WINTER MINI-RETREAT
Rescheduled for Sunday, February 5. 1:00-4:00pm.
   The Gospel of St. Matthew is the source of most Sunday readings during Ordinary Time this year.  In this retreat afternoon, Professor John Waldmeier will discuss the major themes of Matthew’s gospel and help participants prepare to hear the Sunday readings in their proper context.  The retreat will be held in person or online.
• Learn more here: waterloocatholics.org/winter-mini-retreats
• Register for the retreat at: bit.ly/winter-mini-retreat-reschedule

PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
Sunday, February 5. 6:30pm.
Parish Commons at St. Patrick Parish, Cedar Falls.
   A Rosary for the people of Ukraine will be followed by a presentation by Tatiana Ivaschenko Jackson and her sister Svitlana Karpliuk.  Tatiana is a native of Ukraine and a long-time Cedar Falls resident; Svitlana and her three daughters fled Ukraine when it was invaded by Russia on February 7 last year.  Ukrainian treats and tea will be served after the presentation.  The presentation will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/saintpatrickcf/

CATHOLIC READERS BOOK CLUB
Monday, February 6. 6:30-8:00pm
Live Video Discussion
   The book club meets monthly to discuss books of special interest to Catholic readers and is open to all.  This month's book is “The Ninth Hour” by Alice McDermott.  For information or to receive the video conference link contact Bev Byford at 319 229 6395 (email: byfordbev93@gmail.com ).
• Learn more at:  https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-readers

PASTORAL CARE GRIEF GROUP
Thursday, February 9. 1:00-2:30pm
Cabin Coffee in Waterloo. 
   This weekly discussion group is open to people of any faith who are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one.  For information contact Vickijolene Reece at 319-233-3146

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Next Week

Spiritual Growth

Feeling Lost or Confused, Searching for More?  Members of our faith formation team are pleased to meet personally with individuals who are looking for direction in their spiritual lives.  We can help you discern how to continue growing in your faith, your relationship to Jesus Christ, and your participation in the Catholic faith community.
• Learn more here or contact the Team at 319-233-0498 or email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org.

 

Faithful Companions

   Faithful Companions is an opportunity for adults and young adults who want to continue growing in their spiritual life through conversations with a small group of spiritual companions.  Groups meet monthly under the direction of a spiritual guide.  The format will include a combination of prayer, reflection, personal sharing, reflective listening and mutual support. The atmosphere will be prayerful, respectful and confidential. 
• Find out more online here.

 

Local Online Prayer Opportunities

• Lectio Divina -- Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Join us for the ancient practice of quiet prayer and reflection called Lectio Divina conducted online via Zoom and led by Carolyn Pfiffner a trained spiritual director . This ancient tradition of the Catholic church involves reading scripture, meditation and prayer. For registration and more information email pfiffnercarolyn@gmail.com.
• Centering Prayer -- These 30 and 20-minute sessions are led by members of Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa Monday nights at 6:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30am and Sunday afternoons at 3:30pm. Intercessory prayer follows the Centering Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For information contact Julie Rowell at julirowell@mchsi.com
• Prayer Partners -- Looking for an online prayer partner? Send us an email with your age, gender and relationship status and we'll pair you with a local person. Contact Dave Cushing at dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org

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