Province News

Upcoming Events for Charis Ministries
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

WEEKEND RETREAT
Nov. 7 to 9, 2003
“Talk to God with a clear signal, without the static of everyday life.”
Come to the Quiet, Silent Individually-Directed Retreat
Warrenville Retreat House

Enjoy the Fall season and get to know other young adults at Friday dinner
before spending much of Saturday into Sunday in silent contemplation. With this time of quiet you can rest, read, journal, walk the 40-acres of stream and country and listen to your own thoughts. This Charis retreat is an introduction to a silent individually-directed retreat for those young adult men and women seeking to deepen their relationship with God. One-on-one meet with a trained spiritual director to listen to where God’s Spirit is moving in your prayer, work, relationships and life. Pay what you are able to afford. Call 773-508-3237 or write charis@jesuits.net with questions or to register. If you have been on a Charis retreat before, especially considering attending this unique retreat.

CAREERS & CALLINGS IN LAY MINISTRY
Morning Discernment & Discussion, Sat. Oct. 25th, 9am to 12:30pm
Sponsored by Loyola University’s Institute of Pastoral Studies
and Project Evoke

Explore the call to ministry and the movement of the Spirit in our world and in our hearts. The morning will include inspirational stories from people who are active in ministries of: social justice, religious education, pastoral counseling, and youth and campus ministry, parish ministry and chaplaincy. Workshop opportunities, information about IPS, and course offerings will be provided.

Kasbeer Hall, 25 E. Pearson, Water Tower Campus Parking is available for a cost of $6 to $12 at the Bloomingdale's Building, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Standard Parking, 111 E. Chestnut Garage, or 310 E. Walton Garage. The Chicago Red line 'el' stop drops you off right around the corner, or the 151 or 146 CTA Buses are just 2 blocks away. Please see www.luc.edu/depts/ips for registration information or respond to Allyson Rich at arich1@luc.edu.

FESTIVAL of FAITH
Oct 30 to Nov 2, Navy Pier Workshops, presentations, excellent keynote speakers, liturgy and prayer opportunities. Sat., Nov. 1st is especially for young adults during the day with Festival of Fun entertainment that evening. Register online at www.catholicfest.org.

Don’t miss: The Sparough Family, Michael, Tom and Terri:
Presentation: Sat @ 2:30pm
Workshop: Sat. @ 1pm and Sun @10:45am
Volunteers needed to assist Fr. Michael at the workshops; call him at 773.508.2842.

ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER
SAVE the date
Indianapolis: Sat., Dec. 6th
with Michael Poirier, singer, songwriter, musician and Fr. Michael Sparough

Chicago: Sat., Dec. 13th
with Jeanne Cotter, singer, songwriter, inspirational speaker, www.MythicRain.com and Fr. Michael Sparough

Cincinnati: Sat., Dec. 13th with Fr. Al Bishop
Watch for more detail; meanwhile save the date.

PROMINENT CATHOLICS REFLECT ON THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH
Distinguished Speakers Address Difficult Issues We Face as Believers

Loyola University Chicago invites you to attend its 2003-2004 Chapel Series. Next Speaker: November 10, 2003: Rev. Richard John Neuhaus Monday, Nov. 10th, 7:30 @ Loyola's Madonna della Strada Chapel, Following there will be an opportunity for you to converse with the speaker.
Light refreshments will also be served.
The Chapel Series events are free and open to the public.
RSVP or get more information, @ 312.915.7660;
E-mail: series@luc.eduvisit or see www.luc.edu/chapelseries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about any of these events contact charis@jesuits.net or visit the website at www.jesuits.net/charis.