Gleanings newsletter

                                                    March 2015 - Volume XLI Number 3  


"Christian freedom and Christian obedience consist in being docile to the word of God; in having the courage to become fresh skins for this new wine ... the courage to discern always, to discern ... what the Spirit is doing in my heart, what the Spirit wants in my heart, where the Spirit is leading me in my heart; and to obey."

 
Pope Francis,  

20 January 2014

  

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Financial Update 

 

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Theme Article:
Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet 

2015 Women's Retreat Report by Cristy Livingston

 

      "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet." How many times have I heard that Amy Grant song, and loved the image it portrays? It took on a much deeper meaning after my weekend at the WWCCR annual Women's Retreat. Holy WOW! Lavinia Spirito was a vibrant and engaging speaker who shared with us some of her deep knowledge of Holy Scripture in an enlightening way.

      On the first night of the retreat we all shared one word to summarize why we were there. My chosen word was peace, and discernment a close second. As I listened to the talks, shared time with my small group, sang praise & worship, participated in Adoration and Mass, and received healing prayers, these words took deeper root in my soul.

        On Saturday morning Lavinia talked about how we are called to use Scripture to grow in holiness. Read more... 
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From Sue's Desk

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

      It seems like we just finished un-decorating from Christmas and it is time for Lent. It is a wondrous time of watching the bulbs start to pop up and hearing the birds chirping outside to announce that the light is returning. Do you enjoy Lent? Do you look forward to the opportunity to go into the desert with Jesus to be strengthened by the Father and the Spirit? When we put ourselves in the posture of penance, fasting and almsgiving, we are better disposed to appreciate nature and to desire to build up our spiritual house.

"Few souls understand what God would accomplish in them if they were to abandon themselves unreservedly to Him and if they were to allow His grace to mold them accordingly."

-St. Ignatius of Loyola

            A powerful form of molding is in the reading and praying with scripture.
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Dwelling Place Healing Nights 
A report by Kerry McMahon

Dwelling Place Healing Nights is a ministry of WWCCR that provides a place for participants to seek the Holy Spirit and an encounter with God. Through a serene environment before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, God's healing power is truly present as He touches hearts, minds, and bodies. Our team is made up of hospitality ministers, intercessors, prayer servants, and prayer teams for private prayer. Mitch Roberts, Misty Tougas and I co-direct and lead these nights of ministry.

Upon entering the church, participants quietly sit and soak in God's presence through beautiful music and an atmosphere of prayer. Prayer servants gently lay hands on the shoulders of attendees and many people experience God's love. Read more... 

  

 
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Lent as a Season of the Holy Spirit

(Unlock the Power)

The 40 days of Lent come from the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert before starting his public ministry. After Jesus' baptism by John, Luke's Gospel says, "Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordon, and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil" (Luke 4:1-2).

 

An important part of the Holy Spirit's work is to bring inner transformation in our lives. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism, but he did not begin his ministry in the power of the Spirit until he first let the Holy Spirit overcome the devil's temptations to use his power for self-centered purposes. 

 

 
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Prayer Group Directory Update!

 

Here is a listing of prayer groups who responded to the Directory update:

(Prayer Group leaders: If you don't see your group listed there's still time to send your form in! Download your form here: 2015 Prayer Group Directory Update Form)
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Click on the dates below for more information  
    
 

Join us for a Leaders' Event

"I Have Come
to Bring Fire"

Sunday, March 1, 2015

 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
at the WWCCR Office

 936 N 143rd Street, Seattle, WA 

 

We will begin with Praise & Worship led by Tammie Stevens and Friends and a DVD viewing of Mark Nimo's keynote talk at the National Leaders' and Ministries' Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA in November 2014. We will end the evening with a Potluck Dinner & fellowship.  

 

Come & Bring a Friend!

Sponsored by the WWCCR Prayer Group Development Committee

Holy Spirit Seminar at WWCCR

 

Saturday, April 11, 2015

9am to 9pm

 

Come, learn about and experience a new Pentecost in your life!

 

at the WWCCR Office

936 N 143rd Street, Seattle WA

 

Space is limited - Call the WWCCR

office to register: 206-364-2272

There is no registration fee.

A free-will offering will be taken.

 WWCCR 2015 Pentecost Celebration

 

May 15-16, 2015

St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Renton

Let's begin the Pentecost Novena together on the day after Ascension Thursday!  One of our guest speakers will be Jim Murphy!!

More information coming soon on our  website!
 

 

 

 

WWCCR Office Mass Schedule:

   

Wednesday, March 11, 11:00 AM with Fr. Cal Christiansen

Monday, March 23, 7 PM with Fr. Tony Bawyn 

  

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Holy Hour: We would love to have you join us every Friday from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm as we pray for charismatic renewal, the work of WWCCR and your own special intentions.

   


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