E-mail NewsletterJune 25, 2006 Bible Quote of the Week: Catholic Adult Fellowship
THIS TUESDAY: June 27: "Deus Caritas Est Study", Part 2 This Tuesday, we will pick up our study and discussion of "Deus Caritas Est (God is Love)" on Section 9. In order for us to cover as much of the encyclical as possible and also to enrich our conversation, the study will be planned around each of us reading the sections to be discussed ahead of time, so that we can come together with insights and questions to share. But if you haven't been able to read it, please still come!
-- For our June 27 discussion, please read: (Sections 9-18)
From The newness of Biblical faith through the end of Part 1. Getting a copy: -- To read it online, or to download a PDF version, go here:
http://www.catholic.org -- If you would like to purchase a copy in booklet form, contact Barbara Zajac at 238-0838. Katie will be leading Parts 1 and 3, and Cat will lead Parts 2 and 4, but
your insights and discussion will be the most important elements of the programs. 6/25/06 Note from the director:
Thanks for letting me ramble to you each week in this section of the weekly e-mail. I hope it is interesting and encouraging and not totally lame.
Updates on people:
Congratulations to Paul and Sara on their engagement! The wedding is set for next May. We will keep their journey in our prayers.
We are sad to hear that Anne Marie and Ted (and Colin!) Bodensteiner will be moving from Terre Haute in a few weeks, but are so glad that the Lord has answered their prayers about where they should be (close to family, Anne Marie at home with Colin, and Ted pursuing a different profession). We will plan on having some kind of farewell get-together for them. More details to come.
Some of you may remember Dean DeBoer. He is living in Evansville, is a manager of a Blockbuster and will be getting married in August to his girlfriend, Laura. Rich will be the best man. Dean misses us and appreciates our prayers. If you would like to call him, he is at: (812) 774-8378.
Jonna and Dave Dunst are doing well up in Michigan. Jonna has been a trooper throughout her pregnancy, and she said she is definitely "showing" now. Dave is continuing to set the world on fire for Christ with his praise and worship band and music ministry at their church. Please keep them and their pregnancy in your prayers.
Melanie Smith-Henderson and her husband Steven had their marriage blessed and their son, Kelly, baptized last Sunday. I am very proud of my God-daughter and how she is letting God lead her in life.
If you are a former CAF-er, or have info on one, that you would like me to share in the weekly e-mail, send it my way! Don't forget to read Deus Caritas Est, Sections 9-18, for Tuesday! Even if you haven't had a chance to read it, please come! View our June-August calendar at:
http://www.catholicadultfellows Gratia et pax a Christo, Grace and Peace from Christ, Katie Spanuello, Director QUICK PEEK Programs
RECAP: June 20: "Deus Caritas Est Study", Part 1
This past Tuesday, we took a look at Sections 1-8 in Pope Benedict's first encyclical, "Deus Caritas Est (God is Love)." We talked about eros love, which the Pope explains as "that love between man and woman that is neither planned nor willed but somehow imposes itself upon human beings," and agape love, which the Pope says is a, "concern and care for the other.No longer is it self-seeking; instead it seeks the good of the beloved... it is ready for sacrifice."
Eros is meant to draw us into agape love. As humans, we need both forms of love united to fully live out the call to love that was stamped into our being, physically and spiritually.
We shared some of our personal experiences of "eros" love from God, where His love was felt physically, as well as spiritually. A great example of a saint who experienced this kind of "ecstasy" is St. Teresa of Avila.
Thanks so much to all those who shared!
NEXT TUESDAY: July 4: Holiday Celebration at Colleen's pool
All are invited to a Fourth of July party at Colleen Sullivan's house and outdoor pool, in lieu of a regular CAF program. Afterwards, we will head over to the fireworks at Fairbanks Park.
Location: 2204 Ohio Blvd. (NE corner of Ohio and 22nd)
Time: 3 p.m. until dark, fireworks at Fairbanks Park.
Food: Eat around 4:30 or 5 p.m., grilling out. Meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish or chips or drinks or a dessert to share.
Activities: Swimming Pool (basketball and volleyball), lawn games in Ohio Boulevard median, tennis at closeby Woodrow Wilson courts
Bring: Swimsuit and towel (Jimmy, that means you!); lawn chair for fireworks and sitting around pool; bocce ball, frisbee or other lawn games; food/beverage
Please RSVP to: Colleen, 235-2172
July Programs: July 4 -- Holiday celebration at Colleen's, No program at St. Pat's
July 11 -- Carmelite Novena at Allendale Monastery, Carmelite Fruit Night
July 18 -- Deus Caritas Est, Part 3
July 25 -- Deus Caritas Est, Part 4 ALWAYS: Optional focus in prayer before the CAF Program on Tuesdays! Adoration Chapel Prayer: 6-7 p.m. at St. Patrick's. After the program, there will be fellowship at Mogger's Pub (9th and Poplar). Fellowship RECAP: June 24: Indians Game
About 15 CAF-ers, from all three chapters, attended an Indians vs. Richmond Braves game Saturday evening in Indy.
It was a great game, very close the entire game. Indy was one out away from winning in the 9th when the Richmond Braves scored to tie the game. When Indy failed to score in the bottom of the ninth, some of us left to go out for food.
The game ended up going 12 innings as Indy scored in the bottom of the 12th inning and won the game. YEAH!!! I wonder if anyone from our groups was still there to see it.
-- Rich Bernier
Tuesday, July 4: Celebration at Colleen's
See entry in Programs above.
Saturday, July 29: Turkey Run canoeing/hiking
All CAF chapters plan on meeting up at Turkey Run (similar to what we did for our spring retreat!) and experience nature at its finest.
Last year, we didn't get there until about noon and there were no canoes left, so we will be heading out earlier this year, to get there by 10 at the latest.
Groups can split up if there are some who want to canoe and others who want to hike.
An idea to accommodate lunch is to bring one of those soft thermal zipper coolers that can fit a few sandwiches and two bottles of water. This will be easy to tote while hiking or in the canoe.
If you would like to go, please RSVP to Paul Meneghini, fellowship coordinator:
kissfan200@aol.com or 765-828-1034
OPPORTUNITY: Monday, July 31: King's Island Rich is coordinating a trip to King's Island on Monday July 31st.
Currently going are: Rich, Fr. Paul, Cat, and maybe Nick.
We will leave in the morning, probably around 8 AM. It is a 3-hour drive.
The cost is $49.99, but if you buy your ticket online 3 days in advance (that Friday before) it will only cost you $34.99. That is $15 off. WHAT A BARGAIN!!!
If you would like to go, please RSVP to Rich Bernier,:
rich@bernierweb.com or 201-4424 Saturday, August 12: Indianapolis State Fair
The Indy chapter would like to invite us to join them at the State Fair!
If you have never gone, it is quite an experience where you can get just about any gastronomical delight you can imagine, see the world's fattest hog and go on a ferris wheel.
RSVP details to come.
Fundraiser Vigo County Fair, July 9-15
Thanks everyone for your service to CAF at the Wabash Valley Festival!
Here is our next fundraiser we need volunteers for.
You will receive a reminder e-mail or call the day before you work.
Vigo County Fair--Vigo County Fairgrounds--July 9-15, 2006
We need 3 people each night from 5:30-9:30 pm.
*Sun., July 9--Need 3 people
*Mon., July 10--Kim Knoblock, Katie, Susan
*Tues., July 11--Need 3 people
*Wed., July 12--Need 3 people
*Thurs., July 13--Kim Knoblock,
Need 2 more people
*Fri., July 14--Kenneth Michael, Cat Stemmans, Need 1 more person
*Sat., July 15--Kenneth Michael, Cat Stemmans, Need 1 more person
To volunteer, contact Kim Knoblock, Fundraising Coordinator, at
Bipsy78@aol.com or 299-3910.
Prayer & Praise
Let us pray for you
Send your prayer intentions and thanks to God, to Cat Stemmans: cataroo222000@yahoo.com .
She will post them to the listserve every Monday for all of us to bring to the Lord during the week, and we will pray for them at the weekly program.
Sign up to pray the CAF Traveling Rosary
At Fatima, Mary told the children to pray the Rosary for the lost souls of the world.
You have an opportunity to pray the CAF traveling rosary, which is a St. Patrick Rosary in honor of the parish which hosts us every week.
To sign up for a week with the Rosary, please e-mail Cat.
When you pray, please keep in your heart the intentions of CAF members, which are sent in the
weekly Prayer & Praise e-mail.
Sign up to lead prayer at a CAF program
We all take turns leading and closing with prayer at the Tuesday night programs. If you would like to sign up, let Cat know, cataroo222000@yahoo.com
-- Cat Stemmans, CAF Prayer & Praise Minister Web site
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