Your work as the link between the Archdiocese and parish communications is significant and growing in importance with widespread E-messaging. The Archdiocese would like to make it even easier for you to have the latest information allowing your parishioners to stay current and stay connected.
Special Bulletin Announcement - Earthquake Relief in Haiti Update
Even as Catholic Relief Services/Caritas Haiti continues to deliver relief supplies to the Haitian people, they are working on long-term recovery plans for this country, which was devastated by the January 12 earthquake that killed over 200,000.
With the rainy season approaching, the focus of CRS/Caritas Haiti’s relief effort is moving from food (CRS/Caritas Haiti has fed some 600,000 people) to transitional shelter. Many Port-au-Prince residents, their homes either destroyed or unstable, are living beneath sheets and curtains that provide no protection against inclement weather. At the same time, a tremendous amount of work is being done in the areas of health, hygiene, cash for work (employment), the protection of children, and safety.
Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of prayers and support for the Haitian people. For more information on CRS’ efforts in Haiti as well as prayer resources, educational resources, and information on how you can help with the long-term rebuilding process, please go to www.crs.org or call 877-Help-CRS (977-435-7277).
CHICAGO CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE Saturday, March 20, 2010 Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Catholics Renewing Their Faith
Lenten Series of Talks at 19 Churches Details
Bulletin Announcement For March 7 & 14
Vocation Voyage - The Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association, CAVA, is offering a religious vocation event for high school girls. Please read more!
Religious Vocation Event for High School girls!
Are you a young woman in high school curious about religious life as a Sister? Gather with others like yourself and find out more about our lives. Join us for a day of discovery, fun and prayer at Vocation Voyage, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Guerin Prep High School, 8001 Belmont Ave, River Grove, IL 60171-1012 from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. ending with Sunday vigil Mass. The day is free with lunch provided. Please register with Sr. Lovina at fsshvocations@aol.com or call her at 815-464-3873. Hurry register today! Hosted by the Office for Religious and CAVA the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Assoc.
Bulletin Announcement For March 7 & 14
24 Hour Religious Vocation Event for women 18-35 years old. Discovery, Prayer, & Fun read more!…
What is a “Nun Run?” A Nun Run is a 24+ hour experience during which single women ages 18-35 are invited to visit 3-4 different Sisters’ convents. You will have the opportunity to pray with us, eat with us, share stories and laugh with us. So fasten your seatbelts and plan to join us for a whirlwind weekend that will give you an inside look into Religious Lifefor women as a Sister!Transportation provided. No fee for theweekend. The Nun Run is March 19-20. Call Sr. Jenny Howard, SP at 1-800-860-1840 x2897 or email jhoward@spsmw.org toreceive a brochure and to register. Sponsored by the Office for Religious/Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association(CAVA).
Adult Confirmation
Are you an adult who has not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation?
Adult Confirmations will be held during the spring months throughout the.
Archdiocese. Preparation groups are forming now. To register or
for information please telephone (312) 534-8047 or go to www.catechesis-chicago.org
NEW THERAPY GROUPS FOR THOSE SEXUALLY ABUSED
The Office of Assistance Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago is once again sponsoring groups for individuals who were sexually abused as children. There is no charge for participation in these programs that include a group for spouses, parents or adult children of those sexually abused.
All participants must complete a telephone "Intake Interview" in order to attend any of the groups. Questions and registration requests can be made to Matt Hunnicutt, Director, 312-534-8267, nhunnicutt@archchicago.org, or Kathleen Leggdas, Clinical Specialist, 312-534-5268, kleggdas@archchicago.org.
Dates for Men's (possible co-ed) Group
First Session, Tuesday, March 16
12 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Dates for Women's Group
First Session, Thursday, March 18
12 Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates for Family Group
March 13, 20; April 10, 17
All Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
IMMIGRATION EDUCATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Archdiocese's Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education requests that bulletin editors print this material whenever space is available.
Natural Family Planning Class: March 13, 2010 – Archbishop Quigley Center, Chicago, IL Are you interested in a method of family planning that is highly effective? Easy to learn and use? More…
Discovery Weekend: March 13-14, 2010 – Cabrini Retreat Center, Des Plaines, IL Are you engaged and want to know how you can build a happy, healthy, and satisfying marriage?More…
Mother-Daughter Tea:April 25, 2010 – Catholic Charities, Chicago, IL Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea! More...
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass:September 19, 2010 – St. John Brebeuf, Niles, IL
Were you married in 1960? You are invited to attend the 2010 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. More...
Non-dated Announcements
Subscription Drive
The Catholic New world subscription drive is underway in Archdiocesan parishes. Pick up your complimentary copy of the Catholic New World, and subscribe or renew your subscription today.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse by any Archdiocese of Chicago personnel including clergy, the Office for Assistance Ministry would like to help you on your healing journey. Please contact us for more information.
Matt Hunnicutt, MSW, LCSW – Director
Ruth Robinson – Assistant Director
Office of Assistance Ministry
Post Office Box 1979
Chicago, Illinois 60690-1979
312/534-8267 or 8256
866/517-4528 (toll-free) www.archchicago.org assistmin@archchicago.org
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
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The Archdiocese of Chicago Vocations Office helps men discern a call to the priesthood through retreats, visits to the seminary and discernment opportunities. As well, the Vocation Office works with men to determine their eligibility to apply to the seminary for the diocesan priesthood in Chicago. Finally, the Vocations Office actively works to create a culture supportive of vocations through promotion, education, and parish based efforts to raise awareness.
More information on becoming a priest in the Archdiocese of
Chicago is available by contacting:
Fr. Joe Noonan
Archdiocesan Vocations Office
312-534-8298
Email: vocations@archchicago.org
Parish Volunteers do you desire to grow spiritually and learn more about the Church, Scripture, Doctrine, and Sacraments?
Called & Gifted designated as the official lay ministry formation program for the Archdiocese of Chicago, is a two year certificate program of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Weekly classes and monthly formation days offer you the opportunities you seek. If you would like to know more about this program check out our website at www.USML.edu/LayMinistry or come to an Information Evening at the regional sites where weekly classes are held.
March 15, 2010
Mon. 7:00 P.M.
Saint Xavier University
3700 W. 103rd Chicago
Butler Reception Room
March 24, 2010
Wed.7:00 P.M.
Gordon College Prep
3633 N. California Ave., Chicago Library - Follow the Sign
March 31, 2010
Wed. 7:00 P.M
University of St. Mar of the Lake
1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein Prist Center Bldg. 201
Please call the office if you are planning to attend 847-837-4554
Respect Life Office
Announcement #1
Hurting from abortion?
Considered by some to be a simple medical procedure, abortion often leads to spiritual and/or emotional problems: post-abortion aftermath. It is no coincidence that you are reading this. Heal the wounds. There is hope for the future.
Call Project Rachel, The Archdiocese of Chicago’s post-abortion reconciliation and healing program.
Confidential and compassionate. One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided.
312/337-1962 or 888/456-HOPE
Announcement #2
There are people who understand and can help.
Are you hurting emotionally and spiritually after an abortion? There is hope for your future!
If you're suffering because of an abortion, you may feel alone. But you are not.
Call 1-888-456-HOPE. www.hopeafterabortion.com
One-on-one lay counseling, referrals to trained priests and understanding professional counselors and day-long retreats provided.
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John 8:11
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Church of the Home Calendar Available On-Line
The Archdiocesan Women's Committee has designed a beautiful, 16-month, daily prayer and activity calendar that covers July 2009 to December 2010. There is NO CHARGE for this calendar, which is available for downloading on the Women's Committee web page at www.archchicago.org/DECW/Councils Call the Office for Councils at 312-534-8364 for more information.
Religious Vocation Event for High School girls!
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Called & Gifted designated as the official lay ministry formation program for the Archdiocese of Chicago, is a two year certificate program of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Weekly classes and monthly formation days offer you the opportunities you seek. If you would like to know more about this program check out our website at 
