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THIRD SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT: SUNDAY OF THE CROSS
Click here for an article on the cross by the late Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

NEXT LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED

CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - The Parish Health and Development Ministry has announced the schedule for the next session in its webinar series on Facilitation Skills for Parish Life.

PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY PROGRAM ANNOUNCES NEW BIBLE STUDY RESOURCE

CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] -  A new collection of bible studeis titled "The Living Word" is under development for the Diocesan Parish Health and Development Ministry. The collection is edited by Fr John Matusiak and is being piloted at St Joseph Orthodox Church, Wheaton, Illinois. Click here to view more about the collection.   


DIOCESAN CLERGY CONVOCATION TO BE HELD 23-25 AUGUST

DARIEN, IL [MW Communications] - The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held August 23-25 at the Carmelite Retreat Center here. The change from its usual pre-Great Lent time is to accommodate for the time line of the Episcopal Selection Committee (read that here). 

DIOCESAN COUNCIL APPROVES EPISCOPAL NOMINATION TIMELINE

CHICAGO, IL [MW Communications] - The Diocesan Council of the Diocese of the Midwest, with the blessing of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, Locum Tenens of the diocese, has approved a timeline for the nomination of candidates to fill the See of the Diocese of the Midwest, declared vacant after the untimely death of His Eminence, Archbishop Job of blessed memory. 

Please click here to view the approved timeline and a letter from the Episcopal Search Committee of the Diocesan Council, addressed to all the clergy, parish councils and faithful of the diocese. 


LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY COLLECION DEBUTS - 02/09/10

CHICAGO IL [MW Communications] Available just in time for Great Lent 2010 a new collection of bible studies has been posted for use.

The Living Word collection, edited by Father John Matusiak and piloted at St Joseph's Church Wheaton IL, will eventually include 25 individual studies.

Series one -- What Did Jesus Say About: Himself, Life, Eternal Life, Faith and Forgiveness can be found here.


MEETING SKILLS WEBINAR SCHEDULED - 02/09/10

CHICAGO IL [MW  Communications] On Tuesday March 9 at 7:00 PM CST (8:00 PM EST) the Diocese will host the third in a series of Webinars on Facilitation Skills for Parish Life. Responding to popular request this is a new evening time.

This session, titled "Divergent and Convergent Thinking" will be led by Kenneth Kovach and will explore tools and tips for helping groups to harness their creativity to generate more and better ideas AND to then enable groups to converge on more effective decisions.

Sessions are free. Click here to register. More info


FEBRUARY PARISH PULSE AVAILABLE - 02/11/10

CHICAGO IL [MW Communications]The February 2010 issue of Parish Pulse has been sent to subscribers and is available for download.


OVERLAND PARK SCOUTS HOST SOUPER BOWL TO MARK SCOUT SUNDAY

OVERLAND PARK, KS [MW Communications] - On Sunday, February 7, 2010, girls and boys participating in Scouting were recognized at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy as encouraged by SCOBA.

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