of union with your Son. Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they nourish, strengthen and heal us. Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, your priests, may inspire us to strive for holiness by the power of their example, as men of prayer who ponder your word and follow your will. O Mary, Mother of Christ and our mother, guard with your maternal care these chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests that, offering the Sacrifice of your Son, they may be conformed more each day to the image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. St. John Vianney, universal patron of priests, pray for us and our priests.
April 2010 ORE Connections
Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education
467 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 243-9465 Phone
(860) 243-9690 Fax www.orehartford.org
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Motta, D.Min. Ext. 13 Director of ORE,
Catholic Scouting Chaplain [email protected]
Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A. Ext. 16 Assistant Director, Religious Education,
Catechetical Leader Training, Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation, Catechist
Formation, Generations of Faith, Resource Library
Mr. Carlos Aedo, M.A. Ext. 15 Coordinator for Catechesis for Hispanics
Mrs. Shawnee Baldwin, M.A. Ext. 20 Coordinator of Youth and Youth Adults
Ministry, Confirmation (Youth), CYO Sports (Basketball)
Ms. Shannon Perzan Ext. 18 Coordinator of Catholic Scouting,
Video Library, CYO Sports (Cheerleading) [email protected]
Ms. Barbara Jean Daly Horell, MTS. Ext. 11 Coordinator of Catholic Biblical School
Mrs. Mary Marsan, M.Div. Ext. 14 Coordinator of R.C.I.A., Adult
Confirmation, Adult Formation, Lay Ministry
Mrs. Jill Costa Ext. 19 [email protected]
Mrs. Shirley Morris Ext. 12 [email protected]
Specialized Youth Ministry Catholic Boy Scouting Chairperson John Meakin, Jr. (860) 688-7440
Catholic Girl Scouting Chairperson Dina Garafola (860) 742-1465
CYO Basketball Program John Egan (203) 596-9610
CYO Cheerleading Program Robin Norko (203) 281-9663
([email protected]) www.ctspirit.com
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Monsignor Michael Motta will receive the Sapienta et Doctrina award for Leadership
in Religious Education from Fordham
University. The official celebration will take
place on October 29 at Fordham’s Rose Hill
campus. Sapientia et Doctrina is the
Fordham motto – “Wisdom and
Understanding”.
Well done, good and faithful servant!
Congratulations to Carlos Aedo and his wife Laura Marcucio, a teacher at East Catholic High School, on the birth of their second child. Francesca was born on March 21st and joins
two-year old Maria José.
The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee for Girl
Scouts and Camp Fire congratulates Kitty Wicks for 50 years in Girl Scouting this
year on her 90th birthday!
Some time ago, I came across this parable and I wanted to share it with you. The original author is unknown.
An Easter Parable
A billionaire and his only son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from rare Egyptian vases to Raphaels and works by modern masters, including Picasso and Monet. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was duly notified and grieved deeply for his only son.
About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands. He said “Sir, you don’t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.” The young man held out his package. “I know this isn’t much. I’m not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.” The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man whose life his son had saved.
The father stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. “Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It’s a gift.” The father proudly hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home, he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected . The old man died a few months later.
After his will was read, there was to be a great auction of his entire collection of master paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited about seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collections. On the platform sat the crude, but soulful painting of the old man’s son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. “We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?”
There was silence. Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this amateur piece of trash.” But the auctioneer persisted. “Will someone...anyone...bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? Do I hear $100? $200?”
Another voice shouted angrily, “We didn’t come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Goghs, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids!”
But still the auctioneer continued. “Who wants this portrait of the son? Who’ll take the son?”
Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the old man and his son. “I’ll give $100 for the painting.” he said quietly. Being a poor man, it was all he could afford. “We have $100!” the auctioneer bellowed. “Who will bid $200?
Give it to him for $100.” screamed out a rich man in the audience. “Let’s see the masters.” “$100 is the bid,” the auctioneer replied calmly. “Won’t someone bid $200?” The crowd was becoming angry. They didn’t want the picture of the old man’s son. They wanted the more worthy paintings for their collections.
ADULT FORMATION/EVANGELIZATION/RCIA
Looking Ahead—Adult Confirmation
Our next Adult Confirmation Program will begin in April in three locations. Tuesday April 6th classes will begin at St. Mark the Evangelist in West Hartford: Wednesday, April 7th at Our Lady of Loreto in Waterbury and Thursday, April 8th at St. Joan of Arc in Hamden. Classes run for 6 weeks and are held from 7 to 9 pm. The classes in West Hartford will be in English and in Spanish. Adult Confirmation will be celebrated on May 18th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. For more details check our website, www.orehartford.org.
Keys to Reaching
The Paulist Evangelization Training Institute (PETI) at www.pncea.org will offer its online course Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics from April 19 - May 30, 2010. Over the six-week course, John and Therese Boucher will discuss ways to reach today's inactive, marginal and unchurched Catholics. They will explore six keys for developing a new model of everyday missionary outreach that goes beyond programs and relies on God's presence in each person's journey of faith. The instructors are John and Therese Boucher of the Diocese of Trenton. John and Therese hold Master's Degrees in Religious Education and have been involved in catechist training, adult faith formation, and evangelization for more than thirty-five years. They are co-authors of, When You Notice the Empty Pews: Simple Ways to Share Our Faith, Engage Inactive Catholics: An E-Workbook, and Christmas Carol Festival Guidebook: A New Way to Reach Inactive Catholics. For more information regarding fees, required texts, registration please go to www.pncea.org.
Lay Ministry Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Lay Ministry class 2010-2012. Do you know any lay people who are active in your church in various ministries, but need some training? Our next Lay Ministry classes will begin in September 2010. The Lay Ministry Program could enhance your parish life by providing training for the lay volunteer. The Lay Ministry program is an 18 month formation program that includes classes in theology, spiritual development
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From the Director’s desk… “The auctioneer pounded the gavel. “Going once, going twice - SOLD for $100!” Immediately, a man sitting on the second row shouted, “Now let’s get on with the real collection!”
But the auctioneer laid down his gavel. “I’m sorry, but the auctions is over.” he said. “But what about the paintings? The great masters?” the audience roared in one voice. “I am very sorry. But when I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret codicil in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. According to the terms of the will, only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate valued at $2.3 billion, including the properties in Europe, the South Pacific, the ranch lands in Montana—and of course, all of the paintings. The man who took the son gets everything!”
The secret codicil in God’s will, you see, is the same: Whoever takes the Son, inherits everything.
~Monsignor Michael J. Motta
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and pastoral skills as well as a parish internship. For more information check our website, www.lm.orehartford.org or call Mary Marsan.
Save the Date The New England Adult Faith Formation
Symposium- August 11-12, 2010 New Technologies, New Relationships,
Connecting with Young Adults
Mark your calendars and save the date for the Adult Faith Symposium which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Worcester, MA. There will be two well known keynote speakers for this event which will explore using new technology in ministry, especially with young adults. Mike Hayes, co-founder of bustedhalo.com and author of Googling God will speak on Wednesday. Tim Welch, author of Technology Tools for Your Ministry will speak on Thursday. The cost for the symposium is $135.00 and this includes dinner on Wednesday and breakfast and lunch on Thursday. Hotel rooms are $96.00 per night. Registrations forms will be available at the end of April. For more information, call Mary Marsan.
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL
The Catholic Biblical School presents A “Biblical Reflections” Seminar
Prayer and the Bible with Sr. Jewel Renna, CND, MA, MA
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield “Coffee and” begins at 9:00; Welcome and Prayer at 9:30
Pre-registration form included with this mailing; Forms must be received in the Office of Religious Education by April 12, 2010. Contact BJ Daly Horell or Jill Costa at (860) 243-9465 for more details.
Thinking of beginning the Catholic Biblical School? Worried about the cost?
The Sr. Jewel Renna, CND Scholarship Fund will begin accepting applications beginning May 1. Applications will be available beginning April 1: Please contact the Office of Religious Education ([email protected] or 860-243-9465) after April 1. Celebration 2010
CATHOLIC SCOUTING
Technology & Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire
In trying to keep up with today’s young people, busy Catholic Scout and Camp Fire Leaders as well as parents, we have finally found another way to bring Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire to your house...in your computer. Not only are we in the process of updating our Catholic Scouting handbook on our website but we are also blogging and Facebooking! They are great ways to get connected to other scouts and scout leaders as well as keep up to date on the latest and greatest in Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire. Check it out! Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting Website: http://orehartford.org/catholicscouts.htm National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Website: www.nccgscf.org National Catholic Committee on Scouting: http://www.nccsbsa.org/ Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting & Camp Fire Blog: http://catholicscoutsandcampfire.blogspot.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128360974678&ref=ts
Upcoming Events
April 8, 2010: 7:30 p.m.: Next Catholic Boy Scout Committee Meeting: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. April 12-17, 2010: NCCS Biennial Conference, Richmond, VA April 25, 2010: 3:00 pm.: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Recognition Sunday: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary. May 16, 2010: 2:00 p.m.: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Boy Scout Recognition Sunday: Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford.
The Catholic Biblical School’s Fifteenth Anniversary!
Our fifteenth anniversary celebration will last all year long, with special events for CBS students, grads, friends, and others interested in centering their lives on God’s Word made flesh, Jesus the Christ. Call BJ Daly Horell for more details.
“Bible Blog” Monthly Publishing Contest Oct 21, 2010 CBS Reunion & Anniversary Dinner with the Archbishop and Dr. Harold Attridge, the first Catholic Dean of Yale Divinity School Nov 20, 2010 Families in the Bible, with Leif Kehrwald of the Center for Ministry Development
Upcoming Events at the Catholic Biblical School:
Basic Certificates in Biblical Studies will be awarded at the ORE Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening, May 26th, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in West Hartford
Mount Nebo Retreat Day for 2010 Graduates of the Biblical School, June 5, 2010, 8:30-2:00 (registration required)
Catholic Biblical School Graduation 2010, Sunday, June 13, 3:00 pm (registration required)
Are you or is someone you know ready to explore the Bible? Registrations for the next class of the Archdiocesan Catholic Biblical School are already coming in. For more information about all that the Biblical School has to offer, check out our videos on YouTube, our blog, or contact Barbara Jean (BJ) Daly Horell [email protected] or (860) 243-9465, ext. 11.
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MA. Ms. Caron has an ongoing program that addresses the needs of children who have autism. Her presentation could be helpful as you plan your religious education program at your parish. Make plans to attend now. Call the Office for People with Disabilities with any questions: 860-761-7444.
Catechetical Leader Retreat Day
Parish Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education and parish Youth Ministers – join us for a day of reflection at the shore! Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, 9:30-3:30 at Enders Island in Mystic. Registration and coffee “and” is at 9:30, retreat begins at 10:00, liturgy at 3:00. Ms. Barbara Smith, former Director of the Office of Catechetics and Initiation from the Diocese of Portland, Maine will be our presenter. For more information or to register, go to www.orehartford.org or contact Pat Keck.
Catechetical Sunday
Catechetical Sunday will be celebrated on September 19th. The theme for this year is “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love” to coincide with the release of the Bishops’ Pastoral on Marriage. Catechetical Sunday materials on the theme of marriage will be made available, online, by April 2010. The USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis approved for Catechetical Sunday 20111 the theme of the revised Roman Missal.
Challenge of Lifelong Catechesis/Appreciation Day
William H. Sadlier is hosting a presentation by Kenneth Doran, Sadlier National Religion Consultation for all parish catechetical leaders (DREs/CREs) on Wednesday, April 28 from 10:30 am – lunch at Noon, at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, CT. The event will also include an introduction to Sadlier’s New Catechetical Series, We Believe with Project Disciple (parish, school, and bilingual editions). For more information or to register, contact Geri Poulos at [email protected] or 203-569-6004. The flyer is on the website – www.orehartford.org.
Awards Ceremony
The annual Religious Education awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in West Hartford. We will celebrate: catechist certificates, basic Catholic Biblical School certificates (2 years), youth ministry certificates, years of service awards, and youth/adult awards. Make sure you get your paperwork in soon. All forms are on the website: www.orehartford.org.
University of Dayton
The next cycle of courses for 2010 is April 11-May 15. Registration starts March 2. Sign up now for online formation courses for catechists, catechetical leaders, youth ministers, or any interested adults. Remember that Hartford is a partnering diocese, so course prices are reduced from $90 to $40. For more information, contact Pat Keck or go to http://vlc.udayton.edu.
The Religion Teacher
Here again is a wonderful free blog – “The Religion Teacher. Begun in March of 2009, the author is concentrating on pedagogy and practical reasons. Recent examples include: “How Catechesis and Religious Instruction Differ”, “Review Games – All Play and No Work?”, “6 Reasons for Teaching Children the Rosary”, “Scripture-Based Classroom Rules”. The author is Jared Dees, is the Adolescent Catechetical Specialist at Ave Maria Press. To subscribe, go to http://thereligionteacher.blogspot.com.
September 12, 2010: Catholic Youth Spectacular, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield September 18, 2010: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Boy Scout Counselors Training October 8-10, 2010: Catholic Boy Scout Retreat & Chaplain Aide Training at Camp Strang, Goshen. October 22-24, 2010: NCCS Region I Conference, Bridgeport. November 2010: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Retreat & Counselors Training. Exact date and location to be determined. November 7, 2010: Save the date for the Adult Boy Scout Banquet!! Location is to be determined.
Please post these events in parish bulletins, websites and email. Contact Shannon Perzan for more information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechesis for the 21st Century
Reminder: We are blogging. Subscribe to the blog in order to get up-to-date information. It’s free and easy. We get information about various workshops and publisher information that is often too late for the newsletter. Go to www.ore-blogs.info and click on Pat’s picture. Enter your email address to subscribe. Every time there is a new entry, you will receive an email. That’s all it takes.
NCCL 2010 Annual Conference
Save the date! The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership annual conference is scheduled for April 18-22, 2010 at Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay tuned for details regarding speakers, workshops, etc.
New High School Resource
Ave Maria Press has announced a new high school textbook, Jesus Christ: God’s Revelation to the World. This book, and two additional titles that will soon follow it, constitute an exciting and challenging new approach to the catechesis of Catholic teens. The book has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and is based on the new USCCB Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age. Check out www.avemariapress.com for more information about high school resources and check out http://www.usccb.org/catechism/document/Currentlist.pdf for other approved resources.
Religious Education Congress
Save the date: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol.
Workshop on Autism
Mark your calendar for an informative workshop on Autism. The Office for People with Disabilities is sponsoring a workshop on April 20 at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon. The speaker will be Nicole Caron, the Program Director of Jericho, the Ministry for Persons with Disabilities in the Diocese of Springfield,
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry Basics Class
April 16th (Community Building, Understanding Youth Ministry)
April 17th (Understanding Youth, Growing in Youth Ministry)
April 30th (Evangelizing Youth, Working with Groups)
May 1st (Liturgy, Working with Families/Community) May 14th (Facilitating Learning/Catechesis w/Youth,
Praying w/Youth) May 15th (Justice and Service, Planning Youth
programs) Fridays 6:00-9:30 Saturdays 8:30-noon. Archdiocesan Center at St Thomas Seminary - 467 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield. LEAR N HOW TO: (1) Empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. (2) Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. (3) Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person Cost is $100.00 per person for all 12 session. Group discounts available. Class size limited - Please RSVP your attendance by April 9th . For a listing of all the classes go to www.orehartford.org. To register contact Shawnee Baldwin 860-243-9465 x20 [email protected]
Catholic Youth Spectacular Sept 12, 2010
Visit www.youthspectacular.net for all the forms and updates. Great resources for groups that send in the $50.00 deposit and Intent to participate form. Faith, Food, Friends, Fascination, Fun: Jesse Manibusan. Processing with the Saints. Mass with the Archbishop. Reconciliation. Stations of the Cross. Walking Rosaries. Giant Picnic (hot dogs/ hamburgers, baked beans, Mac and cheese, chips, dessert, fruit, beverage). Field activities and games. Adoration.. Posters and promo “postcards” are available. Cost is $30.00 pp – June 18th is the first Early Bird deadline for $20.00 tickets. Save the dates for 2011 (APEX Ministries/Joia Farmer -Sept 18th) and 2012 (Sept 30th)
Catechetical Resources for the Roman Missal
The following Catechetical Resources, are just a few of the resources available in English on the USCCB website – www.usccb.org/romanmissal. The site notes that “the catechetical materials on the forthcoming changes in the Roman Missal are not as urgent in Spanish as in English. Since Spanish is a Romance language derived from Latin, the present Mass texts in Spanish more easily follow the Latin typical edition with a literal translation and a closer grammatical structure.” Two examples are provided on the USCCB website. Topics include: Questions on the revised translation of the Order of Mass Changes in the Parts of the Priest in the revised Order of Mass Changes in the Parts of the People in the revised Order of Mass Resources on the Eucharistic Prayer.
Early Childhood
Our Sunday Visitor has announced an new early childhood curriculum for ages 4-5. “Allelu! Growing and Celebrating with Jesus” is based on multisensory learning, is Christ-centered, includes comprehensive catechist support and family activities and involvement. It leads into any Basal program. For more information, call 1-800-348-2440, x 2173 or go to www.osv.com to order your introductory starter kit.
Free Webinar: Catechizing Digital Natives
Jonathan Sullivan, Director of Catechetical Ministries for the Diocese of Springfield, IL, will be offering another webinar on technology and catechesis. Today’s generation gap seems larger than ever. The students in our parishes and schools are comfortable with technologies that seemed like science fiction when many of us were growing up. Given the radically different way that “digital natives” use technology to take in and process knowledge, what are the implications for the catechetical ministry of the Church? How can we reach out to them without compromising the Gospel? And who do teachers and catechists need to know about this “brave new world?”. To register for this free webinar choose one of the four sessions (Tuesday, April 6 – 3:30-4:30; Tuesday April 6, 7:30 – 8:30, Wednesday, April 7, 3:30-4:30 or Thursday, April 8, 7:30-8:30 – NOTE: all times are Central time. Just go to www.jonathanfsullivan.com/2010/03/upcoming-free-webinar-catechizing-digital-natives. You can also watch a recording of his last webinar, Social Networking: A Primer for Catholic Teachers and Catechists at www.mycatholicvoice.com. Passport to Success – Summer Institute and Retreat
Save the date – June 25-27, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. This four-part journey for training and enrichment will be presented in a retreat-like format. Sessions will include Part I (Preparing for the Journey), Part II (Embarking on the Journey), Part III (Ports of Call) and Part IV (Extending your Journey). For more information, contact Pat Keck.
News from Sadlier
Sadlier is proud to announce the release of We Believe with Project Disciple (2011 edition). The newly revised program is now available and contains engaging activities that focus on discipleship, the six tasks of catechesis (from the National Directory for Catechesis), and Scripture. Feel free to preview sample pages at www.webelieveweb.com. For more information, contact Geri Poulos at (203)569-6004 or [email protected].
Ministry Training Workshop for Catechetical Leaders
Joe Paprocki, noted author and catechist, will present Being, Knowing, and Doing on Thursday, April 29 at St. Joseph Church, Fairhaven, MA. Arrival is at 9:30 am; workshop begins at 10:30 am and concludes with a hot Italian dinner at 1:00 pm. Sponsored by Loyola Press and the Diocese of Fall River. The workshop will guide you through six mini-inservices that can be easily replicated for use in training your parish catechists. The workshop facilitator will demonstrate how to creatively engage catechists and help them discover, embrace, and proclaim their faith more effectively. No fee. To register, contact Margie Copeland at [email protected] or 508-245-8724 (between 10 am & 6 pm during the week).
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Pre or Post CYS workshops
Praying with the Saints The communion of saints is a long-revered tradition of the Catholic Faith. Who are these saints and how do their lives intersect with ours? This workshop will provide brief sketches of saints of our Church- today and yesterday- and will offer suggestions for developing relationships with them. Presented by Sr Virgina Herbers at the Caritas Christi Center in Hamden. RSVP to Sr Patricia Cigrand 203-281-2569 Morning session: Thursday April 15th 10:00-1:00 includes lunch. ($20.00 donation) Evening session: April 19th 7:00-8:30 ($10.00 donation). 203-606-9102.
Laughing with the Saints September 17th 9:00-4:00. Wisdom House, Litchfield. Details to follow.
Kujenga
Kujenga-Viongozi – a leadership retreat targeting Black Catholic youth but open to all high school students regardless of race - will be held July 23rd-25th at Salve Regina College in Newport, RI. Cost is $75.00 by June 1st. $100 by June 18th. Contact Shawnee for registration materials [email protected] 860-243-9465 ext 20.
Sex Trafficking in the United States
A follow-up activity to Solidarity Saturday. If you were unable to attend our fantastic eye-opening Solidarity Saturday, come hear more about Human Trafficking at a forum Friday evening , April 16th 6:30-9:00 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Unionville, Ct. 145 Main Street Unionville Ct. 06085. Ms. Jamee Herbert, the Connecticut Coordinator for “Not for Sale” will start off the evening’s presentations. Ms. Kathleen Liner, FBI Victim Specialist with the New Haven office will provide a presentation on law enforcement and human trafficking. Ms. Theresa Flores will speak about her personal story and about the about the healing process for those who have been rescued. There is no fee for the presentation however a ‘free will offering” will be taken and the proceeds will be split between “Not for Sale – Connecticut” and “Gracehaven”. For more information contact Karen Herbert [email protected]
Standing as One Human Family
We got great coverage for this February program on Crossroads/ Office of Radio and Television. It was aired on March 27th and 28th on WTXX-CW20 and WCTX My-TV9. Check out the website www.ORTV.org
The Institute for New Youth Ministers (INYM) July 27-30th. Techny Towers, Chicago. Designed to prepare new youth ministers with 0-4 years experience by addressing “all the things I wished someone told me before I started in youth ministry”. Co-sponsored by National Association of Catholic Youth Ministers Leaders (NACYML) and Cultivation Ministries, the INYM will help new youth ministers focus on discerning your call, learning to build a inspiring vision, practical skills and networking designed to build disciple-making youth ministries. You will find more information on the schedule, speakers, location and costs at the following link: http://www.cultivationministries.com/INYM1.html If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Frank Mercadante via email: [email protected], or by phone: 630 513-8222.
Youth Speak at Bishop Rosazza Social Justice Conference
“Rooted in Faith: Cultivating the Common Good” Saturday, June 12th. 9:00-3:00 (Registration 8:30) at St Paul High School, Bristol. Rev. J. Bryan Hehir is the keynote. There is a special workshop with youth from various parishes who will talk about their experiences in Justice Walking, Cardboard City, Young Neighbors in Action, Food Fast, and Justice Club for Kids. Cost is $40.00 for the whole conference (Scholarships Available). Contact the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry (former OUA) at 203-777-7279
Just 5 Days Scholarship
We have received a donation for scholarships for those who might want to send entering 7th, 8th or 9th graders to a week of service sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development in Springfield, MA July 12th-16th. The cost is $250.00 per person but if you apply for this scholarship you can reduce it by $50-100.00. These won’t last long so express your interest to Shawnee by the end of April.
Disciple Project
The 2010-2011 calendar is open to select dates to bring a group of youth to cook and serve 100 men at the Immaculate Shelter in Hartford on Park St. Many choice dates have already been snapped up so RSVP ASAP to Shawnee if you want your youth group or confirmation classes to participate in this life transforming ministry. Or you can contact Katie directly at 860-724-4823 x12.
Looking ahead – Non-violence training
Save the dates – October 22-23rd for a 2 day workshop co-sponsored by the Office for Black Catholic Ministries on utilizing non-violence principles in your comprehensive youth ministry programs. It will be held at the Archdiocesan Center at St Thomas Seminary.
Youth Ministry Awards
Last call for nominees. Honor your youth and “young at heart” leaders at the diocesan ceremony on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:30 at St Mark’s church in West Hartford. Applications were due March 26th.
Summer Corporal Works of Mercy Opportunities
Tabor House is looking for volunteers July 12th through July 17th to help setup for the 16th annual GIANT Tag sale/auction fundraiser at the Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph, 27 Park Rd, West Hartford. This significant community event benefits Tabor House which serves formerly homeless men living with HIV/AIDS as well as immigrant and poor population of the inner city who need to outfit their residences with affordable items. To get your youth group involved, contact David Dyson - [email protected]
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Free Slide Shows – Catholic Art
The National Museum of Catholic Art and History contains a wealth of fabulous images, exhibits and slide shows. Although the content comes from an American collection, it is accessible to everyone, with Cubist Angels sculpted by Dali, documents from Columbus’s Santa Mara and a Traveling Sisterhood exhibition. Check it out at www.nmcah.org and click on the Art and Artist Slide Show.
Conference on Effective Liturgy
Celebration Publications 2nd Annual Conference on Effective Liturgy, “A Knock at Midnight: Celebrating Christ in Urgent Times”, will be held July 21-23, 2010 at the Hotel InterContinental Chicago O’Hare. The Celebration conference will examine the essential elements of worship and preaching, asking what invites an assembly to hear Good News, to entrust itself to God’s promises and to pray with confidence that its mission will be blessed, especially on behalf of peace and justice. For more information, go to www.celebrationpublications.org.
“Born to be Good”
In contrast to “every man for himself” interpretation of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, Dacher Keltner, a UC Berkeley psychologist and author of “Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life, “ and his fellow social scientists are building the case that humans are successful as a species precisely because of our nurturing, altruistic and compassionate traits. They call it “survival of the kindest.” “Because of our very vulnerable offspring, the fundamental task for human survival and gene replication is to take care of others,” said Kelnter. “Human beings have survived as a species because we have evolved the capacities to care for those in need and to cooperate. The full article can be found at http://www.alternet.org/story/145888/?utm_source=Ode+Newsletters&utm_campaign=a1958f93a5-daily-rss&utm_medium=email. (Thank you to Lee Nagel, Executive Director of NCCL, for this update)
Earth Day
April 18-24 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day/Week in the United States. Pope Benedict XVI set the pace for this year’s celebration with his World Day of Peace Message, “If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation.” His message can be found at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/peace/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20091208_xliii-world-day-peace_en.html. Earth Day network is at www.earthday.net/earthday2010.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
Check out their website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Upcoming events: Paschal Triduum Retreat, April 1-3; Retreat Day of Mindfulness and Self-Care for Women, April 10; Retreat Day for Men and Women, “Another World is Possible”, April 14; Retreat Evening For Women, “Another World is Possible, Even for Women and Girls”, April 14; Music and Prayer for the Easter Season, April 24.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
CREDO: Web site www.geocities.com/credocath Get a newsletter by writing to P.O. Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT 06033. St. Patrick, Enfield: Saturdays 7:00-8:30. Contact: John Miller (413) 786-3023 St. Rose, New Haven (Spanish): Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Contact: German Hernandez: 203-865-6149 St. Mary, New Haven: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact: John Alvaro 203-562-6193 [email protected] Rock Group Holy Hour: Fridays: 7:15 pm: 1st Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waterbury; 2nd Friday: Holy Spirit, Newington; 3rd Friday: St. Bartholomew, Manchester. 4th Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Meriden; www.therockgroup.org Bustedhalo.com A website to surprise, challenge & support you in making meaningful faith connections.
Catholic Underground: Saturdays 7:30pm - 10:30pm. St. James Church, 896 Main Street, Manchester. See www.catholicundergroundct.com for more information.
Catholic Underground
Saturdays 7:30pm - 10:30pm. St. James Church, 896 Main Street, Manchester. For more information go to:
www.catholicundergroundct.com
Catholic Dinner Club (for ages 18+)
Prayer 6:00. Dinner 6:45. Speaker 8:00. Members pay $20.00 pp. Non-members pay $25.00 pp Make reservations by the first Friday of the month. Come @7:30 for the speaker only ($10.00pp). Questions? Contact Keith Lombardo 860-747-3513 or [email protected]
Theology on Tap, New Haven
Held on Mondays in the back room of BAR, 254 Crown Street, New Haven. www.theologyontapnh.com
Charis Ministries
Charis Ministries is a Jesuit ministry to those in their 20s and 30s, founded ten years ago by Fr. Michael Sparough SJ and headquartered in Chicago. For more information about their retreat programs, social justice ministries and others, go to www.charisministries.org.
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Social Justice Conference
Save the date for the first annual Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference on June 12 at St. Paul High School in Bristol. Make plans now for your entire Parish Social Ministry team, Parish Council, and other parish leaders to attend. Go to www.catholicsocialjustice.org to get updates and registration forms as available.
Earthquake in Haiti
There are many people in the archdiocese who are willing to offer presentations to your parish about Haiti – its history, its richness, its poverty, and the ways that we, as Catholics can be in solidarity with a suffering people. For information, contact the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry at [email protected] or (203)777-7279.
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Caritas Christi Center
Check out www.caritaschristicenter.org for the workshops and events offered in April. Film Fest : A Beautiful Life, April 7; Prayerful Meditation and Movement with the Prayer of St. Francis, Wednesdays from April 7 – May 26; Day Spiritual Book Club: The Signature of Jesus, Mondays from April 12 – June 7; The Sacred You: An Introductory Course to True Self-Discovery, three Wednesdays from April 14-28; Morning of Reflection: Praying with the Saints, April 15; Evening Spiritual Book Club: The Signature of Jesus, Thursdays April 15 – May 27; Afternoon of Reflection for the Separated and Divorced, April 18; Praying with the Saints, April 19; Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine, April 24; Raising Children of Divorce, May 4; Film Fest: Romero, May 12.
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center
Upcoming events: Praying Our Quilts, April 14; Celebrating the Mystery of Friendship, April 14; Parish Secretary Day, April 12; Ladies’ Night Out, May 11 at the Aqua Turf. Go to www.ourladyofcalvary.com for more information or to register.
Hearts on Fire: New Beginnings; New Challenges
This national conference, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Communities, will be at the Immaculata Retreat House in Willimantic from June 18-20. The speakers are Rev. James Kubicki, SJ, Director of the Aposteship of Prayer on “Wells of Love: Our Covenant Relationship with the Father Through Jesus”; Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, Director, Institute of Pastoral Initiatives at the University of Dayton on “The Transformation of Hearts in Communion: A New Consecration”; Rev. Mark McDonald, MSC, Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, on “A New Reparation: Our Vision of the Sacred Heart Put into Practice”. For more information, go to www.immaculataretreat.org.
Vibrant Voices in the Church Today
On Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in Hartford will host a presentation by Sr. Miriam Therese Winter from Hartford Seminar entitled, Tediscovering Eucharist with a small “e”. There is also a Book Discussion with columnist Susan Campbell on Dating Jesus on April 14, 6:30-8:30. Sr. Elissa Rinere, C.P. will present Praying the Parables on Tuesday, May 11, 6:30-8:30. For more information, call 860-756-4034.
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