 Mission Education & Promotion
Western Region Newsletter |
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Greetings!
Lent is just around the corner! First popularized in the fourth century, Lent is traditionally associated with fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. It is a time for "giving things up" balanced by "giving to" those in need. We ought to approach Lent as an opportunity for renewal and growth, not a requirement. After all, it is meant to be the church's springtime, a time when, out of the darkness of sin's winter, an empowered people emerges. It is indeed a hopeful season of light and rebirth!
Maryknoll has many resources available to help you to prepare for these most sacred 40 days. There are links below for Orbis books and our free online resources for teachers, catechists, and DREs.
Blessings,
Kris
Kris East/ Mission Promoter/Coordinator
510-276-5021 |
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 Resources for Lent Maryknoll offers many resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Lent from spiritual books to DVDs and posters including our very popular Stations of the Cross poster set available in English and Spanish Featured books include:
Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter A Maryknoll Liturgical Year: Reflections on readings for year C Jesus: A Gospel We also have free lesson plans for students and adults on topics appropriate for Lent. Click here to download yours today! |
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 Visit us at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
Friday, Feb 22, - Sunday Feb. 24, 2013
Come and visit our booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and enter our raffle to win a Netbook, learn about Mission Immersion trips, teacher resources, our Mission Education Training program and more! Shop for our books and posters on sale!
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA |
 Mission Education Training Program
Friday, April 26th - Sunday, April 28th, 2013
We are excited to offer a Mission Education Training Program for teachers, principals, DREs, lay ecclesial ministers, catechists, priests, deacons and wives.
--Incorporate a stronger sense of mission into your ministerial identity and spirituality.
--Develop skills and resources to better integrate the mission into your ministry and programs.
--Help your students and parishioners come alive in their faith as you animate and support them in their calling to take part in the mission of Jesus.
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Four two-hour sessions over the course of the weekend at our Maryknoll Mission Center in San Lorenzo within a retreat environment. Opportunities for individual prayer, communal liturgy and reflection. Meals are included and rooms are available for overnight accommodation. We will begin with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with Mass at the parish on Sunday morning.
Session 1: God's Mission, Scriptural and Historical Foundations
Session 2: Continuing Pentecost Today, Models and Methods of Mission
Session 3: Developing a Spirituality Based on Mission and Global Solidarity
Session 4: Developing and Implementing Mission Education
Each participant will receive a Mission Resource Kit, including the book, "What is the Mission of the Church?," sample posters and study guides, DVDs and more.
For more information contact Kris or Susan at 510-276-5021.
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  Movie Night: Throw Down Your Heart
May 2, 2013 @ 7pm
Regional Center - 16642 Ashland Ave, San Lorenzo 94580
A film crew follows the well-known banjo player Bela Fleck on his travels to Africa, where he learns about the instrument's origins. A wonderful blend of folk and African music that will have you tapping your toes and send your heart soaring! Discussion follows the film.
Contact Kris East at (510) 276-5021 or at keast@maryknoll.org for more information
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 Mission Immersion Trips Bolivia: August 1st - 12th, 2013 Guatemala: June 11th - 19th, 2013
The Maryknoll Immersion Program for Catholic Educators is designed to help teachers, DREs, catechists, and diocesan ministers encounter Christ in our brothers and sisters across the globe, and to bring that encounter back to young people at home.
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 Taize Candle Lit Prayer Gathering
Second Wednesday of the Month
at 7 pm
Taize is a meditative common prayer using song, chants, scripture, reflection and periods of contemplative silence, a prayer that does not end, but continues in the silence of the heart. Within this sacred space one is drawn into a deeper awareness of God's presence; it is a prayerful opportunity for self-reflection.
Contemplative prayer is seen as a critical path in mission. It is through prayer that we are connected with God and it is in the silence of our hearts that God communicates and shares with us God's mission of love for the world.
Taize will be held the second Wednesday of every month in the Chapel at the Maryknoll Center at 16642 Ashland Avenue, San Lorenzo.
The hour long service will start at 7:00 p.m. with Ruth Picha. Ruth is a Spiritual Director, who trained at Mercy Center in Burlingame. |
 Lunch with Jesus Liturgy and Potluck
Wednesdays
12:00pm Liturgy
12:30 pm Potluck Lunch
Regional Mission House Chapel
One of the most significant ways in which Jesus did mission was around table, sharing a meal. Join us at our weekly liturgy (Mass if a priest is present, otherwise Liturgy of the Word with Communion) in our Chapel, followed by a potluck lunch in our Dining Room. |
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 Regional Mission House Mission Education & Promotion
Western Region
16642 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, California 94580
General Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm
Flash Donation: Click here to donate $10 by credit card to support Maryknoll's mission activities here and around the world:
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