Called and Gifted - Part 2

You can't see our faces, but believe me we are having a great time! Sherry Weddell and Fr. Mike Fones, O.P. are leading us through a very inspiring, enlightening, and fun process! We're learning about the Holy Spirit, about our specific callings and our specific charisms! I watched last night as people all around the room nodded in agreement or pointed at each other as Sherry and Fr. Mike described people with particular charisms. It was so exciting to hear them described and to know that we all are gifted differently- what a beautiful body of Christ we make up!

We finish our three night process this evening, and the Catherine of Siena Institute heads up to Westford to present the workshop at St. Catherine parish there. We hope they'll be back in the Boston area again soon, and for our part, we'll start digging into the small group discernment process here at I.C. as soon as possible!
-MM

Called and Gifted

Called and Gifted is off to a great start! Thanks to our wonderful participants and the lovely presenters from the Catherine of Siena Institute, we are looking forward to tonight's and tomorrow's presentations. Here's a peek at our group, hard at work!

Thank you to all who brought delicious snacks and generous donations offered by our participants this week, too!

Who are these people?

The presenters of our Called and Gifted Workshop coming up at I.C. in February come clear across the country to us, from their organization, the Catherine of Siena Institute. The Institute is "dedicated to equipping parishes for the evangelization and formation of lay Catholics for the sake of their mission in the world." And after years of working with thousands and thousands of Catholics in parishes and dioceses, people are raving about the experience.
What will you experience at Called and Gifted? Here is a sample of one person's reaction, posted on the Siena blog, "Intentional Disciples"
There's still time to register, and space for you! Email Margo to register today!
-MM

Hurry in for Savings!

It's not the LAST day for registering for the Called and Gifted workshop, being hosted here at IC February 2-3-4 from 6-8:30PM in the hall, but it's the LAST day for parishioners to register for FREE!! After today, the cost is a mere $35.00 - which covers all materials and refreshments for the three nights. Not bad, but not as good as FREE! So email Margo now to register: pf@icmalden.com

(scroll down for more information about Called and Gifted)

What's all this about Called and Gifted?

Have you heard about the Called and Gifted workshop, coming to Immaculate Conception Parish in February? We are thrilled to welcome the Siena Institute here to facilitate this wonderful workshop for YOU.
What is it?
"The Called and Gifted workshop is meant to help lay Catholics discern the unique work of love to which God is calling them, and to discover how God has empowered them to carry it out. To date over 10,000 Catholics in over 40 dioceses have attended the workshop in parishes across North America and internationally."(from Siena publications)
If you have ever wondered what God wants from you, or how to respond to God's calling in your life, this workshop is for you. If you don't really believe that you have a God-given gift, this workshop is for you. If you are not feeling fed or challenged in your faith life or in your ministry work, this workshop is for you.
We want IC parishioners to experience this workshop so much that we will cover your cost. Just register by Friday, Jan. 15 and you will save the $35.00 registration fee. If you are from another parish you are welcome to join us too, and can bring a check for the reg. fee to the first evening of Called and Gifted.
Email Margo with your questions, or to register now!
-MM