SDC News (2/2/12) =================================== 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 ==================================== DOWNLOAD THE NEW E-BOOK: "Continuing Spiritual Reflections, 2009-2011" by Father Vince O'Brien Use the link on the SDC Website Father Vince O'Brien, S.J. is the Chaplain for SDC. He can be contacted at: Manresa Hall, 261 City Line Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066 or (610) 660-1406. =================================== Have a Happy Safe and Blessed New Year! =================================== 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 NB: New Beginnings PTSC: Prime Time Single Catholics of N. VA PWP: Parents Without Partners SDC: Separated & Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of Washington SETA: Singles Enjoying The Arts (Baltimore) SJS: St John's Singles (Columbia) SJV: St. John the Evangelist Singles (Severna Park) SVA: Singles Federation in N. Virginia If attending a group's events but not a member of the group, please call the contact and tell them so. ==================================== * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * U P C O M I N G E V E N T S * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ==================================== SVA First Friday Dinner FRI, Feb. 3, 7m at Tau Tau Chinese Restaurant, 6413-A Shiplett Blvd. Burke, VA in Rolling Valley Mall. The restaurant features a wide variety of Hunan and Szechuan cuisine at reasonable prices. Info: Roy roy.seabolt@gmail.com or 703-880-6692 by noon on Friday, Feb. 3. (When reserving by email or phone message, please state the number attending.) website (www.tautaufood.com or 703-866-7900). ==================================== CAC St. Valentine’s Dance SAT, Feb 4, 8:30 pm to 12:30 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 9707 Rosensteel Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland. Music by DJ Ed Kegley and will feature popular music from the 60s through today. Proper dress is suggested. Cost is $20 for non- CAC members and only $15 for CAC members. Don’t be left out in the cold! Info: Anne 218-2772 or dance@dcsinglecatholicpro.org ==================================== SDC Calvert County Rap Session- SUN, Feb 5, 7:30-9:00 pm at Jesus the Good Shepherd, Owings. Share your experiences in your separation/ divorce in a spirit of friendship and compassion. Directions: going south on RT 4 from Dunkirk, turn left onto Mt. Harmony Road and proceed to the church on the left. Bring a s nack to share. Info: Jerry at 410-257-3267 or worrell@chesapeake.net . ==================================== CF Single Again [Columbia] MON, Feb 6, 7 pm for new members; regular meeting 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, Maryland, 21045. Coordinator: Kathy Sirota, L.C.S.W.-C, Topic: Hatred and Forgiveness. Info: info@changingfocus.org ==================================== CF Single Again [Crofton] THU, Feb 9, 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: TBD Building. Info: info@changingfocus.org ==================================== BSSA/PTSC Dinner Dance SUN, Feb 12, 5-9 pm at Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge #2188, 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031. A Pre Valentine celebration. Chocolates for everyone, and maybe even a rose for the ladies.Cost is $20 per person, which includes a light snacks from 6-7 pm which includes a salad buffet with roll, coffee, and dessert. Music will be by the talented and versatile keyboardist Terry Lee Ryan. Information and RSVP: George (BSSA) georgemccabe@usa.net / 703- 768-4243 or Dolores (PTSC) dsenus@cox.net / 703-391-8426 by Thursday, Feb 9. =================================== SDC/CAC Scripture Discussion in Sliver Spring TUE, Feb 21, 7:45 pm in Silver Spring. Acts of the Apostles, Chaps 8&9. Info/directions: Sondra 588-8210 or Greg fatherguido@verizon.net. ==================================== SDC Dance Night at the Bowie K of C FRI, Feb 24, 8:30 pm at 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie MD 20715. Mention SDC and get $1 off the admission. Info: Greg 906-9422. Dance Info/Directions: http://www.lasinglesbwa.com/. or 410-969-6392. ==================================== SDC "Separation, Divorce and Beyond" SUN, Feb 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:". 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. ==================================== C & R Rebuilding 2012 SUN, Feb 26, 5:30-8pm at St. Martin's Senior Center, 4650 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304. A donation of $45 covers all the sessions, use of the facility, book and course materials, and other expenses incurred. Nine weekly sessions (excluding Easter). Info: facilitator@copingrebuildingcom ==================================== Archdiocesan Men’s Retreat: “Guardians of the Mission” SAT, Mar 3, 8am-3pmat St. Marks Catholic Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD. Register today: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EDANB3NTQ/ Join men from parishes throughout the Archdiocese. The day will be centered around Mass with Cardinal Wuerl. Speakers for the day will encourage us to build the skills to live courageous and heroic lives. For Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/150856625027684/ ==================================== Single Again Conference SAT, Apr 28, at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, MD. This annual day-long conference for those who are separated, divorced, widowed, or remarried is presented by the Catholic Single Again Council of Baltimore, Inc., and endorsed by CDM. Details will be given as soon as they become available. ==================================== * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * N O T I C E S & R E S O U R C E S * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ==================================== Free SDC eBooks: "Spiritual Reflections 2003-2009" "Continuing Spiritual Reflections 2009-2011" These ebooks are collections of Father Vince O’Brien’s monthly messages of hope to separated and divorced Catholics. To obtain online copies, simply go to the SDC website and click on the links. Download tand save both or either 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 ------------------------------------------------- Life/Divorce Recovery: "Awaken The Power Within You By Getting Out of Your Own Way" by Mari Craig. The book present a path to finding your personal power and getting unstuck from the hang-ups that prevent you from achieving your goals and becoming who you really want to be. http://www.maricraig.com/awakenthepower.html ==================================== 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/ ==================================== Collaborative Divorce: http://www.co-divorce.com/ ==================================== "SDC NEWS" is Available at our Website http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/SDC_News.txt ==================================== Changing your email address or prefer your personal email address for the SDC News? 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