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Convention Workshops

Attendees to the 2011 Convention purchasing Adult/General tickets have a choice of the following workshops.
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Friday, September 2, 2011
General Assembly 1: 10:30am - 11:30am
Session 1: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arena
1A
St. Therese and Healing
Workshop with Patti Mansfield
Patti Mansfield Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

Many friends of St. Therese of Lisieux know that she was called by Pope Pius X "the greatest saint of modern times", but did you know that Pope Pius XII called her "the greatest healer of modern times"? Patti will explore St. Therese's intercession for healing.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
1B
Unity in Community and Diversity in Gifts
Workshop with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Fr. Jim Nisbet Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA

The Church is called to a powerful unity through the function of a great diversity of gifts. There will always be a challenge in the Church to foster both the gifts and the unity, but if either is lost, then there is no Church. Both show forth the power of Jesus in our world.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
1C
Intercession for Life
Workshop with Dominic Berardino
Dominic Berardino President, SCRC
Burbank, CA

Entering into the heart of God is at the very core of intercessory prayer. The prayers of this session will reach out to the unborn and for greater world-wide realization of the sanctity of life.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
1D
The Gang's All Here-- And Jesus Too!
Workshop with Fr. John Hampsch, CMF
Fr. John Hampsch, CMF Claretian Teaching Ministry,
Torrance, CA

Learn to welcome and enjoy the warm and loving presence of our Lord in every community prayer. When your prayer is linked with your spouse, family, prayer group or parishioners-Jesus is right there with you. (Matt. 18:20)
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
1E
Reconciliation Service
Workshop with Fr. Joshua Lee
Fr. Joshua Lee Pastor,
St. Hilary Parish,
Pico Rivera, CA

Communal reconciliation emphasizes that our sins affect others and our reconciliation is with the community as well as with God. In this hour, you will be nourished by the prayers of others, and have the opportunity for a brief private confession. (The only other confession time is on Saturday during lunch in Hall A.)
Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arena
2A
Encountering Christ in the Eucharist
Workshop with Deacon Alex Jones
Deacon Alex Jones Archdiocese of Detroit,
Farmington Hills, MI

After his painful journey into the Church, Deacon Alex shares his amazing and powerful encounter with the Real Thing, the True Manna, the Bread of Life, the Flesh of Christ--the Eucharist.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
2B
From Judaism to the Fullness of Christ
Workshop with Sr. Rosalind Moss
Sr. Rosalind Moss Founder, Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope
Tulsa, OK

Sr. Rosalind will share her journey from her Jewish heritage through 18 years of Evangelical Protestantism to the Catholic Church and founding a religious order! In her own words: "The most Jewish thing a Jew can do is be Catholic!"
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
2C
Come, Let Us Pray for the Future of the Church
Workshop with Fr. Jim Bevacqua
Fr. Jim Bevacqua Pastor,
Holy Family Parish
Glendale, CA

Are there young people you personally know and love who are in need of God's intervention and spiritual awakening? This session will consist of intercession for them and today's urgent need for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
2D
Charismatic Gifts: How Important Are They?
Workshop with Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ
Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC
Los Angeles, CA

When we encounter a genuine charismatic gift, do we discern it, take it to heart, and respond to it in our lives? Fr. Bill will look at scripture texts, especially from the Old Testament prophets, to help us see how seriously God takes the gifts He gives.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
2E
10 Things the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Can Do For You
Workshop with Al Mansfield
Al Mansfield Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

For those not yet baptized in the Holy Spirit, this workshop will describe what the Baptism in the Spirit can do in a person's life. For those already baptized in the Spirit, this workshop can be a healthy examination to see if this grace is having its full effect in their lives.
Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arena
3A
Dear God, I Love You...Just Don't Tell Me to Love My Brother
Workshop with Fr. Bob Garon
Fr. Bob Garon Pastor,
St. Didacus,
Sylmar, CA

All are welcome, including Youth Groups and Teens with Parent-Guardian.
These words from a five year old sum it up for the rest of us. We can sing songs throughout the day telling God how much He is the center and love of our life, but learning to love the people he created makes us want to pull our hair out. How do we love God without wanting to punch our neighbor in the nose!
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
3B
How To Pray for One Another for Healing
Workshop with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Fr. Lou Cerulli Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada

A time of learning, sharing, refreshment, prayer, laying hands, intercession as well as personal healing. Appropriating the KYSS guidelines of prayer for healing.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
3C
Entering Into and Enjoying Praise and Worship
Workshop with Fr. Charles Lueras, CRIC
Fr. Charles Lueras, CRIC Charismatic Ministry,
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish,
Overgaard, AZ

Before becoming a priest, Fr. Charles was a professional musician. With the gift of song, come and experience how God inhabits the praises of His people to grow in grace and joy, and to find within one's being the fullness of life and love.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
3D
One Body, One Spirit: Paul's Vision for the Church
Workshop with Fr. George Montague, SM
Fr. George Montague, SM St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

The Holy Spirit is the life of the Body of Christ--Jesus' risen body and his body, the Church, which is us. Living in the Body is inseparable from living in the Spirit.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
3E
Graduating From Calvary
Workshop with Fr. George Reynolds
Fr. George Reynolds Associate Pastor,
St. Cornelius Parish,
Long Beach, CA

This talk is based on the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales who stated that all holiness and virtue is finalized when we take up our cross and journey with Christ to Calvary. The journey reminds us to simplify our spiritual life and become empty vessels so Christ can fill us.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
General Assembly 2: 9:00am - 11:00am
Arena
GA2
General Assembly
Session 4: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Arena
4A
Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ
Workshop with Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR
Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR International Director of Evangelization 2033,
Based in Singapore

Spiritual revitalization is ignited when we personally accept Jesus Christ and choose to live by His word. We move forward in discipleship by putting this inward change into action through the Sacraments, being a witness to God's love, and Church service.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
4B
Viva Padre Pio!
Workshop with Patti Mansfield
Patti Mansfield Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

Even though Patti never met Padre Pio before his death in 1968, she has profoundly experienced the charisms of this great Saint and the benefits of being his spiritual child. He said he would stand at heaven's gate until all his spiritual children have entered.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
4C
Breaking the Bondage of Addictions
Workshop with Fr. Matt Munoz
Fr. Matt Munoz Associate Pastor,
Our Lady of the Valley,
Canoga Park, CA

Fr. Matt will guide this session, unleashing the power of intercessory prayer for those you love who are ensnarled in unhealthy or destructive addictions (they need not be present). Prayer, fasting and works of charity in the days leading up to this session are strongly encouraged.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
4D
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Workshop with Abbot David Geraets, OSB
Abbot David Geraets, OSB Monastery of the Risen Christ,
San Luis Obisbo, CA

Abbot David will explain what it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit. All present will have the opportunity to be prayed over for the release of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
4E
In Christ There is No East or West
Workshop with Fr. Ramon Valera
Fr. Ramon Valera Pastor,
St. John Baptiste De La Salle
Granada Hills, CA

Distinctions of race, religious privilege and social status, and culture have led to injustices, prejudice, and violence. But in Christ, these distinctions fade into nothing, for He gave us one great commandment of love: "Love one another as I have loved you."
Session 5: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arena
5A
Can't We All Just Get Along?
Workshop with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Fr. Lou Cerulli Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada

(Speaker Change)
This workshop will be about the obstacles to unity in our families, prayer groups, and churches. It will even present suggestions on how to get along!
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
5B
To Resent Your Cross is Other's Loss; Embrace Your Pain So That Others Gain
Workshop with Fr. John Hampsch, CMF
Fr. John Hampsch, CMF Claretian Teaching Ministry,
Torrance, CA

How can we become "redeemers with a small 'r'"? God's word provides some surprising insights about how to make our suffering redemptive to benefit our loved ones.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
5C
Are Evil Spirits for Real?
Workshop with Fr. Mike Sears
Fr. Mike Sears Administrator,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish,
Los Nietos, CA

Do the devil and other evil spirits really exist? If so, how do we detect their presence and activity and what are the ways we can spiritually protect ourselves and overcome their influence?
Marriott Grand Rm.E
5D
Overcoming Interpersonal Conflict
Workshop with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT
Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT Marriage/Family Therapist,
ThrivingFamilies.com
Irvine, CA

Sooner or later all of us experience an interpersonal conflict that can cause a fight, flight or freeze reaction. Come learn restorative skills to deal with and heal from our conflicts through understanding, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
5E
Are You Still Seeking the Gifts?
Workshop with Fr. George Montague, SM
Fr. George Montague, SM St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

It's easy to stay on the plateau instead of continuing to climb the mountain. Keep moving in the gifts! (1 Cor. 14:1)
Session 6: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arena
6A
Come to Me, No Matter What
Workshop with Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD
Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Christ's call is always new, always personal, and it's always simply, "Come to Me". Mother Regina Marie will bring His call to us, that we may experience anew the love flowing from His Heart, that sets us free to become One Body, One Spirit.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
6B
No Price Too High
Workshop with Deacon Alex Jones
Deacon Alex Jones Archdiocese of Detroit,
Farmington Hills, MI

Why would a successful Pentecostal Pastor make a decision to become Catholic, alienating family and friends? Come hear his dramatic story of courage and trusting in God, and the stunning events that followed his decision.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
6C
Entrusting Your Loved Ones to God
Workshop with Fr. Paul Griesgraber
Fr. Paul Griesgraber Pastor,
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Reseda, CA
and St. Bridget of Sweden,
Van Nuys, CA

Do you have family members in need of special prayer? Are there relationships in need of healing? This session will focus on carrying your loved ones to God in prayer.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
6D
The Gift of Tongues Explained
Workshop with Al Mansfield
Al Mansfield Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

Many questions and misapprehensions surround the gift of tongues. This workshop will examine relevant Scriptural passages to help dispel false impressions, myths and half-truths. The workshop will include prayer to yield to the gift of tongues.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
6E
Prayer... A Ladder to God
Workshop with Fr. Jerry Bevilacqua, OSA
Fr. Jerry Bevilacqua, OSA Spirit Ministries,
San Diego, CA

"What can be more excellent than prayer; what is more profitable to our life; what is sweeter to our souls; what more sublime...than the practice of prayer!"-(St. Augustine)
Let the Augustinian charism of prayer bring you into a deeper relationship with God.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Session 7: 8:00am - 9:00am
Arena
7(Mass)
Sunday Morning Liturgy
Workshops: Sunday Morning Liturgy

7:30-9:00am
For those not attending the Sunday
Morning Liturgy, please choose a 1st & 2nd choice from Talks 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
7B
Love One Another
Workshop with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Fr. Lou Cerulli Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada

Such great love is possible only as gift from the Holy Spirit through our generous surrender to the Spirit's anointing. Come join together in a commitment to receive the gift of Strength to Love.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
7C
Intercession to Spread the Flames of Faith
Workshop with Fr. Budi Wardhana
Fr. Budi Wardhana Associate Pastor,
St. Rose of Lima Parish
Simi Valley, CA

Come, enter into the burning desire of God's heart--that all people come to know the saving power of Truth revealed in Jesus Christ. We will pray for a new infusion of spiritual power in the task of calling people to Christ and his Church.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
7D
The Gospel, Composition and Canonization
Workshop with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Fr. Jim Nisbet Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA

By what process did the four Gospel accounts come into existence and how were they chosen out of other writings of the time? When, where, and how did these four accounts come to be understood as the very word of God?
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
7E
Charismatic Maturity-- Building on the Foundation
Workshop with Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ
Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC
Los Angeles, CA

When we first experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit, it seems that God does everything. Yet God invites us to cooperate with Him. Come explore how we let the work of the Spirit blossom fully in our lives.
Session 8: 9:30am - 10:30am
Arena
8A
The Challenege of Evangelization
Workshop with Deacon Alex Jones
Deacon Alex Jones Archdiocese of Detroit,
Farmington Hills, MI

Vatican II and three popes, John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul II, provided the foundations for a powerfully effective Church in the 21st century. The glorious days of the Church lay ahead of us, not behind us-- you ain't seen nothing yet!
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
8B
Building Blocks for a Spirit-filled Marriage and Family
Workshop with Al and Patti Mansfield
Al and Patti Mansfield
"No one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid, namely Jesus Christ" -(1Cor. 3:11).
Drawing on their experience of 37 years of marriage as parents and grandparents, Al and Patti will share about the building blocks for a strong marriage and family life.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
8C
Intercessory Prayer for Healing
Workshop with Fr. Raymond Roh, OSB
Fr. Raymond Roh, OSB Monastery of the Risen Christ,
San Luis Obispo, CA

This workshop will focus on the nature of intercessory prayer for healing in body, soul, mind, spirit. Guidelines and examples will be presented from scripture and the lives of the Saints. This session will conclude with a time of intercessory prayer.
Marriott Grand Rm.E
8D
Mary and the Holy Spirit in Scripture
Workshop with Fr. George Montague, SM
Fr. George Montague, SM St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX

Foreshadowed in the Old Testament, Mary collaborates with the Holy Spirit to bring Jesus to the world--then and now!
Hall A (Gold Drapes)
8E
Letting God Out of the Box: Healing Negative Images of God
Workshop with Fr. Jim Clarke
Fr. Jim Clarke Director of Spiritual Formation,
St. John Seminary,
Camarillo, CA

No one image, title or symbol can contain the immensity of God. In this workshop, we will explore how to heal our negative, inadequate, incomplete or even incorrect images of God so that we may experience more peace and joy in our lives.
Session 9: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arena
9A
Healing Your Family Tree
Workshop with Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC
Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC President,
Mary's Mercy Center,
San Bernardino, CA

Families have gifts, talents, accomplishments, but also sin, shame and disgrace. Healing of negative effects transmitted through past generations is possible through Christ, especially in the Eucharist.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204
9B
The Gift of Prayer
Workshop with Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR
Fr. Gino Henriques, CSsR International Director of Evangelization 2033,
Based in Singapore

God gives everyone the gift of prayer in order to relate to Him. You will not be able to pray if you do not want the gift. Come and learn how to use your God-given gift of prayer.
Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201
9C
Hearts Overflowing with Thanksgiving
Workshop with Deacon Steve Greco
Deacon Steve Greco Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry
Irvine, CA

Learn how a "thankful" heart can transform your life into one of greater joy and peace. We will cover a seven step process of bringing the Holy Spirit into our hearts so that we may be thankful in all things!
Marriott Grand Rm.E
9D
Road Markers on the Way to Emmaus: Coming to Terms with Loss and Gain
Workshop with Kay Murdy
Kay Murdy Author, Speaker,
togetherwithgodsword.com
Whittier, CA

Kay will guide you in a Lectio Divina, a prayerful reading of the story of Emmaus from Luke's gospel, to help us to come to terms with joy and sorrow, life and death, union and separation. Then we will realize that Jesus was with us on all of life's journeys.
Hall A (Gold-Draped Corner)
9E
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Workshop with Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR
Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR Redemptorist Parish Ministry,
Whittier, CA

We are called and empowered to experience the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit. We will explore this biblical theme for our enrichment.