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News in The Observer this week:
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Don't miss these stories in this week's print edition of
The Observer:
Our Men in Black: A weekly feature to introduce the men who have committed their lives to the service of God and his flock in the Rockford Diocese.
• Jordan Mosquera and Liz Murphy were presented with "Timothy Awards" at Holy Angels Parish in Aurora.
• The Freeport Golden K Kiwanis Club presented $500 to Aquin Catholic Elementary School to help purchase books as part of the library development program.
• Father Scott DuVall celebrates his first Mass at St. Peter Church, Spring Grove, Sunday May 17 one day after being ordained.
• St. Anthony parish, Rockford, creaates centennial 'La Infiorata'.
• Marking Red Cross anniversary, Pope appeals for release of volunteers.
• Minnesota cathedral designated as national shrine of St. Paul.
• Pope to meet Obama July 10.
• Around the Diocese and Good for YOU: Activities and events people and organizations have taken part in.
• WHAT'S UP: More events in and around the Diocese of Rockford.
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Church decor is looking up
Fire damage almost repaired in Sterling
STERLING—Hopes are high for a parish rededication combined with the annual parish festival sometime in July when renovations are completed at St. Mary Church, here.
The entire sanctuary was damaged by smoke, in a smoldering fire that was mostly contained to an Advent wreath last December (see the Jan. 16 Observer).
The fire was discovered on Monday morning before Christmas after it had smoldered all of Sunday afternoon and throughout the night. The church was filled to the brim with smoke, but aside from a hole burned in the carpeting beneath the wreath, the physical structure was undamaged. Father Donald Ahles, pastor, said at the time that the likelihood was an errant spark that landed on the wreath when the candles were extinguished after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. Read more ...
Still time for DPC nominations
DIOCESE—There is still time for nominations for two seats on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Lay representatives are needed from the Rockford and Sterling deaneries.
The Rockford Deanery is made up of all parishes in Rockford as well as parishes in the following towns: Belvidere, Byron, Durand/Irish Grove, Loves Park, Pecatonica, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
The Sterling Deanery is composed of all parishes in Whiteside County as well as parishes in the following towns: Amboy, Dixon, Harmon, Maytown, Oregon, Polo, Sublette, Walton, and West Brooklyn. Read more ...
Parishes to host retirement party for Father Hughes
SUBLETTE—Father Edward Hughes will be honored at a retirement party, July 12.
His parishioners from St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette are hosting the gathering at the Sublette parish hall. Read more ...
Retreat Center offering programs for kids, parents
ROCKFORD—Bishop Lane Retreat Center outside Rockford is offering events to build-up families and youths this summer:
Camp Totus Tuus (“Lord, I am totally yours”) for children entering grades 3-6 will be held June 19-21 and July 20-22.
Rock Solid Retreat for dads and their 7th-10th-grade sons will be held Aug. 15-16 and will provide games, campfire, great food and a “ROCK” hunt as well as talks by men who work with youths and families.
Growing in Grace weekend for mothers and their daughters ages 12-15 will be held Aug. 22-23. It will be a chance to address relevant topics, hear talks about growing up and share some time together. Read more …
‘Body’ Training Coming for Those who Work with Teens
STERLING—Training on “Theology of the Body for Teens,” for teachers, DRE’s, youth ministers, catechists, campus ministers, priests and others who work with teens, will be held Aug. 15, at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, here.
Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body presents a positive and profound portrayal of sexuality as a good and essential part of love and life. Read more ...
Phelps’s new book teaches keys to leadership (Observer 6-12-09)
By Sharon Boehlefeld, The Observer Staff
When Owen Phelps, Ph.D., started his career in journalism, on his office wall was a piece of art that, in a style reminiscent of an editorial cartoon, reminded him and all his staff and visitors that there was a higher road than scandal and sensationalism in the news business.
In his newest book, “The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus,” Phelps reminds his readers that anyone can take that higher road by following the tenets of “S3 Leadership: Servant, Steward, Shepherd.”
The slim volume follows the pattern of many self-help books. It lays out key concepts and short illustrations, then offers thought — or discussion — questions, for readers to consider. Read more …
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