Calendar of Events

Page updated Oct 8, 2024

Some events may be in order by group type. Some events are also listed in our Calendar of Events category section besides this area

 

Oct 13
Davenport — Holy Family Parish is hosting an Our Lady of Fatima procession at 6 p.m.

DeWitt — St. Joseph Parish is hosting a Public Square Rosary outdoors at noon on the southeast side of the church. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will take place inside the church.

Oct 15
Davenport — Holy Family Parish is hosting Holy Face Devotion at 6 p.m. with adoration and prayers.

Oct 16
Coralville — The Social Justice Commission of St. Thomas More Parish is hosting a program, “Issues and Challenges to Affordable Housing in Johnson County,” at 5:30 p.m. in the Schwab Auditorium at the Coralville Public Library.

Davenport — One Human Family of the QCA is hosting a “Peace Train” sing along and complimentary dinner from 6-8 p.m. at The Diner at the Freight House Farmers Market. RSVP to richhendricks@msn.com.

Oct. 19
Davenport — Holy Family Parish is hosting a Family Bible Breakfast. Adore the Blessed Sacrament before 8 a.m. Mass. A Bible study, discussion and rosary prayer will take place after Mass.

Davenport — Bishop-elect Dennis Walsh will celebrate a White Mass for health care professionals Oct. 19 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish. The Mass begins at 9 a.m. A presentation and a light breakfast will follow in Denning Hall. Deacon Alan Rastrelli, M.D., a Denver-based physician speciliazing in hospice and palliative medicine, will share his insights on making ethical end-of-life decisions. This event is sponsored by the St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities. Membership is not required to participate. For more information go to https://stthomasaquinasguildqc.com/.

Iowa City — A Wonder of Eve presentation will take place from 8:30-10 a.m. in the St. Wenceslaus parish hall. This presentation aims to help high school-aged girls (and their moms) understand how naturally amazing their bodies are and the impact their choices can have on their future health and fertility. Register at www.jcrtl.org (click the outreach tab).

Oct. 20
Fairfield — The Burlington Deanery is hosting “Sparking the Spirit” at St. Mary Parish at 2 p.m. Former protestant minister Keith Nester will share his journey to becoming a Catholic convert. There is no cost to attend. Contact Diane with questions at fairfieldstmaryym@diodav.org.

OCT. 24
Davenport — View the documentary “Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood” at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Light refreshments will be served.

Oct. 27
Richmond— Holy Family Parish is hosting a drive-through fall dinner at Holy Trinity Parish from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free-will donation will be accepted for pork loin and chicken dinners with sides and dessert. An online auction will take place through Oct. 26 at www.sierenauctionsales.com.

Nov. 2
Iowa City — A morning event for women, “Cultivating Intimate Friendship with God through Prayer,” will take place at St. Patrick Parish. Check in begins at 8 a.m. with Mass at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m.; coffee and rolls will be served. The event concludes with prayer at noon. Register by Oct. 23 at www.stpatsic.com. Cost is $15.

Nov. 3
Keota — Holy Trinity Parish is hosting a pork loin dinner with scalloped potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls and desserts from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted. Carryouts available. A Harvest Dinner Raffle will begin at 1 p.m.

 

Respect Life events
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. Here is a list of upcoming events in the Diocese of Davenport.

Through Nov. 3: 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful vigil in front of abortion businesses. Sign up to pray outside Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City at www.40daysforlife.com/ en/iowacity.

Oct. 5: Facts About Fertility presentations for medical professions and general audience at Merge Iowa City. The presentation for medical professionals, “The Female Cycle as the Fifth Vital Sign,” will take place at 8:30 a.m. A presentation for the general audience, “The Facts About Fertility Explained,” will take place at 11 a.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ICFertilityFacts.

Oct. 8: Former abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson visits Iowa City. Pray with Dr. Robinson in front of Emma Goldman Clinic at 3 p.m., followed by refreshments and a presentation in the St. Mary Parish hall. Dr. Robinson will share his journey and insights on what you can do to protect the unborn and their mothers from abortion.

Oct. 19: The Wonder of Eve presentation, 8:30-10 a.m. at the St. Wenceslaus parish hall in Iowa City. This presentation aims to help high school-aged girls (and their moms) understand how naturally amazing their bodies are and the impact their choices can have on their future health and fertility. Register at www.jcrtl.org (click the outreach tab).

ONGOING

Online/Rock Island, Ill. — For a list of upcoming Benet House Retreat Center events go to www.smmsister.org/retreats.

Davenport — The Catholic Messenger hosts a monthly podcast, Catholic Messenger Conversations, with host Barb Arland-Fye. Listen to the podcasts at www.catholicmessenger.net/podcasting or on your favorite podcasting app.

Davenport — Humility Homes and Services, Inc. (HHSI) is seeking donations of cleaning supplies and hygiene products to distribute to persons in need. A detailed list is available at https://tinyurl.com/ mpfy86r7. Drop off at HHSI’s Corner Closet Donation Center at 525 Fillmore St. in Davenport. Donors may also purchase items from HHSI’s Amazon Wish List at https://tinyurl.com/yc6fs9kj. To make a one-time or recurring donation go to https://humilityhomesandservices-bloom.kindful.com/.

The Catholic Service Board seeks new members to join the organization for fellowship, fun and to assist its endeavors to support the Kahl Home in Davenport and other nonprofit organizations. For more information about Catholic Service Board or for membership information, contact CSB Vice President Pam Brandt at
pambrandt8@gmail.com or 563-505-9305.

Iowa City — The Fathers of St. Joseph, a group for husbands, fathers, grandfathers and mentors, meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6-7 a.m. at St. Mary Parish, and the fourth Saturday of the month (excluding November and December) from 6:30-8:20 a.m. (including 7 a.m. Mass) at St. Wenceslaus Parish. For more information or to be added the meeting reminder list, contact dan-icstmarys@q.com.

LeClaire — Our Lady of the River Parish Caregiver Support Group meets the first Monday of every month in the parish hall from 10:30-11:30 a.m. unless it falls on a holiday. It is open to all caregivers who are looking for emotional and spiritual support as well as resources available to them. The facilitator is Amie Hammes, caregiver support specialist at Milestones Area Agency on Aging. Loved ones are welcome to attend and meet separately as long as no physical care is required during the hour. Contact Jennifer Hildebrand at 563-370-4412 or kjhildebrand@windstream.net or call the church office at 563-289-5736 with questions or for information.

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha, Iowa offers programs and retreats year-round. Discover upcoming programs and retreats at www.prairiewoods.org.

Project Rachel is a confidential, post-abortion healing ministry of the Catholic Church offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions. Call (563) 333-4107 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Or, email projectrachel@diodav.org.

Natural Family Planning courses
Learn the Couple to Couple League method of Natural Family Planning (NFP), which gives couples the knowledge to track fertility signs as a way to achieve or avoid pregnancy. NFP is the only method of family planning approved by the Catholic Church and modern, symptom-based methods demonstrate an accuracy of about 99% in identifying times of fertility and infertility, according to the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology. Self-paced, online classes are available. Go to https://ccli.org/main-nfp/ or contact Al and Beth Budelier at (563) 324-7040 or elizabethimel@yahoo.com for more information.

The Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC) encourages you to sign up for its newsletter. The ICC is the official public policy voice of the bishops and Catholic Church in Iowa. Go to www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on “Join the Network.”