Prairie Catholic: September 2002

			Diocesan Church "And miles to go" Bishop Nienstedt's Pastoral Letter (English and Español) Official Appointments Gratitude for your generosity Bishop accepts recommendation to sell Center for Spiritual Development Pastoral Center residence becomes retreat house Fr. Schaefer celebrates 60th anniversary to the priesthood Sr. Konrady celebrates 40th Review process hoped to serve as model for other provinces Social Concerns Memorial Mass to remember those who lost their lives on September 11 terrorist attack Pastor and parishioner "team-up" for donation to Graceville Health Center HIV/AIDS Ministry Update Special Report World Youth Day 2002: Bishop Nienstedt, along with 32 pilgrims form the New Ulm diocese, travel to Toronto, Canada for an experience of a life time! Education Living for the Lord - Catechetical Sunday 2002 Recognizing the call to become a catechist Nester excited about being CCW President: encourages attendance at upcoming Fall Gatherings New Ulm diocese awarded $1,500 grant for Catholic Communications Worship & Spiritual Life More about GIRM - the worshiping assembly at Mass Calendar Good News TV & Radio September Formation & Education Calendar Bishop's September Calendar Catholic Trends September Catholic Trends
Diocese of New Ulm - September 2002 Positive response prompts more Vocation Fairs in 2002-2003 The diocesan Office of Vocations, together with several diocesan parish religious education programs, will once again offer regional Vocation Fairs during the 2002-2003 school year due to the response from students and presenters to last year’s Vocation Fairs. "Our young people were delighted with their opportunity to interact with priests, brothers, sisters, and missionaries in an open and informal atmosphere," commented Sr. Sue Torgersen, CSJ, diocesan Office of Vocations’ Team member. The format for these Vocation Fairs will be similar to those held in the past with each session beginning with a prayer followed by introductions of the vocation representatives who will share their stories. Youth will have the opportunity to choose to attend two from a choice as many as a dozen 25-minute breakout sessions in which they will meet with a priest, brother, sister, or lay missionary. Parent Session: Parents will also be invited to take part in a special parent session taking place at the same time as of the Vocation Fair. This will be an opportunity for parents to explore the meaning of their vocation to be a husband or a wife, a mom or a dad. In this facilitated session, parents will consider questions such as: What are some of your family experiences that make your family life rich, rewarding, and precious? What kinds of trials and challenges come into your family life? What is the place of prayer in your life as a family? How do you plan for family time with all the time pressures you and your family members experience? Vocation Fair Schedule: Springfield - St. Raphael School, Wednesday, October 2, 2002, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., grades 7-12. Contact: Clarice Platz (507) 723-4138 Benson - Church of St. Francis, Sunday, October 27, 2002, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., grades 6-8. Contact: Sr. Louise Bauer: (320) 842-4271. Canby - St. Peter School, Wednesday, November 13, 2002, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., grades 7-12. Contact: Marian Bach: 507-223-7729 Willmar - Church of St. Mary, Wednesday, January 29, 2003, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., grades 7-12. Parent Session: English and Spanish. Contact: Doug Wilkowske: (320) 235-0118 Arlington - Church of St. Mary, Wednesday, March 26, 2003, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., grades 7-12. Contact: Patty Geib or Mary Halverson: (507) 964-5413 Darwin - St. John’s Education Center, on US Highway 12, approximately 3 miles east of Dassel, Wednesday, April 9, 2003, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., grades 6-12. Contact: Shelly Mendiola: (320) 275-5204. For further information about the 2002-2003 Vocation Fairs contact the diocesan Office of Vocations, 1400 6th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073; (507) 359-2966.