February 2012 News
Parish
Valentine Dinner
Invite
someone you love to a special Valentine dinner
on Sunday, February 12th at 5:00pm.
Singles, couples, or groups are welcome!
Lasagna is
the main entree. You may choose lasagna with meat,
vegetarian lasagna, or gluten-free lasagna.
Call the rectory to make reservations (234-4996).
Ash
Wednesday: February 22
Masses at 8:00am & 5:30pm
What
are the rules on fasting
and abstinence?
In the United States, Catholics age 14 and older are
required to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the
Fridays in Lent.
Catholics age 15 through 59 are required to fast on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday.
(Fasting means refraining from consuming food or drinks
considered to be food outside of one regular meal and
two smaller meals each day.
The smaller meals, if added together, should not exceed
the main meal in quantity.)
Archdiocesan
History Books Now Available!
Please take time to stop in the Jubilee Entrance today
and check out the
Archdiocese of Dubuque 175th
anniversary books.
These beautiful books provide a detailed history of the
beginnings of the Catholic Church in Iowa from the
early 1800’s up to the present day. Each parish has a
page with photos and the history of the parish. Did you
know that St. Edwards was named after the pastor of
Sacred Heart parish?
This is an inspiring story of courage and faith that
helped to lay the foundations of faith and build the
parishes of our diocese. Although this is not a
fund-raising project, we do have a significant number
of books to sell and we hope you will help us to meet
our goal.
Children's
Liturgy of the Word
February
4 at 5:30 Mass
February 12 at 10:45 Mass
February 18 at 5:30 Mass
February 26 at 10:45 Mass
First
Communion Dates
Thursday, April 5th at 5:30pm: Holy Thursday Mass &
Bread Party
Thursday, April 12yh at 6:00pm: Practice & Photo
session
Sunday, April 22 at 10:45 Mass: Group Celebration of
First Communion
Information
Meeting
for Adults Interested in Being Catholic
March 6, 2012. 6:30pm. Rectory Classroom, Sacred Heart
Parish
You may also schedule an appointment with the Pam at
234-8394 at any time.
___________________________________________________________________
The Catholic parishes in Waterloo welcome individuals
or families who are interested in joining the Catholic
faith community
and anyone who is interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith.
For individuals who have been baptized, catechized, and
participating regularly in a Christian tradition,
the parishes offer the Rite of Christian Reception of
Adults.
This process offers a combination of personal
preparation and discernment in a small group format,
combined with public liturgical ceremonies which
celebrate an individual's gradual incorporation into
the Catholic faith community.
Rite of
Christian Reception of Adults
The Rite of Christian Reception of Adults (RCRA) is an
adaptation of the Rite of Christian Initiation designed
particularly for adults who have been baptized,
catechized and are participating in another mainline
Christian church. The Rite of Christian Reception is a
shorter period of discernment and preparation which
concentrates on the distinctive characteristics,
rituals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
The next session dates
are:
Tuesdays Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 10. 17. 24, May 1, 8, 22
from 6:30-8:00pm at Sacred Heart, rectory classroom.
Individuals participating in the Rite of Christian
Reception meet weekly, generally for a period of about
eight weeks and usually concludes with a profession of
faith and celebration of First Eucharist and/or
Confirmation during a Sunday Mass in the local parish.
Participants in the Rite of Reception are assigned a
guide, a member of the Catholic faith community who
will accompany them on their journey through the
reception process.
“Winter
at the Cellar”
A Continuing Enrichment Program for
Catholic Adults and Young Adults
• • •
Our popular summer and winter Cellar programs offer
Catholic adults of all ages an opportunity to learn and
grow in a comfortable, familiar environment at the
Cellar Lounge in downtown Waterloo.
We choose presenters from among pastors and pastoral
leaders as well as lay leaders on both the local and
diocesan level. We ask them to address a variety of
interesting and important issues which shape the lives
of Catholic adults in the Church today.
Presenters and participants alike enjoy the relaxed and
informal atmosphere which contributes to a stimulating
combination of presentation and discussion. Beverages
and food are available before, during and after the
presentations.
Cellar programs are free and open to the public. No
registration.
All programs are held at
The Cellar Lounge
320 East Fourth Street • Downtown Waterloo
7:00-8:30pm
The Cellar Lounge is located on the lower level of CU
Restaurant.
Convenient access and parking is available in the rear.
Access is limited for individuals who are physically
handicapped.
[CU Restaurant and The Cellar accept CVCS Scrip]
_________________________
Current
Schedule • Winter 2012
Our Winter 2012 Cellar series features four video
segments from Fr. Robert Barron's highly acclaimed
Catholicism documentary series.
• • •
Tuesday, February
7, 2012
“The Communion of Saints”
In this session we study the Catholic understanding of
the Church as a "vast company of witnesses" who are
called by Christ into the Communion of Saints. Fr.
Barron discusses some of the Church's great heroes and
demonstrates how their lives display both the passion
and the potential of the Catholic Church
Facilitators For This Session:
• • •
Snow Date for the Winter Series is
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• • •
About the Author and Host
Fr. Robert E. Barron is a highly acclaimed Catholic
author, speaker and theologian, the founder of Word on
Fire and the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith
and Culture at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. Fr.
Barron lectures widely in the United States and abroad
and is the author of numerous books, essays and DVD
programs as well as commentary, blogs and podcasts
which are available at the Word on Fire website.
The Catholic Parishes
in Waterloo
Our
Lenten Journey
Adult Formation, Education and
Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Lent 2012
________________
Lenten
Enrichment Series
“Pray All-Ways”
Monday Evenings, February 27, March 5, 19, 26, 2012
6:30-8:15pm. Church Hall
St. Edward Parish, Waterloo
Here's an opportunity for life-long Catholics, newer
members, adults and young adults who want to enrich
their personal prayer by learning more about the
various styles of prayer available in the Catholic
tradition. Each week during this series we will explore
and experience three different forms of personal or
group prayer such as Centering Prayer, the Divine Mercy
Chaplet, Praying with Music, and Labyrinth Prayer.
• • •
Busy
Catholic’s Guide to Lent
Monday, February 20. 7:00-8:00pm.
O'Hagan Hall (church basement), Sacred Heart Parish,
Waterloo
This opportunity is designed for Catholic adults and
young adults who may have over the years forgotten what
they once knew about Lent and for others who want to
participate more intentionally on this important
liturgical season. We will review the origin and
purpose of the Lent, various components of Lenten
observance today, traditional Lenten devotions like the
Stations of the Cross, and opportunities for Lenten
study and prayer in the local community. No
registration.
• • •
Lenten
Lessons and Prayers:
“A Musical Journey with Christ”
Various Locations Throughout Lent
"Lenten Lessons and Prayers--A Musical Journey with
Christ" is a presentation of inspirational music and
scriptural narration which shares the story of the life
of Jesus with emphasis on the his passion and death. It
is a compilation of music woven together with narration
based on scripture. The public is invited to attend
this musical journey during the Lenten season to
experience spiritual renewal. There is no registration
and no charge.
Go to http://www.waterloocatholics.org/
for more information and this year's schedule of
performances.
• • •
“One
Necessary Thing”
Busy World Online Lenten Retreat
March 4-10, 2012
The Busy World retreat is designed for individuals,
couples and small groups who are unable to participate
in traditional retreats outside the home. Material for
personal prayer and reflection will be posted each day
on our website. Participants may use this information
at their convenience and share their personal
reflections online each day. There will be an option of
sharing the retreat experience in a small group
discussion at the conclusion of the retreat. $10.00
registration fee.
• • •
Listening Session for
Inactive and Alienated Catholics
Wednesday, March 7. 7:00-8:30pm.
Classroom 1, Kimball Ridge Center, Waterloo
Here is an opportunity for inactive, alienated,
discouraged and former Catholics and Catholic Seekers
to discuss their past, present or future relationship
to the Catholic faith community in a safe, discreet,
non-judgmental environment. No registration or fee. For
information contact the Director of Adult Faith
Formation at 319-234-9912 (email
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us).
Social
Justice Lenten Retreat
“Hungering for Justice--Fasting in Solidarity”
Saturday, February 25. 9:00am-3:30pm
Sacred Heart Parish, Waterloo
Our annual Social Justice Lenten Retreat is designed to
help people of faith focus on the social justice
dimension of our Lenten journey to conversion and
Gospel living. In this year's retreat Brian Terrell of
the Strangers and Guests Catholic Worker Farm in Maloy,
Iowa will reflect on the connection between social
justice and traditional Lenten practices like fasting
and self-sacrifice.
There
are LOTS of adult formation and youth ministry events
scheduled every month.
To catch a glimpse of what is going on in the Waterloo
area this month, click on the links below for a listing
of all offerings.
For a complete listing
of Adult
Formation Opportunities contact Dave Cushing
at
234-9912
or go to the Metro Adult Formation page of this website
OR simply click on the following link:
http://www.waterloocatholics.org/
For a complete listing of Middle
School and High School Youth Ministry activities and
offerings,
go to the YOUTH
MINISTRY page on this website
OR
contact William Brandle (dbq208ym@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us)
for high school youth ministry
or
Annie Zeets (dbq208ym2@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us) for middle
school youth ministry
You may also call them at 233-3358 Ext. 134 OR simply
click on the following link:
www.WCYM.org
January 2012 News
Archdiocesan History Books Now
Available!
Please take time to stop in the Jubilee Entrance today
and check out the
Archdiocese of Dubuque 175th
anniversary books.
These beautiful books provide a detailed history of the
beginnings of the Catholic Church in Iowa from the
early 1800’s up to the present day. Each parish has a
page with photos and the history of the parish. Did you
know that St. Edwards was named after the pastor of
Sacred Heart parish?
This is an inspiring story of courage and faith that
helped to lay the foundations of faith and build the
parishes of our diocese. Although this is not a
fund-raising project, we do have a significant number
of books to sell and we hope you will help us to meet
our goal.
Children's
Liturgy of the Word
January
7 at 5:30 Mass
January 15 at 10:45 Mass
January 21 at 5:30 Mass
January 29 at 10:45 Mass
First
Communion Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 18th: 6:30-7:45pm in church dining
room.
It is important that ALL parents attend this gathering
because we have purchased new curriculum materials.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Pam at
234-8394 to make an appointment to get the home study
materials.
Children's
Initiation
Need Sacraments??? The four Waterloo Catholic parishes
are working together to offer classes for kids who are
enrolled in grades 3-12 in either Catholic school or in
a religious education program who have not yet received
the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist or Reconciliation.
Classes will be held on Wednesday's, January 11, 18 ,25
and February 1, 8, 15, 2012 at Sacred Heart in the
school.
If you are interested in these sessions for your child,
please contact Pam at 234-8394.
Information
Meetings
for Adults Interested in Being Catholic
January 8, 2012. 9:00am. Scallon Hall, Queen of Peace
Parish
March 6, 2012. 6:30pm. Rectory Classroom, Sacred Heart
Parish
You may also schedule an appointment with the Pam at
234-8394 at any time.
___________________________________________________________________
The Catholic parishes in Waterloo welcome individuals
or families who are interested in joining the Catholic
faith community
and anyone who is interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith.
For individuals who have been baptized, catechized, and
participating regularly in a Christian tradition,
the parishes offer the Rite of Christian Reception of
Adults.
This process offers a combination of personal
preparation and discernment in a small group format,
combined with public liturgical ceremonies which
celebrate an individual's gradual incorporation into
the Catholic faith community.
Rite of
Christian Reception of Adults
The Rite of Christian Reception of Adults (RCRA) is an
adaptation of the Rite of Christian Initiation designed
particularly for adults who have been baptized,
catechized and are participating in another mainline
Christian church. The Rite of Christian Reception is a
shorter period of discernment and preparation which
concentrates on the distinctive characteristics,
rituals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
The next session dates
are:
Sundays Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 4 from
9:00-10:30am at Queen of Peace, church basement.
Individuals participating in the Rite of Christian
Reception meet weekly, generally for a period of about
eight weeks and usually concludes with a profession of
faith and celebration of First Eucharist and/or
Confirmation during a Sunday Mass in the local parish.
Participants in the Rite of Reception are assigned a
guide, a member of the Catholic faith community who
will accompany them on their journey through the
reception process.
Winter
2012 Series
“The Gospel of Mark”
Sunday, January 22, 2012
American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls
[Snow Date: January 29]
Presented by
Dr. Bill Mulcahey
About the Retreat
Here's an opportunity to spend some time reflecting on
the Gospel of Mark, the source of the Sunday Gospel
readings in Ordinary Time during the present lectionary
cycle. Bill Mulcahey will help us see the "big picture"
and Mark's basic message, all of which are reflected
over the course of the year's readings. Bill writes:
"Mark tells us basically that if you want to know Jesus
you have to be disciples (a church) who follows him 'on
the way.' Mark that challenges disciples of the Risen
Jesus to move out of their comfort zone and into a
world beset with opportunities and choices that come
bundled in packages wrapped with personal pain and
sometimes the disdain of others. It might be too much
of a downer for people, but that’s the nature of the
'scariest' Gospel."
About the Presenter
Bill Mulcahey received his Licentiate in Sacred
Scripture (S.S.L.) from the Pontifical Biblical
Institute in Rome. After spending fifteen years working
in basic Christian communities and higher education in
Latin America, he is now Director of Campus Ministry
and professor in the Philosophy, Religious Studies, and
Campus Ministry Department at Mount Mercy University in
Cedar Rapids. He serves as an instructor for the
Archdiocese of Dubuque's Lay Formation and Hispanic
Diaconate Formation Programs. Bill and his wife Damaris
reside in Cedar Rapids with their daughters, Shannon
and Maureen. They are members of St. Matthew Parish.
“Winter
at the Cellar”
A Continuing Enrichment Program for
Catholic Adults and Young Adults
• • •
Our popular summer and winter Cellar programs offer
Catholic adults of all ages an opportunity to learn and
grow in a comfortable, familiar environment at the
Cellar Lounge in downtown Waterloo.
We choose presenters from among pastors and pastoral
leaders as well as lay leaders on both the local and
diocesan level. We ask them to address a variety of
interesting and important issues which shape the lives
of Catholic adults in the Church today.
Presenters and participants alike enjoy the relaxed and
informal atmosphere which contributes to a stimulating
combination of presentation and discussion. Beverages
and food are available before, during and after the
presentations.
Cellar programs are free and open to the public. No
registration.
All programs are held at
The Cellar Lounge
320 East Fourth Street • Downtown Waterloo
7:00-8:30pm
The Cellar Lounge is located on the lower level of CU
Restaurant.
Convenient access and parking is available in the rear.
Access is limited for individuals who are physically
handicapped.
[CU Restaurant and The Cellar accept CVCS Scrip]
_________________________
Current
Schedule • Winter 2012
Our Winter 2012 Cellar series features four video
segments from Fr. Robert Barron's highly acclaimed
Catholicism documentary series.
• • •
Tuesday, January
17, 2012
“The Mystery of God”
In this session we examine what Catholics believe about
God -- "that than which nothing greater can be
thought," in the words of St. Anselm. Fr. Barron
explains St. Thomas Aquinas' arguments for the
existence of God and examines the question of evil as
it relates to the existence of God.
Facilitators For This Session:
• • •
Tuesday, January
24, 2012
“The Body of Christ”
In this session we examine what Catholics believe about
the nature of the Church, the Body of Christ. Fr.
Barron explains the one, holy, catholic and apostolic
nature of the Church and the unique mystical union
between Christ and his Church which can be experienced
but not fully understood.
Facilitators For This Session:
• • •
Tuesday, January
31, 2012
“The Word Made Flesh”
In this session we study the mystery of the Liturgy and
the Eucharist. Fr. Barron explores the Catholic belief
that "all value is summed up in the liturgy, the
supreme act by which we commune with God," and explains
how the Eucharist functions as the "source and summit"
of Catholic life.
Facilitators For This Session:
• • •
Tuesday, February
7, 2012
“The Communion of Saints”
In this session we study the Catholic understanding of
the Church as a "vast company of witnesses" who are
called by Christ into the Communion of Saints. Fr.
Barron discusses some of the Church's great heroes and
demonstrates how their lives display both the passion
and the potential of the Catholic Church
Facilitators For This Session:
• • •
Snow Date for the Winter Series is
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• • •
About the Author and Host
Fr. Robert E. Barron is a highly acclaimed Catholic
author, speaker and theologian, the founder of Word on
Fire and the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith
and Culture at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. Fr.
Barron lectures widely in the United States and abroad
and is the author of numerous books, essays and DVD
programs as well as commentary, blogs and podcasts
which are available at the Word on Fire website.
There
are LOTS of adult formation and youth ministry events
scheduled every month.
To catch a glimpse of what is going on in the Waterloo
area this month, click on the links below for a listing
of all offerings.
For a complete listing
of Adult
Formation Opportunities contact Dave Cushing
at
234-9912
or go to the Metro Adult Formation page of this website
OR simply click on the following link:
http://www.waterloocatholics.org/
For a complete listing of Middle
School and High School Youth Ministry activities and
offerings,
go to the YOUTH
MINISTRY page on this website
OR
contact William Brandle (dbq208ym@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us)
for high school youth ministry
or
Annie Zeets (dbq208ym2@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us) for middle
school youth ministry
You may also call them at 233-3358 Ext. 134 OR simply
click on the following link:
www.WCYM.org