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- Current and Continuing Opportunities to Learn and Grow
  For Catholic Adults and Young Adults in the Waterloo Parishes
  Week of September 28-October 3, 2025
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  This Week
  WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS PRAYER VIGIL
  Friday, October 3. 5:30-6:30pm.
  Lincoln Park, Waterloo
  Waterloo Catholic Hispanic Ministry and Cedar Valley Interfaith Council will sponsor this Silent Prayer Vigil in support of immigrants and refugees on the eve of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, October 4-5. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees coincides with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi October 4 and the church's Jubilee for Migrants in Rome. In his message for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Leo XIV has continued to emphasize the dignity of immigrants, saying, “In a world darkened by war and injustice, even when all seems lost, migrants and refugees stand as messengers of hope. Their courage and tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see and gives them the strength to defy death on the various contemporary migration routes.” The vigil is open to the public. A Mass in Spanish will follow the vigil at 7:00p in Queen of Peace Parish Hall.
  Next Week
  FALL SPIRITUALITY SERIES
  October 6, 13, 20, 27. 6:00-8:00pm.
  This series, facilitated by a professional spiritual director from Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, will give adults and young adults an opportunity to examine how a healthy, mature spiritual life is integrated into everyday life. The first three sessions will take place at the New Life Center at St. Edward Parish in Waterloo; the final session will take place at Prairiewoods Center in Hiawatha. $35 per person/$60 per couple, payable at the first session. Pre-registration required.
  • Learn more online atwaterloocatholics.org/fall-spirituality
  • Register online athttps://bit.ly/fall-spirituality-series
  
  CATHOLIC READERS BOOK CLUB
  Monday, October 6. 6:30-8:00pm
  Live Video Discussion
  The book club meets monthly to discuss books of special interest to Catholic readers and is open to all. This month's book is “The Overstory” by Richard Powers. For information or to receive the video conference link contact Bev Byford at 319 229 6395 (email: [email protected] ).• Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-readers
  Coming Opportunities to Learn and Grow
  Itinerary
  Itinerary
  Itinerary
  Itinerary
  • Learn more about the pilgrimage's Drexel Route at https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/
  BAPTISM PREPARATION
  Monday, October 13. 6:30-8:30pm.
  Live Video Conference
  This online preparation program is for first-time parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning to baptize an infant or young child in the near future. Parents should be registered members of a parish and may register at the class. Participants must have the ability to download and print material in advance.
  • Register online at https://bit.ly/baptism-preparation-class
  • To arrange an inperson meeting email [email protected]
  • Learn more at: https://bit.ly/baptizing-infants-and-children
  
  LET'S TALK ABOUT IMMIGRATION
  Saturday, October 18. 12:00-1:00pm.
  First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo.
  This program, facilitated by members of the Cedar Valley Interfaith Council's Immigration Committee, will examine how people of faith and goodwill can have constructive conversations about the highly controversial and politically divisive issue of immigration. Free and open to anyone who is supportive, concerned or confused about immigration policy in this country.
  • For information contact [email protected].
  • Learn more about constructive conversations at https://bit.ly/immigration-conversations
  
  KNOW YOUR FAITH DISCUSSION
  Monday, October 20. 7:00-8:00pm.
  Live Video Discussion
  Our monthly Know Your Faith discussions are designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review basic components of the Catholic faith. This month's topic is “Living As a Catholic”. The discussions are open to the public. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance.
  • Learn more here: https://waterloocatholics.org/know-your-faith
  • Register to participate here:
  
  "BEAUTY" QUIET RETREAT WEEKEND
  October 24-26.
  Prairiewoods Spirituality Center, Hiawatha.
  Here's an opportunity to enter into the Beauty in and around your life, to follow a path to inner or outer peace in the midst of change. This retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Northeast Iowa Chapter will include times for Quiet Prayer, Reading of Scripture, Sung Prayer and meals with ample Free Time with a variety of opportunities.
  • Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4n1QytI.
  • Register at: https://bit.ly/3HIJpzN
  Continuing Opportunities
  Pastoral Care Grief Group
  This weekly discussion group is open to people of any faith who are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one. The Group meets on Thursdays, 1:00-2:30pm at Cabin Coffee in Waterloo. For information contact Vickijolene Reece at 319-233-3146
  
  Spiritual Growth
  Feeling Lost or Confused, Searching for More? Members of our faith formation team are pleased to meet personally with individuals who are looking for direction in their spiritual lives. We can help you discern how to continue growing in your faith, your relationship to Jesus Christ, and your participation in the Catholic faith community.
  • Learn more here or contact the Team at 319-233-0498 or email [email protected].
  
  Faithful Companions
  Faithful Companions is an opportunity for adults and young adults who want to continue growing in their spiritual life through conversations with a small group of spiritual companions. Groups meet monthly under the direction of a spiritual guide. The format will include a combination of prayer, reflection, personal sharing, reflective listening and mutual support. The atmosphere will be prayerful, respectful and confidential.
  • Find out more online here.
  
  Local Online Prayer Opportunities
  • Lectio Divina -- Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Join us for the ancient practice of quiet prayer and reflection called Lectio Divina conducted online via Zoom and led by Carolyn Pfiffner a trained spiritual director . This ancient tradition of the Catholic church involves reading scripture, meditation and prayer. For registration and more information email [email protected].
  • Centering Prayer -- These 30 and 20-minute sessions are led by members of Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa Monday nights at 6:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30am and Sunday afternoons at 3:30pm. Intercessory prayer follows the Centering Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For information contact Julie Rowell at [email protected]
  • Prayer Partners -- Looking for an online prayer partner? Send us an email with your age, gender and relationship status and we'll pair you with a local person. Contact Dave Cushing at [email protected]
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  Alpha in the Waterloo Parishes
  Alpha is a faith enrichment opportunity for adults and young adults who want to learn or review the basic convictions of Christian faith. This exciting, engaging opportunity consists of 10 weekly sessions and one reflection day. Each weekly session includes a meal, a video presentation, and a discussion. The sessions explore such basic questions as “Who is Jesus?” “Why did Jesus die?” “How do I pray?” “How can I resist evil?” “Is there more to life than this?” and more.
  • Find out more about Alpha online here.
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  Catholic Seekers
  Are you an adult Catholic who feels you have outgrown the faith you learned as a child? Join our new group of Catholic Seekers who are searching for a more mature, adult understanding of your faith.
  • For information contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email [email protected]) or register online here.
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  Inactive and Alienated Catholics
  The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our sisters and brothers who no longer participate regularly in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is an inactive, alienated, angry or disillusioned or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and non-judgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
  • Learn more here or contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email [email protected]) .
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  LGBTQ Catholics
  The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our gay and lesbian sisters and brothers. If you or someone you know is a gay or lesbian Catholic or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and nonjudgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
  • Learn more here or contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email [email protected])
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  Trending Today
  
  Trending Today is our summary of news and commentary about what’s happening in the Church and the world. Read it on our Facebook page at facebook.com/WaterlooCatholics
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  The Bulletin Board
  The Bulletin Board is updated each Sunday. To receive an email notice when the update is posted, send a request to: [email protected]
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  Adult Faith Formation in the Waterloo Parishes
  The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are committed to providing formation, education and spiritual growth opportunities for adults of all ages. We value the individual's life experience, respect the diversity of personal convictions, and welcome the wisdom of every participant. We will never intentionally embarrass or offend participants.
  [Last Update: 09.27.25]

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• Learn more about the pilgrimage's Drexel Route at https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/