Catholic Life Center

 

The Catholic Life Center exists "to engage and unite our intergenerational faith community in learning and fellowship.” 

Programs include adult faith formation, family life and activities, and senior activities.

Read our Catholic Life Center Update for the latest schedule of events, and browse the list below to see details about our special events and our recurring programs.

• March 2020 CLC Newsletter

 

 

Join us as we continue a walking program! This adult only  classes will be held on the third floor, former school gym.  You must be able to climb/descend 40 steps each way.  Gym shoes, to change into, are needed. Bring a water bottle!  We will warm up with a few exercises before we start to walk, ending with cool down exercises! The class will be held every Monday and Wednesday.  Upcoming dates are: March 9, March 11, March 16, March 18, March 23 and March 25. Class will be led by Diane Hart/SJE member.  Call with questions to the Catholic Life Center, Pat at 467-4616, ext. 314 or John, ext. 315.

Join us most Saturdays from 7:00-8:30 a.m., as we explore the "That Man is You" series.  Over 100,000 men have experienced what a Gallup Poll identified as one of the most transforming programs ever studied!  Questions - contact Dave Hart at (920) 459-8430.  There is NO COST to participate in this program.

Upcoming Dates:

• • • • • March 7
        • March 14
        • March 21
        • April 4

 

"Catholicism" series by Bishop Robert Barron

Join us as we journey around the world and deep into our faith in this ten-part documentary series.  For 10 weeks from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at St. John Evangelist (School wing).

March 10th - Week 2 - Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus

March 17th - Week 3 - The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater can be Thought

March 24th - Week 4 - Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Beast: Mary, the Mother of God

March 31st - Week 5 - The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure

April 7th - Week 6 - A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church

April 14th - Week 7 - Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist

April 21st - Week 8 - A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints

April 28th - Week 9 - The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit

May 5th - Week 10 - World Without End: The Last Things

 

Next Potluck will be March 10th at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.   Join us for our Pasta Potluck in the CLC Assembly room.  Please call by March 3rd to reserve your spot.  Not sure what to bring?  Pat has some suggestions.

May 19 Potluck - Hawaiian Potluck at 11 am to 2:00 pm. Join us for our Hawaiian Potluck in the CLC Assembly room.  Please watch for upcoming details.

 

 

Join us Tuesday, April 21st, at the Cafe Bella, 725 Indiana Avenue, Sheboygan, WI.  Please watch for upcoming details.

 

 

White Pass & The Journey Yukon Route

Please join us on Thursday, March 12, starting at 8:45 am in the Catholic Life Center. Enjoy a light breakfast as we show the DVD "White Pass & the Journey Yukon Route".  This DVD features dynamic black and white and technicolor footage from the 1950's. Follow the origins of the railroad from the Klondike Gold Rush era to the 1950's, when it was the transportation lifeline to the Yukon and its emerging mining industry. (about 30 minutes).  Questions, please call Pat at 467-4616, ext. 314.

 

April 9 - Coffee Social - TBA

 

May 14th - Coffee Social - "National Egg Month - Spanish DAnce Demonstration - Diane Ramey - 8:45 am in the Catholic Life Center.

Join our knitting/crocheting group.  Bring projects and share ideas. Wednesday, March 11, from 1-2:30 PM in the Meeting Room at the Catholic Life Center.  Other upcoming dates: April 8 and May 13.

Our feature for the month of March is an action COMEDY,  "Playing with Fire".  An elite team of firefighters encounter a massive wildfire and save three young children during a rescue mission.  The children stay on with the firefighters and begin to bring their own brand of mischief to teh station.  As they win over the station dog, as well as the other firefighters, their biggest test comes in winning over the the head of the team.  He is skeptical about having them onsite but they soon grow to appreciate each other.   We will be showing this film on Wednesday, March 18th, from 1:00-3:30 pm in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room. No pre-registration required, free to all.  Snack provided. PG, 96 min.

 

Our feature for the month of April is "Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood". Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel's jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past. We will be showing this film on Wednesday, April 15th, from 1:00-3:30 pm in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room. No pre-registration required, free to all.  Snack provided. PG, 108 min.

 

Our feature for the month of May is "Ford v Ferrari".  American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. We will be showing this film on Wednesday, May 27th, from 1:00-3:30 pm in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room. No pre-registration required, free to all.  Snack provided. PG, 152 min.

First Friday Coffee/Speaker  First Friday Coffees takes place on the first Friday of each month just after the 7:00 am Mass at St. John Evangelist, in the Narthex.   We offer coffee and light refreshments.  Next dates, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.  We hope to see you then!

 

Bus Tour - Dinner/Passion Play

Join us Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, as we take a motor coach to Appleton, Wisconsin to enjoy dinner at the Good Company.  Then we will attend the evening performance of the Passion Play at Xavier High School Performing Arts Center.  Cost is $80.00 per person.  Seats are limited.  To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, call Pat at 467-4616, ext. 314 or John at ext. 315.  Seats are filling up fast!  Payment for our reserved seats is due by December 30th.

 

Passion Play 2020 Flyer

Questions designed to help you reflect on your past and recall your memories.  Join us Wednesday, March 25, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in the CLC Meeting Room.  We will also meet on  April 22, 

The next Service Year Round project will be April 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We will meet in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room.  Watch for upcoming details.

We will be having a Tea Party on April 23 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room.  Please watch for upcoming details.

On May 7th at 1:00 - 3:00 pm we will have a cardmaking workshop with Mary Ann and Peggy.  This event will be held in the Catholic Life Center Meeting Room.  Hope to see you there!

RCIA instruction takes place each year, in small group or individual sessions, with initiation into the Catholic Faith taking place during the Easter Vigil Mass.

Who is RCIA for?

• The unbaptized: The primary focus of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is on those who are not already Christian and have not been catechized.
• Baptized but uncatechized: Those who have been baptized either as Catholics or as members of another Christian community, such as Baptist, Methodist, or Lutheran. These individuals may not have received complete religious formation or instruction, and they may or may not have celebrated Confirmation or Eucharist.
• Those seeking full Catholic Communion: These are baptized, practicing Christians from other denominations, who seek entry into the Catholic Church.

For more information, read our Frequenty Asked Questions.

RCIA includes the celebration of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist as well as all the rites of the catechumenate. The initiation of adults is a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful.  Together with the catechumens, the faithful reflect upon the value of the paschal mystery, renew their own conversion, and by their example lead the catechumens to obey the Holy Spirit more generously.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR TRAINING

Sessions are offered several times a year at Blessed Trinity and St. John Evangelist. Dates are announced as soon as they are available.

If you need to attend training before our next parish sessions are scheduled, please visit the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Safeguarding Website at https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding.htm. You will be able to browse for sessions offered at other parishes.  When you find a session that works in your schedule, register on the Archdiocese's site. When you register, you will be asked to create a CMG (Catholic Mutual Group) account and a background check will be run.