EDUCATIONAL
Coralville – St. Thomas More Parish will offer two Bible studies beginning in January. A study on First Corinthians started Jan. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will last 11 Mondays. A couples study, “A Quick Journey Through the Bible,” began Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m. and will last nine Sundays. To sign up for either study, contact Carol at (319) 338-9290 or jclyon5@msn.com.
Iowa City – A “Night of Champions” will take place Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the social hall of St. Patrick Church. Featured speaker Chris Norton and presenters Marv Cook, Randy Norton and Mark Gannon, all former athletes, will address “How God’s Plan Drives Your Life.” Freewill donations will be accepted.
LITURGY/PRAYER
Davenport – A pro-life Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7 a.m. at St. Anthony Church.
Davenport – At St. Paul the Apostle Church, 9:30 am Mass Feb. 10 will include a blessing for unborn children and their parents. Congregants will also pray for couples hoping for a child and for couples who have lost a child.
Davenport — Soaking With a Purpose prayer meetings will take place at Eagles’ Wings on Feb. 8 and 22 at 7 p.m. Also, a healing Mass will be celebrated there Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (563) 324-7263 or email marcia@eagleswings.ws.
Davenport – A holy hour for life, marriage and liberty will be held from 9-10 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral in the St. Margaret’s Adoration Chapel on the last Sunday of the month through October. Call Jeanne Wonio at (563) 355-4188 for more information.
MEETINGS
Davenport – The St. Anthony grief group began its nine weekly meetings in the St. Anthony Parish Library on Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, call facilitators Dennis at (563) 332-1396, Ginny at (309) 523-9251, or Nadine at (563) 391-5161.
RETREATS
Richland — The Family Life Committee of Ss. Joseph and Cabrini Parish is sponsoring a Marriage Enrichment Afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2-4 p.m., with a smoked chop dinner following ($10 per couple). IlaMae Hanisch is presenting “The Love of a Lifetime” at Mother Cabrini Parish Center. Call (319) 456-3161 by Feb. 6 to make reservations.
Wheatland – Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat will hold the following events. From Jan. 26-27 is “Winter Play,” including skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding or walking, 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fee: $60. On Feb. 3 is a Taize Vigil Service at 5 p.m. Leader is Sister Kathleen Storms, SSND. Churches of all faith traditions are invited. Freewill donation. On Feb. 6 is a mini-retreat from 10 a.m. to noon with Father Bill Kneemiller, Mass, input, time for quiet and a light lunch. Fee: $8. On Feb. 14 is “A Prairie Valentine” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy lunch for you and your loved one and stay for a quiet walk. Fee: $30 for two. To register, call (563) 336-8414 or email olpretreat@gmail.com.
SOCIALS
Iowa City — St. Mary Parish’s Knights of Columbus will host pancake breakfasts on Feb. 3 and 10 and April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the KC Family Center, 4776 American Legion Road. Freewill offerings will be accepted. Proceeds support the works of the Knights of Columbus. For more information, call (319) 341-9097 or e-mail kofc842@gmail.com.
West Liberty — St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries Feb. 8 and 22 and March 8 and 22 from 5-7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Parish Life Center. Cost is $9.50 for adults and $4.50 for people younger than 13.
