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Updated September 7, 2007

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Christian Unity

CENTENARY CELEBRATE 100 YEARS! Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25, 2008). Visit www.weekofprayer2008.org for background, suggestions, resources and to share ideas. Or contact WPCU Centenary, Graymoor, PO Box 300, Garrison, NY 10524-0300.


Community Destinations

NEW GUEST HOUSE (sleeps 8) 1/4-mile from Priory. Call Beverly rates and reservation. (802) 824-8416.


Conferences

BOSTON -- Married Priests Now! Catholic Prelature Conference. October 13, 2007 - 9:30 to 4 PM for married priests, and married men seeking priesthood. Registration $10. Includes lunch. Call (516) 485-0616 or PeterBrennan7@aol.com


Counseling

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY. Rev. Edward Lambro, PhD, CCMHC. Sensitive to the unique treatment issues and privacy needs of clergy, religious sisters and brothers. Northern New Jersey. Phone: (973) 345-8410.


Education

OC/IC online course in church planting and cell groups. Buildhischurches.com


COSMIC CATHOLIC FAITH-SHARING Manual. The Ecology/Economy/Eucharist Connection. Download free. www.secondenlightenment.org


Greeting Cards

NOTE CARDS. Free continental U.S. shipping. Phone: 1-888-707-6255 Fax: (317) 240-1827 E-mail: sales@smallsmallacts.com Web site: www.smallsmallacts.com


Homilies -- Preaching -- Retreats

HOMILISTS, PREACHERS: Stories, notes and resources to assist you in your ministry. www.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


IMMERSION IN SPANISH LANGUAGE and Culture Course, June 1st through 19th, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Designed for religious, priest, deacons, seminarians, and laity interested in the Hispanic people and Hispanic Ministry. Recommended for beginners. Write or call for brochure: Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), 7700 SW St. Miami, FL 33155 Phone: (305) 279-2333. E-mail: sepimiami@aol.com


Parish Missions

INSPIRING 3-NIGHT PARISH RETREAT conducted by dynamic priest. For more information visit: www.parishretreats.org or e-mail: retreat.hff@comcast.net Scheduling thru 2010. Limited availability Fall/Advent 2007.


PARISH MISSION/RETREATS: Offered by Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and colleagues. Some availability in ‘07 and ‘08. (800) 782-2270 or www.desalesresource.org


ISAIAH MINISTRIES: Parish missions that change hearts since 1984. Web site: www.isaiahmissions.org


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


Religious Goods

CHURCH INTERIORS, Cave Co. Ecclesiastical Interiors. Web site: www.churchgoods.net Phone: (800) 989-CAVE (2238)


Renewal Programs

BERAKAH: A Place of Blessing, offers “A Time of Blessing,” a four- to eight-month renewal program as well as accommodations for shorter, personalized programs for women religious and all women who are seeking to foster deeper fidelity to self, God and world. Components: variety of prayer experiences, contemplative space, scriptural and theological input, opportunity for spiritual direction and/or growth counseling, creative leisure in a community setting. Renewal sessions: late August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-May. Some programs could be designed during these months to meet individual needs. Inquiries: Berakah, 96 Fairview Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263-3817. Phone: (603) 435-7271. Fax: (603) 435-6670. E-mail: berakah@aol.com Web site: www.berakah.org


Retreats

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RETREAT, Idyllwild, CA is nestled in the majestic San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California and offers year round individual, small group, self-designed 30-day retreats and sabbaticals. Hildegard’s Hermitage is a perfect setting for extended times of prayer, silence, meditation and study. Spiritual direction and counseling available. Call: (951) 659-2523 E-mail: abigail@spiritmountainretreat.org Visit: www.spiritmountainretreat.org


BETHANY RETREAT HOUSE, East Chicago, Indiana, offers private and individually-directed silent retreats, including Ignatian 30 days, year-round in a prayerful home setting. Contact Joyce Diltz, PHJC: (219) 398-5047. E-mail: bethanyrh@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.bethanyretreathouse.org


EVENSONG BY THE SEA Retreat & Spirituality Center on Cape Cod. 5-day Creation retreat with Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ, in October; Poet’s Retreat in December. For more information or to register visit: www.evensongretreat.com or call: (508) 432-0027.


Sabbaticals

WINTER SABBATICAL: Jan. 3 - Feb. 2, 2008. SPRING SABBATICAL: May 7-June 7, 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 ext. 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.


Senior Adult Ministry

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY & SPIRITUAL GERONTOLOGY -- New visions, New vitality, New materials, Professional Certificate in Spiritual Gerontology. www.SeniorAdultMinistry.com Phone: (636) 273-6898.


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, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


IMMERSION IN SPANISH Language and Culture Course June 1st through 19th 2008 in Miami, Florida. Designed for religious, priest, deacons, seminarians, and laity interested in the Hispanic people and Hispanic Ministry. Recommended for beginners. Write or call for brochure: Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), 7700 SW 56th St. Miami, FL. 33155; sepimiami@AOL.com (305) 279-2333.


Vocations

AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Valid orders and apostolic succession; no need to relocate. Phone: (707) 554-2803. Web site: www.Americancatholicchurch.org


PRIESTHOOD? Can you embrace “radical simplicity?” http://rtrevdrleblanc.faithweb.com


Volunteers

ANNUNCIATION HOUSE, El Paso seeks volunteers. Live out your faith providing hospitality to the immigrant poor. Phone: (915) 533-4675. Web site: annunciationhouse.org


THE FRANCISCAN COVENANT PROGRAM seeks Catholic Men and Women, married or single, under 67, free of financial and family obligations to LIVE, WORK and PRAY with the Friars in Retreat and other ministries in California. Need mature, spiritually motivated, adaptable candidates for minimum 1 year commitment. Call Dan or Linda at (760) 757 3651 or covprg@yahoo.com


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES


Employment Opportunities


CAMPUS MINISTRY

DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY -- Clarke College is a growing, Catholic, coeducational liberal arts institution known for its superb teaching and academics. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. The only BVM college in the country, Clarke’s 55-acre campus is a blend of historic buildings and new, state-of-the-art facilities. Academic offerings include more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and four graduate degree programs. Clarke College is currently seeking an energetic, collaborative, student-centered individual for the position of Director of Campus Ministry. The Director provides pastoral leadership for worship, prayer, programs and services that foster the spiritual life of students and the campus community. Requirements: The Director must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a Master’s degree in pastoral ministry, religious studies or theology, three years of experience in campus ministry, demonstrated pastoral skills and the ability to collaborate and foster community. Application process: Send résumé, cover letter and the names and addresses of three references to Human Resources, Clarke College, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001 or hr@clarke.edu Review of résumés will begin September 15, 2007. Please visit our web-site at www.clarke.edu for more information including our history, mission and programs. Clarke College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and one of the best working environments around. At Clarke, we pride ourselves on living our mission of excellence in education. AA/EOE.


CHAPLAIN

CHAPLAIN LOURDES CAMPUS, a continuum of care, located in Waterford Michigan has an immediate opening for a full time Chaplain. Qualified applicants include priests, men and women religious, deacons or lay persons with appropriate background and skills. A bachelor’s degree is required. One year of pastoral experience is required. Pastoral skills or theology related degree is preferred. Certification by an appropriate clinical pastoral agency is preferred. The Chaplain provides for the pastoral needs of residents, families and staff. The Chaplain through professional training and certification assists residents to understand more fully life’s events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being. All interested candidates may apply online at hrlourdes@hotmail.com or fax their résumé to Rebecca at (248) 674-1211.


DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION -- St. Mark Catholic Church, a young, vibrant, midsize parish in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (S. Denver suburb), is currently seeking a Christ-centered Director of Faith Formation who is on fire for our Lord. St. Mark Church (one family, made up of 900-plus households) deserves the best DFF in this country - one who will always strive for excellence. Our ideal DFF would be proficient and current in the RCIA model for total parish faith formation (womb to tomb) and would be a person to kindle, light and sustain a FIRE in the hearts of parents; enabling parents to share their faith with their children, making faith an intrinsic part of our young peoples’ lives. Needed is a well experienced, forward-thinking, enthusiastic leader, with big picture mentality. Are YOU our ideal candidate? Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: comprehensive faith formation process for children ages 3 through 6th grade, RCIA, RCIA for children, preparation programs for baptism, first reconciliation and first Eucharist; preparation for adult confirmation, adult education and Bible study groups; as well as recruitment, training and formation for volunteer catechists; planning programs and evaluating curricula on all levels; and acting as a parish resource person in methods and catechetical theology. Close work with our Liturgical Committee and Liturgist is necessary. Strong leadership, collaborative and organizational skills are the characteristics of a successful candidate. Bachelor’s degree in theology or religious education highly preferred; or at least five years’ experience in the development and/or refining of a parish faith formation process. Additional responsibilities would include catechizing, coordinating, leading, training and empowering of volunteers. In addition to daytime hours, evening and weekend work is required. Full-time, 12-month position with benefits. For an application, please call the parish office at (720) 348-9700 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (M.D.T.).


DIRECTOR -- Catholic Theological Union, (CTU) seeks a Director for its Paul Bechtold Library. CTU is the largest Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry in the United States with a diverse and international student body and a variety of academic and pastoral programs at the masters and doctoral (D.Min.) level. Its Bechtold Library houses approximately 150,000 volumes, mainly in theology and related fields, and has a significant degree of computerization. The library has active collaborative relationships with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools libraries, the Chicago Area Theological Library Association, the Chicago Library System, and the College and Research Libraries of Illinois (formally ILSCO). The Director reports to the Vice President and Academic Dean and is responsible for the overall administration of the library and its staff. The Director works with the administration and faculty in the strategic development of the library’s collection and maintains the library as an integral teaching component of the school and its curriculum. The director also represents the interests of the library and the school to its various publics and collaborating institutions. The Director holds faculty status and works closely with other departments and with the faculty. Qualifications: Must have a degree in library science and experience in library administration; comfortable in the environment of a Catholic graduate school of theology; able to work collaboratively with faculty and staff; conversant with all facets of library information technology; able to think strategically about the development of the library and its services. Send résumé to: Office of the Vice President and Academic Dean, Catholic Theological Union, 5401 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615. E-mail: deansoffice@ctu.edu Résumés will be reviewed beginning September 1st and will continue until the position is filled.


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

L’ARCHE WAVECREST, an intentional faith community including people with and without developmental disabilities, in Orange, California seeks an Executive Director/Community Leader to take us into our next phase of growth. Experience within L’Arche preferred. Please inquire at 714-923-1221 or at larchewavecrest@socal.rr.com. Our website is www.wavecrestonline.org


MINISTRY

ESTABLISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM for Navajo children and adults at St. Bonaventure Indian Mission, Thoreau, New Mexico. Visit: www.stbonaventuremission.org E-mail Sr. Natalie Bussiere for job description: nbussiere@sbms.k12.nm.us


ORGANIZER

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER For Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope (NOAH). Congregation-based community organizer for NOAH in Niagara County, NY. Responsibilities: Recruit organizations, train leaders, strategize effective campaigns for local/regional victories. Qualifications: BA or equivalent, experience organizing preferred, car. Salary: Based on experience. References required. Apply: E-mail résumé and cover letter by September 15, 2007 to: NOAH Search Committee, c/o Ginger McNally, gingermc@adelphia.net More information at: www.gamaliel.org (see employment).


PRIESTS

PRIEST NEEDED -- Mission, coast of Ecuador l-2 years, some Spanish needed. Contact: Msgr John Moriarty, e-mail: moriarty@ecua.net.ec Phone: (773) 233-9709.


RETREAT PERSONNEL

RETREAT TEAM MEMBER: The TYME OUT Youth Center of Nashotah, WI is looking for an energetic, creative retreat team member. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic and have a BA or equivalent in religious studies. Prefer experience in some aspect of youth ministry and the preparation of youth retreats. Contact Ben Brzeski at: (262) 966-1800 or youth@tymeout.org


SOCIAL SERVICES

CASE MANAGER -- Bissonette House is looking for a full-time experienced Case Manager to coordinate intake, provide orientation and case management to recent parolees residing in this home-like atmosphere. Experience working with this, or a like, population is preferred. Flexible schedule and hours needed. Send résumé and two references to: Bissonette House Interview Committee, 335 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215


SOCIAL MINISTRY

CAN YOU GET EXCITED about ministering in a poor, rural setting, where lives are being changed and a community is being transformed through the efforts of your agency and those you collaborate with? If so, send a cover letter, résumé and references to: Executive Director Search Committee, Montague Catholic Social Ministries, P.O. Box 501, Turners Falls, MA 01376. We seek an Executive Director with a minimum of five years of leadership experience in the non-profit world, an MSW or related degree, strong fund raising and fiscal management skills and knowledge of and comfort with Catholic social teaching and faith-based social justice efforts. Competitive salary, negotiable, based on experience. Excellent health benefits. Montague Catholic Social Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.


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