DIOCESE OF SAGINAW

2015-2016 DIOCESAN ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, GATHERINGS & RETREATS

Celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

About the cover: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy from December 8, 2015, until November 20, 2016: Dear brothers and sisters, I have often thought about how the Church might make clear its mission of being a witness to mercy. It is journey that begins with a spiritual conversion. For this reason, I have decided to call an extraordinary Jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its center. The theme of mercy is particularly meaningful for the Diocese of Saginaw in its mission of forming evangelizing disciples, since the motto on the coat of arms of Bishop Cistone is: “Father of Mercy and Love.” 2

2015-2016 DIOCESAN ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, GATHERINGS & RETREATS In 2015-2016, the Diocese of Saginaw will offer a rich variety of enrichment opportunities, liturgies, workshops, training sessions, and retreats to help all those in our parishes and schools grow as disciples of the Lord and sharers of the Good News. Many of these offerings take place at the diocesan Center for Ministry located at 5802 Weiss St. in Saginaw Township. The Center for Ministry also extends hospitality to diocesan, parish, and other non-profit groups who are looking for a place to host meetings, staff days, prayer days, and other events. To register for many of the diocesan offerings, see the registration form on page 29.

CONTENTS Bishop’s Ball

25

Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic and Seminarian Dinner

9, 27

Catechist and Parish Catechetical Leader gatherings

5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 20, 26

Catholic Men’s Fellowship

9, 21

Catholic Women’s Fellowship

12

Evangelization and Mission

17, 21, 23, 24

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY

18, 20, 24, 28

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Sessions 14, 15 Feed the Fire Masses with Bishop Cistone

14, 16, 22, 24

Fortnight for Freedom

27

General Faith Formation Enrichment Opportunities

See registration form on p. 29

Hispanic Ministry Events

8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22

Holy Hours with Bishop Cistone

5, 8, 13, 15, 17

Lay Ministry Events

9, 16

Marriage and Family Events

6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 20, 21, 25

Permanent Deacon Formation Program Information Evening

28

Pilgrimages and Trips

10, 25

Respect Life Events

13, 14, 18

Retreats for Adults and Youth

20-21, 22, 24

Rite of Election

19

Schools

26

Seminar on Ignatian Spirituality

4, 12, 19, 23

Virtus Training Sessions

7, 9, 10, 11, 13

Vocations

22

Youth Events

13, 14, 16, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 3

A SPECIAL OFFERING FOR 2015-2016: SEMINAR ON IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

The Diocese of Saginaw is pleased to announce a special opportunity for all who desire to explore the spiritual wisdom of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The “Seminar on Ignatian Spirituality” is especially timely given that Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope. This seminar will also be of particular interest to anyone wishing to be trained as a spiritual director. This seminar is being held in collaboration with the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and is a prerequisite for those who wish to apply for Manresa’s two-year “Internship in Listening Ministry” which trains future spiritual directors. Manresa will be accepting a new group of candidates for their internship program in June of 2016. However, in order to apply for this internship, the completion of a “Seminar on Ignatian Spirituality” comprised of five workshops is first required (visit www.manresa-sj.org for more information). The exciting news is that three of these prerequisite workshops will take place at the Center for Ministry in Saginaw in 2015-16. Along with saving individuals money on fuel, these three courses in Saginaw will be offered at a considerable discount. Registration and payment for the other two prerequisite workshops (“Discernment of Spirits” and “Discernment of God’s Will”) should be arranged directly with Manresa Jesuit Retreat House by calling 248. 644.4933 Please note that completion of the five prerequisite workshops does not guarantee acceptance into Manresa’s two-year “Internship in Listening Ministry,” which takes place in Bloomfield Hills and involves additional tuition fees that are paid directly to Manresa by the individual. Please also note that the Oct. 9-10, 2015 offering on Ignatian Spirituality and the April 8-9, 2016 offering on Ignatian Discipleship are open to the general public. These workshops begin on Friday evening and conclude Saturday afternoon. You do not have to be interested in applying for the Manresa internship program in order to attend these two offerings. All are welcome! For more information, contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654. Here is the schedule:

Mini Course Ignatian Spirituality

Location Center for Ministry

Discernment of Spirits

Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Christology

Center for Ministry

Discernment of God’s Will

Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Ignatian Discipleship

Center for Ministry

Date Time Oct. 9 & 10, 2015 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. December 11&13, Friday evening 2015 until Sunday afternoon February 5 & 6, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2016 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. February 19&21, Friday evening 2016 until Sunday afternoon April 8 & 9, 2016 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. 4

Fee $70/commuter $110/lodger

$200 $40/commuter $80/lodger

$200 $70/commuter $110/lodger

Online Enrichment Opportunities The Diocese of Saginaw has a partnership with the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) which allows residents of the diocese to take online courses and seminars at a discount of more than 50 percent. The VLCFF offers a wide variety of offerings via the internet. The VLCFF is not only ideal for those who lead Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs or who teach in Catholic Schools, but it is helpful for anyone who wants to go deeper in their understanding of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Individuals from a partnering diocese pay only $40 per course/$30 per seminar. For more information, visit: vlc.udayton.edu (without typing “www” at the beginning).

Holy Hour with Bishop Cistone Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Annunciation of the Lord Parish (St. Mary of Czestochowa Church), Kinde Since January 2012, the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, has traveled to different churches throughout the diocese to lead Holy Hours before the Blessed Sacrament. The faithful are invited to join him in praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive to do God’s will in our local Church. A Day for Catechists (Note: Full day attendance required for Basic Catechist Certification) Presenter: Peg McEvoy Date: Monday, August 17, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 Full day $5 Morning only $15 Morning plus lunch To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Monday, August 10, 2015 For Information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or call 989.797.6608 A Morning on the Mission of Catechesis: It is a great privilege to be a catechist, to participate in Jesus’ missionary mandate. Being a catechist also spurs in us the desire to continue to grow in our faith and to deepen and broaden our own discipleship. In the morning session, we will pray together and explore Jesus’ missionary mandate and what it means for us today as catechists in the parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Saginaw. An Afternoon with the Basics of Catechesis: The afternoon session covers some of the basics for catechists and explores the resources and techniques available to help launch catechists into this new adventure with Jesus and his young disciples. It is offered in conjunction with “A Morning on the Mission of Catechesis” to satisfy the requirements for Basic Catechist Certification, or as a refresher for those already with certification. Peg McEvoy is the diocesan Coordinator of Faith Formation 5

Theology of the Body Training Session for Adults who Interact with Middle Schoolers Presenter: Colin MacIver Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Participants are also welcome to join the diocesan staff Mass at 8:45 a.m. in the chapel at the Center for Ministry) Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $40 (includes lunch, training packet and leader guide) To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Thursday, August 13, 2015 For Information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 Parents, grandparents, catechists, faith formation leaders, youth ministers, teachers, clergy, religious and pastoral staffs are all encouraged to attend the Theology of the Body training for adults who interact with Middle Schoolers. The session will be led by Colin MacIver, a teacher and co-author of Theology of the Body for Teens, which is based on the catechesis of Pope St. John Paul II. This training session will benefit any adult who interacts with teens. Participants' own lives will be enriched as well! The training will introduce adults to Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition, which is divided into eight unique segments that reflect the pedagogical approach of John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching. This training will give adults a language and an approach to better help teens find answers to their tough questions . . . questions about God, their bodies, their sexuality, and their future. Theology of the Body for Teens is a catechetical tool designed for use in youth ministry, Catholic schools, faith formation, and homeschooling settings. Theology of the Body Training Session for Adults who Interact with High Schoolers Presenter: Colin MacIver Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $40 (includes lunch, training packet and leader guide) To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Friday, August 14, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 This training is similar to the August 20 session listed above, but geared toward helping adults who interact with high school aged youth. Participants will be introduced to Theology of the Body for Teens: High School Edition, which is divided into twelve unique segments. This training will give adults a language and an approach to better help high schoolers find answers to their own tough questions . . . questions about God, sexuality, and the meaning of life. Theology of the Body for Teens is a catechetical tool designed for use in youth ministry, Catholic schools, faith formation, and homeschooling settings. From Papyrus to Print Presenter: Fr. José María Cabrera Date: Monday, August 24, 2015 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $10 To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Monday, August 17, 2015 How did our Bibles come into existence? When we think about "Old Bibles" we tend to think of an old King James Bible, or perhaps the Gutenberg Bible. But that only brings us back to 1450 A.D. The Bible 6

existed long before that! Did you know that with the New Testament alone we have 5,800 ancient Greek manuscripts? Did you know that there are Old Testament fragments even older than the Dead Sea Scrolls? Come and discover a world of ancient languages, papyri and parchment . . . a world of ancient texts that witness to God's Word and action in the world. Fr. Cabrera earned a Licentiate in Biblical Theology at the Gregorian University, Rome, and serves as the diocesan Vicar for Hispanics and pastor of All Saints Parish. He loves the Bible and wants everybody to love it as well (and read it, of course!). An Evening on the Mission of Catechesis Presenter: Peg McEvoy Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Christopher Parish (Sacred Heart Church), Caro Cost: $5 To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 It is a great privilege to be a catechist, to participate in Jesus’ missionary mandate. Being a catechist also spurs in us the desire to continue to grow in our faith and to deepen and broaden our own discipleship. In this session, we will pray together and explore Jesus’ missionary mandate and what it means for us today as catechists in the parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Saginaw. This session is offered in conjunction with “An Evening with the Basics of Catechesis” (see September 1 and September 30), to satisfy the requirements for Basic Catechist Certification or as a refresher for those already with certification. Peg McEvoy is the diocesan Coordinator of Faith Formation. VIRTUS Training Session Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: St. Christopher Parish (Sacred Heart Church), Caro For information: Contact Lisa Bednarski at 989.673.2276 VIRTUS sessions provide participants with safe environment training for the protection of youth and children. If you would like a VIRTUS session to be held in your parish or Vicariate, please contact Sr. Janet Fulgenzi with suggested times and dates convenient to you, and a VIRTUS session can be arranged. You may e-mail her at [email protected] or call 989.797.6682. VIRTUS Training Sessions Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry For information: Contact Sr. Janet Fulgenzi at [email protected] or call 989.797.6682 New and Nearly-New Parish Faith Formation Leader Gathering Presenter/Facilitator: Peg McEvoy Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Morning includes Mass with the diocesan staff; lunch also included.) Location: Center for Ministry Cost: None To register: Call Peg McEvoy at 989.797.6608 Deadline to register: Thursday, August 20, 2015 7

For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 This will be a day to gather parish faith formation leaders who are new and nearly-new (in the position for three years or less). Those attending will be offered an orientation to the important elements of the position, the resources available in the Formation Offices of the Diocese of Saginaw, as well as other collaborating diocesan offices. Peg McEvoy is the diocesan Coordinator of Faith Formation An Evening on the Basics of Catechesis Presenter: Peg McEvoy Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Christopher Parish (Sacred Heart Church), Caro Cost: $5 To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 This session covers some of the basics for catechists and explores the resources and techniques available to help launch catechists into this new adventure with Jesus and his young disciples. It is offered in conjunction with “An Evening on the Mission of Catechesis” (see August 25 and September 23), to satisfy the requirements for Basic Catechist Certification or as a refresher for those already with certification. Peg McEvoy is the diocesan Coordinator of Faith Formation Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $175 per person or married couple For more information or to register: Contact Linda Milco at [email protected] or call 989.797.6660 The Prepare/Enrich couple assessment is one of the most widely used programs for marriage preparation. This facilitator training will train individuals or married couples to administer a customized couple assessment, interpret the reports, provide feedback to couples, guide couples’ exercises and work more effectively with couples. This is a great opportunity to build your parish marriage preparation program. It is suitable for lay individuals, married couples or clergy. As an added bonus, this program can also be used for marriage counseling, marriage enrichment and for dating couples considering engagement. Holy Hour with Bishop Cistone Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Our Lady Consolata Parish (St. Pancratius Church), Cass City For description: Please see Wednesday, August 12, 2015 entry Misa Hispana (Hispanic Mass) Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption For information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 8

This Mass will celebrate the rich traditions of the Hispanic community! Bishop Cistone will preside. Mass parts will be in Spanish, with the homily in English. The Mass will be followed by a reception and a reflection to honor the Most Reverend Blessed Oscar Romero. All are welcome! Lay Ministry Commissioning and Renewal Mass Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Bishop Cistone will preside at this annual liturgy when lay ministry candidates are commissioned and missioned—and lay ministers renew their commitments or obtain permanent status. All are welcome! 2015 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic and Dinner for Seminarian Education Dates: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 (Golf) Thursday, September 17, 2015 (Dinner) Locations: Swan Valley Golf Course, Saginaw (Golf, Sept. 16, 2015) Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall (Dinner, Sept. 17, 2015) Cost: $100 (Golf) and $65 (Dinner) To register: Contact Patti Suppes at [email protected] or call 989.799.6693 The Bishop's Charity Golf Classic and Dinner for Seminarian Education raise funds for the education of our future priests. Parish and community leaders, parishioners and friends are encouraged to join in fellowship to support this important ministry and give thanks for all who have dedicated their lives to the vocation of the priesthood. Monthly Catholic Men’s Fellowship Date of first meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 (then the third Wednesday of each month through May, except for December) Time: Begins with the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 5:30 p.m.; concludes by 9:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: Freewill offering For information: Visit www.thecatholicmen.com Men from around the diocese are invited to gather once a month at the Center for Ministry for worship, prayer, education, discussion, and fellowship. The themes for the 2015-2016 gatherings are: September 16 October 21 November 18 December January 20 February 17 March 12 April 20 May 18

Virtues of a Catholic Marriage Evangelization and the Family Having an Attitude of Gratitude No seminar – men are encouraged to spend time with their families Does the Lord Call us to be Liberal or Conservative? (Yes, No, Both, Neither.) Mercy and Reconciliation Annual Catholic Men’s Conference (site to be determined) The Mercy of Jesus in Sacred Scripture Mass and potluck picnic for all who attend the men’s and women’s fellowship, and their families (site to be determined)

VIRTUS Training Session Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Times: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: St. Elizabeth School, Reese 9

For information: Contact Gabbie Marguery at 989.868.4108 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry VIRTUS Training Session Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry For information: Contact Sr. Janet Fulgenzi at [email protected] or call 989.797.6682 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry VIRTUS Training Session Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish, Midland For information: Contact Kathy Wazny at 989.835.6777 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry Jesus: Priest, Prophet, King Presenters: Dr. Dan and LeAnne Osborn Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (followed by optional lunch) Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 without lunch; $25 with lunch To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, September 12, 2015 You are warmly invited to spend a morning drawing closer to the Person of Jesus Christ. The Osborns will facilitate discussion and processing of Fr. Robert Barron’s remarkable DVD series, “Jesus: Priest, Prophet, King.” This is also a wonderful opportunity to deepen our appreciation of our Baptism call. LeAnne Osborn holds a Master’s degree in theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Dr. Dan Osborn serves as Director of the Center for Ministry. A Day for Catechists (Note: Full day attendance required for Basic Catechist Certification) Presenter: Peg McEvoy Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 Full day $5 Morning only $15 Morning plus lunch To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2015 For Information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or call 989.797.6608 For description: Please see Monday, August 17, 2015 entry Trip for the World Meeting of Families and Papal Mass Date: September 20 – September 28, 2015 Location: Philadelphia, PA Cost: $1,999 which includes transportation, some meals, eight night accommodations, registration and welcome packet for the World Meeting of Families, and more. 10

For More Information: Contact Annette O’Brien at 989. 797.6679 Join Bishop Cistone in Philadelphia for this unique event! A group from the Diocese of Saginaw will journey to Philadelphia by motor coach for the World Meeting of Families. This event was created in 1994 by St John Paul II. It is held every three years and is being co-sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Family and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is the world’s largest gathering of families. The theme for the meeting is, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.” Pope Francis will be part of the Festival of Families on September 26, and will preside at Mass on September 27. This is the first time the World Meeting of Families has been held in the United States, and it will be Pope Francis’s first papal visit to our nation. An Evening on the Mission of Catechesis Presenter: Peg McEvoy Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Our Lady of Grace Parish (St. Agnes Church), Sanford Cost: $5 To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry VIRTUS Training Session Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: St. Gabriel Parish, Auburn (church site to be determined) For information: Contact Eva Hinterman at 989.662.6861 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry VIRTUS Training Sessions Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry For information: Contact Sr. Janet Fulgenzi at [email protected] or call 989.797.6682 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry An Evening on the Basics of Catechesis Presenter: Peg McEvoy, Diocesan Coordinator of Faith Formation Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Our Lady of Grace Parish (St. Agnes Church), Sanford Cost: $5 To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Tuesday, September 26, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 For description: Please see Tuesday, September 1, 2015 entry Marriage Preparation Workshop Date: Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3, 2015 Time: Friday, 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry 11

Cost: $100 To register and for information: Visit www.saginaw.org/marriage-family/marriage-preparation.html or contact Linda Milco in the Office of Christian Service at [email protected] or 989.797.6660. Monthly Catholic Women’s Fellowship Date of first meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (then held on the first Wednesday of each month through May) Time: 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: Freewill offering Women from around the diocese are invited to gather once a month at the Center for Ministry for prayer, faith formation, discussion, and fellowship. For more information visit: www.womensfellowship.org October 7 November 4 December 2 January 6 February 3 March 2 April 6 May 4 May 18

Our Lady and the Saints – Panel Presentation Encountering the Word through the Word: How Scripture Forms us as Disciples – Fr. Andy LaFramboise The Gift of Witness – Fr. Thai Hung Nguyen Living the Liturgical Year – Fr. Andy Booms The Joy of the Gospel – Peg McEvoy The Way of the Cross – Fr. Prentice Tipton The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in the Year of Mercy – Terri Grierson Living Icons of Mercy – Dr. Dan and LeAnne Osborn Mass and potluck picnic for all who attend the women’s and men’s fellowship, and their families (site to be determined)

Overview of Ignatian Spirituality Presenters: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ, and Ann Dillon Date: Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10, 2015 Time: Friday, 7:00 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $70 for commuters (includes lunch); $110 for lodgers (includes lodging, continental breakfast, and lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, October 2, 2015 Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ, and Ann Dillon from the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, will lead an engaging overview of the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Topics include: Ignatian Spirituality, Consolation, Desolation, and 'Our Way of Proceeding'; an overview of the Spiritual Exercises; the Dynamic of the Exercises and Ignatian Prayer; the Examen and Ignatian Contemplation. Everyone interested in a deeper spiritual life is encouraged to attend. Please note: This offering fulfills one of the prerequisites for applying for the Internship in Listening Ministry (see the note of explanation at the beginning of this brochure). This internship, which trains individuals to serve as spiritual directors, takes place at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. Manresa’s next application deadline is June 1, 2016, and their internship program will begin around the middle of June, 2016. Please visit www.manresa-sj.org for more information. Again, you do not need to be interested in the internship to attend this offering.

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Hispanic Youth Mass & Movie Night Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Time: Mass at 4:00 p.m., with a movie following Location: 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (St. Casimir Church), Saginaw Movie to follow at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (St. Anthony of Padua Church), Saginaw Cost: No charge (light dinner provided) For information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 Respect Life Mass Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption All are welcome to attend this Mass which celebrates LIFE from the moment of conception to natural death. This is also an opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the efforts of those committed to the protection and respect of human life and dignity. The presider of the Mass will be Bishop Joseph Cistone. Holy Hour with Bishop Cistone Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul the Apostle Parish (St. Paul the Apostle Church), Ithaca For description: Please see Wednesday, August 12, 2015 entry VIRTUS Training Sessions Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry For information: Contact Sr. Janet Fulgenzi at [email protected] or call 989.797.6682 For description: Please see Tuesday, August 25, 2015 entry Red Mass Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption This is an annual diocesan Mass coordinated with the St. Thomas More Society for lawyers and judges throughout the diocese. The presider of the Red Mass, which is a long-standing tradition of almost seven hundred years, will be Bishop Cistone. World Wide Marriage Encounter Date: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2015 Time: Friday, 7:15 p.m. registration, 8:00 p.m. start; concludes Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: Visit www.wwme.org For information: Visit www.wwme.org or contact Harry & Karen Porter at 888.628.7433 Why not celebrate the Year of Marriage by making your good marriage even better? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith! 13

Feed the Fire Mass with Bishop Cistone Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: St. Agnes Church, Freeland For information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 Feed the Fire Masses feature praise and worship music with visiting musicians. While these Masses focus on bringing young people together for Eucharist with our Bishop, people of all ages are welcome to enjoy the evenings. The Mass is followed by dinner, and then Bishop Cistone leads those attending in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. La Misericordia en los Evangelios (Mercy in the Gospels) Presenter: Rev. Sergio Ovando Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 (includes lunch) For information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 Pope Francis has declared a Year of Mercy for the Universal Church. Father Sergio Ovando will explore with us the theme of mercy as it is described in the Gospels. Father Sergio is a priest from the Diocese of San Jose, California, originally from Argentina. He is engaging and insightful and has a deep knowledge of the Gospels. He holds a doctorate in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and has served as a priest in several countries. He is a member of the International Society for Pragmatic Biblical Research. This retreat will be mostly in Spanish. “Let the Little Children Come to Me”: Mass of Remembrance for the Unborn Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: St. John Vianney Church, Saginaw Bishop Cistone will celebrate a special Mass in remembrance of babies who have died in their mother’s womb, and to pray for parents and families who have suffered the pain of miscarriage and stillbirth. All are welcome. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Session Presenter: Fr. Jim Bessert Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: St. Agnes Parish, Freeland Cost: No charge For information and to register: Contact Susan Meyers at [email protected] or call 989797-6665 As part of the necessary formation for the certification as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, pastors/pastoral administrators may send their parishioners to this “make-up” session offered by the diocesan Office of Liturgy (also see October 31). Fr. Jim Bessert is the Director of the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of Saginaw and serves as sacramental minister of St. John Paul II Parish in Carrollton. 14

Vocation, Sacrament and Mission: The Beauty of Marriage Presenters: Bishop Cistone; Fr. Christian Tabares; Sr. Mary Rachel Nerbun, RSM, MD; Dr. Toby Long, MD; Linda & Larry Milco Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $20 (per married couple or engaged couple; includes lunch) $15 (per individual; includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, October 17, 2015 In 2014, the Catholic bishops of Michigan declared 2014-15 to be a “Year for Marriage” throughout our state. Join Bishop Cistone and other dynamic presenters for a special day to explore the beauty of the vocation and sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Everyone – whether married, engaged, widowed or single – is warmly welcome to attend this enrichment opportunity on a topic that is more timely than ever. Bishop Cistone will begin the day by celebrating Mass. Presentations include: “Marriage and Family in the Catechesis of Pope Francis”; “Theology of the Body and the Vocation of Marriage”; and “Marriage, Mission and Evangelization.” Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Close of the Second Vatican Council: A Look at Three Key Documents Presenters: Fr. Bill Taylor, Fr. Jim Heller, MariAnn Saenen Date: Saturday, October 31, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $20 (includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, October 24, 2015 In 1965, Vatican II came to a close with a flurry of documents that would impact the life of the Church in a profound way. Please join Fr. Bill Taylor, Fr. Jim Heller, and MariAnn Saenen for an interactive morning that will look at three of these documents: Dei Verbum (on divine revelation); Apostolicam Actuositatem (on the apostolate of lay people); and Nostra Aetate (on relations of the Church with nonChristian religions). Fr. Taylor is a senior priest of the Diocese of Saginaw and a long-time instructor in the diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program. Fr. Heller is also a senior priest who previously served as Vicar General of the diocese. MariAnn Saenen is a lay minister (permanent status) who has studied at the Ratisbonne Pontifical Institute in Jerusalem. Register early as seating is limited to 70 people. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Session Presenter: Fr. Jim Bessert Date: Saturday, October 31, 2015 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Location: St. John Paul II Parish (St. Matthew Church), Zilwaukee Cost: No charge For information and to register: Contact Susan Meyers at [email protected] or call 989.797.6665 For description: Please see Wednesday, October 21, 2015 entry Holy Hour with Bishop Cistone Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. 15

Location: St. John Vianney Parish, Saginaw For description: Please see Wednesday, August 12, 2015 entry Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons Mass Date: Thursday, November 5, 2015 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Center for Ministry Chapel Bishop Cistone will celebrate this special Mass of remembrance for the deceased bishops, priests, and deacons of the diocese. All priests and deacons are invited to gather for this Mass. Feed the Fire Mass with Bishop Cistone Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015 Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Prince of Peace Parish (St. Anne Church), Linwood For information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 For description: Please see the Saturday, October 17, 2015 entry Annual Lay Ministry Meeting Date: Sunday, November 8, 2015 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Lay ministers and lay ministry candidates will gather with Kellie Deming, Coordinator of Lay Ministry Formation, for their annual meeting. The Lay Ministry Program offers deep spiritual, theological, human and pastoral formation for lay people so that they may be even more effective in carrying out the lay apostolate and evangelization. Lay ministry formation involves four years of learning, spiritual formation and pastoral practice before each candidate is commissioned by the bishop for parish-based ministry or missioned by him as a “Christian in the World”. Those interested in learning more about the Lay Ministry Program may call Kellie Deming at 989.797.6609. Revealing the Shroud and the Tilma Presenter: Fr. José Maria Cabrera Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $5 For information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 Join Fr. José Maria Cabrera, STL.Bib, for an exploration of the meaning of two remarkable objects: the shroud of Turin, and the tilma cloth which bears the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Cabrera is a priest of the Diocese of Saginaw and a native of Peru. He earned a Licentiate in Biblical Theology at the Gregorian University, Rome. He currently serves as the diocesan Vicar for Hispanics and as pastor of All Saints Parish. He loves the Bible and wants everybody to love it as well (and read it of course!). National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Date: Thursday, November 19 – Saturday November 21, 2015 Location: Indianapolis, IN Cost: $550 To register: Visit http://www.saginaw.org/youth-ministry/youth-ministry.html 16

For information: Contact Pat Preston [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, catechesis, community, and discipleship. Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones learn about the Catholic faith through keynote presentations and workshop sessions that address a wide variety of topics. The Eucharist is celebrated daily and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered, in addition to recreation and special activities such as concerts, exhibits, and an interactive thematic park. BeFriender Day of Enrichment Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: To be determined For information: Contact Linda Milco at [email protected] or call 989.797.6660 A BeFriender Day of Enrichment will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Speaker and lunch will be provided. More details to follow. Holy Hour with Bishop Cistone Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: St. Catherine of Siena Parish (St. Maria Goretti Church), Bay City For description: Please see Wednesday, August 12, 2015 entry Relit: The Heart of Evangelization Presenter: Michael Dopp Date: Friday, December 4 – Saturday, December 5 Time: Friday, 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $75 commuters (includes Saturday lunch) $120 lodgers (includes lodging, Saturday continental breakfast and lunch) To register: Visit: www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline to register: Monday, November 23, 2015 For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 Evangelization is central to the life of the Church. In fact, it is for this work that the Church herself exists. As such, each Catholic is called to be engaged in the work of evangelization. This workshop, which is an integrated formational experience, is led by the founder of Mission of the Redeemer Ministries, Michael Dopp. His workshops aim to form participants theologically, spiritually, and practically so that they can be even more fruitful “bearers of the Good News.” Michael Dopp earned a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) from St. Augustine’s at the University of Toronto, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) with a concentration on the new evangelization from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan. Michael has been involved in a variety of ministries and mission projects in Europe, Africa, and North America. Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe Dates: Friday, December 4 – Saturday, December 12, 2015 Time: Varies by location Location: Parishes throughout the diocese For information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 17

Beginning of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy with the opening of the Holy Door of the Basilica of St. Peter Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Opening of the Holy Door of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and in the Cathedrals of the World Date: Sunday, December 13, 2015 (Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday) Pope Francis has announced an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's mission “to be a witness of mercy." The Jubilee Year begins on December 8, 2015 and concludes on November 20, 2016. For information about local celebrations of the Jubilee of Mercy in the Diocese of Saginaw, visit www.saginaw.org. To learn more about this special year for the universal Church, visit: www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va.

2016 Accompanying and Praying with the Sick and Dying Presenter: Fr. Jim Bessert Date: Saturday, January 16, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $35 (includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, January 9, 2016 Many lay people in the Diocese of Saginaw generously seek to be the face of Jesus to those who are sick and dying. Some bring Holy Communion to the elderly and to those suffering from illnesses; others make frequent visits to hospitals and assisted living facilities. Please join Fr. Jim Bessert for a workshop especially designed to assist all of those involved in these beautiful ministries to the sick and dying. Fr. Jim Bessert is the Director of the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of Saginaw and serves as sacramental minister of St. John Paul II Parish in Carrollton. March for Life Date: Thursday, January 21 – Sunday, January 24, 2016 Location: Washington D.C. Cost: $250 To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/youth-ministry/youth-ministry.html Deadline to register: Friday, December 4, 2015 (or until full) For information: Contact Pat Preston [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 Each year Bishop Cistone travels with young people and adults to the annual March for Life in Washington DC. We will join hundreds of thousands of people to prayerfully march up Capitol Hill to the Supreme Court to make known our disagreement with the 1973 Roe vs. Wade court decision to legalize abortion. The group also visits national sites and attends Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Servant Ministry: Beginning With the Heart Presenters: Tom Conklin and Terri Grierson Date: Saturday, January 30, 2016 18

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $35 (includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Monday, January 23, 2016 How effective are you at making a positive impact on the people around you? Through prayer, structured activities and exercises, the day will focus on developing a greater understanding of servant ministry and what it means to have a “servant’s heart”. By adopting new attitudes and actions in your everyday life, you will live better, love more and touch more lives. Christology Presenter: Fr. David Buersmeyer Date: Friday, February 5 – Saturday, February 6, 2016 Cost: Time: Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $40 for commuters (includes lunch) $80 for lodgers (includes lodging, continental breakfast, and lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, January 29, 2016 For information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 In this seminar (which is part of Year 2 Lay Ministry Formation), Fr. David Buersmeyer, S.T.L., will help participants grow in their understanding of the Person of Jesus Christ. Fr. Buersmeyer serves as pastor of Saints John and Paul parish in Washington, MI. He received his licentiate degree from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. Please note: This seminar is only for those who plan to apply for the Internship in Listening Ministry at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, and who have not already completed Fr. Buersmeyer’s Christology seminar in the Lay Ministry Formation Program (see the note of explanation at the beginning of this brochure). This Christology seminar fulfills one of the prerequisites for applying for the internship. The internship trains individuals to serve as spiritual directors and takes place at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. Manresa’s next application deadline is June 1, 2016; their internship program will then begin around the middle of June, 2016. Please visit www.manresa-sj.org for more information. Ash Wednesday Mass with Bishop Cistone Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Bishop Cistone will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Rite of Election Dates and times: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption All are welcome to attend one of the two Rites of Election which take place each year during the first weekend of Lent. Bishop Cistone will lead each Rite, formally known as The Celebration of the Rite of Election of Catechumens and The Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates Who are Preparing for 19

Confirmation and/or Eucharist or Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. World Marriage Day Anniversary Mass Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish (St Hyacinth Church), Bay City For information: Contact Linda Milco at [email protected] or call 989.797.6660 Please join Bishop Cistone for a special Mass to celebrate World Marriage Day. All married couples and their families are invited. Mass will be followed by a cake and beverage reception. Lenten Retreat: Encountering the God of Mercy Presenters: Fr. Prentice Tipton, LeAnne Osborn, Dr. Dan Osborn Date: Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21 Time: Registration and social begin Friday at 6:00 p.m. with first session at 7:30 p.m.; concludes Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $155 semi-private room; $170 private room To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, February 12, 2016 As part of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Fr. Tipton and the Osborns will offer a journey of encounter with the merciful heart of the Lord. The retreat will include times of prayer, quiet reflection, meditations on Sacred Scripture and glimpses into the power of Divine Mercy in the lives of some of our greatest saints. Fr. Tipton serves as pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish. LeAnne Osborn holds a Master’s degree in theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Dr. Osborn serves as Director of the Center for Ministry. Faith Formation Leaders’ Roundtables Presenters: Multiple Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (all are also welcome to join in the diocesan staff Mass at 8:45 a.m.) Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 (includes lunch) To register: Visit www.saginaw.org/catechesis/office-of-catechesis.html Deadline: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 For Information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or 989.797.6608 This is an opportunity to gather faith formation leaders to share their best practices utilizing an informal round table presentation format. Participants will be able to choose three presentations throughout the course of the day. Prayer, lunch and opportunities for fellowship will all be included in the day. Women’s “SoulCore” Mini-Retreat Presenters: Deanne Miller and Colleen Scariano Date: Friday, March 4 – Saturday, March 5, 2016 Time: Friday, 6:00 p.m. registration, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. session; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $55 for commuters (includes lunch and a copy of 33 Days to Morning Glory); $95 for lodgers (includes lodging, continental breakfast, lunch, and a copy of 33 Days to Morning Glory) 20

For information: Visit www.soulcore.com To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, February 26, 2016 This is not your typical mini-retreat! Blending times of physical movement with Marian spirituality, the “SoulCore” Mini-Retreat will offer women a time to refresh themselves in both body and spirit. “SoulCore” is a sensory experience that combines music, reflections and physical movement to nourish body, mind & soul, and encourage deeper meditation on the mysteries of the Christian Faith through the recitation of the Rosary. The mini-retreat will include two sessions of SoulCore exercises, which consist of some stretching, core strengthening, and isometric exercises; SoulCore is not yoga, nor are yoga poses used. Deanne Miller and Colleen Scariano are the founders of SoulCore movement, which began in Indiana and is now spreading across the country. They will be touching on the connection of mind, body and spirit in St. John Paul II's “Theology of the Body,” as well as exploring some fascinating aspects of Marian spirituality. On Saturday afternoon, participants will also have some time for silent prayer, reflection and rest. Please note that the components involving physical movement are open to people of all fitness levels; participants may choose how much or little they want to move . . . or to not move at all. The bigger focus is on nourishing one’s spirit. “Strong Catholic Families”: An Evening to Help Parents Strengthen the Faith of their Children Presenter: Dr. Dobie Moser Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: All Saints Parish (St. James Church), Bay City Cost: No charge To register: Visit www.saginaw.org as the event draws near For information: Contact Mark Graveline at [email protected] or call 989.797.6639 Parents Matter! The most influential people in a young person’s faith life are parents. This evening presentation will look at how the Church is to assist parents with the faith journey of their children. We will explore practical ways to strengthen the Faith in our families and how to pass it along to our youth. The presentation is open to everyone. Dr. Greg Dobie Moser serves as the Executive Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland, and is a national presenter for “Strong Catholic Families.” He has a Masters degree in Family Systems Counseling, and a Doctorate in Ministry with a focus on leadership development. He has served as the Board Chair for the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry and for National Catholic Youth Organization Sports. He has received the NFCYM National Excellence in Training Award. Saginaw Catholic Men’s Conference (including Mass with Bishop Cistone) Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Time: 7:15 a.m. registration, 8:00 a.m. start; 3:30 p.m. conclusion Location: To be determined Cost: $25 (no charge for young men under the age of 21) For information and to register: Visit www.thecatholicmen.com as the date approaches Men from across the Diocese of Saginaw will gather for the Saginaw Catholic Men’s Conference. The day will include time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass with Bishop Cistone, and inspiring speakers.

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Vocation Day Date: Friday, March 18, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: Free to all who attend (lunch provided) To register: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 For more information: Contact Fr. Andy Booms at [email protected] The Diocese of Saginaw hosts an annual Vocation Day for tenth grade students. The event helps teens learn more about what a vocation to priesthood, religious life, and holy matrimony is about, and how to begin a path of listening for God's call. Students from the three Catholic high schools in the diocese participate in the day’s event, which is sponsored by the Vocations Office. Diocesan Middle School Retreat Date: Friday, March 18 – Saturday, March 19, 2016 Time: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish, Midland Cost: $25 To register: Registration forms will be posted at www.saginaw.org Deadline to register: To be determined For information: Contact Mark Graveline at [email protected] or call 989.797.6639 This overnight retreat will give middle-schoolers (grades 6 – 8) the opportunity to experience Jesus in a special way as Holy Week approaches. The retreat includes plenty of P/P time (prayer and play). At the close of the retreat, families are warmly invited to attend the Feed the Fire Mass with Bishop Cistone, enjoy a meal and spend time with the Lord in adoration (see information below). Feed the Fire Mass with Bishop Cistone Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Blessed Sacrament Church, Midland For information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 For description: Please see the Saturday, October 17, 2015 entry Chrism Mass Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption All are welcome to attend this annual liturgy when the priests, pastoral administrators, parish leaders and other faithful of the diocese gather with Bishop Cistone for the blessing and consecration of Holy Oils, and the distribution of them to parishes and other Catholic institutions. El Camino a Emaús (Road to Emmaus) Presenter: Fr. Alberto Vargas Dates: Saturday April 2, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $15 (includes lunch) For information and to register: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or 22

call 989.797.6646 Join Fr. Alberto for an in-depth exploration of the Gospel account of the Road to Emmaus. The presentation will be mainly in Spanish, with simultaneous translation into English available for nonSpanish speakers. Fr. Alberto serves as parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Saginaw. Ignatian Discipleship Presenters: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ, and Ann Dillon Date: Friday, April 8 – Saturday, April 9, 2016 Time: Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $70 for commuters (includes lunch) $110 for lodgers (includes lodging, continental breakfast, and lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, April 1, 2016 Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ, and Ann Dillon from the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan will lead a dynamic workshop on Ignatian Discipleship. Topics include: The Holy Spirit; Confirming and Conforming Oneself to Christ; Film Presentation on Blessed Oscar Romero; Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm of prayer, action & reflection; Principle and Foundation as the basis for Ignatian discernment. Everyone desiring growth in their spiritual lives is encouraged to attend. Please note: This offering also fulfills one of the prerequisites for applying for the Internship in Listening Ministry (see the note of explanation at the beginning of this brochure). This internship, which trains individuals to serve as spiritual directors, takes place at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. Manresa’s next application deadline is June 1, 2016, and their internship program will begin around the middle of June, 2016. Please visit www.manresa-sj.org for more information. Again, you do not need to be interested in the internship to attend this offering. Mystagogia Mass Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Bishop Cistone will celebrate the Eucharist together with all the new members of the Catholic Church throughout the diocese who received their Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The New Evangelization Summit Presenters: Multiple Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 (evening) – Saturday, April 16, 2016 Time: To be announced Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch and light snacks) To register: Visit www.newevangelization.ca as the event draws near For information: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or call 989.797.6608 This two day conference will bring together speakers who are leaders in evangelization to provide inspiration, encouragement, practical wisdom and resources on how Catholics can effectively evangelize. Speakers scheduled to present include: Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household (via link from Rome); Sherry Weddell, author of Forming Intentional Disciples; Dr. Peter Kreeft, convert, philosopher, author, and professor; Christopher West, author and speaker on St. John 23

Paul II’s Theology of the Body; and Angele Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach. The annual NES will be held in Ottawa and streamed to Saginaw and other host sites across North America. Spring Retreat: The Theme of Mercy in Sacred Scripture Presenter: Fr. Bill Taylor Date: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17, 2016 Time: Registration and social begin Friday at 6:00 p.m. with first session at 7:30 p.m.; concludes Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $155 semi-private room; $170 private room To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Friday, April 8, 2016 This weekend retreat will explore the theme of mercy in Sacred Scripture and offer participants ample time for personal prayer. The retreat includes times of silence. Fr. Taylor is a senior priest of the Diocese of Saginaw and a long-time instructor in the diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program. Mission Mass Date: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption This special Mass includes an acknowledgement and “missioning” of young people and adults involved with mission work in our local communities, throughout the United States, and around the world. All are welcome. The Prophets Presenter: Fr. Bill Taylor Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $35 (includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, April 16, 2016 This seminar will first treat the characteristics of the Old Testament literary form of Prophecy. Participants will then explore three major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, especially focusing on passages used in the Sunday lectionary. Fr. Taylor is a senior priest of the Diocese of Saginaw and a long-time instructor in the diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program. Feed the Fire Mass with Bishop Cistone Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: St. Dominic Parish (St. Stephen Church), Saginaw For information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 For description: Please see the Saturday, October 17, 2015 entry

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2016 Bishop's Ball featuring the BIG Raffle drawing Date: Friday, April 29, 2015 Time: Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. Location: Horizons Conference Center Cost: $100 To register: Contact Patti Suppes at [email protected] or call 989.799.6693 The Bishop's Ball is an annual event that celebrates the diverse ministries within the Diocese of Saginaw that continue the evangelizing mission of Jesus Christ. The evening features hors d'oeuvres and a delicious meal, silent auction, art auction, drawing of the Catholic Community Foundation's BIG Raffle, presentation of the Bishop Murphy Award, keynote address by Bishop Cistone, and a live band. Parish and community leaders, parishioners and friends are encouraged to join in fellowship and thanksgiving. Proceeds from the event are contributed to the Bishop's Charity fund which supports ministries throughout the eleven counties served by the Diocese of Saginaw. Myers – Briggs Personality Types Workshop Presenter: Tom Conklin Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $40 (includes lunch) Note: Registration is limited to 15 participants To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, April 4, 2016 During this workshop participants will complete a self-scorable copy of the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and explore the various personality types. Your personality type helps show how you like to look at things and how you go about deciding things. Knowing your own personality type and learning about other people’s can help you understand your strengths and how to relate to others more effectively. Detroit Tigers Home Plate Event Date: May of 2016 (day to be announced) Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Comerica Park, Detroit Cost: $50 For information: Contact Pat Preston [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 Join nearly 10,000 Detroit Tigers fans at Comerica Park to hear former and current players speak about their faith in God and how it has helped them get to the “Big League”. The day includes a motor coach bus from Saginaw to Comerica Park, player faith testimonies, pre-game clinic on the field, food voucher, and a ticket to a Saturday afternoon game. This is a great day for the whole family. Pilgrimage to the Solanus Casey Center Guided by Capuchin priests Date: May of 2016 (day to be announced) Location: 1780 Mount Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207 To register and for information: Contact Veronica Strudgeon at [email protected] or call 989.797.6646 25

8th Grade Celebration Mass Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Bishop Cistone will celebrate a special Mass with all 8th graders from our parishes throughout the Diocese. All are welcome. Introduction to Initiation: An Overview of RCIA and Infant Baptism Presenter: Fr Jim Bessert Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: $35 (includes lunch) To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Saturday, May 7, 2016 All who are involved with leading RCIA – or considering it – are invited to join Fr. Jim Bessert for a day to explore essential elements of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, as well as issues that can arise connected with the baptism of infants. Fr. Jim Bessert is the Director of the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of Saginaw and serves as sacramental minister of St. John Paul II Parish in Carrollton. Day of Grace and Gratitude for Faith Formation Leaders Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: No charge (includes lunch) Deadline to register: Monday, May 9, 2016 For information and to register: Contact Peg McEvoy at [email protected] or call 989.797.6608 This is an end-of-the-program-year celebration to recognize and thank our parish faith formation leaders. We will gather for Mass at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short presentation and lunch sponsored by Loyola Press. There is no cost to the faith formation leaders for this celebration. Y.E.S. (Youth Encounter Service) Dates: Sunday, June 19 – Friday, June 24, 2016 Time: Sunday, 5:00 p.m. – Friday, 5:00 p.m. Location: Various locations in Saginaw Cost: $130 To register: Registration forms will be posted at www.saginaw.org Deadline to register: To be determined For Information: Contact Pat Preston at [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 Catholic high school youth from around the diocese are invited to learn about and fight poverty, while reaching out to the poor of Saginaw. Teams work together each day at a house in the city and within an outreach organization. Projects may include painting and helping with general repairs. Evening gettogethers offer fun, learning, and a chance to make new friends.

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Mass for Freedom Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Holy Family Church, Saginaw This Mass with Bishop Cistone is part of the Fortnight for Freedom, which takes place each year from June 21 to July 4. This is a time of year when the liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political powers. These martyrs include St. Thomas More, St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the first martyrs of the Church of Rome. All are welcome. High School Leadership Challenge and Junior High School Discipleship Camps Date: Summer of 2016 (dates to be announced) Location: YMCA Camp Timbers, West Branch Cost: $240 For information: Contact Pat Preston [email protected] or call 989.797.6654 Youth in junior high and high school spend a week learning about their faith with others from across the diocese. The youth in junior high focus on their growth as disciples of Jesus Christ through the lens of the sacrament of confirmation. High school youth develop leadership skills and learn how to bring those skills back to their families, schools, and parishes. All of this happens in a beautiful camp setting and includes activities such as horseback riding, tower climbing, ropes courses, swimming, biking, and much more! Capernaum: The Town of Jesus Presenter: Fr. Jose Cabrera Date: Monday, August 29, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 To register: See registration form inside back cover Deadline to register: Monday, August 22, 2016 In his lifetime, Jesus visited many places throughout his homeland. Some places are very famously associated with the most important events of his life: Nazareth to his incarnation and childhood; Bethlehem to his birth; Jerusalem to his passion, death and resurrection. But what about Capernaum? The town of Capernaum became Jesus' home base during his Galilean Ministry. It is there that he cured the paralytic and Peter's mother-in-law. It is there he gave his most famous discourse – on the Bread of Life (John 6). Capernaum has been studied archeologically in depth by the Franciscans of the Holy Land, and it holds incredible treasures that can be traced back to Jesus' time. The synagogue where he preached is still there, the streets he walked are still there, the house of St. Peter is still there. Come and discover this exciting town and all the evidence surrounding Jesus' presence there 2000 years ago. Fr. Cabrera earned a Licentiate in Biblical Theology at the Gregorian University, Rome. He also spent a semester at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum of Jerusalem in 2011 with some of the Franciscan Friars that were involved in the archeological excavations of the city of Capernaum. He currently serves as the diocesan Vicar for Hispanics and as pastor of All Saints Parish. 2016 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic and Dinner for Seminarian Education Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 (Golf) Thursday, September 15, 2016 (Dinner) Locations: Swan Valley Golf Course, Saginaw (Golf, Sept. 14, 2016) Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall (Dinner, Sept. 15, 2016) 27

Cost: $100 (Golf) and $65 (Dinner) To register: Contact Patti Suppes at [email protected] or call 989.799.6693 The Bishop's Charity Golf Classic and Dinner for Seminarian Education raise funds for the education of our future priests. Parish and community leaders, parishioners and friends are encouraged to join in fellowship to support this important ministry and give thanks for all who have dedicated their lives to the vocation of the priesthood.

Information Evening for those Wishing to Apply for the Permanent Deacon Formation Program Date: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Center for Ministry Cost: No charge For information: Contact Dr. Dan Osborn at [email protected] or call 989.797.6662 One of the wonderful fruits of Vatican II is the restoration of the permanent diaconate. Permanent deacons in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church may be married or single, and are called to be living icons of Christ the Servant. All men who are interested in applying for the diocese’s Permanent Deacon Formation Program in 2016 are required to attend this information session on the program. Wives are also asked to accompany their husbands at this session, since their explicit consent is required to apply for the program. Pastors and pastoral administrators of those interested in the permanent diaconate are also warmly welcome to attend. This information session marks the official beginning of the inquiry year of the five-year Permanent Deacon Formation Program. The inquiry year is followed by one year of aspirancy and three years of candidacy before ordination. Please note that the completion of at least two years of lay ministry formation by September 1, 2017 is required for individuals to be accepted into the 2017 aspirancy year, unless the applicant possesses a degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or the equivalent. Note: The opportunity to apply for the Permanent Deacon Formation Program in the Diocese of Saginaw occurs only once every four years.

Closing of the Holy Doors in the Basilicas of Rome and in the Dioceses of the World Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016 (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) Closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy with the closing of the Holy Door of the Basilica of Saint Peter Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016 (Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)

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GENERAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RETREATS REGISTRATION FORM 2015 - 2016 Name Address City

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Please check if handicap room is needed: ___ Please check if you have a hearing challenge: ___ General Faith Formation Three-day Retreats - $75 Non-Refundable Deposit Required General Faith Formation Mini-retreats & Enrichment Opportunities - Full Payment Required □

From Papyrus to Print - $10 (August 24)

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Jesus: Priest, Prophet, King (September 19) Please check one: □ $15 without lunch; □ $25 with lunch

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Overview of Ignatian Spirituality (October 9 – 10) Please check one: □ $70 commuter; □ $110 lodger

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Marriage: Vocation, Sacrament, and Mission (October 24) Please check one: □ $20 couple; □ $15 single

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50th Anniversary of the Close of Vatican II - $ 20 (October 31)

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Praying with the Sick/Dying - $35 (January 16)

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Servant Ministry - $35 (January 30)

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Christology (February 5-6) – Only for those applying for spiritual direction training at Manresa Please check one: □ $40 commuter; □ $80 lodger

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Lenten Retreat: Encountering the God of Mercy (February 19 – 21) Please check one: □ $155 semi-private; □ $170 private ($75 deposit required)

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Women’s SoulCore Mini-Retreat (March 4 – 5) Please check one: □ $55 commuter; □ $95 lodger

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Ignatian Discipleship (April 8 – 9) Please check one: □ $70 commuter; □ $110 lodger

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Spring Retreat: Theme of Mercy in Sacred Scripture (April 15 – 17) Please check one: □ $155 semi-private; □ $170 private

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The Prophets - $35 (April 23)

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Myers – Briggs Personality Types - $40 (April 30)

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Introduction to Initiation - $35 (May 14)

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Capernaum - $10 (August 29)

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(Check payable to “Diocese of Saginaw”)

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POLICIES FOR GENERAL FAITH FORMATION RETREATS AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

General Information Three-day retreats usually begin with registration and a reception between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. First session begins on Friday at 7:30 p.m.; retreats conclude on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, three-day general faith formation retreats cost $155 (semi-private), or $170 (private). The fee includes the retreat, all meals, and two nights of lodging with private bath. Retreat & Enrichment Opportunities Payment Policy Three-day retreats: Advanced registration with a $75 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place; balance is due at the time of the retreat. Mini-Retreats and Enrichment Opportunities: Advanced registration with full payment is required to secure your place. Note: We believe that finances should not prevent anyone from attending a retreat. If you would like to attend a retreat but cannot afford the full cost, please let us know. It would be our privilege to help you. Retreat & Enrichment Opportunities Cancellation/Refund Policy Cancellation notice received at least one week before the event: 80% refund (excluding non-refundable deposits); cancellation notice received less than one week before the event: no refund. If the event is canceled by the Director of the Center for Ministry, a full refund will be given.

Space is limited! Please register at least two weeks prior to a retreat or enrichment opportunity in order to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

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