SDC News (8/26/10) ==================================== All phone numbers are Area Code 301 unless indicated. SDC Website: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc ==================================== LOOK FOR SDC ON FACEBOOK Use the link on the SDC Website ==================================== Check out: http://www.divorcedcatholic.org ==================================== L O C A L G R O U P N A M E S AASAC: Anne Arundel Single Again Catholics BE: Beginning Experience BSSA: Blessed Sacrament 39+ Singles Group C&R: Coping and Rebuilding in N. Virginia CAC: Catholic Alumni Club of Washington CF: Changing Focus CS: Christian Singles DCGS: De Chantal Group for Singles ESO: Every Single One Good Shepherd Lutheran FOM: Friends of Mercy in Baltimore NB: New Beginnings PTSC: Prime Time Single Catholics of N. VA PWP: Parents Without Partners SDC: Separated & Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of Washington SJS: St John's Singles (Columbia) SVA: Singles Federation in N. Virginia ==================================== * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * U P C O M I N G E V E N T S * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ==================================== SDC Dance Night at the Bowie K of C FRI, Aug 27, 8:30 pm at 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie, MD 20715. Mention SDC and get $1 off the admission. Beach Party: shorts are OK. Info: Greg at 906-9422. Dance Info/ Directions: (410) 969-6392 or http://www.lasinglesbwa.com/ =================================== AASAC Pirate Cruise FRI, Aug 27, 10:30pm at Ann Street Pier, near the end of South Ann and Thames Streets in Baltimore's Fell's Point. Arrive 30 minutes early in order to get on your pirate garb. This is an Urban Pirate hour-long bring your own grog cruise through the Inner Harbor. You are also given a pirate name and temporary pirate-themed tattoo. Bring a cooler full of whatever you want to drink. You are also welcome to bring snacks on board. The cost is $27.50 including tax. You can call 410-327-8378 or visit http://www.urbanpirates.com for more information. You will need to make your own reservations and they take credit cards. Cancel up to 48 hours in advance. RSVP: singleagainolof@aol.com =================================== NB Endless Summer Picnic SAT, Aug 28, 5 pm. Fee: $20 Non -Members All Food & Beverage Provided; Watermelon Seed-Spitting Contest; Water Balloon Toss; Naps in the Hammock & Chats on the Deck Call for Directions:Carol Randolph 924-4101 or NewBCarol@verizon.net =================================== SDC Home Mass in Waldorf SAT, Aug 28, 6pm at Mary Pearson's house, in Waldorf, MD 20602. Mass at 6:30pm. Our home mass will be celebrated in honor of Father Ed O'Connell who passed away March 30, attended seminary with Father Vince and celebrated last year's home mass. Potluck dinner will follow. A-E: desserts, F-L: main dishes, M-P: side dishes, Q-U appetizers, V-Z Drinks. Guests and kids are welcome. Bring a bathing suit and towel and enjoy an evening swim. Info: Mary mary.w.pearson@navy.mil or 922-0084. Call/email for exact address. =================================== CF Single Again [Columbia] MON, Aug 30, 6:30 pm for new members; regular meeting 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church 9325 Presbyterian Circle,Columbia, Maryland, 21045 Coordinator: Kathy Sirota, LCSW-C, her website: http://www.sirotak.com. Topic: Healing from Loss and Bitterness. Info: info@changingfocus.org ==================================== CF Single Again [Crofton] THU, Sep 2, 7 pm for new members; regular meeting 7:30 pm at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 1657 Crofton Pkwy,Crofton, Maryland 21114. Coordinator: Mary Woznysmith, LCSW-C, her website: http://www.womanswell.com. Topic: 10 Tools for Communicating with Your Ex-Spouse Info:info@changingfocus.org =================================== FOM Annual Anniversary Dinner (RSVP-8/28) SUN, Sep 5, 3 pm - Mass with Fr. Joe Breighner; 4 pm - Dinner at The Villa, 6806 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212. Cost: $30 (Seating is limited.). Make reservations by Aug. 28. More Info: http://www.friendsofmercy.org/events.html or info@friendsofmercy.org =================================== CAC Happy Hour FRI, Sep 10, 6 pm at Harry’s Restaurant and Saloon, 436 11th Street NW in Washington, DC. RSVP: sgWillsUSA@yahoo.com. =================================== SDC/AASAC Game Night FRI, Sep 10, 7 pm at St. Jane Francis Church School, 8513 St. Jane Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122. Please bring a snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. The parish center is separate from the school and the church. There will be a sign as to what room to enter. Info/Directions: Mary Anne 249-6741 ==================================== CF Moving On to Healthy Relating MON, Sep 16, 7-9 pm and the next 11 Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle Columbia, Maryland, 21045. Coordinator: Carrie Hansen, MA, MSW, LCSW-C. Pre-register by calling 410-721-0992. For information on this course: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/MOHR.pdf ==================================== BSSA/PTSC Dinner Dance (RSVP - 9/9) SUN, Sep 12, 5-9 pm at Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge #2188, 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031. Cost is $20.00 per person, which includes a buffet dinner rom 6-7 pm and dancing in the Elks Ballroom. There is a cash bar on the premises. Music by Terry Lee Ryan. Info/RSVP: George (BSSA) 703-768-4243 or georgemccabe@usa.net / Dolores (PTSC) dsenus@cox.net 703-391-8426 by 9/9. Reservations at the door allowed, but not encouraged. ==================================== SDC Fall 2010 Ocean City Beach Trip FRI-MON, Sep 24-27. Four glorious days and three nights. Beachfront Condos, nightly dancing, and lots more fun for only $130. Father Bob Burke, himself a divorced Catholic, will be celebrating Mass at 4:30 pm on Saturday for PTSC, CAC, and SDC. Info: Judy 202-560-5461. =================================== St. John's Singles Fall Dance FRI, Sep 24, 8pm-midnight at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044. The dance will feature the popular band, Oracle. More info coming soon. =================================== AASAC Movie Night SAT, Sep 25, 7-9pm in room 201 on the second floor of Our Lady of the Fields Church Hall, 1070 Cecil Avenue South, Millersville, MD Bring a movie and a snack to share. RSVP: aas.SocialActivities@gmail.com ==================================== SDC "Separation, Divorce and Beyond" SUN, Sep 26, 7:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Elementary School, 10201 Woodland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902. The meeting will be in the library. SDC facilitators will present "Session Four: Anger". The program is designed to provide a Catholic perspective on the process of recovery from separation and divorce. It seeks to facilitate the transition to a healthy, confident Catholic single ready for whatever life brings. Two trained facilitators will guide the session.Please bring a snack or beverage to share. The book, "Divorce and Beyond" by Greteman and Haverkamp is available for $9.95 from http://www.actapublications.com, but we will have copies available for $10 saving you the shipping. Info: Greg 906-9422 or Donna 598-2642. =================================== Happy Birthday, Father Vince - September 29th =================================== Coping 2010 SUN, Oct 17, 6pm at St. Philip's Church, 7500 Saint Philip's Ct, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. The Coping program is best suited for those recently out of their relationships. There are 6 Coping meetings, on Sunday evenings, held from 6-8 pm. Info: copingrebuilding@hotmail.com www.copingrebuilding.com ==================================== * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * N O T I C E S & R E S O U R C E S * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ==================================== Spiritual Reflections 2003-2009 - free SDC eBook This is a 75-page collection of Father Vince O’Brien’s monthly messages of hope to separated and divorced Catholics. It is published as a free eBook at the SDC website. To obtain a copy of this collection, simply go to the SDC website and click on the link: Download the eBook, "Spiritual Reflections, 2003-2009" by Father Vince O'Brien. Save it to your computer free of charge. ==================================== Other Books for Divorced Catholics Divorce: "Now What to Do?: a Guide for Teenagers with Their Parents' Separation or Divorce" by Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski; "Divorce and Beyond" by Greteman and Haverkamp - $9.95 each Go to http://www.actapublications.com and click "Divorce/Annulment" on the lefthand side. Also see:http://www.nacsdc.org/estore/index.html Single: "Investing Wisely in Your Most Intimate Relationship: A Spiritual Life Growth Notebook for Singles" by Andrea Hughes. Call 202-269-3449 for information. http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=58771 ==================================== Annument Guidance for Arlington, DC and Baltimore: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/Annulments.htm ==================================== National SDC website: http://www.nacsdc.org/ ==================================== Resources for Children Rainbows for the Children of Divorce: http://www.rainbowsgw.org/programs Lynn Cassella's Faith Journeys Foundation, Inc: http://www.faithjourneys.org/ ==================================== The Campaign for Love & Forgiveness This a project of the Fetzer Institute, is a community engagement initiative that encourages people to bring love and forgiveness into the heart of individual and community life. Through facilitated conversations in six cities and their Web site, we offer activities and a variety of curricula. 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