The Way is a free and easy to use online faith-formation program designed to provide an innovative solution for any family to learn, pray and live the faith together. Lessons are available for 1^st through 8^th grade students with additional resources for those who want to learn more about a certain subject. Access this diocesan created program and learn more at diokzoo.org/theway.

•  Creative Connections:  Persons with Disabilities are invited to a virtual gathering from 1:00 – 2:00p.m. on Sunday May 16^th.  The focus is to build fellowship and have fun.  We’ll spend some time getting to know each other and catching up, have a brief reflection on Sunday’s scripture passage and end with prayer.  To learn more or to register go to https://www.diokzoo.org/personswithdisabilities or contact Lisa Irwin at 269-903-0177 or lirwin@diokzoo.org by  May 13th.  Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

• Catholic Guidelines for End of Life Decisions Offered by MCC -- Discussing end of life decisions can be difficult. Whether you are the patient, a family member, or chosen Patient Advocate, there are a number of things to consider when deciding upon and executing, or accepting, an advance health care directive. To aid individuals and families making these decisions, Michigan Catholic Conference offers a variety of resources that are consistent with Catholic Social Teaching. On a new webpage launched in December, MCC provides its Guidelines for End of Life Decisions booklet and accompanying Designation of Patient Advocate forms. Learn more at http://bit.ly/34nG4z8.

• The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 619) has again been introduced in Congress to protect babies from infanticide. Our action is needed to urge our Representatives to sign a discharge petition that would allow this vote to occur. Read through this Action Alert or take a look at the resources on the USCCB website for more information. 

Join in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a weekly Bible study via Zoom. The study will be led by a Diocesan staff member and will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.

The Trauma Recovery Program is a faith-based program for adult Catholic survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. The program focuses on the present, rather than the past, and teaches skills for more effective functioning.
Trauma Recovery Associates is offering a Virtual TRP Group beginning Monday, April 12 through Monday, June 28.  TRP meets in small groups for ten weeks at 2.5 hours/week and is led by trained mental health professionals. There is no charge to participate in this group.  Each participant meets with a facilitator for an individual assessment session and an individual follow-up session. To register or ask questions, contact Trauma Recovery Associates at 269.459.2121 or email Karen at KarenAcri@traumarecoveryassociates.com. To find out more about TRA visit our website at www.traumarecoveryassociates.com.  Any Catholic in the Diocese of Kalamazoo that is an adult survivor of childhood abuse or neglect can apply to participate in the Trauma Recovery Program. 
 
Anyone can also access the online program called RENEW/RENOVARSE for free at the same website.  It introduces information and skills for dealing with the pandemic.

Come join members of the Diocesan Spanish and English Cursillo Movements on Sunday August 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm, when Most Rev. Bishop Paul J. Bradley will celebrate Mass for the Intention of the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Kalamazoo at St. Augustine Cathedral.  It is a celebration of Cursillo, an opportunity for those interested to learn more about the Cursillo Movement, and for Cursillistas of all ages to reconnect with the movement in our Diocese.  All are welcome. This Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation.  More details to be provided as the date approaches.