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Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation - Registration for the next cycle for online courses through the University of Dayton’s VLCFF program is now open. Certificate programs are available for catechesis, leadership in ministry, youth ministry and more! As a diocesan partner, you can register for courses at a discounted cost of $50 for 5-week sessions and $40 for 3-week seminars. All courses in the VLCFF can be used to help with the Catechist Formation Process. Visit https://oldsite.dio.org/catechesis/approved-formation-programs.htm for more information. Or contact Kyle Holtgrave at (217) 698-8500, ext. 154.
Orientation to Emblems and Religious Awards for Scouts - The Catholic Committee on Scouting is hosting a webinar to introduce some of the religious emblems and awards that are available for Scouts and adult leaders to earn. This event will be hosted via Go To Meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 PM and is open to adults and Scouts. Various religious programs will be discussed and there will be plenty of time for question and answer throughout the session. For the meeting link, please contact Kyle Holtgrave at (217) 698-8500, ext. 154 or email . Information about the diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting can be found at https://scouts.dio.org.
Job Opening at Springfield Catholic Charities: Community Services Supervisor - Springfield Catholic Charities has a full-time opening for Community Services Supervisor. Visit oldsite.dio.org/jobs to view more information about the position, including qualifications and how to apply.
Job Opening at Springfield Catholic Charities: Office Manager - Springfield Catholic Charities has a full-time opening for an Office Manager. Visit oldsite.dio.org/jobs to view more information about the position, including qualifications and how to apply.
Parish Confession times needed – Catholic Times plans to run a special edition about Confession this summer. Please fill out this form with your Confession times so Catholic Times can include that in the special edition: https://ct.dio.org/confessionschedule. Please submit it by June 18.
Dive Deep – How fostering works and the surprising joys it brings: There can be negative associations with fostering. Dive Deep sits down with a Petersburg couple that explains the fostering process, why all those negative things you hear about are not only not true, and how fostering has shaped their lives for the better. Go to dio.org/podcast to listen and subscribe.
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We want to share your great photos! – Got a great photo? Whether it’s of school life, parish life, or home life, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is wanting to promote Catholic life in action. Through Catholic Times, social media, videos, or marketing materials, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois wants to share your great photo to spread the joy diocesan-wide. Submit your photo or photos by going to oldsite.dio.org/submitphoto.
Minimum Wage Increases in your Budgets! - Don't forget to account for the next minimum wage increase in your FY 2021-2022 budgets! The minimum wage will increase from $11 to $12 on January 1, 2022.
Job Opening at the Catholic Pastoral Center: Parish Finance Administrator - The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Parish Finance Administrator. This role assists the Finance Officer in organizational management by interpreting and utilizing parish managerial accounting and financial information. This position oversees support of parishes through supervising parish audits, developing finance policies, establishing internal controls for parishes, and executing an accounting review program. More information including requirements and how to apply can be found at dio.org/jobs.
Catholic Home Missions Appeal - The Catholic Home Missions Appeal collection was the weekend of April 24-25. Please send donations to the Office for the Missions as soon as possible. These donations help fund mission work and mission dioceses within the United States. Diocese such as the Diocese of Belleville, IL and the Diocese of Lexington, KY.
Tips for Successful Missionary Visit - Missionaries from the Cooperative Mission Program (Co-Op) will be visiting our parishes soon. Here are some tips to have a successful missionary visit:
REMINDER: Rice Bowl Donations - Please send Rice Bowl donations to the Office for the Missions by the end of the fiscal year. The allocation committee will be meeting in July and we need to know how much money is available to grant to organizations.
Qvinci basics Live Webinar with Katie - Join Katie on a live webinar to cover Qvinci basics and to learn about resources and tips for a successful transition into a new way of parish giving toward the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. These meetings are helpful to parish administrators, however all are welcome!
Season of Stewardship Resources - The Season of Stewardship is an opportunity for your parishioners to discern their stewardship commitments and renew their commitment to living a stewardship way of life. It is an annual discernment process that enables parishes to encourage stewardship and invites new energy and enthusiasm into current ministries. If your parish is interested in receiving FREE RESOURCES toward this effort, please fill out the form below so we can begin the planning process for October. FREE resources include:
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/211396544314151
Parish Community Tithe Resources or Training - We are beginning to transition to the Parish Community Tithe supporting the Diocesan ministries this July 2021. Are you looking for resources or training? We have resources and support for you!
Biking for Babies - Cyclists from Biking for Babies will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, July 16th. While cycling across America these pro-life enthusiasts spread awareness of and collect donations for pregnancy resource centers. All are invited to attend 5:15 pm Mass, enjoy dinner with the cyclists, and hear their testimonies. To RSVP contact Vicki Compton at: 217/522-3342 or email . Biking for Babies is partnering with three pregnancy help centers within our diocese: First Step Women's Center (Springfield), Choices Pregnancy & Health (Charleston), ThriVe Metro East (Godfrey). Donations can be made at: www.bikingforbabies.com/give.
Monthly Pro-Life Intercessions and Bulletin Quotes - June’s edition of Word of Life is now available. Word of Life is a monthly resource for parishes. The resource is available in both English and Spanish, in both PDF or Microsoft Word formats.
Each monthly issue contains information such as: intercessions for life, quotes for your bulletin, and art for your bulletin, webpage or Facebook page. The following link will direct you to the webpage that lists all current and past editions of this resource - dio.org/plasm/word-of-life.html
Pre-Cana in Spanish - The Diocese of Belleville is having a Pre-Cana session in Spanish. The next Pre-Cana class for Hispanic couples is being offered October 16, 2021. If you know of any Hispanic couple that is interested in attending have them contact Carlos and Efrend Garcia at: 618-632-1755, cell phone: 618-520-3404, or .
Short Tidbit from Project Rachel: The Diocese: Project Rachel and Related Programs: – How to Begin (or Strengthen) a Project Rachel Ministry in Your Diocese – Keeping All Other Lists Confidential: The list of other caregivers must also be kept confidential. Again, this allows volunteers and professionals to serve as appropriate. Should someone on the list prove inappropriate, his or her name can be confidentially removed without public knowledge. (PR Manual pg 61)
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - There will be a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for people affected by abortion August 13-15, at the Villa Maria Retreat Center. Please let others know about this healing opportunity. Scholarships are available for those not able to pay the full registration fee. A flyer is available at the following link: oldsite.dio.org/plasm/projectrachel.
Religious Freedom Celebration - Religious Freedom Week, June 22-29, 2021