Volume XIII Issue III January 22, 2024 | |
The informational Zoom sessions in preparation for the 3 Rites of Election will be held:
Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 31 at 10:00 am
Links have been sent via email to the email address of the person who submitted your registration form. Others may also attend. The links will be emailed again this week. If you did not receive the first email, please contact Erin at Erin's Email
While there is no need to register, a representative from each parish who registered people is required.
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Confirmation with Youth in DOSA
Some reminders and best practices:
Administering Confirmation to Youth in DOSA
Administering Confirmation to Youth (Spanish)
Both Bishop Pohlmeier and Bishop Estévez will be confirming this year, so please make sure you are aware and preparing appropriately for each.
Letters to the confirming Bishop are expected to be in his hands 3 weeks prior. They are to be typed.
Prior to the celebration, the youth should be gathered and calmed in a space outside of the main body of the church.
Also, many members of their families are not familiar with being in church, so providing something like the Eucharistic Revival Sacred Silence pages might help these folks to more fully prepare for this sacred moment. These are below and the OCF has copies in the office.
Sacred Silence pew card (English) This is really the English one this week.
Sacred Silence pew card (Spanish)
If there are to be pictures in church with either Bishop, you should have at least one person whose only role is to make this run smoothly and reverently.
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Ministry Formation Program information sessions for the Class of 2027
The Diocesan Ministry Formation Program (MFP) is frequently called the best kept secret in the diocese. Now in its 32nd year, it should not be. In October 1990, Bishop John J. Snyder tasked some local leaders to create a program that would help the laity to live out their baptismal call to evangelize. He wanted this program to focus not only on theological background, but also on the development of pastoral application, leadership skills, and personal spiritual growth. One can expect from the MFP:
●Three years of comprehensive growth in theological topics, human development, pastoral skills, and spiritual formation through classes, group study, skills workshops, prayer experiences, and retreats.
We are hosting 5 information sessions across the diocese to share more information and practical steps:
Monday, January 29 Catholic Center 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Monday, February 5 St. Matthew Parish 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 3 Queen of Peace Parish following 10:00 am Mass
Monday, March 11 St. Catherine of Siena Parish 6:30 -8:00 pm
Monday, March 18 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 6:30 – 8:00 pm
An RSVP is nice, but not a requirement: Lauren's Email
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Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God"
(Romans 15:7)
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission invites all Ushers & Greeters in the parishes of the Diocese of St. Augustine to join in a
"DAY OF FORMATION AND RENEWAL"
"Reflecting the Warmth and Welcome of Christ Himself"Re
Two opportunities:
Saturday, February 3 at Holy Faith Parish 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
OR
Saturday February 10 at St. Matthew Parish 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Register here
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The next "All in Two Weekends" will be held at Corpus Christi Parish in St. Augustine on the weekends of January 13-14, 2024 and January 27-28, 2024
January 27 Scripture and Church
January 28 Liturgy and Sacraments and Basic Beliefs
Registration is open for the second weekend until this Wednesday at noon.
Jotform to register
We are pleased to announce the time and location for the annual "Catholic School Special. Registration has opened. (early, but to get people thinking about their new hires)
June 10 -13, 2024
San Juan de Rio Parish Hall, upstairs meeting room hosted by San Juan del Rio School
Monday, June 10, 2024 Faith Development and Catechetical/Legal
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Role of the Catechist and Practical Skills
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Scripture and Church
Thursday, June 13, 2024 Liturgy/Sacraments and Basic Beliefs
Jotform to register
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A Webinar for Parents by Julianne Stanz
Raising a Catholic family can be challenging, especially when it comes to discussing faith with our children. Sometimes we all need a little encouragement and tips on how to address issues of faith respectfully, honestly, and accurately. In this webinar, author and mother Julianne Stanz will share wisdom, strategies, and tools to help parents, grandparents, catechists, and other caring adults respond to children’s questions about Catholic beliefs, ethics, morality, and faith practices in a manner that will resonate with them.
Please note, this webinar is January 25 from 11:00 - 12:00 Central Time. (adjust accordingly)
Link to register
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Susan Vogt is a speaker and award-winning author. She is committed to helping enrich marriages, inspire children, deepen faith, and simplify family life.
Susan served as the Director of Family Life for the Diocese of Covington for 15 years where we became friends. She and her husband Jim co-directed that office to enable them to raise their four children with a parent present.
She has been the editor of the Journal of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers and content editor for the USCCB website on marriage. Susan has worked in family ministry for the Catholic Church for over 30 years designing and leading marriage, parenting, and leadership programs. Susan and her husband, Jim, have worked with ecumenical and social justice organizations including Parenting for Peace and Justice. She has written five books.
One of many FREE resources that Susan provides is her monthly Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers newsletter. It is free and sharable with, especially since the entries are bulletin style. They are available in Spanish and English.
Link to February, 2024 MM and PP (English)
Link to PP & MM in Spanish As promised
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Resources for Lent to get you started thinking...
General
Daily Reflections during Lent from Bishop Barron, also sign up for his free daily Lenten reflections
Catholic Apostolate Center: incredible collection of free online videos, clips, and other resources. Available in Espanol. Some Young adult content.
Creighton University Online Ministries: bulletin flyers, free downloadable Stations of the Cross, online retreats...
CRS: How to Practice Lent: videos, recipes, corporal and spiritual works of mercy
Hallow complete Guide to Lent for Catholics fully updated for 2024
40 ideas for Lent (Sr. Janet Schaeffler, O.P.
USCCB Resources for Lent 2024 (available in Spanish and English)
Youth and Families
Catholic Icing: Lenten Activities for Children
Diocese of Des Moines "Living Lent"
Loyola Press: Stations of the Cross for Children and Youth: videos, reflections, activities
Loyola Cycle B resources for Lent
40 ideas for 40 days for families (Joe Paprocki)
Sadlier Lenten Resources: All available in Spanish and English: for classrooms and for families
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Continuing Formation
(Level III Opportunities)
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The Spirit of Mentoring Ministry Helpers
M. Donna MacLeod
February 6th 3:00 PM
Jesus could have done the sacred work of the Father without seeking others to join his efforts but he chose to have helpers. Whether you offer Seasons of Hope Catholic grief support or lead other ministries, join M. Donna MacLeod, a seasoned team developer, bereavement ministry specialist, and author, to explore how to guide, support, and inspire helpers to bring the Lord’s compassion and joy to all they do in ministry. Using examples from Seasons of Hope that put Jesus’ soulful model of leadership into action, we’ll offer insights on what it takes to be the best mentor you can be and consider ways to turn the challenges of mentoring into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Go to this webinar
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Catechesis on Prayer &
Prayer Practices
John Michael Reyes
Tuesdays February 6 & 13
Leadership Skills & Practices
for Catechetical Leaders
Dr. Dan Ebener
Thursdays March 7 & March14
Building Intercultural Competence in Catechetical Ministry
Sr. Ruth Bolarte, D.Min.
Thursdays April 11 & 18
Inviting, Forming, and Supporting Parish Catechists
Jayne Mondoy
Tuesdays May 7 & May 14
Tuition for each course is $50. Link to register for these: NCCL Courses
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