A CHRISTMASTIME GETAWAY DAY!

(plan now for this great Advent experience)

Young Adult Advent Mini-Retreat:

Looking at Christmas Through the Lens of Faith

Saturday, December 13, 2008

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Loyola University Chicago (Lake Shore Campus, Mundelein Center)

$50/person or $40/person when registering two or more together by Dec. 1st.

 ($60/person if you register after Dec. 1st) - all registrations include lunch

For more info or to register: Call (773) 508-3237 or click here.

We see Christ at church and in prayer... but on the big screen?  Each year, Advent invites us to keep watch, be awake, and be on the lookout for Christ, as He is present to us in the most unexpected places.  Using the lens of faith, Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski will help us find God in some of our favorite movies - to better see God in our daily lives.  Meet up for some holiday movies, discussion, prayer, reflection, and of course, popcorn.  Grab a seat, settle in, watch the big screen, and watch for God in unexpected places.  This event is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry and Charis Ministries, a Jesuit outreach to young adults.

Diocese of Joliet Nun Run

Friday to Saturday , November 21 to 22, 2008

(from evening Friday to evening Saturday)

Various Religious Communities around the Diocese of Joliet

RSVP: Sr. Marjorie Westendorf, vocareosf@yahoo.com or (630) 257-7524

Details: A "Nun Run" is a 24-hour experience of exploring religious life for women. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare yourself for a whirlwind weekend of discovery: see where we live, eat with us, pray with us, and laugh with us. Transportation provided. No fee for the weekend. Open to single women 18-35 years of age.  Contact Sr. Marjorie Westendorf for registration information by November 18, 2008. Sponsored by the Joliet Diocesan Vocation Association, and supported by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry Office.

Diocesan Young Adult Ministry

Resource & Networking Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2008

12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Diocesan Pastoral Center

Rt. 53/Independence Blvd. at Airport Rd., Romeoville

Click here for more details. Please RSVP if you're coming.

RSVP: Email pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org.

Details:  Hear about the latest resources and best practices in Young Adult Ministry; get practical tips for connecting with college students and 20- and 30-somethings; network with other parish leaders in the area doing this type of ministry; and get the latest deails on upcoming events and programs for young adults.  This meeting is open to all parish staff and leaders who work with young adults in any way in their ministry (adult faith, youth ministry, RCIA, marriage). 

Java with Jesus: Young Adult Small Groups

(Scripture Study and/or Faith Sharing Networks)

If you're interested in joining or starting a group, contact us!

For more details: Call (815) 834-4047 or email pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org.

Details:  Crack open the Scriptures and connect with other young adults over issues of faith in a comfortable setting like a home or a local coffeeshop... and have some "java with Jesus."   The Diocese of Joliet is starting up some Scripture study and faith-sharing groups for men and women in college and in their 20s and 30s.  If you are interested in joining or starting one, contact Paul Jarzembowski in the Diocesan Young Adult Ministry Office.

HELP PLAN THE FUTURE

We are planning our 2009 events.  Come be a part of the team!

Charis Ministries Young Adult Fall Retreats

Seekers Retreat Day for Women

Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information or to register, call (773) 508-3237 or click here.

Seekers Retreat Day for Men

Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

North Park Village Nature Center, 5108 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago

For more information or to register, call (773) 508-3237 or click here.

Details:  It never hurts to stop and check the big picture and ask "What's important to me?  Where is God in my life?"  You are invited to day of convesration and reflection.  Each of the above retreat days will be led by a team of women and men (respectively) in their 20s and 30s, along with Lauren Gaffey (Nov. 8th) and Fr. Michael Sparough (Nov. 15th).  Register online at Charis Ministries' website (and click on "events").  The cost is $55/person or $45/person when registering ith a friend through November 1st.  These retreats are sponsored by Charis Ministries for young adults from the city and the burbs.

The Called Series: Discernment Evenings for Young Adults

Each evening event is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the

Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago

RSVP: Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP, at (312) 751-5240 or e-mail

(with the subject line "registration") to cava@archchicago.org.

Monday, December 1, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.

Called by Baptism with Mrs. Claire Noonan

(followed by response and discussion time)

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Called to be the Body of Christ with Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA

(followed by an experience of prayer)

Monday, February 2, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Called to Conversion with Fr. Ed Shea, OFM

(followed by response and discussion time)

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Called to Prayer with Fr. Robin Ryan, CP

(followed by an experience of prayer)

Monday, April 6, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Called to Service with Sr. Meg Guider, OSF

(followed by response and discussion time)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.

Called to Lifelong Discernment with members

of the Chicago Area Vocations Association

(followed by an experience of prayer)

Reserve one evening each month to listen to God's call.  All evenings are free, but please RSVP if you plan to come.  These sessions are for anyone searching for direction in their lives.  They are sponsored by the Chicago Area Vocations Association (CAVA) and the Joliet Area Vocations Association (JAVA).

FOR THOSE NEAR ORLAND PARK

I & M Canal YACHT Club

Second Tuesdays Each Month - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Fox's Pub, 9655 West 143rd St., Orland Park

For more information: www.yamchicago.org

or call St. Alphonsus in Lemont at (630) 257-2414

Details:  This monthly dinner and speaker night features guest speakers talking on issues of faith and spirituality. Open to men and women in their 20s and 30s, single and married alike.  Check the website for details on upcoming nights.

FOR THOSE IN THE NORTH & WEST SUBURBS

NW Suburban YACHT Club

Second Thursdays Each Month - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine

For more information: www.yamnw.org

or contact Bob Gorcik at bobgorcik@comcast.net.

Details:  This monthly dinner and speaker night features guest speakers talking on issues of faith and spirituality. Open to men and women in their 20s and 30s, single and married alike.  Check the website for details on upcoming nights. 

ALSO: the NW Suburban Young Adult Ministry network (called "YAM-NW") is starting small Christian communities for young adults across the northwest suburbs.  Contact Joe and Laura Ferlita at lferlita@holyfamilyparish.org or call (847) 907-3436 if you are interested in joining or starting one.