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Beyond Service: Social Justice Ministry
the Why, Who and How

Are you passionate about social justice issues and what the Catholic faith says about it? Want to find a way to get involved in your parish and diocese? Not sure where to start?

Join Keara Coughlin* as she hosts our inaugural leadership workshop Beyond Service: Social Justice Ministry--The Why, Who and How. This workshop will cover the basic tenets of the Catholic faith in relationship to social justice issues, while giving you the tools and network you need to become an active leader in social justice ministry.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (5:30 PM Young Adult Mass preceding!)
Location: St. Andrew Social Hall
At the southeast corner of Addison and Hermitage.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE & OPEN TO THE ENTIRE ARCHDIOCESE!

Complimentary dinner will begin promptly at 6:30 PM, so please arrive 10 minutes beforehand to check-in.

We invite you to join us for Mass immediately preceding the workshop at 5:30 PM. This is our monthly Young Adult Mass!

Questions or concerns, please contact YAM Coordinator Vincent Lacey at 773-525-3016.

*Keara Coughlin is the Director of Young Adult Ministry at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago’s west loop neighborhood. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with her Bachelor’s in Theology with a concentration in Catholic Social Teaching, and she returned to ND to study for her Master of Divinity with an emphasis on Latino Spirituality and Liberation Theology. Her current work with young adults includes, among other things, her participation in the Education Task Force for the Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform. Her Catholic heroes include Archbishop Oscar Romero, Dorothy Day and Gustavo Gutierrez.

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Theology-on-Tap

July 12 – August 9
a speaker & discussion series for women and men in their 20s and 30s, married & single

You’re young and talented – you’re doing well in college, working, or doing the job search. But do you ever ask yourself “What’s the meaning behind all of this?”

This summer, 41 parishes and student centers throughout the city and suburbs are opening their doors to young adults in search of meaning. For the twenty-ninth consecutive season, exiting speakers will present challenging information and lead thoughtful discussions about key young adult issues.

Theology-on-Tap begins the 2nd week of July at St. Matthias/Ravenswood at 7:30 P.M.
All young adults – those in their 20s and 30s, married and single - are most welcome!

On 7/15, Dr. Katherine DeVries: “Mass Class: Understanding Why We Catholics Do What We Do”
On 7/22, Mr. Tom Quinlan: “God's Will Be Done: Learning to Read the Signs of One's Life”
On 7/29, Fr. Steve Newton, CSC: “Helping the Word Become Flesh”
On 8/5, Mr. Larry Manno: “Making the Most of Every Moment of Every Day”

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JUSTICE DAY 2009
"TODAY’S ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT
OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING"

The fifth annual Justice Day is sponsored by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). How does the U.S. economy work? How does it affect middle and low-income families? Keynote speakers are Professor Marc Hayford, chair of the Department of Economics at Loyola University Chicago, and Dr. James Burke, Associate Professor of Theology at Lewis University and a secular Franciscan.

Justice Day includes: reflection, Mass, discovery, dialogue, networking, lunch, CCHD-funded community organizations that create and promote economic development opportunities in low-income neighborhoods.

SATURDAY (after Memorial Day), MAY 30, 2009
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
(registration 7:45 AM)
CHRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
1852 W. 22nd Place
Chicago, IL 60608

Cost: $10 (lunch included) Please contact Sandra Wang swang@archchicago.org or 312-534-3892 for information and registration.

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Year of the Priest

Pope Benedict XVI has declared that this year 2009 is the “Year of the Priest” in an effort to encourage “Spiritual Perfection” among Priests

The Pope will open the special year with a vespers service at the Vatican June 19th 2009—the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the day for the sanctification of priests. He will close the celebrations during a World Meeting of priests in St. Peter’s Square June 19, 2010.

During this jubilee year, the Pope will also proclaim St. John Vianney to be patron saint of all the world’s priests. At present he is considered the patron saint of parish priests. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of this 19th century saint. St. John Vianney is widely know as the Cure (parish priest) of Ars who won over the hearts of his villagers in France by visiting with them, teaching them about God and reconciling people to the Lord in the confessional.

A Prayer for Our Priests

Almighty God, in you love
you bless your Church with priests,
a sign of your faithfulness to your people

May our prayerful encouragement,
During this year and years to come,
Help them remain faithful to the calling
They have received from you

As they tend your flock,
Grant them a caring heart.
In them we know the voice of Christ,
Our Good shepherd, who lives and reigns
With you and the Holy Spirit,
One God forever and ever. Amen

Charis Retreat

“For the Least of My Brothers & Sisters”
Weekend Retreat
Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2009

Adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to a ‘peace and justice’ weekend retreat hosted by Charis Ministries at the Cenacle Retreat & Conference Center. Together with Fr. John Haughey, SJ, we will use our faith to look critically at our actions and attitudes towards our planet, justice for those who suffer and help for those in need.

Join others in their 20s & 30s who are interested in service, whether it’s their full-time job or weekend passion. Hear young adults speak about their commitment to justice, talk in small groups, take time for personal prayer, and celebrate Mass and Reconciliation together.

Visit www.charisministries.org for complete details and to register. $225/person before April 20. Questions? Call 773.508.3237 or email charis@charisministries.org.

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Join iCompass on Thursday, March 19th for a Mass for Healing!

Whether we are wounded by illness, unemployment, or fear, the healing power of the Holy Spirit is a quiet, gentle power. The Spirit makes die in us all the fears, the desire to possess and destroy the hurts and the frustrations, all the power which wants to dominate us. When we learn to surrender to the power of the Spirit and the power of God and let God take over our lives, we abandon ourselves to the Supreme Healer

The Mass for Healing will take place in the St. Clement Chapel from 7:00-9:00 PM at 642 W. Deming in Chicago. Presiding will be Fr. Benjamin Hawley, S.J. Music will be provided by Kate Bradfield. Preceding the mass, Eucharistic Adoration will be available from 6:00-6:30 PM.

No RSVP required. Contact Ed Duffy at ed@icompass.org with questions.