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A first look at the Cathedral Concert Series for 2008-2009

Equal Access Ministry Inclusion Tip: A Parent's Prayer

Funeral Rites Workshop (For a flyer, click here)

Bereavement Action Committee of Toledo Catholic Charities is sponsoring a Funeral Rites Workshop presented by Fr. Charles Singler, Director of the Office of Worship & Liturgical Music at three sites: Saturday, August 16, 2008 – Catholic Center in Toledo (10 AM – Noon); Tuesday, August 19, 2008 – St. Mary’s, Defiance (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM);  Thursday, August 21, 2008 – Sts. Peter and Paul, Sandusky (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM). Presentation will include the historical, theological and pastoral considerations regarding the Catholic Funeral rites. Registrations due August 8. No fee. Contact: gkirk@toledodiocese.org  or 419-244-6711, ext. 431.

Office of Black Catholic Ministry

July 20, 2008
Black Catholic Sunday

Join us for a day of prayer and gathering
of African American Catholics.

Sorrowful Mother Shrine
4106 State Route 269
Bellevue, Ohio 44811

11:00 a.m. Outdoor Liturgy

12:30 p.m. Lunch (on-site cafeteria and picnic set-up)
2:30 p.m. Rosary procession through the woods
3:00 p.m. Benediction

Sponsors:
Sorrowful Mother Shrine: Missionaries of the Precious Blood
Offices of African American Catholic Ministry: Dioceses (Arch)
of Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo

For more information, please contact:

Sorrowful Mother Shrine (419-483-3435)
or your diocesan office of African American Ministry.

Diocese of Toledo:
Black Catholic Ministry at 419-244-6711, ext. 511.
1-800-926-8277, ext. 511 (in Ohio outside Toledo)
Or e-mail: myoungblood@toledodiocese.org

For a flyer, click here.
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Office of Hispanic Pastoral Ministry

July 27, 2008
Celebration of the Canonization
of Saint Juan Diego

:

Saint Martin de Porres Church
1119 West Bancroft Street
Toledo, Ohio

10:30 a.m.

Celebrant: Very Reverend Christopher Vasko
Presbyteral Moderator and Chaplain of Saint Martin de Porres Parish

 

Office of Equal Access Ministry

National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
National Conference
September 4, 5, 6, 2008
Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio (www.sawmillcreek.com)

Winds of Change, Spirit of Inclusion

For a National Conference brochure, click here.          Sawmill Creek Resort brochure.
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Come to the shores of Lake Erie for a personal, spiritual, and educational experience
to rediscover your role in forming a faith community where all are welcomed as the
Body of Christ.

The National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry is a nonprofit Catholic organization
of persons with and without disabilities working and praying together for the good
of the whole Church to realize justice for persons of all abilities in the parish
and in religious, social and civic life.

Hosted by NAflM members, Dioceses of Cleveland and Toledo.

www.nafim.org

For more information, contact:
Kitty Kruse
1-800-884-9580

Ray Daull
216-383-7495

 

Office of Equal Access Ministry

September 7, 2008
Equal Access Ministry Day at Cedar Point

Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the Coral Dining Room
Celebrant: Reverend Nicholas Weibl

Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf

Suggested donation per ticket: $10. Limit 5 total.
Ticket requests must be received before Monday, August 18.

For more information, contact:
Marsha Rivas
419-244-6711, ext. 528
800-926-8277

E-mail: mrivas@toledodiocese.org

For a brochure and registration form, click here.
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Office of Worship / RCIA Committee

September 27, 2008
Initiation and Mystagogia: To Walk in the Newness of Life

A Gathering of the RCIA Teams of the Diocese of Toledo

Featuring Fr. James W. Bessert and Rita A. Thiron

St. Michael's Church, Findlay
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person (includes lunch)

For a registration form and itinerary, click here.
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This day will look at the theology of initiation and the richness of its symbols
and rituals with a particular focus on Holy Saturday and Mystagogia. This is an
opportunity to look at what we are doing well and also look at where we might
be able to improve.

Form more information, please contact:
Sr. Joy Barker at 419-644-4014

 

Office of Worship and Liturgical Music

September 28, 2008
Cathedral Concert Series

Mary Towse-Beck, pianist

Music of Franck, Ravel, Chopin and Liszt.

Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

 

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

October 8, 2008
Conference
"Women of Faith, Prayer and Action"

Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
Toledo, Ohio

Mass at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of Rosary Cathedral School