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LITURGY/PRAYER

Bettendorf — An introductory Centering Prayer workshop will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1506 Brown St., Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bob and Joan Timmons will present. Fee is $28, which includes the book “Open Mind, Open Heart,” by Father Thomas Keating; lunch and six follow-up sessions. Registration is due Aug. 1: call (563) 355-0611.

Davenport — The Sisters of Humility invite the general public to pray with them at 11:40 a.m. Wednesdays during a special Mass for peace. It will be celebrated in the Magnificat Chapel at the Humility of Mary Center, 820 W. Central Park Ave.

Iowa City — People meet to pray the rosary and receive Communion at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Melrose Meadows Retirement Community. All Catholics are welcome.

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Iowa City — Centering Prayer groups meet from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at the Mercy Hospital chapel, and from 9-11:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more information, call Maureen Kelley at (319) 338-8284.

Melrose — The Knights of Columbus of Albia sponsor a 24-hour adoration the first Friday of the month at St. Patrick Church in Melrose. Mass begins at 8 a.m., followed by 24 hours of adoration, and closes with benediction at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday. For more information or to sign up for an hour, call Tony Humeston at (641) 932-7709.

Moline, Ill. — The secular discalced Carmelite Community of St. Joseph’s and the Prophet Elijah meets the second Sunday of each month from 1-3:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Mary Church. For more information, call Leslie Schadt, OCDS, at (563) 370-3559.

Rock Island, Ill. — The secular Franciscans meet at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Jardine Auditorium at Trinity Medical Center West Campus, 2701 17th St. For more information, call Kent Ferris in Muscatine at (563) 264-0120.

MEETINGS

Davenport — A Catholic Single Mothers Support Group invites new members for prayer and discussion on positive parenting and balancing life’s demands. Mothers will meet and hear a different speaker monthly in an informal setting. To take part, call Joan at (563) 323-0175.

Davenport — A group meets for Ignatian Lightworks exercises on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at 2803 McKinley Ave. For more information, call (563) 324-7263.

Donahue — The Eudist Associates of Iowa meet the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8:30 p.m. at Eagles Wings Retreat Center.  Dinner, teaching from St. John Eudes’ work and prayer will take place. For more information, call (563) 324-7263.

SOCIALS

Burlington — Notre Dame schools are selling tickets for their 12th annual Pot O’ Blue and Gold Raffle. More than $150,000, including a $100,000 grand prize, will be awarded Aug. 8. Each ticket costs $100. Proceeds will go toward capital improvements, curriculum, faculty support and tuition assistance. To buy a ticket, visit www.notredamefoundation.com. For more information, call (319) 754-8431 ext. 385.

Camanche — Church of the Visitation will host a corn boil Aug. 9 from 3-7:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per adult, $3 per child age 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Menu includes corn on the cob, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, potato salad, beans, dessert and beverages.

Charlotte — Assumption  & St. Patrick Parish is hosting a beef and pork dinner with all the trimmings, including a beverage and dessert, on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The event will be held at the Millennium Ballroom in Goose Lake. Carryouts also available. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and younger. There will also be a gift basket silent auction, children’s games, bingo and a country store. The Charlotte German Band will play at 1:30 p.m.

Davenport — The 2009 Father Ken Martin Golf Outing and Dinner will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Emeis Golf Course and the Davenport Elk’s Club. Cost is $100 for golf and dinner or $35 for dinner only.  For registration, call  Jim or Diane Tiedje at (563) 391-2820, Dick Froeschle (563) 289-4663 or Matt Froeschle at (563) 343-4638.

Hills — St. Joseph Church is hosting a farmers’ market on Fridays from 4-7 p.m. Vendors may call (319) 679-2271 to reserve a space. No fee is required, but donations are appreciated.

LeClaire — The Msgr. Leo J. Feeney assembly of the Knights of Columbus will have its annnual Msgr. Leo J. Feeney/Fr. Bader steak fry  Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the River Church.  The event is $10 for assembly members. Reservations should be made to Tim Tisinger at (563) 332-8261.


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