We are called to reach out to all members of our faith community and to bring the love and compassion of Christ to all we meet but especially to those at the margins who sometimes experience rejection or condemnation. On June 21, at 12 pm, as part 1 of a 2 part conference call series series, Fr. James Martin will address the need for dialogue between the institutional church and the LGBT community in his presentation Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. On July 19, 2018— Part 2 of the series will feature Fr. Bochanski, Executive Director of Courage International speaking on  How to Minister to those Experiencing Same Sex Attraction.  

See flyer for more details. 

July 25, 2018 commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the encyclical, Humanae Vitae.
Encouraged by Pope Francis, this  annivesary year
provides us with a wonderful opportunity to help  the faithful learn and embrace God’s beautiful plan for married love and the gift of life. 

Resources
USCCB Website
USCCB "Themes and Connections"                           (for preachers and teachers)

• Four Lesson Program 
• Examines the encyclical paragraph-by-paragraph
• Provides questions for group and individual study

Events
Humanae Vitae Celebration 
KeyNote Speaker - Dr. Janet E. Smith 
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 5:00 - 7:30  p.m. 
St. Pius X Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
Flyer 
Register