LITURGY/PRAYER
Davenport – A healing Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 18 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Confessions start at 6 p.m., praise music at 6:40 p.m., and Mass at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome.
Davenport – Several events are slated in May at Eagles’ Wings, 5816 Telegraph Road. On Tuesday, May 8, 1 p.m., is a healing Mass. On Friday, May 11 and 25 at 7 p.m. are SWAP (Soaking With A Purpose) prayer meetings. On Wednesday afternoons, the Spiritual Growth group continues. For more information on joining the group, call (563) 324-7263 and leave a message for Cyndi.
Davenport – St. Paul the Apostle Parish’s annual May Rosary Campaign will be held each Friday in May in the church. Rosary begins at 6 a.m., Mass at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast and fellowship follow at 7 a.m.
Washington — A healing Mass with Msgr. Marvin Mottet, Father William Kneemiller and Father Troy Richmond will be celebrated Friday, May 4, at St. James Church. Confessions start at 6 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
MEETINGS
Bettendorf — The next presentation of the “Called and Gifted” series will be held May 30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Part I will be held on five successive Wednesday evenings, 6:30-9 p.m. beginning May 30 in the church’s gathering space. Brochures with registration forms are available at parishes in the Davenport Deanery. “Called and Gifted” is to help Catholics discover God’s call in their lives by discerning their unique spiritual gifts and charisms, which have been bestowed in baptism. The Church teaches that all baptized individuals have been given the power to stand in Jesus’ place and reach people. For information, call (563) 449-4388, or email jdaven33192@q.com.
Davenport — The St. Anthony Church grief group facilitators will offer a 9-week Grief Support Group. This group is for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It started Tuesday, May 1, and runs from 3:30-5 p.m. in the parish’s confidential and comfortable library, just north of the church. The church and office address is 417 N. Main St. For more information, call one of the group facilitators, Dennis at (563) 332-1396 or Nadine at (563) 391-5161, or the parish office at (563) 322-3303.
RETREATS
Wheatland — Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat has several events slated in May. On May 11 is “A Mother’s Day Gift” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants and their mothers may reminisce; enjoy a lunch with Mom’s recipes; special fun, music and gifts; time to enjoy the beauty of The Prairie; and devotions to Mary. Fee is $50 for two. On May 15 is “Come to The Prairie in May” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy time with the Creator. Fee is $20. On May 16 is “Knit One, Pray Too!” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $20. On May 23 is “Nature at the Prairie” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program will explore diversity in nature through hands-on activities and nature walks. Fee: $20. For direct inquiries, call (563) 336-8414 or email olpretreat@gmail.com.
SOCIALS
Bettendorf — St. John Vianney Parish in Bettendorf is hosting a Trivia Night on May 19 in the church activity center to benefit the Youth Group Fire Pit Project. Festivities begin with a spaghetti supper. Dinner and trivia is $15 per person; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. and trivia starting at 7 p.m. Trivia will be played by eight-person teams; participants must be at least 12 years old. If you don’t have a full team, organizers will find one for you. Trivia consists of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions. Mulligans will be sold 10 for $10. Everyone’s name will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. First-place team will receive its money back; the second-place team will receive half of its money back. To participate, contact Ben at (563) 332-7565 or SaintJohnVianneyTriviaNight@gmail.com.
Iowa City – The St. Patrick Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast May 6 at the parish from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested donation is $7 for adults, $20 for a family of four and $3.50 for children 12 and younger.
Iowa City – The Informed Choices of Iowa City Medical Clinic “Walk for Life” is on May 5. Walk locations are at City Park, Iowa City; Kent Park, Oxford; and Lake Macbride State Park, Solon. The 2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. For more information, call (319) 337-0575.
Iowa City — The 13th annual Yowell/Regina VIP Golf Classic will be held June 22 at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course, 4390 Sand Road SE. The classic raises money for Regina Inter-Parish Catholic Education Center. There are various sponsorship categories to choose from. Forms are available at www.icregina.com. Click on VIP Golf Classic. Deadline is June 10. For more information, contact Nancy Yowell at (319) 321-0100 or nancy@icdentalhealth.com.
LeClaire – Our Lady of the River Parish is hosting a “Trivia Night” on May 5 to benefit its kitchen remodeling project. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall, 28200 226th St. Place. Trivia will consist of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions played by teams of eight to 10 people. Anyone ages 12 and up may participate. If you don’t have a table, come anyway and be assigned to a table. Cost is $10 per person with a table minimum of $50. Contact Chris by phone at (563) 505-6703 or email her at chris@ccx.net to reserve a table. Reservations are appreciated.
