| The
Office of Parish Life, Diocese of Trenton, promotes opportunities to form disciples of
Jesus Christ and enhance the quality of parish life through evangelization, small
faith-sharing groups, parish pastoral councils, and lay ministry. Contact the Office for fliers and brochures that are available for duplication and registration. Basic information is provided below for individuals, bulletins and public announcements.
|
Diocese of Trenton May 2008 (The Office of Parish Life, Diocese of Trenton, promotes opportunities to form communities of disciples of Jesus Christ and enhance the quality of parish life. Information below is provided for individuals, bulletins and public announcements. Thank you.) Christmas Carol Festival: A New Way to Reach Out to Inactive Catholics Sacred Christmas carols proclaim the good news of Jesus, born in our midst. Come learn how to use carols to invite inactive, marginal and unchurched Catholics back to the manger, to Christ and to the Church. Come sing the carols with us! Learn more at www.christmascarolfestival.com. Speakers: Therese and John Boucher. Dates/Times: Repeated at two locations—Friday, May 2, 2008 at St. Martha Parish, Point Pleasant, NJ. and Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration fee: $25.00 (includes: light lunch, beverages, materials and the revised Christmas Carol Festival: A New Way to Reach Inactive Catholics GUIDEBOOK). Co-sponsored by the Offices of Family Life/Respect Life, and Parish Life. For more information contact: Judy Paronett, 609-406-7400, ext. 5585 or e-mail: jparon@dioceseoftrenton.org. Boundaries: Safeguarding Life Boundaries are designed to hold and protect life. Honoring the boundaries of others is a matter of justice. Working with persons whose boundaries have been violated in the past provides a special challenge to the minister. Facilitator: Sr. Rita Woehlcke, SSJ. Sr. Rita holds masters degrees in literature and in pastoral counseling and a certificate in spiritual direction from Sacred Heart University. Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Please bring a brown bag lunch. To register at no cost, contact Kathleen Golazeski, 609-406-7400, x5605, fax: 609-406-7436 or e-mail: kgolaz@dioceseoftrenton.org one week prior. NEW! Sabbatical Seminar Series – Changes in the Liturgy The way the Church has celebrated the Liturgy (Roman Rite) has developed throughout history. That development continues even to this day. This seminar will look at some of the recent developments in the Church’s Liturgy. Facilitator: Rev. R. Vincent Gartland, pastor, Church of St. Ann, Date/Time: Repeated on two different days, Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 6:30 to 7:30 PM and Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 9:00-10:00 AM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-1212 or e-mail: info@churchofsaintann.net. NEW! Spirituality and Ethics Lecture Series Speaker: Reverend John Grimm, S.T.L., J.D., M.Div., Assistant Professor, Christian Ethics, Seton Hall University. Time/Place: 7:30 to 9:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ. Registration fee: $10.00 per lecture, or $25.00 for all three lectures. To register, please contact Deborah Kurus at 973-313-6329 or kurusdeb@shu.edu The Case for Life in the Face of Death – Thursday, May 8, 2008 – Will discuss the spirituality of accepting declining health, physical limitations and suffering; preparing for the process of dying and the event of death; and living an authentic Christian outlook toward death. ¨ How to Make the Right Medical Decision – Thursday, May 15, 2008 – Will contemplate the ethics of end of life decision making, using the Church’s teachings as an indispensable guide to navigating the maze of ethical issues. The lecture will explore our Christian understanding of true human dignity – that we are created in God’s image as the stewards, not the absolute owners, of our gift of life. ¨ Witnessing for the Defense (Of Life): The Law and End of Life – Thursday, May 22, 2008 – Will gain insight into legal considerations at the end life; patient rights, advance directives and statutory concerns; and understanding natural law. Vibrant Parish Pastoral Councils Explore key principles to increase the effectiveness of the Parish Pastoral Council (PCC) as a consultative body in the parish (for beginners and beyond). Rooted in prayer and open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the PPC is called to patient listening, to studying parish and community needs, and to recommending future directions to the pastor that will enhance parish life. Topics: Called to Be Servant-Leaders, The Mission That Has the PPC, What is Consultation? and Effective PPC Meetings. Speakers: Mrs. Terry A. Ginther, Director, Office of Pastoral Planning, and John J. Boucher, Director, Office of Parish Life, Evangelization Ministry, Diocese of Trenton. Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Agnes Parish (parish hall) Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Pre-registration $5.00 (includes lunch) due by Friday, May 2, 2008. For more information contact: Judy Paronett, 609-406-7400, ext. 5585, Fax: 609-406-7429 or e-mail: jparon@dioceseoftrenton.org. 2008-2009 Parish Partnership Program: Office of Parish Life, Diocese of Trenton Parish-based talks, workshops, and retreats with an “evangelizing perspective.” Most sessions include: prayer, talks, personal reflection time, and small group sharing. Other topics are available on request. For more information and a more complete list of offerings, please contact the Office of Parish Life, 609-406-7400, ext. 5590, fax: 609-406-7429 or e-mail: jbouch@dioceseoftrenton.org or go to http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/spiritual/parishpartnershipprogram.asp. NEW! Paulist Evangelization Training Institute Online Courses for May 2008 All you need to participate is a connection to the internet, email, and speakers or a headset for your computer and a flash player. View an audio/video presentation about these courses (5½ minutes). For more information on each course, go to http://www.pncea.org/store/index.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=68. ¨ Faithful Citizenship (Item 8140—Six weeks, starting May 12, 2008) Active and faith-filled participation in civic life is integral to our evangelizing mission. Use the basic moral principles in Catholic social teaching to analyze and address the issues facing our country and our world. Speaker: Dr. Georgia Masters Keightley. ¨ The Evangelizing Catholic (Item 8181—Six weeks, starting May 12, 2008) Receive practical suggestions for evangelization outreach—welcoming, mailing, home visitation, forming teams. Speaker: Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP. Moderator: Sr. Susan Wolf, SND. NEW! Knitting and Prayer Learn how to combine your knitting/crocheting skills, prayer and compassion by creating prayer shawls. Little or no experience required. Speaker: Mrs. Lois Dougherty. Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 1:30 to 3:30 PM at The Upper Room Spiritual Center, New Jersey. Registration fee: $10. To register contact: 732-922-0550 or e-mail office@theupper-room.org. NEW! The Labyrinth and Mary May is traditionally the month dedicated to Mary. Let us take a reflective walk along the sacred path (or labyrinth) of Mary’s life. Speaker: Sr. Maureen Christensen, RSM. Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00 to 9:30 PM at The Upper Room Spiritual Center, New Jersey. Registration fee: $20. To register contact: 732-922-0550 or e-mail office@theupper-room.org. 2nd Annual Day of Reflection for Ministers to the Sick Speaker: Rev. Martin Padovani, SVD, renowned author, priest, and psychologist. Date/Time: Friday, May 16, 2008, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Arrive by 8:30 for continental breakfast before the program) at San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ. Cost: $10.00 includes: continental breakfast and hot lunch - register early - limited seating. Download registration form at: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/justice/pastoralcare.asp Send $10 check (payable to Diocese of Trenton) and registration form to: Office of Pastoral Care, 701 Lawrenceville Rd. Trenton, NJ 08638. For more information contact: Patricia Martin, 609-406-7400, x5607, Fax: 609-406-7458 or e-mail pmarti@dioceseoftrenton.org. NEW! Sabbatical Seminar Series – Pope John XXIII Pope John XXIII was the man that got the ball rolling. Elected as a “caretaker pope,” Angelo Roncali was inspired to call an ecumenical council shortly after his election to the papacy. In the face of strong opposition he persisted in carrying out what he felt called to do, and Vatican Council II has brought blessing to the Church because of his courage and holiness. Facilitator: Rev. R. Vincent Gartland, pastor, Church of St. Ann. Date/Time: Repeated on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 6:30 to 7:30 PM and Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-1212 or e-mail: info@churchofsaintann.net. NEW! Catholics and the Bible: An Introduction Learn of the major shift in Catholic biblical interpretation that took place with Vatican Council II (1959-1965) and continues in the 21st century. Pre-view an extended in-depth bible study that will begin in September 2008. Speaker: Dr. Jim Bridges, PhD. Date/Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Church of the Holy Eucharist, Tabernacle. For more information e-mail Shirley Howe at show@snip.net. NEW! In the Mystery of the Moment Through the use of Scripture and poetry we will reflect on the experience of the Presence of God in our lives. Speaker: Sr. Mary Catherine Walton, SSJ. Date/Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:00 to 9:30 PM at The Upper Room Spiritual Center, New Jersey. Registration fee: $20. To register contact: 732-922-0550 or e-mail office@theupper-room.org. Boundaries: Safeguarding the Life of the Minister and the Ministry All ministry positions are positions of power but they are positions of vulnerability. Balancing both in the manner of Jesus requires self-knowledge and skills. Facilitator: Sr. Rita Woehlcke, SSJ. Sr. Rita holds masters degrees in literature and in pastoral counseling and a certificate in spiritual direction from Sacred Heart University. Date/Time: Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Please bring a brown bag lunch. To register at no cost, contact Kathleen Golazeski, 609-406-7400, x5605, fax: 609-406-7436 or e-mail: kgolaz@dioceseoftrenton.org one week prior. NEW! Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility for all Catholics During election years, parish leaders often face challenging questions and situations. Come learn how to share the important concepts of the 2008 Faithful Citizenship document. Practical strategies, including “do’s and don’ts,” will help energize your parish for civic participation. All are welcome. Date/Time: June 4, 2008, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at St. Anthony Parish, Hightstown. Hosted by the Diocesan Office of Social Concerns and Catholic Charities, Office of Parish Social Ministries, in collaboration with the Offices Family Life/Respect Life and Catechesis. For more information or to register, call Catholic Charities, (609) 394-5181, ext. 162. NEW! Financial Planning for Engaged and Newlyweds Many couples spend months planning the wedding ceremony but little time or energy planning the financial aspects of their life together. While money can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss, ignoring it can lead to further discomfort and financial stress. This session will explore money attitudes, budgeting, financial and future planning, paying off debt, and developing a strategy that both can agree on. Facilitator: Steven Rodriguez, Financial Advisor. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville NJ. For more information contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-1212 or e-mail: info@churchofsaintann.net. Crisis Intervention: Danger and Opportunity Distinguishing between real and perceived crises and responding appropriately mark a minister who is both caring and competent. These occasions also challenge the minister to personally confront those situations which most test and deepen faith. Facilitator: Sr. Rita Woehlcke, SSJ. Sr. Rita holds masters degrees in literature and in pastoral counseling and a certificate in spiritual direction from Sacred Heart University. Date/Time: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Please bring a brown bag lunch. To register at no cost, contact Kathleen Golazeski, 609-406-7400, x5605, fax: 609-406-7436 or e-mail: kgolaz@dioceseoftrenton.org one week prior. NEW! The MISSION that ‘HAS’ the Parish What is the fundamental mission of the Catholic Church? How can Catholics and Catholic institutions reach out more effectively with the Good News of Jesus to others? How might our mission shape everything we do as Catholics, as ministers and as parish communities? Workshop will cover: Sent on Mission; Stages in the Evangelization Process; Kinds of Conversion; Who Do We Bring to Jesus?; Practical Ways to Reach Out to Inactive Catholics; Effective Parish Evangelization; and The Parish Witnesses to Christ. Speaker: John J. Boucher, Director, Office of Parish Life, Evangelization Ministry. Date/Time: Friday, June 13, 2008, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Please bring a brown bag lunch. For more information contact: Judy Paronett, 609-406-7400 ext. 5585, Fax: 609-406-7429, or e-mail: jparon@dioceseoftrenton.org. BIBLE Institute Summer 2008 Georgian Court University 2008 Bible Institute is offering a unique opportunity for continuing education and enrichment in both the Old and New Testaments. This five-day program will include daily lectures where you will explore both the Gospel of John and Psalms. Each day will conclude with a prayer service. Speakers: Sr. Judith Schubert, RSM, PhD. – “The Gospel of John” and Dr. Jim Bridges, PhD.” – “Spirituality and Prayer in the Psalms.” Dates/Times: Sunday, June 15 (check in and welcome reception) 6-7pm; June 16-June19 daily sessions from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ. Cost: $275.00. Lunch will be provided daily and overnight accommodation can be arranged upon request. To register call 732-987-2263 or e-mail: specialevents@georgian.edu. NEW! Sabbatical Seminar Series –The Popes Down Through the Centuries 282 men have sat on the Chair of Peter as a leader of the Catholic Church. They include a great variety of saints and sinners. This seminar will focus on apostolic succession and some of the colorful men who were part of this tradition. Facilitator: Rev. R. Vincent Gartland, pastor, Church of St. Ann. Date/Time: Repeated Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 6:30 to 7:30 PM and Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-1212 or e-mail: info@churchofsaintann.net. NEW! 12th Annual Catholic Tent Revival This event will feature live Christian music (Refuge Music Ministry), dynamic speakers, master clowns, face painting, kids skits, lots of booths and food. Speakers: Fr. Bill Halbing, Pastor of St. Antoninus Church, Newark, NJ; Steven McDonald, NYC Police Detective; Richard Lane, radio talk show host; Christoph Arnold, social critic and author; and Bishop John M. Smith, Diocese of Trenton. Dates/Times: June 22, 23, 24, 2008 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday), 6:30 PM at Church of St. Veronica, Howell, NJ. Admittance is Free. For further information please contact: Good News International, (800) 430-0586, www.goodnewsinternational.net or e-mail: goodnews@cybercomm.net. How Can We Get Trained to Lead ‘LAB I: Communication Skills for Outreach and Evangelization?’ Many have asked us how their parish or diocese might start this “evangelistic listening” program that has been going on in the Diocese of Trenton for 30 years. The Trenton Diocese will host the National “LAB 2: An Intensive 5-Day Workshop to Train the Trainer,” June 23 to 27, 2008 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Space is limited. For an informational brochure with costs: contact Judy Paronett, 609-406-7400, ext. 5585 or e-mail: jparon@dioceseoftrenton.org. (Prerequisite for LAB 2 is completion of “LAB I” or a three-day "Strategic Communication Skills Conference.”) For information and costs contact www.LEADPlus.com or e-mail, admin@leadplus.com.) Self of the Minister: Sharpening the Saw How can I develop Jesus’ own sense of when to be available to the needs of others and when I need to “go alone to the mountain?” What are the ways I live the call to love myself so that I can love my neighbor? Facilitator: Sr. Rita Woehlcke, SSJ. Sr. Rita holds masters degrees in literature and in pastoral counseling and a certificate in spiritual direction from Sacred Heart University. Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Diocesan Pastoral Center, Trenton, NJ. Please bring a brown bag lunch. To register at no cost, contact Kathleen Golazeski, 609-406-7400, x5605, fax: 609-406-7436 or e-mail: kgolaz@dioceseoftrenton.org one week prior. NEW! WORTH-A-CLICK—Best Practices for Parishes! Downloadable self-study tools that enable parishes to assess seven dimensions of parish life (Prayer and Worship, Catechesis, Evangelization, Justice and Charity, Stewardship, Ministry to Family/Pastoral Care, Community Building), using statements drawn from church documents, pastoral experiences and ministry experts. Assessments become the basis for planning and implementing improvements. Author: Rev. Robert D. Duggan. Fr. Duggan is a Visiting Fellow at the Life Cycle Institute of the Catholic University of America and a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, where served as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg, Maryland. For more information go to https://www.bestpracticesforparishes.org/index.php. FAITH ENRICHMENT CENTERS May-June 2008 (FAITH ENRICHMENT CENTER offerings are free of charge For more information contact: Office of Catechesis, 609- 406-7400, ext. 5554, or e-mail sdrago@dioceseoftrenton.org.) Focus: Caring for the Caregiver-Who Cares for You? Family caregivers take heart! “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8. Sacrifices must be made, dreams set aside and challenges met. Family caregivers provide countless hours of physical, emotional and spiritual support to their loved ones in hospitals, at home and in healthcare facilities. Truly the human hands that provide care in the name of Jesus are an extension of the open hands of God. Allow yourself the opportunity to be spiritually renewed and to celebrate the sacredness of your work as caregiver. Practical and spiritual resources will be made available. Speaker: Mrs. Anna S-Brudzynski. Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Mark, Parish, Sea Girt, New Jersey. Focus: Children and Grief When traumatic loss enters a child’s family, whether through the death of a loved one, separation or divorce of parents, terminal illness, incarceration or abandonment, concerned adults often face the biggest challenge of their lives. How can we assure that the child will not become a “forgotten griever?” Through exploring the elements of the grief process in children and relevant suggestions to help them to cope with their pain, we may heed the healing message of Jesus, “Let the little children come to me.” Speaker: Ms. Marilyn Schipp. Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Focus: Pastoral Visitation -The Art of Holy Listening I We the baptized serve as God’s compassionate outreach to the world. We are called to continue Jesus’ healing ministry on earth. This two part interactive workshop will explore how the healing power of God reveals itself through pastoral presence and active listening skills. These skills are applicable to anyone in ministry but especially for those who minister to the sick, homebound and residents in healthcare facilities. Part 1 focuses on the development of a pastoral attitude and a set of communication skills that reflect a ministry of presence and caring. Participants will gain greater appreciation for journeying with the care-receiver and for making Jesus’ presence a felt reality via the pastoral visit. (Part 2 offered June 10) Speaker: Mrs. Anna S-Brudzynski. Date/Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, New Jersey. Focus: Using Your Gifts for God You have been blessed with a unique set of gifts and talents. You’re a “one of a kind”! Come and learn about yourself and about how you might serve God for the sake of the Kingdom. Speaker: Ms. JoLynn Krempecki. Date/Time: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Focus: Pastoral Visitation-The Art of Holy Listening II Part 2 examines the theology that frames our Catholic Christian understanding of illness and suffering and how this understanding impacts the way we communicate. Active and reflective listening skills will be practiced in greater detail with feedback and group discussion. Speaker: Mrs. Anna S-Brudzynski. Date/Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, New Jersey. |
