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September Disaster Preparedeness Month:

The theme of this September’s National preparedness month is: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.  Now is the time to think about our parish preparedness, our personal preparedness, while as Christians, we plan to help others protect their lives, property, and belongings in advance of a disaster. 

Now is also the time to expand our preparedness thinking to include becoming financially ready for the unexpected costs associated with disasters.  Public and federal assistance are never enough.  Adequate insurance coverage and learning a life-saving skill like CPR can make a significant difference when disaster hits.  Each week of National Preparedness Month, we will emphasize a unique aspect of preparedness:

• Week 1: Sept 1-8 - Make and Practice Your Plan
• Week 2: Sept 9-15* - Learn Life Saving Skills  September 15 is a National Day of Action
• Week 3: Sept 16-22 - Check Your Insurance Coverage
• Week 4: Sept 23-29 - Save For an Emergency

Kate Hennessy Coming to Davenport September 27, 6:30 - 8pm

Dorothy Day's granddaughter, Kate Hennessy, author of the best-selling and critically-acclaimed book, Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved By Beauty: An Intimate Portrait of My Grandmother, is coming to Iowa in September for a statewide speaking tour.

Davenport, Thur, Sept 27, 6:30-8pm
Christ the King Chapel, Saint Ambrose University
518 West Locust Street, Davenport
Co-sponsored by the Iowa City Catholic Worker and Saint Ambrose University.

USCCB National Prayer campaign: Chairman of U.S Bishop Conference Committee on Pro-Life Activities calls for National prayers efforts from Friday, August 3, 2018 - Friday, September 28, 2018.   People of good will are invited to join in prayer campaign that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.  Prayer Resources here.





 

2018/2019 Mottet Leadership Institute - is open for registration after a successful first year. Registration is limited this year to 35 people.  click here to view flyer.

Training Will be Held From 10 am to 4 pm on Seven Saturdays.

Opening retreat: Friday, September 14 at 5:30pm,
Further sessions: September 15, October 20, November 10, January 19, February 16, March 23, April 13.

You will learn: Elements of Power, Values and Self-Interest, Public Relationships, One-on-Ones, Building a Public Life. Qualities of a Leader, Building a Team, Power Analysis, Cutting Issues, Doing Actions, Entering the Public Arena, Organizing Effective Meetings, Power One-on-Ones, Media and Social Media as Part of a Change Campaign, Organizing People and Money.

September 15, 2018.  St. Vincent's Home grant deadline:  To be considered at the Fall Board meeting, applications must be postmarked by September 15th. Applicants are to be located within the 22 counties of the Diocese of Davenport or serve children within the Diocese of Davenport
 

Social Action Saturday

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM.

ST. THOMAS MORE, CORALVILLE, IA
 REGISTRATION COST: $10.00
(Non-refundable registration fee)
(All registrations and payments are due by Friday October 19.)

Printable flyer
Online Registration 

CRS Rice Bowl 2019 Materials Postcard:

Parishes are to watch the mail for the 2019 CRS Rice Bowl Lent Materials post card Order.  Please Review and update your order quantities if needed otherwise you will be sent the same quantity of materials you received in 2018.

Even if you don't have any updates you still need to mail the postcard back to CRS.

9 Days for Life   January 14 – January 22, 2019.

40 Days for Life: September 26 - November 4 , 2019.

 

March for Life In Washington DC, Friday January 18, 2019.

Each year, Iowans For LIFE (IFL) secures several
buses to take pro-life Iowans to the March For Life in Washington DC. The 2019 March, January 17-20, is an important opportunity to have your voice heard regarding respect for all life. You can walk in the national March for Life, attend the annual Catholic Youth Rally and Mass for Life and sightsee in the nation's capital.  IFL encourages groups and individuals to contact them about the bus trip and fundraising assistance at (515) 255-4113 or iowansforlife@msn.com.  Iowa Quad City area junior high, high school and college students, along with parents and sponsors, are invited to contact Tracey Jacobsen (563-340-6801 or tlccj@hotmail.com) if they are interested in attending.  Click here for more details. 
 

Rice Bowl and CCHD Grant Deadline is  May 15,2019

• Catholic Relief Services-Rice Bowl Grants - CRS-Rice Bowl Grant funds programs that address poverty and hunger.  (First foot of Social Action).

• Catholic Campaign for Human Development. (CCHD) CCHD Grant funds organizations and projects that promote systemic change.  (Second foot of Social Action). 

World Refugee Day (WRD)_ June 20, 2019.  Click here for toolkit