Local Retreats and Conferences
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
The Dead Sea Scrolls, one of history’s greatest archaeological discoveries, will be on exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown Raleigh, NC, from June 28–December 28, 2008. These scrolls are fragments of ancient manuscripts discovered in 11 caves between 1947 and 1956 in the Dead Sea region of what is now Israel. Some of these fragments are from the books of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. Others are sectarian scrolls, giving us insight into the life of the Qumran community, around the time of Jesus. For more information, tickets, group sales, and exhibit hours, see http://www.naturalsciences.org/wnew/2008-02-19_deadseascrolls.html
Project Rachel Retreat for Healing After Abortion
If you are suffering from an abortion; experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Project Rachel weekend retreat on November 21-23 at the Short Journey Center in Smithfield. The weekend retreat, for both women and men, will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of the Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information or to register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at (919) 852-1021. The cost is $95 for lodging, meals and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, some assistance is available. Registration deadline is November 13, 2008.
February 27 and 28, 2009 at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. For information and registration go to The Franciscan Coalition.Conference features keynote speaker David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, and one of the foremost advocates for hungry people.
A Place For Women to Gather
Wellsprings of Wisdom (men and women) are sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and offer programs of spiritual enrichment by Sisters Adria Connors, Patricia Cornell, and Mary Margaret Weber. All have had previous experience in parishes. Programs are at 8380 Six Forks Rd, #201 (Six Forks Office Center). Call for information or register by calling 919-846-3601. While fees are suggested, cost need not be a hindrance for anyone
All programs take place at 8380 Six Forks Rd., Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27615. For directions go to Womengather.
Attention Married Couples
In the work force, most of us received training in our line of work and don't think twice about attending on-going education to assist us in our profession. The courses we take are designed to keep our skills fresh and make us the best we can be. However, in our most important vocation, the vocation of marriage, most of us received little or no training at all. After the wedding, there is little to offer but there is something out there! Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and give your marriage a little extra boost. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is designed for couples to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in order to focus solely on their relationship and each other (All sharing is done within the privacy of the couple's room). Come get away from it all and make your marriage even better than it is today! For more information, please visit our website www.wwme-nc.info or call Joe and Linda Costine at 919-553-8693.
A Spiritual Journey to the Holy Land
Includes Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jericho and More. Under the Spiritual Direction of Msgr. Tim O’Connor, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC. 11 Days: March 2-12, 2009. Special Cash Discount Price: $3459 / Standard Base Price: 3618; from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) plus airport taxes, current fuel surcharges & tips. For your free color brochure and registration form, please contact. Msgr. Tim O’Connor at 919.468-6100.
Become an Evangelizing Catholic and a Certified Catechist
Go to the Diocesan website and click on “Become a catechist” in the “How Do I…Menu Box.” Once at the Diocesan Catechetical Institute page, read the overview in the PowerPoint Presentation “Moving Forward in Faith.” For more information, contact Robert Jones, Director, Office for Adult Faith Formation. Telephone: 919-821-9740 or email Rob Jones.
Online Conferences
None listed at present.
Updated: November 15
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