CATECHIST FORMATION: There will be a Called to Echo the Good News Catechist Formation Day on Sat, Jan 25 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 855 East Grand River Ave, Fowlerville. If you are interested in experiencing the new catechist formation workshops or a Kerygma Encounter Retreat, this formation day is for you. To register, visit: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/53b320d850ac41cf88bcee17a4f7d7e7 4
VINEYARD RETREAT to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Fri-Sun, Feb. 14-16. Info at www.rachelsvineyard.org or New Life Center: Della and Jon Seeley 517-993-0291 or http:// newlifecenterlansing.org
UNDERSTAND ISLAM, a series of talks at the Weber Center in Adrian, beginning Tues, Jan. 21. Info at www.webercenter.org or 517266-4000.
4 LEVELS OF HAPPINESS: Understanding happiness is key to understanding how to follow God’s will and be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. This presentation/workshop will give us all the tools that we need to understand happiness and move through all four stages of happiness until we reach the ultimate happiness which is ultimate union with God. Hosted by St. Joseph Parish, Dexter on Sat, Jan 25 from 2-4pm, this presentation by Jim Berlucchi, Executive Director of the Spitzer Center, will help us begin to see what stage we are all currently in and how to get to that fourth stage that we all are striving for. Cost: $25 (includes lunch and materials). Visit stjos.com/misc-adult-formation to register or for more info.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Romance your spouse this Valentine's Day with the gift of TIME WITH YOU. Renew your marriage and your faith by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Comfort Inn in Farmington Hills or Feb. 28-Mar. 1 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. Apply at wwme.org or contact Chris & Darla Vinton at 269-953-8287 for more info.
ATTENTION, SINGLE CATHOLIC MEN 18-30: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Learn more: knights.org (150920)
ARE YOU AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE AND IN NEED OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES? Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw (CSSW) – Senior Services Department may be able to help. The CSSW Resource Advocacy program provides assistance with connecting Washtenaw County residents who are age 60 and older to community services. These services include but are not limited to: home delivered meals, food pantry, shelter, utility assistance, simple tax preparation, Medicare/Medicaid support, chore service, respite for caregivers, elder and substance abuse prevention and home safety. For more information, please call 734-712-1382 or visit the website: www.csswashtenaw.org. (150920)
ARE YOU OR A FRIEND STRUGGLING TO COPE AFTER ABORTION? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Call 734-994-8863 for information on our highly confidential, free, post-abortion healing program. (ArborVitae Women’s Center, www.ArborWoman.com) Some common symptoms of post-abortion trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating; keeping abortion(s) secret from important people; unexplained sadness; overwork/perfectionism; difficulty maintaining relationships. (150920)
PRAY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Sign up to pray while abortions are being performed: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays daytime. Contact Marge at 734-434-1475 or mlskr@aol.com
RACHEL'S VINEYARD TEAM: Would you like to become part of a team to bring hope and healing to those suffering from the effects of abortion? Join counselors, lay ministers, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists who are part of the Rachel's Vineyard process. E-mail to: nlc@resurrectionlansing.org or call the Project Rachel helpline at 517-993-0291, ext 141, to reach Cecilia Tombelli, Director of Project Rachel, Diocese of Lansing.