NOVEMBER 2016, E-NEWSLETTER

Becoming a Parish of Mercy
Greetings! I hope your November has been (and will continue to be) a prayerful one. Spend some time clicking on our faith formation resources below. And if you would, share this link with at least one friend. A word of wisdom, a way to deepen faith and/or a parish event might be just the thing they are looking for.

Blessings!

Matt 
Director's Blog
A CALL TO PRAYER
Prayer. Who needs it? We all do! Prayer is a way of connecting with something larger than ourselves--a way of understanding ourselves and our world in a broader context. For Christians, prayer is the way to connect with Jesus Christ, who is the source and summit of all life.
Featured Post - Thrift Store Saints
 JUST ENOUGH
Our Thrift Store Saints blog is continuing with weekly posts on Mondays.  The most recent post was titled "Just Enough" and speaks about how the volunteers at the St Vincent de Paul Society manage to have just enough supplies to serve their clients for the holiday season.  Click below to check out the blog in detail.
Featured Post - Ears of Faith
NEW MUSIC BLOG
Lisa Risvold has started a new blog on our website titled Ears of Faith.  The blog will focus on hearing Christ's voice in music.  Each week a different song will be featured with an mp3 and corresponding reflection.  Click below to check out this new blog!


Featured Resource
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES - FAIR TRADE
Advent begins later this month.  To help prepare for and celebrate the season, CRS has information about how you can  stand in solidarity with those in the 3rd world. 
Featured Events
SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSIVE MINISTRY CONFERENCE
Friday, Nov 18 & Saturday, Nov 19, 2016
If you minister to or are the parent of children with special needs, this event is for you!  Come hear dynamic speakers and break-out sessions both days.  The cost is $10 to attend plus $5 extra if you wish to purchase a lunch.  Click the link below for more information or to register.
WHEN LOW BECOMES TOO LOW
Sunday Nov 20, 2016  I 6:00-8:00pm
St Boniface in Waukee will be hosting this Catholic-centered workshop on adolescent depression and suicide led by Randy Kiel.  Randy has more than 50,000 hours of experience and wants to provide participants with a deepr insight into this challenging topic.  All adults and adolescents are welcome; no RSVP required. 
IOWA CATHOLIC RADIO 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016  |  6:30pm
Come help Iowa Catholic radio celebrate 10 years of being on the air!  Jon Leonetti and EWTN's Jack Williams will be your emcees for the evening.  The keynote speaker will be Gary Zimak.  Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the link below.
For more information on upcoming events visit the SJEC website at www.sjeciowa.org/events.
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