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December 2023 
Morsels of Faith
​Newsletter

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Teri Rosendahl
Dir of Evangelization &
Morsels of Faith
​Newsletter Editor


December Catholic Devotion: The Immaculate Conception
Feast Day December 8th

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Morsels for ALL

The Immaculate Conception Explained - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Morsels for Men
5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress -- Keith Nester
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Look to Him and Be Radiant coloring pages, printable Advent wreath and much more!

Morsels for Women
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2024 Archdiocesan Women's Conference
Beauty in Christ: Reviving Our Hearts

Saturday - January 27, 2024       8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Registration is set to open by
Wednesday,  November 22!


The theme of this year's virtual conference is "Reviving Our Hearts!" and will include keynote
presentations by national speaker 
Mari Pablo and local speaker Mary Pedersen. It’s time to start
planning to host a group at your parish or cluster! More information, including registration information, 
can be found at 
www.archwomensconference.org Contact Joanne Pohland at [email protected] 
​if you have questions.

Morsels for Tweens

2023 NCYC Participants
Back Row:
Fr. Radloff, Wyatt M., Isaiah W., Parker R., Trae K., Autumn M., Brooklyn K., Mariah T., Luella R., Dawn L., Taylor N., Bella S., Ellaney B.
Middle Row: Hugo B., Jenna T., Kendall K., Anna R., Jill M.
Front Row: Maggie B., Karstyn L., Halle W., Maici W., Annika B. 

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Morsels for Munchkins

Who is Mary?
--Spirit Juice Kids

  Check out all the New Christmas Children's Books
in Parish Libraries
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Join us after daily Mass for discussion, prayer &
fellowship. Click on titles below to preview videos.


5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress..Keith Nester

Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition...Fr. Mike Schmitz

Our Lady of Guadalupe...Gabi After Hours
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The Story of Saint Cecilia as Told by John Bosco...America Needs Fatima

ALL ARE WELCOME!


SAVE THE DATE(S)
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SAVE THE DATE
2024 Archdiocesan Men's Conference
Saturday - March 9, 2024
St. Pius X Church, Cedar Rapids

The keynote speaker will be John Edwards, founder and director of Pew Ministries, a Catholic apostolate with the mission of bringing the person of Jesus Christ to the person in the pew. John is also the host of the popular “Just A Guy in the Pew” Podcast (www.justaguyinthepew.com). The day will also include Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Zinkula and breakout sessions presented by local speakers. For those unable to attend in-person, the conference will also be livestreamed. For more information and registration, please visit www.archmensconference.org.

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SAVE THE DATE
Iowa Catholic Youth Conference 2024!
Sunday, March 24, 2024

The 3rd Annual Iowa Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC) is set for Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Regina Education Center in Iowa City. This event targets youth in Grades 6-8 and their parents, and will feature the nationally-known Scally Brothers Band. More information and registration can be found HERE. 
Featuring the Scally Brothers Band. Joyful. Energic. Magnetic. Passionate. Real. To learn more about the Scally Brothers, go to www.thescallybrothers.com


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