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Updated November 24, 2006

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Audio/Visual

EXPERIENCE GREAT EUROPEAN pilgrimages on DVD. Fatima, Portugal, Iona, Scotland , Kevelaer, Germany, Medjugorje, Bosnia, Scherpenheuvel, Belgium, Croagh Patrick, Ireland, Lourdes France, Santia Go de Compostela, Spain, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland. Explore Rome, Egypt and the Holyland or simply plan your vacation with travel videos from: www.TravelVIDEOStore.com Over 6,000 films to choose from, religious, cruise, national parks, IMAX, Scenic Musical Journeys and destinations around the world.


Education

FAITH EDUCATION -- ”The Possible Journey”, Uncompromised Trust. Where politics, lobbies, churches fail. Free download at http://www.secondenlightenment.org


Greeting Cards

GREETING CARDS. CUSTOM ORDERS. Original Photography. The Sacred in the Ordinary. Web site: www.smallsmallacts.com


Homilies -- Missions -- Retreats

DEACON (DOCTOR MINISTRY) has preached 160 parish missions nationwide; published audiocassette series, “Preaching In Today’s Church”. Updated, spirited preaching; expenses only. (800) 483-1999. E-mail: abcmissions@bellsouth.net


Homilies -- Preaching -- Retreats

NOTES, STORIES and resources for homilists and preachers: connections-mediaworks.com


Language Studies

INTENSIVE PASTORAL ENGLISH: Adult language instruction includes vocabulary for ministry. Small classes, multicultural setting, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


Parish Missions

DYNAMIC, CREATIVE PREACHING -- Parish missions, Faculty in-service, retreats for religious. Web site: www.sabbathretreats.org


Pilgrimages

PRAYER AND ART IN ITALY -- A Special Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Ravenna, Padua and Venice. July 8-18, 2007, with Thomas A. Kane, CSP and Br Mickey McGrath. For brochure, contact JoAnne at: Catholic Travel Centre, (800) 553-5233. Or e-mail: Joanne@GoCatholicTravel.com


Programs

CONTEMPLATIVE STUDY AND RETREAT SABBATICAL. 2007 -- March 18-May 4; Oct. 28-Dec. 14; 2008: March 9-April 25; Oct. 26-Dec. 12. Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. This residential program combines periods of prayer and rest with daily spiritual teachings, and freedom to “just be.” Limit 10. Call: 520.744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


HESYCHIA SCHOOL FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS, 2007 -- Weeks I & II: Feb. 4-16; Weeks III & IV: April 15-27; Weeks I & II: Sept 16-28; Weeks III & IV: Nov. 4-16, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. The four-week certificate program focuses on the ancient art of Christian spiritual direction, stressing on contemplative study, spiritual mentoring and a diversity of faiths. Call: 520.744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


Resource Guide

FOSTERING FAITH In Community Resource Guide for parishes and schools. Web site: www.mnsi.net/~medoyle


Retreats

WEEKENDS WITH WRITERS Retreat Series, Advent Retreats. Evensong Retreat & Spirituality Center, Cape Cod. Individual Private, Guided retreats. Reiki Training. (800) 455-0247. Details at: www.evensongretreat.com


CATHOLIC POETS RETREAT. Jan. 26-29, 2007 at Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. Presenters: Judith Valente, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, PBS; Charles Reynard, Gwendolyn Brooks Award Finalist, Kathleen Kirk, Editor of the anthology, Where We Live: Illinois Poets; Thomas Santa, Redemptorist Renewal Center. Call: 520.744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


CATHOLIC WRITERS RETREAT. Session I: Jan. 12-16; Session II: Feb. 7-11, 2007. Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. Presenters: Terry Hershey, author and motivational speaker, Jeremy Langford, Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, Charles A. Roth, Roth Advertising, Inc. Thomas Santa, Redemptorist Renewal Center. Call: 520.744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


MOVING FROM CRISIS TO CREATIVITY. Jan. 15-19, 2007. A spiritual retreat to help participants tap into healing and creativity when facing major changes in life, i.e. loss of loved ones, separation/divorce, “coming out,” facing retirement, beginning sober life, or reentry after relapse, career changes. Call: (520) 744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


SAN DIEGO. The Spiritual Ministry Center, The Religious of the Sacred Heart, offers year-round retreats including 30-day retreats and self-directed sabbaticals near the ocean in a comfortable townhouse. Phone: (619) 224-9444. Fax: (619) 224-1082. E-mail: spiritmin@rscj.org Web site: www.spiritmin.org


Sabbaticals

SPRING SABBATICAL: May 8 - June 6, 2007. WINTER SABBATICAL: Jan. 3 - Feb. 2, 2008. An ideal environment for spiritual renewal, theological updating and holistic relaxation. For more information contact Robert Cogswell, Center for Spiritual Development, 434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868-3907. (714) 744-3175 extension. 4406. E-mail: rcogswell@csjorange.org Web site: www.thecsd.com


FORMATION CONSULTATION SERVICES -- provides unique, flexible and holistic sabbatical programs within a nurturing small community atmosphere. Programs are tailored specifically to each participant’s needs. Program details are located on our web site: www.fcs-bilotta.com Our web site also offers a helpful selection of articles on formation for free downloading. Phone: (508) 234-6540.


SABBATICAL: INN-TERRA, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID, provides a contemplative time of reflection with earth’s story and our story. Aug. 18 - Sept. 29, 2007. Come for all or part. Presenters include Gail Worcelo, SGM, MA, noted speaker and student of Fr. Thomas Berry, and Kathleen Fischer, PhD, MSW, award-winning author, spiritual director, retreat facilitator. Enjoy beautiful North Idaho; pray with the Benedictine women’s community. Phone: (208) 962-3224. E-mail: retreat@stgertrudes.org Web site: www.StGertrudes.org


Spanish Studies

STUDY TOP-OF-THE-LINE PASTORAL SPANISH and the real Mexican cultural program, total immersion, one-on-one, customized, year-round, start anytime, go as long as you like tutorials. Special emphasis on pastoral care of Hispanics and on developing fluency in professionally oriented Spanish. Excellent faculty. Direct interaction with the Mexican church and the genuine Mexican culture reality. Contact: CIRIMEX, 205 Hill Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501. Phone: (641) 682-4264. Fax: (641) 684-4690. Guadalajara, Mexico, phone: 011-52-333-121-4878. Mexican fax: 011-52-333-121-7738. Worldwide e-mail: CIRIMEX@aol.com


INTENSIVE PASTORAL SPANISH: Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Adult learning in multicultural faith community. Small classes, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, extension. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


Spiritual Coaching

WHITEHAWK SPIRIT COACHING, LLC -- Gavin W. Young, Jr., M.A., M.A.P.M., C.T.A.C.; RC Spiritual Life Coach. Web site: http://www.whitehawkspiritcoaching.com


Vocations

CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH in North America - Inclusive, progressive, marital status and gender no impediment to holy orders. Phone: (845) 586-2201. Web site: www.cacina.org


Workshops

LIVING THE CALL TO MINISTRY TODAY, 20th Anniversary, Journey Into Self-Discovery for Men in Ministry, February 11 - 16, 2007, San Pedro Retreat Centre, Orlando, Fla. USA. Five-day workshop/mini-sabbatical for religious men in ministry. “Alive in the time of famine” - Never has there been such a difficult time for men in ministry as our day and time. Participants are encouraged to find new hope, confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem, revitalize their spirit and refresh their ministry. A former participant remarks, “Thank you for this meaningful place where men can speak in safety, in care and in understanding”. Contact: Dan McDonald, C.P.E.B. Therapies, Inc. Phone: (416) 928-9570. Fax: (416) 921-7464. E-mail: ministry@spiritCentral.com Web site: www.spiritCentral.com/ministry


INTRODUCING ASIAN THEOLOGY -- Inculturation, Interreligious Dialogue, Integral Liberation. Edmund Chia and Gemma Cruz. March 9-12, 2007; Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. This workshop is an introduction to critical issues, which Asian theology addresses, which the Asian bishops have spoken in terms of the “triple dialogue” - dialogue with culture, religions and the poor. Call: 520.744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES


Employment Opportunities


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

RETREAT CENTER BUSINESS MANAGER -- Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc Wisconsin seeking full time Business Manager to work with Director and staff. He/she will oversee entire operations, financial management, facility use, dietary and housekeeping services, maintenance and marketing Center to appropriate groups locally and nationally. Contact: Redemptorist Retreat Center, 1800 N Timber Trail Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066-4897. Fax: 262-567-0134. E-mail: rrc@redemptoristretreat.org


COMMUNITY LIVING

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT Housemother-Several Sources Foundation, a non-profit, non-sectarian shelter for pregnant women, is in need of kind and compassionate individuals. Salary $13,500 to $16,500 per year with 3 weeks vacation per year. Driver’s license required. Please call Kathleen Wrona at: 201-818-9334.


CAMPUS MINISTRY

CAMPUS MINISTRY positions are available at Sacred Heart Schools located in Atherton, CA. Please visit our website at www.shschools.org


CAMPUS MINISTER/Coordinator of Service Learning-Mercy College, a Catholic college specializing in healthcare and health science programs, is seeking a person to lead its Campus Ministry and Service Learning Program. Individual must be a practicing Catholic, prefer a candidate with a MA in Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling, or an M.Div. A Bachelor’s with previous experience in a campus ministry program will be considered. Review of applications and resumes will start Nov. 20 and will be on-going until the position is filled. For a vacancy notice, visit mercyweb.org


DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR sought for Nazareth Farm, a small Catholic volunteer community serving those in rural West Virginia by providing service experiences to high school and college volunteers. Requirements: active Catholic experienced in youth and young adult ministry; working knowledge of and commitment to Catholic social teachings; non-profit management experience and openness to prayer, simplicity and living in community. Room, board, salary and benefits provided. Send cover letter, resume, and three references to: NazFarmSearch@yahoo.com For more information on our mission visit http://www.nazarethfarm.org


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE GATHERING PLACE seeks executive director to provide overall leadership of programs in health, literacy, economic development in rural northwest New Mexico. Director manages day-to-day operations for organization. Successful candidate should have excellent organizational, marketing, financial management and fund-raising skills including proposal writing. Position requires good written and oral communication skills, experience with grass roots organizing, and/or non-profit management, excellent strategic thinking, computer skills, cross-cultural staff management, supervision experience. Mission Statement: The Gathering Place is a community-based non-profit organization that provides culturally relevant projects, information and services on the Navajo Nation and surrounding areas. Our programs develop self-sufficiency, increase economic opportunities, and promote healthy and literate families. E-mail letter of interest, resume, writing sample: jgerman@loretto.org


FORMATION

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION -- St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Port Charlotte, Florida has an immediate opening for a full-time Director of Faith Formation. St. Max is a Stewardship Parish and part of the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Religious Education, Theology or Pastoral Studies; organized, collaborative, able to work evenings; positive relational skills; knowledge of the Restored Order of the Sacrament of Initiation. Please submit resume with cover letter to: St. Maximilian Kolbe, Attention: Linda, 1441 Spear Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Fax: (941) 743-9176. E-mail: stmax@daystar.net


LITURGY/MUSIC MINISTRY

FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC -- Parish of 2,000 plus families, an elementary school. Four week-end Masses, Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Contemporary Choir (developing), cantors, weddings, funerals, school children’s Mass, other liturgical celebrations. Possesses a music degree, organ, keyboard skills, has knowledge of the Catholic tradition and liturgy, be a practicing Catholic. Salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with Diocesan guidelines. Immediate opening. Resume: Music Search Committee, St. Teresa, PO Box 1598, Titusville, FL 32781 (near the Space Center). E-mail: melindat60@bellsouth.net Web site: http://home.catholicweb.com/saintteresa.index.cfm


PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL SEARCH in Napa, CA. Service begins July 1, 2007. Justin-Siena High School, a Catholic, Lasallian, college preparatory high school for boys and girls is searching for an experienced, proven leader to serve as Principal. For information about qualifications and application, please visit our website at www.justin-siena.org


YOUTH MINISTRY

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH -- a 1600 family Jersey Shore Beach community located in Brigantine, N.J. directly north of Atlantic City, is seeking a Youth Minister to organize, develop and direct a Youth Ministry program for high school age young people and young adults. This person should be firmly rooted in the Catholic faith and in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council. He/she should be certified from a reputable Catholic institution of higher learning. Past experience and references are important, but not necessary. Salary and benefits are commensurate with training and experience. Open to full or part-time position. If interested please send resume and letter of interest to Fr. Fred Voltaggio, St. Thomas the Apostle Rectory, 331 8th St. South, Brigantine, N.J. 08203.


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