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SUMMARY:Young Adults: Interfaith Voices in West Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Zahabia Ahmed-Usamani\, Program Coordinator\, Kaufman Interfaith Institute \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \nJoin us for a virtual panel discussion of three young adults—Jewish\, Islamic\, and Christian—sharing their faith and experience. They will explore the spiritual needs and practices of young adults\, especially as the pandemic begins to recede. This panel discussion will be facilitated by Zahabia Ahmed-Usamani\, program coordinator for the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley University. All ages welcome. \nZahabia Ahmed-Usmani is Program Coordinator at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. She oversees the youth programming and works on arts and culture initiatives for the institute. For over 16 years it has been her passion to infuse DEIB (Diversity\, Equite\, Inclusion and Belonging) into work\, school\, volunteer\, and personal endeavors. Interfaith Foodies- a group that met monthly to cook and eat together along with the Youth Summer Service Day Camps that Kaufman offered were among her favorite programs. The way they built relationships and expanded understanding were inspiring. When Zahabia isn’t officially doing interfaith work she is plugging away at her Masters in Public Administration\, caring for her family\, volunteering in the community\, or relaxing with friends.  \nPanelists are: \nAbdel-Salem Abada \nCatie Gammon \nNicole Newman \n  \nCo-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. \nRegister Now
URL:https://grcic.org/event/young-adults-interfaith-voices-in-west-michigan/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210919T140000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Celebration of Peace
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the International Day of Peace\, observed annually on September 21\, the Institute for Global Education will host an Interfaith Celebration on Sunday\, September 19 at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Information Center\, located at 360 Division Ave. South\, Grand Rapids*. \nA panel of speakers will reflect on the theme of “recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world.” As we heal from the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better\, how to build resilience\, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal\, more just\, equitable\, inclusive\, sustainable\, and healthier. \nGoing forth\, the celebration continues by standing up against acts of hate online and offline\, and by spreading compassion\, kindness\, and hope. \nAll are welcome. None are strangers \nParking is located in the ramp off of Wealthy\, one block east of Division. \nFor more information\, contact Katie V. at 616-304-0753 \n* The CDC strongly recommends that both those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated wear a mask when indoors for public gatherings.
URL:https://grcic.org/event/interfaith-celebration-of-peace/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210916T203000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Inner Peace
DESCRIPTION:$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required) In-Person Class \n“Our minds are like crows. They pick up everything that glitters\, no matter how uncomfortable our nests get with all that metal in them.” –Thomas Merton \nFor many\, the slower pace and quieter existence discovered during the pandemic was an unexpected gift. For some\, the pandemic brought endless demands to meet needs in new ways. Emerging from the pandemic experience and back into mainstream living can be challenging. We invite you to join us for an evening of exploration as we journey to the quiet. Together we will explore ways to be intentional about nurturing our inner peace through mindfulness and the practice of contemplation. \nMary Wcisel is a practicing spiritual director\, currently working as a process graphic designer at CommunityWorks\, Inc. There she creates images and materials for contemplative planning and discernment processes for national and international religious communities. She has also served in parish ministry as a director of pastoral care and as a coordinator for youth ministry.  Throughout her ministries and busy family life\, she has come to realize the essential need for practicing mindfulness and returning to the place of inner peace. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/nurturing-inner-peace/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210914T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T203000
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SUMMARY:Catholic Inquiry Class
DESCRIPTION:This 10-week program is designed for seekers who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith and way of life. This program is geared towards those who have never been baptized\, as well as those who have been baptized and who worship in a different Christian tradition. Its purpose is to help individuals discern whether the process for becoming Catholic is right for them. The program is also open to those who are already Catholic and who want to deepen and renew their understanding of Catholic teaching. Specific topics will be presented each week.  However\, participants are encouraged to bring their own questions and issues of faith for discussion. \nSeptember 14 – God\, Community & Me – Invitation to Relationship & Prayer \nSeptember 21 – The Bible – Source of God’s Self-Revelation \nSeptember 28 – Jesus the Christ – God’s Son\, Messenger\, & Message \nOctober 5 – The Church – Sacramental Presence of Christ on Earth \nOctober 12 – The Sacraments – General Principles\, Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism & Confirmation \nOctober 19 – Sacraments of Initiation: Holy Communion (Eucharist) & the Mass \nOctober 26 – Death & the Afterlife \nNovember 2 – Morality – Sin & Grace\, Virtue & Vice \nNovember 9 – Sacraments of Healing – Reconciliation & Anointing of Sick \nNovember 16 – Saints\, Holiness & Missionary Discipleship – Why It Matters \n  \nTo Register or for questions: Call or email Sean Donovan at 616-459-7267 ext. 1913 or sdonovan@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
URL:https://grcic.org/event/catholic-inquiry-class-5/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210913T203000
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SUMMARY:JustFaith – Sacred Land: Food and Farming
DESCRIPTION:$25 donation (Includes Books) \n(Registration required) Zoom and In-person classes \nIn his letter Laudato Sì\, Pope Francis teaches about the need to care for our common home\, Earth. JustFaith – Sacred Land: Food and Farming will explore our connection with the land and our responsibility for it. Together\, small groups learn how food and farming practices affect the climate crisis\, marginalized communities\, and their own health and spiritual wellbeing. Participants explore practical ways to support\, advocate for\, and implement sustainable food and farming practices in the communities and the institutions of which they’re a part — whether it’s their workplace\, congregation\, apartment complex\, or neighborhood. Each participant works toward a plan of action: for example\, this could be starting a composting program with their next-door neighbors\, building a community garden with their congregation\, or advocating for local and national policies that support sustainable food and farming practices. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/justfaith-sacred-land-food-and-farming/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T113000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the “Our Father”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tim Carmody \n$15 donation (lunch included) \n(Registration required) In-Person Class \nThe Our Father is THE prayer of Christians. The problem is that we all know it so well and say it so often that we fail sometimes to allow its images to challenge and transform us. This presentation will situate the Our Father within its context in Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount. We will consider the careful structure of the prayer and then examine the petitions for their comfort and challenge.  We will focus primarily on the petitions for bread\, forgiveness and no “temptation”. \nDr. Timothy Carmody\, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Spring Hill College in Mobile\, Alabama\, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and a long-time member of the Catholic Biblical Association. In 2018 he was awarded a CCD/CBA Grant by the USCCB for developing and teaching biblical courses in the deacon formation program for the Diocese of Jackson. His book\, Reading the Bible (Paulist Press 2004)\, is a well-used textbook in college courses and Bible study groups. He is also the author of The Gospel of Mark: Question by Question (Paulist Press 2008). He continues to give lectures\, workshops\, and retreats on the Bible throughout the country. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/understanding-the-our-father/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210804T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210804T203000
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SUMMARY:Garden of Eden and God’s Will for Our Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Tim Carmody \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required) In-Person Class \n  \nThe story of the Garden of Eden is one of the best-known Biblical stories. But\, when we read the account\, it is easy to focus on the portrayal of the first sin and punishment instead of the message of God’s original creation.  This presentation will look at the significance of God’s creation of humans and the garden and how it reveals God’s purpose for humanity. Then we will be able to see that the failure in the garden is actually telling us about God’s will for our future. \nDr. Timothy Carmody\, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Spring Hill College in Mobile\, Alabama\, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and a long-time member of the Catholic Biblical Association. In 2018 he was awarded a CCD/CBA Grant by the USCCB for developing and teaching biblical courses in the deacon formation program for the Diocese of Jackson. His book\, Reading the Bible (Paulist Press 2004)\, is a well-used textbook in college courses and Bible study groups. He is also the author of The Gospel of Mark: Question by Question (Paulist Press 2008). He continues to give lectures\, workshops\, and retreats on the Bible throughout the country. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/garden-of-eden-and-gods-will-for-our-future/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 360 Division Ave S.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210623T203000
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SUMMARY:Pandemics and History
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Caroline Sherman\, Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America. \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \nIn the Fall of 2020\, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Caroline Sherman taught a course on “Comparative Pandemics: A History” at the Catholic University of America. The class looked at patterns and discontinuities in seven eras of epidemic\, from the Antonine and Cyprian plagues in late antiquity to the “Spanish” flu of 1918-1920. This talk will cover the important highlights of this topic\, with a focus on the response of the Church to these recurring disasters.  \nDr. Caroline Sherman is an Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America in Washington\, DC. \nRegister Now
URL:https://grcic.org/event/pandemics-and-history/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk - Let This Be the Time: Spiritual Essentials for Life’s Second Act
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sr. Janet Schaeffler\, OP \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \n  \nIf we don’t listen to the world’s stereotypes\, myths and jokes about getting older\, our maturing lives are filled with possibilities\, growth\, depth and joy\, particularly in the things that matter. This Book Talk will explore some of the needs of this time of life. \nWithin these needs\, we will have a chance to look at ways to deepen the uniqueness of who we are as daughters and sons of God\, ways to enjoy the precious moments we have been given\, ways to continue to develop a relationship with God and the many loved people in our lives\, and ways to celebrate how we can share our exceptional presence and grace with others which makes this world a more caring place. \nJanet Schaeffler\, OP: past Director for Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Currently\, a retreat\, parish mission\, workshop presenter. Facilitates online courses for the University of Dayton\, Boston College\, and Vibrant Faith Catalyst; and a pastoral services team member for RENEW International. Newsletter publisher (GEMS) and author (Miracles Abound – Daily Reflections\, Practices and Prayers Reflections for Advent 2020\, Let This Be the Time: Spiritual Essentials for Life’s Second Act\, and Present-Moment Prayers for Catechists) \nJanet helped author the Leader’s Guide for the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation and is an elected officer of the Executive Committee of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. In April 2010 Janet received the Distinguished Service Award in Catechetics from NCCL. \nJanet has been named a “significant contributor” to the field of Christian religious education in North America by the “Christian Educators of the 20th Century Project\,” Talbot School of Theology\, Biola University (https://www.talbot.edu/ce20/educators/) \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/book-talk-let-this-be-the-time-spiritual-essentials-for-lifes-second-act/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210608T200000
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SUMMARY:The Gospel of Mark: The Whole Story
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sr. Joan Mitchell\, CSJ \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \n  \nThis summer and all through autumn\, at Mass we will hear stories from the Gospel of Mark. In this presentation\, Sister Joan will show how the Sunday excerpts fit into the whole story of Jesus’ life and ministry. Participants in this class will be enriched by a more meaningful Gospel experience.\n \nSister Joan Mitchell\, CSJ is the founder and publisher of Good Ground Press\, which publishes resources for living the gospels today. She is the author of Mark’s Gospel: The Whole Story. \nRegister Now
URL:https://grcic.org/event/the-gospel-of-mark-the-whole-story/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210519T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210519T203000
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SUMMARY:The Science and Ethics of COVID Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Paul Scherz\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Moral Theology and Ethics at the Catholic University of America \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the different Covid-19 vaccines and their mechanisms\, as well as address the ethics of vaccine use. The discussion will focus on how exactly vaccinations support the common good and will also address the concerns many people have about their origins and research. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/the-science-and-ethics-of-covid-vaccines/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T200000
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SUMMARY:Alleluia is Our Song
DESCRIPTION:With the National Association of Pastoral Musicians Grand Rapids Chapter \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation \n  \nThe Grand Rapids Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) presents this virtual Easter event of reflection\, scripture\, and song. Area pastoral musicians will share reflections and music of the Easter season along with staff from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Our talented church musicians from parishes throughout the diocese will offer solo\, instrumental and choral music to accompany reflections on our Easter journey. CFD: Spirituality ($10 donation suggested) \nThe National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM-GR) fosters the art of musical liturgy. Members serve the Catholic Church in the United States as musicians\, clergy\, liturgists\, and other leaders of prayer. The Grand Rapids chapter has been active since the 1980s in promoting “full\, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations (CSL 14). The association operates under the auspices of the USCCB and offer opportunities that support musical liturgy and musicians through prayer\, education and fellowship. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians Grand Rapids Chapter. \nRegister Here
URL:https://grcic.org/event/alleluia-is-our-song/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T113000
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SUMMARY:The Deeper Meaning of the Feast of the Ascension
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sr. Mary Kay Oosdyke\, OP \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration Required)  Zoom Presentation \n  \nThe Ascension of Jesus—What does this feast mean for our faith and daily life? The Ascension account by Luke seems more like just tying things together after the Resurrection instead of a call to new vision and action. Yet\, the Church gives that event the status of a major Feast. Even artists often have trouble portraying the meaning of the feast in their stained-glass windows and paintings. Together we will discover the rich message and deeper meaning of this mysterious feast and what revelation God intends for us today through its celebration. \n  \nSr. Mary Kay Oosdyke\, OP is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids currently involved in Adult Faith Education and Spiritual Formation after years of teaching theology and ministry in colleges and seminaries. She also served as Director of Dominican Associates’ Formation for her congregation. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/the-deeper-meaning-of-the-feast-of-the-ascension/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210412T203000
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SUMMARY:JustFaith - Faith and Poverty: A Justice Response
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Deacon Dennis Rybicki\n$15 donation to cover the cost of books\n(Registration required)  Zoom Presentation\nRegister at https://bit.ly/CICJustFaith3\n  \n  \nThis JustFaith Catholic series guides small groups in exploring the Gospel’s call to respond to major issues that intersect with poverty\, including racial injustice\, violence\, and environmental degradation. These sessions will introduce us to the systems and structures that perpetuate poverty in our community. This program gives special attention to communities of color who are disproportionately and unjustly affected by poverty. CFD: Evangelization. For more information contact: deacondennis@cathderalofsaintandrew.org. \n \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and the Cathedral of Saint Andrew Social Action Team. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/justfaith-faith-and-poverty-a-justice-response/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Emerging with Hope
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 24\, 10-11:30 am \nPresented by Nancy Clancy \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration Required)  Zoom Presentation \nThis past year has been hard on many people in many ways. Our feelings of security and loneliness have been blown about in a storm. In John 11\, Martha and Mary had some of the same feelings as they were mourning the loss and the death of their brother. When Jesus arrives\, he finds Lazarus has been in the tomb for four days. He says\, “Lazarus\, come out.” How might Jesus’ words speak to our hearts and our spirits? Join us to reflect\, pray\, and share your wisdom.  \nNancy Clancy is married to Rick and the parent of two adult children. Her background is in education\, culminating in a master’s degree in theology and post degree work in spirituality. She is currently retired from full time ministry after more than 30 years ministering in a variety of catechetical positions in parishes in the archdiocese of Detroit. Her final professional years were spent at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community in Lake Orion\, Michigan where she continues to worship and serve. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/emerging-with-hope/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T113000
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SUMMARY:See\, Choose\, Act: Key Takeaways from Pope Francis’ New Book “Let Us Dream”
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paulist Novice Luke Heffernan \n$10 donation suggested \n(Registration Required)  Zoom Presentation \n  \nWhen the choices we face in a time of crisis are not black and white but call for spiritual discernment\, where do we turn? Paulist novice Luke Heffernan will share with us some important ideas from Pope Francis’ recent book “Let Us Dream” and then will lead a discussion on applying these ideas to our lives now and beyond the pandemic. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/see-choose-act-key-takeaways-from-pope-francis-new-book-let-us-dream/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T200000
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SUMMARY:Called to Be Anti-Racist: Ideas for Christians
DESCRIPTION:With special guest\, Jessie Bazan\, M.Div.\, Writer & Theologian\, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research \n(Registration Required)  Zoom Presentation \nThe call of the current moment—a moment built on hundreds of years of oppression—requires people to discern the steps each can take to become more anti-racist. What might this discernment look like?  Fr. Bryan Massingale highlights six places to start in his National Catholic Reporter article\, “The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about it.” This presentation will outline Massingale’s steps and suggest ways fellow Christians discerning how to be anti-racist can take action through study\, prayer\, and work around a related social issue. \nJessie Bazan\, M.Div\, helps Christians explore their life callings in her work with the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. She is editor and coauthor of Dear Joan Chittister: Conversations with Women in the Church (Twenty-Third Publications) and a regular columnist for U.S. Catholic magazine. Her work has also appeared in the National Catholic Reporter and on Catholic Women Preach. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/called-to-be-anti-racist-ideas-for-christians/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Bible Basics: Becoming Better Bible Readers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 11\, 7-8:30 pm \nFacilitated by Steve Mueller\, PhD \n$10 donation suggested \n(RSVP by March 9)  Zoom Presentation \nBeginning in 2020\, Pope Francis designated the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God\, “to be devoted to the celebration\, study and dissemination of God’s Word.” He encourages us all “to grow in our knowledge and love of the Scriptures and of the risen Lord\, who continues to speak his word and to break bread in the community of believers.” \nIn this class\, Dr. Steve Mueller will offer practical help for all who wish to become better Bible readers\, whether they are just beginning or continuing to deepen their knowledge and develop their skills. In this presentation he will explore in more detail ways to better read and understand the New Testament Gospels\, Letters\, and Book of Revelation. He will also provide the opportunity to answer our questions. \nIn preparation for the class\, we ask that you watch his CIC video presentation\, Reading Your Bible: Discovering the Message for Today (https://bit.ly/CICbiblebasicsvideo) in which he explores the basic questions of what we read\, why we read\, and how we read the bible. \nPlease have your bible available during the class. \nSteve Mueller\, PhD is author of the five books in The Catechist’s Guide Reading Series published by Faith Alive Books. He taught for many years in the renowned Denver Catholic Biblical School for adult scripture study and was formerly the editor-in-chief of the monthly periodical Living with Christ. He is the current editor for Words of Grace: Daily Reflections & Prayers for Catholics for All Saints Press. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/bible-basics-becoming-better-bible-readers/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T200000
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SUMMARY:Journey from Lent to Easter in Word and Song
DESCRIPTION:With the National Association of Pastoral Musicians Grand Rapids Chapter \n$10 donation suggested \n(RSVP by March 8)  Zoom Presentation \nThe Grand Rapids Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) presents this virtual Lenten evening of reflection and song. Area pastoral musicians will share reflections and music of the Lenten Season along with staff from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Our talented church musicians from parishes throughout the diocese will offer solo\, instrumental and choral music to accompany reflections on our Lenten Journey. CFD: Spirituality ($10 donation suggested) \nThe National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM-GR) fosters the art of musical liturgy. Members serve the Catholic Church in the United States as musicians\, clergy\, liturgists\, and other leaders of prayer. The Grand Rapids chapter has been active since the 1980s in promoting “full\, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations (CSL 14)”. The association operates under the auspices of the USCCB and offer opportunities that support musical liturgy and musicians through prayer\, education and fellowship. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the CIC and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/journey-from-lent-to-easter-in-word-and-song/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20210204T201009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T201009Z
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SUMMARY:El encuentro personal con Jesus en cuaresma
DESCRIPTION:Facilitada por el Padre Luis García \n(RSVP by March 1)  Zoom Presentation \n Esta cuaresma haremos un recorrido espiritual de la mamo de ciertos personajes bíblicos y sus encuentros personales con Jesus. Algunos de estos personajes son muy reconocidos\, como son la Samaritana\, la Mujer adúltera\, el Padre misericordioso\, Nicodemo\, el ciego de nacimiento entre otros. A través de esta reflexión espiritual vamos a revisar nuestro propio camino espiritual y así poder prepararnos para el Triduo Pascual. (CFD: Spirituality) \nEl Padre Luis García atendió sus estudios del seminario mayor en la Universidad de Santa María del Lago en Mundelein IL donde obtuvo una Maestría en Divinidad. El Padre García es actualmente el vicario parroquial en St. Anthony of Padua Parish Grand Rapids. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/el-encuentro-personal-con-jesus-en-cuaresma/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:español
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Give Up Worry for Lent: 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ
DESCRIPTION:With Guest Author\, Gary Zimak \nRSVP by February 20 \nWhat is Lent all about? The first recorded words of Jesus in Mark’s gospel sum it up nicely: “The time is fulfilled\, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent\, and believe in the gospel” (Mk 1:15). Lent is a time to turn away from our earthly attachments and turn towards Christ; to give up bad habits and offer up our suffering to the Lord. \nBut how many of your past Lenten sacrifices have truly brought you closer to God? While giving up sweets\, alcohol\, or social media for Lent can certainly be offered up as suffering\, it is debatable whether forgoing them will bring about a lasting change in our lives. \nGive Up Worry for Lent! suggests a new approach: banishing worry from your life. The Lenten journey involves closing the door on the past. In this presentation\, author Gary Zimak encourages you to end your old life of worrying and enter into a new life of peace—with Jesus as your guide.  ($10 donation requested) \nGary Zimak is the bestselling author of several books\, including Give Up Worry For Lent!\, Let Go of Anger and Stress!\, and Stop Worrying and Start Living. His work has appeared in Catholic Digest\, the National Catholic Register\, Catholic Exchange\, Catholic Philly\, and Catholic Answers Magazine. Zimak has appeared on numerous television and radio programs\, including EWTN’s Bookmark and Women of Grace\, Catholic Connection\, and the Son Rise Morning Show.  He is a frequent speaker and retreat leader at Catholic parishes and conferences across the country. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/give-up-worry-for-lent-40-days-to-finding-peace-in-christ/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20210201T222150Z
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SUMMARY:A book study on God’s love and mercy
DESCRIPTION:“Creation and the Cross: The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril” by Elizabeth Johnson \nThursdays\, February 18 – March 25\, 7-8:30pm \nPresented by Fred Johnson \n$10 donation requested \n(Registration Required)  Zoom Presentation \nHave you ever thought deeply about the meaning and purpose of Creation\, Incarnation\, Mission of Jesus\, Pascal mystery (Passion\, Death and Resurrection) and Mercy? How are they all connected?  How are they all an act of love? How does sin fit into this? Elizabeth Johnson leads us through these core understandings of our Christian Faith to encounter not only our loving God but to also reveal who we are at our most intimate level.   \nCome this Lent\, let us unpack the depth of God’s love and the meaning of life that calls us to respond. ($10 donation suggested) \nRegister Here \nPurchase Book
URL:https://grcic.org/event/a-book-study-on-gods-love-and-mercy/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Fratelli Tutti: A Vision for a Better World
DESCRIPTION:With Deacon Mike Cruickshank\, CSP \n(RSVP by February 8)  Zoom Presentation  \nJoin Deacon Mike as he shares the main themes of Pope Francis’ new encyclical letter\, Fratelli Tutti. Addressed to\, “all men and women of good will\,” Pope Francis writes about the importance of social friendship\, the common good\, and the “dark clouds” that affect everyone in our global community.  CFD: Theology ($10 donation suggested) \nDeacon Mike was recently ordained as a transitional deacon for the Paulist Fathers and has been assigned to the Cathedral of St Andrew and the Catholic Information Center. He is originally from Chelmsford\, MA and went to Washington University in St. Louis. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/fatelli-tutti-a-vision-for-a-better-world/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Encore Institute: Young Adults in Today’s Church
DESCRIPTION:With Fr. Michael Hennessy\, CSP & Deacon Mike Cruickshank \n(RSVP by January 29)  Zoom Presentation  \nPope Francis\, in his 2019 apostolic exhortation to young people\, Christus Vivit\, wrote that “we cannot just say that young people are the future of our world. They are its present; even now\, they are helping to enrich it. Young people are no longer children. They are at a time of life when they begin to assume a number of responsibilities\, sharing alongside adults in the growth of the family\, society and the Church. Yet the times are changing\, leading us to ask: What are today’s young people really like? What is going on in their lives?”  \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on these two important questions and about how young adults view and understand the Church and their Catholic faith.  CFD: Spiritualty ($10 donation suggested) \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/encore-institute-young-adults-in-todays-church/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210119T200000
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SUMMARY:inSpirit: Living on the Edge of Chaos - A Reflection with Scripture
DESCRIPTION:With Fr. John Kartje\, Rector Mundelein Seminary \n(RSVP by January 14)  Zoom Presentation \nFrom Cain and Abel through the persecution of the early Church\, the Bible is replete with accounts of fear and violence as reactions to God’s desire for humanity. What Sacred Scripture makes clear\, however\, is that there is a pathway through fear to hope. Join us as we carefully explore biblical examples to illustrate how the sweep of salvation history often follows a journey from order\, through chaos\, to a new reality shaped by the Kingdom of God.  CFD: Theology ($10 donation suggested) \nFather John was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2002.  He has served in parish and campus ministry in both Chicago and Washington\, DC\, as well as Mundelein Seminary where he has taught scripture since 2009.  He was appointed the rector at Mundelein in 2015.  Father John holds doctorate degrees in scripture and in astrophysics. \n \n  \nThe inSpirit series are co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and eCatechist \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/inspirit-living-on-the-edge-of-chaos-a-reflection-with-scripture/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
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SUMMARY:Encore Institute: Adventures in Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:With Dawn Kaltenberg-VanHorn and Adrienne Goodstal\, Mel Trotter Ministries \n(RSVP by January 11)  Zoom Presentation \nVolunteering not only helps others but leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus\, studies show that volunteering    promotes a healthier and more active lifestyle!  Join us as we learn about Mel Trotter Ministries and what it is like to serve the poor during a pandemic.  What are the challenges and the blessings?  ($10 donation suggested) \nClick Here to Register \n \n 
URL:https://grcic.org/event/encore-institute-adventures-in-volunteering-2/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20201105T233755Z
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SUMMARY:Espiritualidad Ignaciana
DESCRIPTION:Facilitada por el Padre Luis García \nSe le enviará por correo electrónico un enlace Zoom \nComo cristianos católicos nosotros sabemos la importancia de nuestra vida espiritual. A través de la historia de la iglesia católica los hombres de todos los tiempos han podido beber y enriquecerse de diferentes corrientes espirituales. Algunas corrientes o movimientos espirituales han inspirados grandes cambios en las personas y una renovación en la Iglesia.  Estas dos sesiones nos permitirán conocer acerca de la espiritualidad Ignaciana propuesta por San Ignacio de Loyola y promovida por los Jesuitas. La espiritualidad ignaciana nos enseña a desarrollar una atención activa en Dios y a darle una pronta respuesta.  \n Pulse Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://grcic.org/event/espiritualidad-ignaciana/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:español
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210104T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20201105T233522Z
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SUMMARY:JustFaith
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Deacon Dennis Rybicki \nCost: $15.00 for books and materials \n(RSVP by December 21)  Zoom Meetings \nFor more information please contact: Deacondennis@cathderalofsaintandrew.org.  \nThis JustFaith Catholic series\, guides small groups in exploring the Gospel’s call to respond to major issues that intersect with poverty\, including racial injustice\, violence and environmental degradation.  This session will introduce participants to common hurdles that people experiencing poverty often face and will offer suggestions to alleviate poverty in local communities. You may attend all or individual sessions.      \nCFD: Evangelization   \n  \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and the Cathedral of Saint Andrew’s Social Action Committee.  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/justfaith/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20201105T233201Z
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SUMMARY:Encore Institute: Advent - Singing of Hope\, Peace\, and Joy
DESCRIPTION:With Matthew Jakubisin\, Director of Music  \n(RSVP by Dec. 4)  Zoom Presentation \nAdvent is a time of prayerful preparation\, though as one of the shortest seasons in the Church’s liturgical year\, it is often overshadowed by Christmas shopping and parties. This year can be different. While still experiencing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic\, our world needs Advent more than ever. By exploring and singing the sacred hymns of Advent\, we will learn how to prepare our hearts with the hope\, peace\, and joy this season offers. CFD: Spirituality ($10 donation suggested) \nMatthew Jakubisin serves as the Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids\, MI. Before starting at the Cathedral in 2019\, Matthew had worked in parish music ministries in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul/Minneapolis and the Archdiocese of Detroit. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/encore-institute-advent-singing-of-hope-peace-and-joy/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:55 Plus Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121134
CREATED:20201105T224200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T224200Z
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SUMMARY:Immanuel: Finding Hope and Joy During Advent
DESCRIPTION:An Ecumenical and Community Wide Event   \nWith guest speaker\, Pastor LeRae Kuperus \n(RSVP by November 23) Zoom Presentation \nHow will we celebrate the Advent and Christmas season when the world is holding its breath?  Festive events and traditions with family and friends are called into question.  We want to be filled with joy and we hope to find peace and rest\, yet   emptiness\, anxiety\, worry and loneliness are ever present    realities.  Over 2000 years ago\, Immanuel—God with us—transformed the world\, breaking through darkness.  As we enter an unprecedented holiday season\, this familiar Advent word\, Immanuel\, takes on a deeper meaning. \nJoin LeRae Kuperus as she presents on finding Immanuel in our own hearts first\, in gifting ourselves with self-care\, and in loving others with a heart of fullness.  LeRae will interweave stories from her experiences as a Chaplain and encourage us to keep our hearts malleable—open to moments when the power of Immanuel breaks through and reminds us that Jesus believes in us. CFD: Spirituality  ($10 donation suggested) \nPastor LeRae Kuperus is Chief Officer of Mission Integration and Spiritual Formation at Wedgwood Christian Services.  She is an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church and is endorsed as a Chaplain.  In her role\, LeRae provides leadership development\, pastoral care and support to staff and clients\, and serves on Wedgwood’s administrative leadership team.  Prior to Wedgwood\, LeRae was employed as a Chaplain and worked in medical\, mental health\, and senior living facilities.  LeRae is a member at Shawnee Park CRC and serves as an elder on Council.   LeRae and her family live in Grand Rapids\, MI. \n(This program is co-sponsored by the Catholic Information Center and the Cathedral of Saint Andrew Ecumenical Ministry) \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://grcic.org/event/immanuel-finding-hope-and-joy-during-advent/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
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