MARCH 2018 E-NEWSLETTER

From the Director
Hello Friends! In this e-newsletter, we are featuring our third issue of Home Faith Magazine which focuses on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Through interviews with catechumens and coordinators, thoughtful and spiritually uplifting experiences about journeying into full communion with Christ and the Church are shared. During Lent, the whole church is on a journey toward a deeper relationship with Christ and each other.
Blessings,

Matt Halbach
Home Faith Magazine
SPRING '18 EDITION IS HERE!
We're thrilled to present our 3rd edition of Home Faith magazine now available digitallly on our website.  This issue focuses on RCIA and how we can best support those preparing to join the Church at Easter.  Click below to read it online or print off your own personal copy.
Director's Blog
GOD'S WORD IN LENT

During Lent, the Church is called into the wilderness to spend time with Jesus and to hear the word of God. Each Sunday, the gospel readings help us weather the harsh realities of life a bit more gracefully and trust God more deeply. 
Featured Resource
MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP BY MATT HALBACH 
What is "missionary discipleship" and what does it have to do with me?  These questions and more are answered in this short but moving booklet by SJEC director Matt Halbach.  Great for individuals or study groups. 
Featured Post
BITE-SIZED FAITH FOR PARENTS

Sometimes a life lesson hits you over the head at the most unexpected times. For me, it was at my sweet 10-year-old’s piano lesson a few weeks ago.

Click here to see monthly collages with quickwits.  Collages may be downloaded for parish or personal use.
Featured Events
DIOCESAN CHRISM MASS
Friday, March 23, 2018  |  7:00pm

Join us at St. Ambrose Cathedral for this joyous diocean celebration at which oils are blessed and consecrated for sacraments celebrated in our parishes.
ONE ON THE JOURNEY - A SOLIDARITY PRAYER WALK
Available daily, April 7-22, 2018

You are invited to grow more deeply aware of the needs of refugees, migrants, and immigrants on a reflective, spiritual journey at St. Mary – Holy Cross Parish, Elkhart.  One on the Journey – A Solidarity Prayer Walk is a self-guided meditation amidst 12 color photographic images and written reflections of who you are and who you are called to be in solidarity with all people, especially poor and vulnerable people around the world and in our midst.  The prayer walk is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, April 7 – 22 in the parish Social Hall at 460 NW Washington Ave., Elkhart.
KEEPING YOUR OWN CUP FULL: SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
Saturday, April 14, 2018  I 8:00am-12:00pm
This FREE half-day workshop is designed for all who provide care for others. Caregivers are often very selfless, sometimes to the point of forgetting to care for themselves. We will explore a variety of ways that caregivers can engage in self-care and why its important to do so.  Includes 2 keynote speakers, choice of 1 breakout session, light refreshments & comedian.  Breakout choices: aromatherapy, meditation, massage therapy, nutrition.  A free-will offering will be taken for refreshments. 
For more information on upcoming events visit the SJEC website at www.sjeciowa.org/events.
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