SJEC Events
“Six Dates” for Catholic Couples
Filed under Regional Opportunities on May 5, 2013
When is the last time you and your spouse went on a date? Wouldn’t it be great to have some time to yourselves and put your marriage first for a few hours? St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Ankeny invite you to share six evenings out with your spouse (with free childcare available for children ages one year and older). “Six Dates” for Catholic Couples St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Ankeny... Read More
Brewing Faith
Filed under Regional Opportunities on May 4, 2013
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to Brewing Faith, a six-pack of talks for the year of faith. Brewing Faith Locations to be announced. 6:30 PM – Social Time (Munchies Provided) 7:00 PM – Speaker 7:30 PM – Open Discussion and Q&A Upcoming Talks Friday, Aug 9: Living the Power of the Sacraments Friday, Sept 20: Faith, Romance & Family Planning Friday,... Read More
Praying as Mary Prayed
Filed under Regional Opportunities, SJEC Spotlight on May 3, 2013
Come spend an evening with theologian and scholar Sr. Mary Christine Athans, BVM, on Wednesday, May 22, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, and gain a greater appreciation of the person of Mary in the life of Jesus and your own life. Sister is professor emerita at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity of the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and currently adjunct professor at the Catholic... Read More
Stirring the Fire of Faith: From Spark to Flame
Filed under Conferences & Speakers, Days of Reflection & Workshops, Events, Regional Opportunities on April 1, 2013
Join us Saturday, October 12, for a day that will reignite your faith and your efforts to evangelize and catechize the adults in your parish! Using engaging stories and practical ideas, adult faith formation practitioners Dr. Gerard Baumbach and S. Maureen Shaughnessy, S.C., will relate examples from their own seasoned experience to help you and your parish discover practical, efficient and creative... Read More
Parish-based Study & Fellowship Groups
Filed under Faith Sharing Groups, Regional Opportunities, SJEC Spotlight on March 31, 2013
Regional parishes offer a variety of faith sharing and study groups. Some are specific to your state in life, others are based on interest area. Local parish contacts are listed here for some of the most popular programs, including men’s groups, young adult groups, Catholic Adult Singles Together, Connect, Just Faith Ministries, Teams of Our Lady, ManUp Des Moines, Novos, Theology on Tap, and... Read More
Parish-based Scripture Studies
Filed under Regional Opportunities, Scripture Studies on March 30, 2013
Regional parishes offer numerous Scriptures studies throughout the year. Some are short-term and some last for an entire academic year. Local parish contacts are listed here for some of the most popular programs, including Catholic Scripture Study, Epic: A Journey through Church History, the Great Adventure Bible Timeline and the Little Rock Scripture Study. Catholic Scripture Study... Read More
Retreats & Missions
Filed under Regional Opportunities, Retreats & Missions on March 29, 2013
Retreat Locations A number of locations for private or group retreats are available within driving distance. Several parish-based retreat programs are also available in the Des Moines region. For more information on retreat locations in or near the Des Moines region, click on one of the following links: Conception Abbey Conception, Missouri St. Benedict tells us that “All guests who present themselves... Read More
Trips & Pilgrimages
Filed under Regional Opportunities, Trips & Pilgrimages on March 28, 2013
World Youth Day 2013, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 (by July 18, 2013), are invited to consider making a pilgrimage with the Diocese of Des Moines to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for World Youth Day 2013! WYD will gather together more than 4 million young adults from across the globe for a week-long celebration July 23-28, 2013, with Pope Benedict XVI. For questions or... Read More
Liturgy & Prayer Events
Filed under Liturgy & Prayer Events, Regional Opportunities on March 27, 2013
Sunday Evening Prayer You’re invited to join us Sunday evenings from 7:30 – 8:15 pm at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Christians have prayed this same form of prayer for centuries. Sunday Evening Prayer provides a peaceful time to thank God for the week that has passed and to ask God to be with us in the work and school week ahead. (If... Read More
Ministers of Compassion: Serving Parishioners in Need
Filed under Events, Past Events on March 26, 2013
About 90 parish volunteers and pastoral care ministers from 16 regional parishes attended Ministers of Compassion: Serving Parishioners in Need on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at St. Boniface Parish, Waukee. The workshop offered time for spiritual enrichment, practical advice, and an opportunity to share ideas about ministering to the elderly, homebound, suffering, and dying. Speakers and Topics Fr.... Read More
