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Henri J.M. Nouwen: Wounded Priest and Compassionate Healer. Lead by Michael Higgins, PhD. By means of an examination of Nouwen's letters, published journals, homilies and texts, we will identify the salient features of his priestly spirituality, the broad ecumenical and biblical dimensions of his thinking, and the continued relevance of his ministry for our time. $196/person, $302/couples, $110/commuters. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!

St. Vincent de Paul Parish will host their Vacation Bible School from July 23 to July 27. The theme is Around the World in 5 Days: The Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love. See the parish website or call the parish office for additional details.

"The Global Village...the Global Church....How do we do it as Church?" Presented by Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad. The universal Catholic Church is an amazing reality. Diversity of culture, ethnic backgrounds and theological perspectives are part of the mix. Here we are 2000 years later…. The program begins with Mass. Enjoy a talk from him over dessert and coffee. $25.00 per person. Bishop William Skylstad, DD is the Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Spokane. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!.

"Here We Are Now" lead by Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad. This presentation will discuss how Pope Francis invites everyone to live a joyful and compassionate life through faith. The morning begins with Mass, includes breakfast, and one conference. There is no cost to attend. For reservations, please call: 448-1124 or go to www.ihrc.net. For information on this event, please click on the IHRC logo!

The first Saturday of each month, there is a Mass of Remembrance at Holy Cross Funeral & Cemetery Center at 9:00 am. All are welcome.

Mr. Michael Barfield (St. Al's drama director) and Mrs. Jenna Solberg (Cataldo music director) will be leading the camp, which will include diverse theatre workshops, improv, singing, choreography, and a final performance for family and friends! The camp is hosted at Gonzaga Prep and runs: August 6-17, 9am-3pm every weekday (lunch not provided). Open to all students grades 4-9. Registration is $250 per student. Questions? Contact Mr. Barfield at mbarfield@dioceseofspokane.org.

St. Charles School is hosting a 1960's class reunion! This fun event will be held in the school gym. Contact the parish office for further details: 509-327-9575.

8-Day Ignatian Retreat: "A Journey to Harmony and Peace" lead by Fr. David Robinson, S.J. Areas of discourse and public life today bring discord into our family living rooms, making it difficult to realize that Christ is ever available with a gift of peace and grace. Come to the silence of this retreat to experience Ignatian prayer practice and inner reflective discernment. Father David will assist participants in the use of Ignatian imagination in the spiritual life, along with Pope Francis's teachings on mercy and the promotion of social harmony, with a particular emphasis on the fostering of hope. In addition, he will share living life as the Beloved of God from the work of Henri Nouwen. $595 overnight with meals For more information, please click on the IHRC logo! For more information on this event, please click on the IHRC logo!

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 12:30pm. School employees must also attend from 12:30 - 2:00pm.

"First Witness Discipleship" lead by Alisa Kostecka. Women are often the first witnesses to faith in Jesus because they are nurturers. Amongst friends, family, in homes, classrooms, workplaces or wherever they find themselves in community, women bring the love of God to others through their special attention to their needs. This retreat workshop is designed for women to recall their purpose and re-tool for making disciples in this time and place. (Contact Alisa for more information: (509) 710-7559 Cost: $110 per person. For additional information on this event, please click on the IHRC logo!

"Peace in the Anxious World -- How to lower anxiety and increase joy." Presentors: Teresa Warren, LHMC, NCC and Michael D'Esterre, MSW, LICSW (St. Raphael Counseling). Teresa and Michael are Catholic therapists who will walk you through methods of dealing with anxiety that are Catholic friendly and lasting in their effect. As Catholics we are called to radiate the joy of Christ and we can only do this when we have owned and addressed our personal anxieties. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and practice tools that can increase joy and peace in your life. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org before your session. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 12:30pm. School employees must also attend from 12:30 - 2:00pm.

This first annual event will support our Food for All Program where we will highlight the program's work such as produce delivery, cooking classes and participation in farmer's markets. Location: Washington Cracker Building, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd.

"The Visionary Path: A look at the Church's path here in the Northwest." Presented by Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad. We have a fascinating and inspirational history of the Catholic Church here in the Northwest. We have been blessed by those who have gone before us and those who continue to come as part of our community of faith. The program begins with Mass. Connect with Bishop Skylstad over a summer barbecue with refreshments. $25.00 per person. For more info on this event, please click on the IHRC Logo!.

The first Saturday of each month, there is a Mass of Remembrance at Holy Cross Funeral & Cemetery Center at 9:00 am. All are welcome.

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 12:30pm. School employees must also attend from 12:30 - 2:00pm.

The Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 7-9, 2018 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, starting at 7PM on Friday evening. Retrouvaille (a French word meaning 'rediscovery') Program helps husbands and wives put the pieces of their marriage back together and rebuild loving relationships. Many couples may be separated or divorced and simply want to try again. Retrouvaille is a lifeline of hope and healing for struggling marriages. It is a three-phase program that begins with a weekend experience, followed by post-weekend presentations, and monthly small group support meetings. For more information, please call 1-800-470-2230 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Classic Golf with Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad to benefit Catholic Charities. Sunday, September 9th at Liberty Lake Golf Course. Scramble format. Dinner to follow golf in the St. Mary Parish Hall (304 S Adams Rd) in Spokane Valley. Golf/Cart/Dinner/Prize Pool = $100 total. Golfers of all abilities are encouraged to play! Click on the Classic Golf logo to obtain more information on completing the registration form and fee to: Frank Owens, K of C #4196, 304 S. Adams Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99216. Deadline to register is August 20! All are invited to come and enjoy this fun event and help Catholic Charities! You will be contacted with a starting time.

This "Holy-in-One" benefit event for the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church will be held on Monday, September 10 at Downriver Golf Course; "tee-time" begins at 12:30PM. Entrance Fee is $100 which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and dinner. Refreshments available during play, and a gift bag for each participant! To register, contact: Sr. Marybeth, SMMC at 509-608-1709; or www.sistersofmarymc.org. The proceeds will help the Sisters build a convent!

"The Gospel in a Nutshell - A Kernel of Truth" presented by Fr. Mike Savelesky. Nowadays the great majority of us Christians take for granted the saving dynamic of God's Good News. A din of competing voices and packaged answers to life's deep questions may leave us confused. Is the Gospel just another suggestion or idea? In a nutshell, just what is the central point of the Gospel? Jesus asked that question. His answer can be found in a kernel of wheat. The morning begins with Mass, includes breakfast, and one conference. No cost to attend, but please call 509-448-1224 for reservations. For additional information on this event, please click on the IHRC logo!.

Praying with Christ in the Liturgy of the Hours, led by Fr. Rory Pitstick. In the years before electronic tablets, priests and religious were often seen carrying a well-worn book, which most people assumed was the Bible, but more often than not, was actually a prayer book referred to as the Breviary (and also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, or the Divine Office). In recent years, more and more laity have discovered the blessing of consecrating each day to God through regular recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours. This weekend retreat will not only include guided instructions on how to pray, but also a compelling presentation on why to pray, and various ways to pray the Divine Office, along with answers to general questions about liturgy and the history of praying the Breviary. $196/per person; $302/couples; $110/commuters. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org before your session. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 12:30pm. School employees must also attend from 12:30 - 2:00pm.

"Listening and Mindfulness: How to Navigate Prayer in our Busy Lives" lead by Fr. Mike Kwiatkowski. Taking time to listen does not come naturally to most of us. This day will focus on increasing our awareness of Christ each day through calm mindfulness and listening. Fr. Kwiatkowski will discuss various ways and tools to accomplish this, and bring forward Mary, the model of listening, since she "heard the Word of God and kept it!" The Silent Day of Prayer includes Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, and lunch. The day will conclude with the Rosary and Adoration. $38 per person ($48 with use of a private room for a day.) For additional info, please click on the IHRC logo!

This event benefits the services and programs of Catholic Charities and Morning Star Boys Ranch that serve children and families in our community. Location: Historic Davenport Hotel, 10 S Post St.

"Fully Alive: Managing Anxiety and Trauma with Nature and Grace." Lead by Teresa Warren, LMHC, NCC & Michael D'Esterre, MWS, LICSW. The glory of God is the human person fully alive, according to St. Irenaeus. Spend time with two practicing Catholic therapists, Teresa Warren and Michael d’Esterre, MSW, LICSW exploring the fascinating connections between age old practices within the Church and what modern psychology is discovering most helpful in dealing with anxiety and healing trauma. Cost: $107 per person, $147 per couple. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!

A Silent Teresian Carmelite Retreat will be held at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center on Friday evening, September 21st and conclude on Saturday afternoon. This biannual retreat is sponsored by the Carmelite Community, based in Coeur d'Alene. This weekend retreat is only open to the first 50 registrantsand is sponsored by the "Jesus, King of All Nations OCDS Community" from Coeur d'Alene and will feature Retreat Master, Fr. Christopher La Rocca, OCD sharing "Witnesses to the Experience of God." For further info, please contact David Rinaldi at 208-664-0455 OR: rinaldi1430@gmail.com to obtain a retreat brochure/registration form.

Traditional Byzantine Iconography: "Painting in the Light of Glory," lead by Fr. Damian Higgins. Using traditional techniques and materials, participants will be guided in the process of producing their own work of a Byzantine icon with egg tempera. All levels of experience welcome, even if one has never written an icon before. All materials will be provided for the participants. Icons will be blessed at the end of the event. Retreat cost: $600 (includes $100 non-refundable registration fee along with cost of materials). To register, please call 509.448.1224 or visit: www.ihrc.net.

"Everyday God" lead by Fr. Anthony Ciorra. God's grace is blowing in the wind and all we have to do is open up our sails. We are flooded with God's grace in the midst of the ordinariness of everyday life. All we have to do is pay attention, open our eyes and become mystics. " The Christian of the future will be a mystic or not exist at all." (Karl Rahner). This retreat will be an invitation to embrace and experience our Everyday God in the spirit of Vatican II's Universal Call to Holiness. $196 per person. $302 couples, $110 commuters.