Partner Calendar of Events

Our Catholics On Call partners—which include men's and women's religious communities, college and university campus ministry programs, young adult ministry programs, and parishes—offer opportunities for discernment and discovery throughout the year. If you are interested in attending or learning more information, please contact the partnering organization directly.

This page will be edited weekly, so please check back periodically for upcoming events. 

2010 Calendar:
Regular Monthly Events
March   
April 
May 
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
 

Regular Monthly Events

TASTE OF THE WOODS
(Weekend overnight visits on an individual basis)
High school age young women are invited to a weekend
at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that includes an evening of fireside story-telling with the sisters, tour of the motherhouse grounds and information about our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. You’ll also visit White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Housing and meals will be provided.
Contact Sister Jenny Howard for more information: 1-800-860-1840 x 2897 or jhoward@spsmw.org.

VOLUNTEER RESIDENTIAL BENEDICTINE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Benedictine Sisters of Duluth, MN invite women interested in joining us in permanent vowed membership to come for a visit and/or to attend one of our weekend Discernment retreats. Women who may wish to experience monastic life by living with us for six months to a year or longer in our volunteer residential Benedictine Associate program are also welcome. For more information or to arrange for a visit or to request a copy of our film “Sing a New Song,” contact Sr. Mary Catherine Shambour, OSB; 1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811-2300; (218)723-6646; e-mail: mcshambour@duluthosb.org; website: www.duluthbenedictines.org

2010

March

LENTEN EVENINGS OF PRAYER WITH THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
WHEN: Every Saturday during Lent at 6 p.m.
WHERE: St. Mary's Home, Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.
The Little Sisters of the Poor in Chicago will present weekly Lenten Evenings of Prayer in the form of Lectio Divina which will focus on the Sunday Gospels of Lent. Young men and women are invited to join the Little Sisters and the Elderly Residents at 6 p.m. for the evening meal and at 7 p.m. a Holy Hour, concluding with Night Prayer. All are welcome!
CONTACT: RSVP each Friday before the Saturday Lectio Session at 773.935.9600 or vcchicago@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Click here for the Flyer.

LENTEN LIVING IGNATIAN SERVICE DAY
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
WHERE: Marquard Center, Franciscan Outreach
Join other volunteers to serve dinner to and share time with guests at the Franciscan Outreach Association’s Marquard Center dining room. Volunteers will work from about 4:45 – 7pm. Only 5 spots available! Please register soon! For more info and to register, visit charisministries.org.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' RETREAT
WHEN: Friday, March 19, 2010
WHERE: Rosary Hill Retreat Center, Justice, IL
Catholic School Teachers are called to go beyond the lesson plans and to foster the Catholic identity in their students. This retreat for teachers in their 20s & 30s is designed to develop teachers personally and professionally. We are asking each school to pay for 1-2 teacher(s) attendance at the retreat. Keynote speaker Lee Hubbell of Loyola Univeristy Chicago will offer his insight on teaching as a vocation. Interested? Email Lauren (lgaffey@charisministries.org) to find out how to register!

DINNER WITH THE SISTERS
WHEN: March 18, 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3535 Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43623
This evening is for young women, high school age and older. It is an opportunity to come to know a small group of our Sisters in one of our local communities, eat dinner with them, pray with them and enjoy the evening. 
CONTACT: RSVP by March 12 to Sr. Marilyn Marie at mellerbrock@toledosnd.org or call 419.474.5485 x2204. Web site: www.toledosnd.org

WALKING WITH JESUS - A DISCERNING HEART
Lent 2010 Retreat for Single Women
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to Sunday, March 21, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Sisters of St. Francis, Assisi Heights, Rochester MN
CONTACT: S. Ann Redig osf at ann.redig@myclearwave.net or
507-282-7441/888-277-4741 for a brochure with more information and to register.
Deadline: March 15
WHO: Single, Catholic women, 20-45 who desire to walk with Jesus through the Gospels learning skills as they continue to discern their future.

COME & SEE WEEKEND with the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana
WHEN: March 19-21, 2010
WHERE: Ferdinand, IN
If you’re a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40, here’s your opportunity to experience the Benedictine way of life for a day, a weekend or a week. You’ll…
· Get to know our Benedictine sisters
· Receive a personalized tour and find out firsthand what a monastery is
· Share in the community life and prayer with our sisters
· Meet other women who are considering religious life
· Learn more about monastic life without making a commitment
CONTACT: Sister Agnes Marie Dauby, OSB or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, OSB - Directors of Vocation Ministries, Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239, Phone: 812-367-1411 or 800-738-9999, Email: vocation@thedome.org, Website: www.thedome.org

CHICAGO AREA NUN RUN
A whirlwind experience of visiting with Sisters!
Who: For single young women, ages 18-38
What: 24+ hour experience visiting 3-4 different Sisters' convents
Where: Convents around the Chicago area
When: March 19-20, 2009, Friday PM through Saturday PM
How: Not on foot - we carpool!
Cost: None - it's free!
To receive a brochure and to register, call or email: Sr. Jenny Howard, SP 1-800-860-1840, x2897 - cell: 812.236.0551 - email: jhoward@spsmw.org
Hosted by Catholic Sisters in the Chicago Area and Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA)/Office for Religious

PRAYER SERVICE: THE WAY OF THE CROSS
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois
The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet Franciscan Sisters) invite you to join them for an hour of prayer and reflection during this Lenten season. The prayer, The Way of the Cross, will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois. Come join us for an hour of prayer and reflection. For more information, please call Sr. Peggy at 815-725-8735x104. Click here for the flyer.

WEEKEND DISCERNMENT RETREAT
WHEN: March 26-28, 2010
WHERE: Provincial Center at 3837 Secor Road, Toledo, OH 43623
This weekend retreat is for Catholic single women (ages 18-35) who have an openness to the vocation of religious life. The weekend includes time for personal and community prayer, input and discussion, fun and opportunity to meet the Sisters.
CONTACT: For more information or to register, contact Sr. Marilyn Marie at mellerbrock@toledosnd.org or call 419.474.5485 x2204. Web site: www.toledosnd.org

SPRING "COME AND SEE" WEEKEND with the Sisters of Providence
WHEN: March 26-28, 2010
WHERE: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Are you are interested in exploring religious life in the context of Jesus’ mission? Are seeking ways to deepen your Catholic faith? We invite you to our “Come and See” weekend to learn about Catholic Social Teaching and experience how the Sisters of Providence practice it through our mission to honor Divine Providence through works of love, mercy and justice. Come to the Woods for a weekend of prayer, personal reflection, sharing, fun and faith in action. Join with other Catholic women of faith, ages 18-42, who are seeking ways to live out the Gospel message of Jesus.
CONTACT: To register, or for more information, please contact S. Jenny Howard, SP jhoward@spsmw.org, or 1-800-860-1840 Ext. 2897. Or to register on line, please visit our website at www.sistersofprovidence.org.

April

HOLY WEEK - TRIDUUM "COME AND SEE" WITH THE ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS
WHEN: Plan to arrive by 3pm on Thursday, April 1 and depart after lunch on Sunday, April 4, 2010.
WHERE: Adrian, Michigan
Single, Catholic women, 18-35, are invited to celebrate and discern life as an Adrian Dominican during our Holy Week - Triduum celebrations. 
CONTACT: To RSVP, please contact Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, at vocations@adriandominicans.org or 517-266-3530 by Friday, March 26, 2010. Learn more about us at www.adriandominicans.org.

CALLED TO MARRIAGE/SINGLE LIFE
WHEN: Monday, April 5, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cenacle Retreat House, 513 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60614
You are invited to an evening for young adult Catholics who wish to deepen their understanding of how they can respond to God's call to a life of holiness in marriage or single life. On Monday, April 5, 2010 our presenters will be Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski. During the evening there will be time for input, quiet time and faith sharing.
CONTACT: Please register at CAVA@archchicago.org or call Sr. Elyse at 312-534-5240. www.VocationsCAVA.org

THEOLOGY 2010: Catholic Thought for Thinking Catholics
Join us for our new speaker series and engage in intellectually serious conversations about our faith. This series is cosponsored by Old St. Pat’s and Catholic Theological Union. We encourage your participation in all three sessions listed below, but you are also welcome to register for any of the individual sessions.
WHERE: in the church hall at Old St. Pat’s
WHEN: from January through April on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 – 9 p.m.
COSTS: The program fee is $12 per session or $40 for the series. Additionally, facilitated discussions called “After Words Café” will take place immediately following each session, and will also be held in the church hall.
CONTACT: To register for this series, go to www.signmeup.com/67532.
April 7, 2010
Speaker: Helen Cahill, D. Min.
Topic: Theology and Power
Based on the assumption power is central to spirituality, this presentation provides an opportunity for participants to explore the nature of both human and Divine power. In the context of the new universe story, attention will be given to the different ways we exercise power.

COME AWAY DAY ... to pray about God's call
WHEN: APRIL 9-10, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ending at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday
WHERE: St. Joseph Heights in Park Hills, Kentucky
An overnight experience for single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 45 who are exploring a call to religious life. Sponsored by communities of religious women in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH and the Diocese of Covington, KY.  CONTACT: Sister Jean Marie Hoffman, SND jhoffman@dcchome.org

LIVING IGNATIAN SPEAKER
WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:30pm
WHERE: Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State, Chicago
Jenene Francis of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus will lead this evening about “The Lost Art of Sunday”. The beauty of the day of rest is often lost in the busy-ness of life as young adults. Take time to discuss how this beauty can be rediscovered in the midst of hectic schedules! For more info, visit charisministries.org.

DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
WHEN: April 16-18, 2010. Fridays 5:00 p.m.-Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN
Single, Catholic women, 18-45 who wish to learn more about discerning a call to religious life are invited to spend a weekend at St. Scholastica Monastery. Come, listen to what God is saying to you in the quiet and learn to discern your calling; learn the options available to women in consecrated life; hear presentations on the Lilturgy of the Hours and lectio divina ; experience the rhythm of monastic life by participating in communal prayer, work, meals and leisure time with the Sisters and women in formation. Ask questions. Enjoy.
CONTACT: For more information or to register (by Wednesday preceding the beginning date) call Sister Mary Catherine Shambour, OSB at 218-723-6646 or at mcshambour@duluthosb.org. web site: www.duluthbenedictines.org

VOCATION WEEKEND WITH THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS
WHEN: April 16-18, 2010
WHERE: Louisville, KY
The Order of Friars Minor Conventual will be having a Vocation Retreat Weekend April 16-18, 2010 at Mount St. Francis near Louisville, KY. The weekend is for men 16-40 years old interested in exploring a vocation with the Conventual Franciscans.
CONTACT: Friar Paul Schloemer at 800-424-9955 or franvoc@aol.com

COME AND SEE: "WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? EXPLORING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS."
SPONSOR: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC) (Cabrini Sisters)
WHEN: Friday, April 16, 4-5 p.m. arrival to Saturday, April 17, conclusion at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Sacred Heart Convent, 71 Jackson St., New York, NY 10002
This will be a time for sharing stories, learning about the mission and charism of the Missionary Sisters, and life in a missionary congregation. There will be time for liturgy, individual reflection and prayer. Deepen your relationship with God. Overnight accommodations and meals will be provided by the Missionary Sisters. Transportation to New York City is the responsibility of individual participants.
How is God inviting you into the future? For young women, ages 18 – 40, who are discerning their life’s calling, here is an opportunity to spend time in community with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
CONTACT: MSC Vocation Promotion Office, Nancy Costello 610-902-1039 MSCVocations@mothercabrini.org

CHICAGO AREA NUN RUN
A whirlwind experience of visiting with Sisters!
Who: For single young women, ages 18-38
What: 24+ hour experience visiting 3-4 different Sisters' convents
Where: Convents around the Chicago area
When: April 23-24, 2009, Friday PM through Saturday PM
How: Not on foot - we carpool!
Cost: None - it's free!
To receive a brochure and to register, call or email: Sr. Jenny Howard, SP 1-800-860-1840, x2897 - cell: 812.236.0551 - email: jhoward@spsmw.org
Hosted by Catholic Sisters in the Chicago Area and Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA)/Office for Religious

May

FOR THE LEAST Social Justice Retreat
WHEN: Friday – Sunday, May 7 – 9, 2010
WHERE: Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Barrington, IL
This weekend retreat led by a team of young adults will explore how the Gospel call to live in solidarity with the least of our sisters and brothers ties into our daily lives. Keynote speaker, Jonathan Currie, of Inter-Faith Worker Justice will offer a keynote to link Catholic Social Teaching to modern-day methods to address injustice. For more info or to register, visit charisministries.org.

June

COME & SEE WEEK with the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana
WHEN: June 25 – July 1, 2010
WHERE: Ferdinand, IN
If you’re a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40, here’s your opportunity to experience the Benedictine way of life for a day, a weekend or a week. You’ll…
· Get to know our Benedictine sisters
· Receive a personalized tour and find out firsthand what a monastery is
· Share in the community life and prayer with our sisters
· Meet other women who are considering religious life
· Learn more about monastic life without making a commitment
For more information, contact: Sister Agnes Marie Dauby, OSB or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, OSB,Directors of Vocation Ministries, Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239,Phone: 812-367-1411 or 800-738-9999, Email: vocation@thedome.org, Website: www.thedome.org

TRINITA 2010
WHEN: June 27 - August 15, 2010
WHERE: New Hartford, CT
The Trinita Family Life Development Program provides a week of recreation and growth, at a very low cost, for families from difficult inner city neighborhoods. The purpose of the program is to foster and encourage personal and family growth and development.
• As a Missionary Cenacle Volunteer at Trinita you will help provide a wide range of activities such as: Family sharing times
• Arts and crafts instruction
• Music direction
• Peer group sessions
• And more!
The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity (our Sisters) sponsor and organize the Trinita Family Life Development Program. Please, think about joining us at Trinita. Be a Power for Good!
Click here for the flyer.
CONTACT: Missionary Cenacle Volunteers - phone: 800-221-5740 - Email info@mcv3.org www.mcv3.org

July

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS SERVICE EXPERIENCE IN BRAZIL
WHEN: July 6-27, 2010
WHO: College age and young adult women
MORE INFO: see Flyer and Application Form
Do you have a desire to give yourself in service to the less fortunate?
Would you like to live, work and pray with others like yourself who want to be of service?
Do you enjoy learning about other cultures and people?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you are invited to
join the Sisters of St. Francis on a mission trip to the country of
Brazil!
CONTACT: Sister Barb Kwiatkowski, OSF, phone: 815-725-8735x115, email: bkwiatkowski@jolietfranciscans.org
Applications are due by December 8, 2009!!!

SUMMER SERVICE TRIP TO NEW MEXICO
WHEN: July 22 - August 1
WHERE: Chicago, through St Louis to Cimarron, NM
Each Summer, The Sisters of Christian Charity take a group of young women to Cimarron, New Mexico to help at the vacation Bible School (VBS). It is a two day trip (with an overnight stop) from Chicago traveling through St. Louis to do a pick up to Cimarron, NM.
COST: We ask a donation of $150 - $200 to help cover expenses. All expenses, except souvinirs, are covered including food, lodging, and entrance fees. There are a few matching scholarships available if you can only afford half the cost.
CONTACT: Sister Carol 847 251 5855 srcarol@sccwilmette.org

October

COME & SEE WEEKEND with the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana
WHEN: October 15-17, 2010
WHERE: Ferdinand, IN
If you’re a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40, here’s your opportunity to experience the Benedictine way of life for a day, a weekend or a week. You’ll…
· Get to know our Benedictine sisters
· Receive a personalized tour and find out firsthand what a monastery is
· Share in the community life and prayer with our sisters
· Meet other women who are considering religious life
· Learn more about monastic life without making a commitment
For more information, contact: Sister Agnes Marie Dauby, OSB or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, OSB, Directors of Vocation Ministries, Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239, Phone: 812-367-1411 or 800-738-9999, Email: vocation@thedome.org, Website: www.thedome.org .