YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

YOUNG ADULTS WANTED FOR A CLEANUP: The Diocese of Gary Office of Ecumenism and the parishioners of Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary are holding a Neighborhood Clean-up on Saturday, May 10th in Gary. Young Adult Catholics, we need you! It'll be a day of SERVICE AND SOCIAL! (click here for more!)

The Diocesan Young Adult Council meets quarterly and is currently discussing collaborative relationships and services for Pastoral Councils & Commissions. If you would like to designate a person or persons to represent your parish/region at future meetings (or you think you could be such a person!) please contact Kevin Driscoll with contact information ASAP. Our next meeting is June 16. Call 219-769-9292 x229.

5th NATIONAL CATHOLIC SINGLES CONFERENCE
CHICAGO ∙ April 25-27, 2008

(Based on the Theology of the Body; great for dating couples too)

Register now--space is limited and the conference sells out! Early registration discount ends March 1st.

Socials with 500 other single Catholics <> FAITH <> World Class Speakers <> HOPE <> Great Praise Music <> LOVE <> New Friends

"Life changing! This conference exceeded my expectations!"

"Thanks for putting together this conference. It is much needed. I hope every single Catholic hears about it and attends the next one."

"The band and the orchestra were excellent!"

"Outstanding! Wonderful talks, great Masses and praise and worship, and the dance was a blast!"

Chicago 2008 speakers include:
FR. TOM LOYA: Extraordinary priest/artist whose talks must be SEEN to be believed.
DR. PHILIP MANGO: humorous Catholic psychologist with great, practical insights into relationships
VICKI THORN: Foundress of Project Rachel with a fascinating presentation on the "biology of the theology of the body."
GREG AND JULIE ALEXANDER: A couple with an inspiring story for all singles, whether never married or single again.
FR. RICHARD SIMON: Find out what God wants you to do with your life while you're single! and more!

More information and registration: www.nationalcatholicsingles.com (information on the 6th National Catholic Singles Conference in San Diego with Matthew Kelly coming soon - June 27-29, 2008)

Sponsored by TOBIA (Theology of the Body International Alliance), CatholicSingles.com , CatholicMatch.com and TheologyoftheBody.net .

National Catholic Singles Conference: Come join hundreds of other Catholic single adults for the National Catholic Singles Conference to be held in San Diego, CA, June 27th – June 29th. Featured speakers are Matthew Kelly and Mary Beth Bonochi. Live praise and worship, mixers, Mass, adoration, beach excursions, Saturday night dance social, and finding peace and strength in living the single life. For more information and to register, go to nationalcatholicsingles.com or call 858-490-8260. Co-sponsored by the Diocese of San Diego.

If you like Theology On Tap, or you're a young adult looking to connect with other young adults and explore your faith more in-depth, check out young adult ministries in these parish communities in the Diocese of Gary:

> Effeta Young Adult Ministry, St. Casimir, Hammond (contact Alfredo Flores-Carrillo 805-3760 or email)

> St. Mary, Crown Point (contact Jill, 219-545-7371, email)

> St. Paul Young Adult Ministry, Valparaiso

> Our Lady of Grace Young Adult Ministry in Highland

> St. Edward, Lowell (contact Bill, 219-696-4282, email)

RETREATS & EVENTS IN CHICAGOLAND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Weekend Retreat, For the Least 2008, May 16-18, 2008 Get renewed, get inspired. Swap stories of the successes and challenges of the work of service, peace and justice. Explore how the Gospel calls us to serve others and challenges us to grow. Take time to reflect on where Catholic Social Teaching and everyday life meet. Keynote address by Mr. Nicholas Lund-Molfese, Director, Office of Peace and Justice, Archdiocese of Chicago. Also hear from the men and women in their 20s and 30s who are leading this retreat along with Ms. Lauren Gaffey and Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read more about the retreat and team online. Register at www.charisministries.org ; $200 until 5/7; $225 after 5/7 if space allows. Limited scholarships available before 5/7. Co-sponsored by MercyWorks.

Charis presents the iRetreat

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You are also invited to a virtual retreat with the Charis Busy Person's iRetreat, the individual, downloadable retreat. Offered in conjunction with BustedHalo.com, the iRetreat gives you the chance to listen to a series of 10-20 minute podcasts and email reflections or questions with a spiritual companion.

Simply download the podcasts to your computer, MP3 player or iPod and listen to them at the time and in the comfort of the space you choose. Your spiritual companion can help guide your prayer with questions or thoughts that you can consider. The downloads are also available through iTunes and a limited number available on CD from Charis.

Register today!

CURRENT Young Adult Ministry (SW Suburbs/Chicago)

Check it out! A website just for Catholic Young Adults!

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