Disclaimer: The
DMARC E Bulletin week of May 12, 2008
Dear Readers,
Here are this week’s
announcements. Please help publicize these events in your congregation’s
bulletin, newsletter or bulletin board or pass the information to someone who
would benefit from it. If you have news to share with other congregations,
please submit a press release and send it as a word document to info@dmreligious.org and we will
try to accommodate it in the next issue. Please limit articles to 60 words or
less.
Next Deadline: May
20, 2008
REMINDERS:
DMARC
DMARC Service
Awards Luncheon May 15th at Airport Holiday Inn
Call 277-6969 to reserve your tickets.
Saturday, June 21
DMARC/IHYC/CIA NIGHT HOSTED BY THE
Call Susie Paloma at 256-1478 (H) or 262-7290 (W) for more
information.
GARDENING THIS SUMMER??
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SURPLUS FRESH VEGETABLES TO YOUR LOCAL
FOOD PANTRY SITE SO THAT THEY MAY BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM.
DMARC DOES NOT HAVE FACILITIES TO STORE THEM IN OUR WAREHOUSE SO PLEASE CONTACT A
SITE NEAR YOU TO SEE HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE SOME
Ankeny-965-0433 Bidwell-Riverside
- 244-6251 Downtown 243-1381
Salvation Army (West) - 282-3422
MAY
MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH There
are nearly 4,500
May 10TH
2nd ANNUAL SPARK INTO SPRING CAR & BIKE SHOW May 10th
8am to 3:30 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE AT SHOPPER SUPPLY 5049 NE 14TH ST DES
MUSIC BY GOOD VIBRATIONS , DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWING
MOTHER'S DAY FLOWERS AND MORE
INFORMATION: BRANDEE 515-556.5206 RUN4FUNBB@AOL.COM
MAY 10
GARAGE SALE, BAKE SALE, CRAFT SALE, PLANT
SALE, Breakfast and Lunch, Saturday, May 10,
at Grace Lutheran Church. The 8th-12th Grade youth and families
are hosting this to raise money to go toward the expenses for summer trips. Grace Church is located at
MAY 10
Greek Orthodox
Church, Philoptochos Rummage sale
Where: Greek Orthodox Church
35th &
When: Saturday,
May 10th
(8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Lots of household items, clothing, power tools, garden
tools, living room set, lamps, microwave, computer desk, office desk and many
more items too numerous to mention. All proceeds go to the Philoptochos Society
Charitable projects.
MAY 10
DES MOINES – The Iowa Arts Council will celebrate Asian Heritage
Month with a program about Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the
Thanks
to funding from the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces
Initiative, the public is invited to this free, family-oriented performance that will
feature dragon dancers, a fashion show, singing and food demonstrations,
including samples. More information is available at 515-281-5111 or www.culturalaffairs.org.
A major holiday for which
families clean and decorate their homes, prepare special foods, and entertain
guests, Tet celebrates a break in agricultural activities. It also marks the time when the Kitchen God journeys to Heaven to make
his annual report on household activities to the Jade Emperor.
The Vietnamese, like many
other ethnic groups, follow a lunar calendar. This means that Tet, which occurs
in the 12th moon month and lasts three days, takes place sometime between the
last 10 days of January and the middle of February on the western calendar.
Tet involves rituals that pay homage to the ancestors.
Women prepare elaborate traditional
food to be offered to the ancestors and served to family and friends.
MAY 16-18
MAY 16-18, 2008, THE SOUTHEASTERN IOWA SYNOD OF ELCA WILL
MEET IN CORALVILLE TO ELECT NEW BISHOP The person elected will succeed Bishop Philip Hougen. Bishops in the ELCA may serve two six year
terms. ELCA members can attend the Synod Assembly as an observer, as well as
provide a name to be considered as candidate.
May 18th
FIFTHTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DOBSON PIPE ORGAN AT FAITH
LUTHERAN, Sunday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m. and
10:00 a.m. Each person attending will receive a brochure with
brilliant color pictures of the organ, inside and out, as well as a history of
the instrument. Children will gather around the organ for a special telling of
the Biblical story of Daniel through narration and organ variations on a simple
song, “Dare to Be a Daniel, which the children and the whole congregation will learn composers. An Anniversary Organ Recital featuring
Samuel Gaskin, 15 year old organ virtuoso will begin at 2:00 p.m. The recital
will feature the works of Bach and other composers.
WALK FOR ISRAEL, SUNDAY, MAY 18 a
May 24th
Outdoor Service of Healing and Remembrance
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Service will be held at
St. Anne's
Episcopal Church
www.saechurch.org
Reception Following
May 25.
DEDICATION AND BLESSING OF ELEVATOR & BELL TOWER
ADDITION AT Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, Sunday, May 25. Worship at 9:00
a.m., Dedication 10:20 a.m., Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
MAY 30 & 31
MAY 30 & 31st, 2008 7:30 p.m. AT First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave, Des
Moines A drama by Y York, “Afternoon of
the Elves. Tickets at door, $10.00 All proceeds benefit the church.
JUNE
June 7 & 8
Greek Food Fair
Where: Greek Orthodox Church
35th &
When: Saturday,
June 7th starting at 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 8th starting at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eat Drink & Be Greek! The food fair offers a full Greek dinner, an ala
carte
menu, Gyros, Greek wine
& beer, and Greek pastries and desserts. Activities
include Greek dancing and
children's activities. Tickets are $12
in advance
and $14 at the door and are available at area Dahl's
or by calling 277-0780.
June 16-20
FINE ARTS CAMP FOR CHILDREN beginning June 16-20
9:00 a.m. - noon. at
JULY
July 10-13
WOMEN OF ELCA’S 7TH
Triennial Gathering will be held at the Salt Palace, Convention Center in Salt
Lake City on July 10-13.The theme is “Come
to the Waters,”, speaker Sister Joan Chittister. Registration booklets can be requested by
calling 800 638 3522 x 2730 or email Women.ELCA@elca.org
July 18-19
BEADS, BLUES, AND BARBECUE Fundraiser for Cross Ministries
July 18 from 5-9 p.m. and July 19 from 10 – 4 p.m. At
Living History Farms, Clive. One half of each admission ticket to Living
History will be given to Cross for all visitors. “Beads refers to vendors selling home made
jewelry, Blues includes some recognized figures in the
July 19
CIA/IHYC SILENT AUCTION AT THE IOWA CUBS The DMARC
Council, Compassion in Action Program and the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
will, once again, be holding a silent auction as a fundraiser for our programs.
Saturday, July 19 at the
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW SPACE HELPS NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH INITIATIVE EXPAND REACH
at a new location. The NHI, Making
Connnections’ key partner in resident engagement and mobilization has moved to
the former
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCES BISHOP CHARRON CARITAS AWARD
RECIPIENTS At the annual volunteer
appreciation dinner held Monday April
21, The Integer Group received
the award for the group category, and the late Jerry Russell received the individual volunteer award. The
recipients were commended for their compassion, humility, commitment and
enthusiasm in helping those in need.
The Integer Group has provided
services pro-bono to Catholic Charities for a variety of programs and special
events. Jerry Russell who passed away in September of 2007, volunteered at
Catholic Charities’ St. Mary Family Center for over 10 years. The Caritas Award is given annually to an
individual and organization that show exceptional compassion and service and
love to all those in need.
Serving the Community
2007 report of services
A place for hope and
healing … for everyone
Throughout our 35-year history, the Center’s purpose
has been to make a difference in our community through
a commitment to treating the emotional, psychological,
and relationship needs of persons of all ages from the full
spectrum of socio-economic means.
Our reputation and our longevity speak to the Center’s
ability to handle tough issues and long-term counseling
needs. Our ability to treat both children and adults makes
us effective in working with the increasingly complex needs
of families
In 2007, the Center provided 18,504 hours of counseling
to 2,271 individuals and families.
• 33% were children and adolescents
• 57% were women and girls
• 17% had a family income below $20,000;
26% below $30,000
• 40% of clients paid for counseling on a sliding-scale,
based on their ability to pay
• 28% indicated “None” for their religious preference
• 37% of Center clients identified themselves as Catholic,
Lutheran, or Methodist; another 10% as “Other”
• 62% were families with children
• 23% were single parent families
• 12% were stepparent families
• 5% were seen in our satellites in the southern tier of
The Center is accredited by both the American Association
of Pastoral Counselors and the Samaritan Institute, ensuring
the community that the Center is meeting and surpassing
industry professional standards for quality care.
NEW WEBSITE OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT, TEACHING, PRAYERS AND
VIDEO STREAMING.
COMMUNITY INTERREST
May 19-20
Registrations are now
being accepted for the 29th Annual Governor’s
Conference on Aging on May 19-20 at the
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. Pre-conference intensives are being offered on
Sunday, May 18 at the same location. Please share this information with others
who would be interested, giving this message the widest distribution possible
and appropriate.
NEED HELP WITH MORTGAGE?
With the assistance of a federal
grant, this group is committed to making Iowans aware of free mortgage
counseling resources to help them achieve the best possible solution to
individual’s financial situations.