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​Morsels
​of Faith

Newsletter
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​February
​2024
Newsletter Image from Catholic Extension - The Apostles' Creed Calendar

February - Month of the Holy Family - Prayer in Honor of the Holy Family

GRANT us, O Lord Jesus, faithfully to imitate the examples of Thy Holy Family, so
that in the hour of our death, in the company of Thy glorious Virgin Mother and St.
Joseph, we may deserve to be received by Thee into eternal tabernacles. Amen.


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Teri Rosendahl,
Director of Evangelization &
Morsels of Faith Newsletter Editor

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Morsels for ALL


No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love
for us and it is filmed on location in the Holy Land.
     Author Edward Sri guides viewers through the last hours of Christ’s
life, walking step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to
Mount Calvary



Click on image for...No Greater Love Trailer
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No Greater Love - Bible Study

Starting Mon., February 19th
Monday Evenings from 7 – 8 pm in Lawler at the Fr. Moran Center AND
After morning daily Masses at St. Lucas (Wed.), Protivin (Thurs.),
and Mt. Carmel (Fri). 
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All Are Welcome!  Contact Teri Rosendahl to sign-up
Materials and copies $5

Conversion of Saint Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles and the place of
his martyrdom in Rome ---EWTN Vaticano
Bag a Book Study ---for Lent!
Bag-a- Book Study
Look for clear bags at the tables in all the churches for you to invite a few
friends/neighbors (1-5) over during Lent for an easy do-it-yourself study! Lent is
a perfect time to gather together and offer your table. There are 4 studies to
choose from; see image below. 
Pick a book bag & all instructions included!  All you need is a welcoming smile
& a cup of hospitality!  Call Teri Rosendahl for more info
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Like to read on your own?  Check out parish libraries
especially during Lent & times of Adoration.




Are Your Sins the
Same Story Again
and Again? Rewrite
the Script. 
Fr. Mike Schmitz

Exodus & Exile - Why not try the Lenten Challenge?

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​Begins Feb.14th & ends March
31st
. By signing-up, you will receive
free access to all the St. Paul
Center's digital content for Lent. 
Click on image for more

​Click on Exodus & Exile - St. Paul Center
Begins Ash Wednesday - Feb. 14th

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Morsels for Tweens
ICYC: Mini NCYC Geared towards Middle School &
their Parents (Grandparents) Too!



 ICYC-Iowa Catholic Youth Conference 

Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader?  This conference is for
THEM!  Save the date!  This is a one day event held in Iowa
City on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  This fun, faith-filled event is
like a mini NCYC!



Sunday, March 24th -ONE day ONLY
Event with food, fun activities, music (Scally Brothers) &.
Mass with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula.
Transportation (Bus) will be provided when enough sign up.
COST is $65 per person, includes Event  & Transportation
Early Bird Registering by Feb. 21st, $75 after that date

*Financial Assistance Available. 

Interested in being a Chaperone?
Please Contact & Register with
Teri Rosendahl, Parish Group Leader….ASAP!


Click on image below for Archdiocese of Dubuque - ICYC info page

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The Scally
Brothers- Keep
Hopin' (Official
Music Video)

Morsels for Munchkins


​
What's the story of
St. Brigid? | Saintly
Creatures Book 
Spirit Juice Kids

Join us after daily Mass for discussion,
prayer & fellowship.

Click on titles below to preview videos.

Conversion of Saint Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles..Vaticano


Addiction - Living Divine Mercy TV Show (EWTN) Ep.78 with Fr. Chris Alar


Are Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? - Fr. Mike Schmitz


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ALL ARE WELCOME!


SAVE THE DATE(S)
Click on links below to learn more
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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.
at Regina Education Center, 10 am to 4 PM
6th – 8th Grades & Their Parents (Grandparents)
Cost $65 per person includes Event & Transportation
Early Bird Registering by Feb 21st $75 after that date

Email or Call Teri for ICYC packet and forms.
  Let me know if you would be willing to be a chaperone?

 
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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SAVE THE DATE
2024 Archdiocesan Men's Conference
Saturday - March 9, 2024
St. Pius X Church, Cedar Rapids
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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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Contact: Teri Rosendahl, Director of Evangelization
[email protected]

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110 Commercial Ave, PO Box 205 Protivin, IA 52163
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