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Diocesan Jubilee 50th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving
All are invited to join Bishop Paul J. Bradley to celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the Jubilee 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Kalamazoo’s founding on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo. A reception will follow. All are welcome; RSVP is required by July 14, 2021 at diokzoo.org/reservation. For more information, contact officeofcommunication@diokzoo.org.
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Diocesan Events
Diocese of Kalamazoo Caregivers Connection: Are you a caregiver for someone with a disability? Do you sometimes feel alone or overwhelmed? You are invited to a virtual gathering on Sunday, July 11 from 1:00 – 2:00p.m. The focus is to build relationships, share faith and experiences, and create a supportive community. To learn more or to register go to https://diokzoo.org/caregivers or contact Lisa Irwin at the Diocese of Kalamazoo 269-349-8714 x1228 or by email at lirwin@diokzoo.org. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Creative Connections: Persons with Disabilities are invited to a virtual gathering from 1:00 – 2:00p.m. on Sunday July 18th. The focus is to build fellowship and have fun. We’ll spend some time getting to know each other and catching up, have a brief reflection on Sunday’s scripture passage and end with prayer. To learn more or to register go to https://www.diokzoo.org/personswithdisabilities or contact Lisa Irwin at 269-349-8714 x1228 or lirwin@diokzoo.org by July 15th. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
The Trauma Recovery Program is a faith-based program for adult Catholic survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. The program focuses on the present, rather than the past, and teaches skills for more effective functioning.
Trauma Recovery Associates is offering a Virtual TRP Group beginning Monday, April 12th through Monday, June 28th. TRP meets in small groups for ten weeks at 2.5hrs/wk and is led by trained mental health professionals. There is no charge to participate in this group.
Each participant meets with a facilitator for an individual assessment session and an individual follow-up session.
To register or ask questions, contact Trauma Recovery Associates at 269.459.2121 or email Karen at KarenAcri@traumarecoveryassociates.com. To find out more about TRA visit our website at www.traumarecoveryassociates.com
Any Catholic in the Diocese of Kalamazoo that is an adult survivor of childhood abuse or neglect can apply to participate in the Trauma Recovery Program.
Kalamazoo Council of Catholic Nurses
The Kalamazoo Council of Catholic Nurses will next meet on May 19th, at St Cyril and Methodius Church, 159 131st Ave, Wayland, MI 49348.The main goals of the council are to provide spiritual nourishment, ethical support,networking and friendship with fellow Catholic Nurses. You may join at the National website... https://NACN-USA.org
As a member of the national association you will be automatically enrolled as a member in our local council and will receive updates on council formation. Please contact our local council if you have any questions. If you will be joining us.......... please email kzooccn@gmail.com and let us know. We are following covid protocols of
wearing masks, sanitizing, and social distancing. Thank you for all you do.
Teen Bible Study, Mondays, 7 p.m.
Every Monday a weekly high school teen Bible study will be hosted via Zoom. The Bible Study will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel readings and will be led by a local high school student. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Join in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a weekly Bible study via Zoom. The study will be led by a Diocesan staff member and will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stop Tax Payer Money From Funding Abortion
Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion. Act now and sign the petition to Congress
at https://www.notaxpayerabortion.com. This initiative is sponsored by the United States Catholic Conference.
US Bishops are calling on Catholics to let Congress know that taxpayer dollars should not fund abortion. Sign the petition now at https://www.notaxpayerabortion.com. Learn more at www.respectlife.org/no-taxpayer-abortion
Evite que el dinero de sus impuestos vaya al aborto. Actúe ahora y firme la petición al Congreso en https://www.notaxpayerabortion.com. Esta iniciativa está patrocinada por la Conferencia Católica de los Estados Unidos.
Los Obispos estadounidenses están pidiendo a los católicos que le hagan saber al Congreso que los dólares de sus impuestos no deben financiar el aborto. Firme la petición ahora en https://www.notaxpayerabortion.com. Obtenga más información en www.respectlife.org/no-taxpayer- abortion