A Confirmation Preparation Process for adults ages 19-90 will be held on Wednesdays February 7, 14, 28 and March 7 & 21 from 6:30-8:00pm at Blessed Sacrament School. Joining other Catholic adults who have not been confirmed, you will review the sacraments of initiation and be offered an update in Catholic beliefs and practices. Several options are available as to how and when you may celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Easter season. Call Pam at 234-8394 for more details or to register for the sessions. There are no fees. This program is sponsored by the Waterloo metro parishes.
Rite of Christian Reception of Adults
The Waterloo metro parishes will sponsor an information meeting for individuals interested in the Rite of Christian Reception on Feb. 8 at Blessed Sacrament. The next RCIA process for individuals who are baptized, catechized and active in another Christian tradition begins on Feb. 28 at Blessed Sacrament. Call Pam at 234-8394 for more details or to register for the sessions.
Inactive and Alienated Catholics
Listening Sessions for inactive, alienated and former Catholics will be held Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 at Waterloo Center for the Arts. We will begin advertising these sessions in The Courier and on KUNI shortly after Feb. 1. A brochure will be available at the church entrances. Call Pam at 234-8394 or Nancy at 234-4996 for more details.
Companions on the Journey
Enrollment in the Companions on the Journey monthly spiritual discernment groups which began meeting in January is 15. Sister Jeanine Kuhn is guiding a group which meets on the third Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart; Sister Norma Jean Holthaus is guiding two groups which meet on the second Tuesday evening and third Wednesday evening at St. Edward; Cy Haugen and Sister Norma Jean are guiding a group which meets on the second Wednesday morning at Blessed Sacrament.
"A Lenten Journey to Reconciliation and Peace," our shared Lenten program, begins on Monday, Feb. 26th. All four sessions will be held in O'Hagan Hall at Sacred Heart. The format will include a presentation, reflection, discussion, evening prayer and fellowship. Watch for a bulletin insert with complete information on Feb. 16-17.
Monday, Feb. 26: “The Jewish Tradition” with Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum
Monday, Mar. 5: “The Islamic Tradition” with Dr. Mohammed Fahmy
Monday, Mar. 12: “The Mennonite Tradition” with Pastor Susan Janzen
Monday, Mar. 26: “The Catholic Tradition” with Rev. Jerry Kopacek
Theology on Tap
The first session of Cedar Valley Theology on Tap will begin on Friday evening, Feb. 23, with Fr. Doug Wathier from Loras College. All six sessions will be held on the lower level at Beck's Sports Bar & Grill. Beck's is contributing the space and will offer Lenten meal specials to those who participate.
A local website, will provide information about the sessions and an audio recording of each presentation. The Archdiocese of Dubuque Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is contributing $500.00 to start-up expenses for our first series.
There is a good article on Theology on Tap in the January issue of St. Anthony Messenger.
February 23: What can I disagree with and still be Catholic!? Speaker: Fr. Jim Brokman
March 2: Eucharist 101: What's for dinner? Speaker. Fr. Jim Secora
March 9: Living Catholic vs. Catholic Living Speaker: Dean and Linda Maternach
March 16: Prayer: "Live Chat" Speaker: Mary Pedersen
March 23: Common Ground - A look at Catholicism and Protestantism
Speakers: Fr. Ken Glaser & Rev. Darwin Moore
March 30: Purgatory, Heaven and Hell. A tour guide of eternal destinations
Speaker: Fr. Dennis Colter
The new website for
all metro Adult Formation offerings is now up and
functioning. This is under the direction of Dave
Cushing, metro Director of Adult Faith Formation. Go
to www.waterloocatholics.org
Ash Wednesday
Mass & Soup Supper
Wednesday, February 21st marks the beginning of Lent.
Our parish will celebrate a 5:30 p.m. liturgy, with a
lenten soup supper immediately following in the
church dining room. This supper is planned and
sponsored by our CCD community.
Please bring a tomato-based, meatless soup down to
the dining room before Mass.
The quantity you bring will depend on how many family
members are attending.
Please come!