National Catholic Reporter
Classifieds
 

Updated September 21, 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

WESTON PRIORY (1/4 Mi) Fully equipped home for writers, retreats, sabbaticals. Sleeps 8. Fall weekly stays. Pictures available at jhaerens@sbcglobal.net Reservations/Beverly (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. Web site: www.secondenlightenment.org


Fund Raising

FUND RAISING with family-friendly DVDs for churches, schools, religious education and other groups. Go to www.billybuddfilms.com for more information. Do well while doing good. Renew acquaintances with classic stories that have stood the test of time. Be not afraid to have your children raised up on eagle’s wings.


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


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. 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

GUIDED 5-DAY RETREAT on Creation with Carol Marozzi, SSJ Oct. 21-26. Evensong Retreat & Spirituality Center, Cape Cod. Details at www.evensongretreat.com Private Retreats, Directed Retreats. Available for small groups. (508) 432-0027.


THE MERCY OF GOD COMMUNITY invites you to join us for the journey of a lifetime; Ecumenical, inclusive, non-residential. Web site: WWW.MGC.ORG


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. E-mail: sepimiami@AOL.com Phone: (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


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


ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

LIVING PEACE IN L'ARCHE Greater Washington, DC. People with and without developmental disabilities practice peacemaking by sharing daily life of work, prayer and holy leisure in interdenominational Christian community. Room, board, stipend, insurance, spiritual formation, professional trainings. Résumé to L'Arche, PO Box 21471, Washington, DC 20009, see www.larchewashingtondc.org or email dkelly@larchewashingtondc.org (subject "assistant")


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

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH located in Montgomery, Ohio seeks a full time family minister. Candidates should be dedicated to the Catholic Faith, demonstrate creative work in previous positions and be properly credentialed. At least a Master's Degree is expected. Work may include formation for the domestic church, counseling for troubled members of a family, support groups etc. Hours may include evenings and weekends. Please send résumé with references to Reverend Robert E. Schmitz, Good Shepherd Parish, 8815 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249.


PRIESTS

PRIEST NEEDED for November 23 - December 10 and January 7- 24. St Mary's Church, Clinton, Ct. 06413 (860) 669-8512


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


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