The Parish Bulletin News section of the Archdiocesan website is provided for the convenience of bulletin editors so they can communicate information, primarily from the agencies and departments of the Archdiocese, to their parishioners through weekly parish print and electronic bulletins and newsletters.
Cardinal George asks that his letter on the new Health and Human Services mandate be printed in parish bulletins the weekend of February 12. If possible, he would like the letter read at the end of Mass, and at other parish gatherings where possible and appropriate.
Minister more effectively
Parish leaders can hone their skills and be inspired to become more effective in their respective ministries at Parish Leadership Day 2012 Feb. 18 at Wilmette’s Loyola Academy. Attendees can choose from among more than 100 workshops, have lunch with Cardinal Francis George, and mingle and pray with parish leaders from throughout the greater metropolitan area.
To browse through the workshop offerings, visit online at www.archchicago.org/departments/councils then click on Parish Leadership Day.
Don’t wait to register! Discounted rates are available for pre-registered groups. Contact the rectory to register your parish group and to carpool.
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is sponsoring an art contest for students in grades 7-12. The challenge is to create art about the Catholic response to poverty. Complete contest details, including information on poverty, are available on the CCHD website at http://www.archchicago.org/cchd/
Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea!