LECTURES
Altoona — Father John Mark, Intercessor of the Lamb, from Omaha, will be at St. John and Paul Parish in Altoona on June 23. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. and followed by the talk “Called to Holiness: Dare to be Different.” For more information, call Pat at (515) 279-6184.
LITURGY/PRAYER
Davenport — A healing Mass will be celebrated June 18 at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10th and Iowa streets. The theme will be healing of marriages and families. Confessions begin at 6 p.m.; praise music begins at 6:45 p.m. and Mass begins at 7:15 p.m.
Davenport — The Sisters of Humility invite the general public to pray with them at 11:40 a.m. Wednesdays during a special Mass for peace. It will be celebrated in the Magnificat Chapel at the Humility of Mary Center, 820 W. Central Park Ave.
Iowa City — People meet to pray the rosary and receive Communion at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Melrose Meadows Retirement Community. All Catholics are welcome.
Iowa City — Centering Prayer groups meet from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at the Mercy Hospital chapel, and from 9-11:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For more information, call Maureen Kelley at (319) 338-8284.
Lost Nation — Msgr. Marvin Mottet will preside at a healing Mass at Sacred Heart Church June 19. Reconciliation will begin at 6 p.m.; praise music will begin at 6:30 p.m., and Mass will begin at 7 p.m.
Melrose — The Knights of Columbus of Albia sponsor a 24-hour adoration the first Friday of the month at St. Patrick Church in Melrose. Mass begins at 8 a.m., followed by 24 hours of adoration, and closes with benediction at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday. For more information or to sign up for an hour, call Tony Humeston at (641) 932-7709.
Moline, Ill. — The secular discalased Carmelite community of St. Joseph’s and the prophet Elijah meets the second Sunday of each month from 1-3:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Mary Church. For more information, call Leslie Schadt, OCDS, at (563) 370-3559.
Moline, Ill. — Christ Child Society, Quad-Cities Chapter, will hold a pinning ceremony for members during the 8:30 a.m. Mass June 20 at Sacred Heart Parish in Moline, Ill. Brunch will follow. The Christ Child Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in need in our community. The Quad-Cities Chapter currently works with Trinity hospitals and the Women’s Choice Center in Bettendorf.
Rock Island, Ill. — The secular Franciscans meet at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Jardine Auditorium at Trinity Medical Center West Campus, 2701 17th St. For more information, call Kent Ferris in Muscatine at (563) 264-0120.
MEETINGS
Davenport — A Catholic Single Mothers Support Group invites new members for prayer and discussion on positive parenting and balancing life’s demands. Mothers will meet and hear a different speaker monthly in an informal setting. To take part, call Joan at (563) 323-0175.
Davenport — A group meets for Ignatian Lightworks exercises on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at 2803 McKinley Ave. For more information, call (563) 324-7263.
Donahue — The Eudist Associates of Iowa meet the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8:30 p.m. at Eagles Wings Retreat Center. Dinner, teaching from St. John Eudes’ work and prayer will take place. For more information, call (563) 324-7263.
SOCIALS
Davenport — Our Lady of Victory Church at West 42nd and Division streets will hold its Huge Rummage Sale June 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 20 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Davenport — Youths at Our Lady of Victory Parish will hold a car-wash fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity June 27. They will wash cars at the West Kimberly Hy-Vee from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at the East 53rd Hy-Vee from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors may pledge money ahead of time through www.carwashforhumanity.org.
Hills — St. Joseph Church will host a farmers’ market every Saturday beginning June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. Vendors may call (319) 679-2271 to reserve a space. No fee is required, but donations are appreciated.
Knoxville — St. Anthony’s Heritage Festival and auction will be held June 28 after 10:30 a.m. Mass.
