"Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
- 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
We strive to guide your marriage on a path to holiness by providing and promoting:
- Marriage enrichment seminars and activities
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter, and Retrouvaille
weekends
- Men's, women's, and family seminars onsite and offsite
- Marriage renewal and communication through game nights, book studies, and couples-only social events.
- Electronic and printed media for loan from our extensive library of CDs, DVDs and books.
2008 Events At-a-Glance
Retrouvaille Weekends
Retrouvaille ministry is "a Lifeline for Marriages."
The word Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i) is a French
word meaning rediscovery. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold,
unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage
problems by attending the program.
The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined
with
a series of 6 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools
to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program
is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you
the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in
a new and positive way.
It is not a retreat, marriage counseling, marriage self help or a
sensitivity group. There are neither group dynamics nor group discussions
on the weekend. It is not a time for hurting; it is a time for healing.
The nearest Retrouvaille community is located in Joliet, Illinois. Upcoming weekends scheduled in the Joliet area:
- October 17-19, 2008 in Romeoville, IL
For additional weekends throughout the Chicagoland area and Indiana, information regarding the Retrouvaille ministry such as who
it is designed for, what happens during the weekend, and locations, please
visit the Retrouvaille website or call (800) 470-2230.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a ministry devoted to renewal in the
church and change in the world.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience designed to give
married couples the opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication
that they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply
into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share
their feelings, hopes and dreams with each other.
The emphasis of the Marriage Encounter weekend is on the communication
between husbands and wives. The weekend provides a conducive environment for
couples to spend time together, away from the distractions and tensions of
everyday life, while encouraging them to focus on each other and their
relationship.
After the Weekend, ongoing support for the WWME lifestyle can be found in
local community groups.
Scheduled weekends for the Chicago-Gary Area are:
- September 19-21, 2008 in Burr Ridge, IL
- November 14-16, 2008 in Burr Ridge, IL
- December 5-7, 2008 in Burr Ridge, IL
Visit the WWME Chicago-Gary website for registration information or call Mark & Mary Wysock at (800) 553-3193.
Diocese of Rockford Catholic Family Conference
"Universal Call to Holiness"
July 25-27, 2008 in Elgin, Illinois
Join fellow faithful Catholics at the North Central Catholic Family Conference. For one low price, you and your family will experience reverent liturgy, an outstanding selection of vendors and an impressive line-up of today's most inspiring Catholic speakers! This year's conference promises to be one of the most inspirational and enlightening events you and your family will ever attend.
Everyone's welcome at the 2008 North Central Catholic Family Conference. You'll enjoy special programs for children, teens and adults, Daily Mass and Confession, Benediction and Adoration and much more.
Visit www.catholicfamily.dpsrfd.org for complete details.
 3rd Annual Indiana Catholic Men's Conference: Lions Breathing Fire: Living the Catholic Faith
Men make a difference in today’s society. This conference hopes to
provide ideas to bring men closer to Christ, strengthen families by
strengthening husbands and fathers, and inform men of all ages (including
high school students):
- The wonders and truth about our Catholic Faith
- The obstacles that serve to pull men away from a strong relationship with God and with their families
- The way to deal with the obstacles that a secular society sets in front of all of us
- The theological hope that brings individuals the strength to be real men of faith in our beliefs
- How to better prioritize the true meaning of our Faith in every part of our lives
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
Agenda:
- 8:00 AM – Registration
- 8:30 AM – Speakers
- Break at Midday – Mass and Lunch
- After lunch until 4:45 PM – Speakers
- Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available throughout the
day
A carpool from SJE will be scheduled again this year. For more information, please visit indianacatholicmen.com or contact our ministry by e-mail: with your questions.
6th Annual Indiana Catholic Women's Conference: Treasuring Womanhood: The Great Dignity, Potential and Responsibility of Woman
"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But
to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more
terrible than dying." - St. Joan of Arc
A carpool from our parish will be scheduled in Spring 2009. For more information, please visit indianacatholicwomen.com or contact our ministry by e-mail: with questions.
 3rd Annual Holy Family Catholic Conference
"Building the Domestic Church through God, Family, & Love"
May 16-17, 2009 in Kokomo, Indiana
Hosted by St. Patrick, St. Joan of Arc, and the Diocese
of Lafayette-in-Indiana, the Holy Family Catholic Conference
offers nationally renowned speakers, musicians for the
children and youth programs. Kids Korner includes age
appropriate catechesis, crafts, music and activities
for ages 3-11 yr olds. Their will be a supervised nursery
for 1-2yr olds and the Junior & High School Conference
has been designed to impact our youth with spiritual
armor. Visit www.holyfamilyconference.org for complete details.
Our Favorite Links:
Catholic Familyland (familyland.org)
Christian Family Movement (usccb.org)
Couple to Couple League...Building healthy marriages through the art of Natural Family Planning since 1971 (ccli.org)
Men of Christ (menofchrist.net)
One More Soul...Fostering God’s Plan for Love, Chastity, Marriage, Sex and Children (onemoresoul.com)
Word Among Us...Catholic Devotional Magazine (wau.org)
Youth and Family Encounter (yfe.org)
Catholic-based Weekend Experiences for Couples:
Fr. Larry Richards and The Reason for Our Hope Foundation:
Download his free talk "The Truth" by clicking on the banner below.
Recommended Reading :
Each of the following titles listed below have been
read and applied in the marriages of one or more of
our Cana Family Institute couples. If you would like
to discuss the books in further detail, we are happy
to connect you with the appropriate couple. Please contact
Pastoral Associate Robert Viviano at 219-365-5678 ext.
254 or our ministry by e-mail: .
New American Bible
Matthew Kelly matthewkelly.org
- A Call to Joy
- Perfectly Yourself: 9 Lessons for Enduring Happiness
- Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star
- The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose
Gary Thomas garythomas.com
- Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
- Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls
- Sacred Influence: What a Man Needs From His Wife to Be the Best Husband She Wants
Christopher West christopherwest.com
- Good News About Sex & Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teachings
- Theology of the Body for Beginners: A Basic Introduction to Pope John Paul II’s Sexual Revolution
- BRAND NEW! The Love That Satisfies: Reflections on Eros and Agape
Contact Us:
For more information about the Cana Family Institute
By phone: Julie Zasada 219-365-5678 ext. 264
By e-mail: .
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