Join us at the American Bank Center for Ministries Day 2010 on
Saturday, January 16th



Keynote speaker Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, will discuss "We Are His people". Workshops will include training to benefit all ministries.

Conference Schedule

8:00-8:45	Registration/Exhibits
8:45-9:45	Mass - Bishop Edmond Carmody
9:45-10:15	Break/Exhibits
10:15-11:15	Keynote Speaker: Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano - "We Are His people, the flock He Shepherds" Henry Garrett Ballroom (Spanish translation available)
11:15-11:30	Break
11:30-12:25	Workshops - Round 1
12:30-1:25	Lunch (Roundtable discussions available during lunch)
1:30-2:25	Workshops - Round 2
2:25-2:40	Break
2:40-3:35	Workshops - Round 3

Workshops/Presenters


Jose Gamez & Margie Willingham, Mother of Mercy Messengers - "Divina Misericordia, aquí mismo, en este momento." (Round 3) Permita que los apóstoles de la Divina Misericordia le ayuden a proclamar, vivir, enseñar y llevar el mensaje del amor de Dios y la misericordia a su familia, parroquias, y comunidades al vivir de corazón el mensaje del Evangelio - buscando Misericordia.

El Padre Rey Mendoza - Apóstoles de la Palabra - "La Verdadera Iglesia de Cristo." (Round 1) Cristo fundo una sola iglesia, esta iglesia durara hasta el fin del mundo y esta iglesia es la Iglesia Católica, los demás grupos empezaron después y tiene como fundadores a hombres.

El Padre Rey Mendoza - "La Importancia de la Biblia en el Pueblo Católico." (Round 2) El lema es Biblia para todos y Biblia para todo, todo con la Biblia y nada sin la Biblia. Hacer de la Biblia el libro de cada Católico y que se enamore de la palabra de vida que es Cristo.

Chaco Garcia - "El Camino Neocatecumenal Como Una Experiencia de la Nueva Evangelización." (Rounds 2 & 3) Sería algo donde veriamos como frente a una sociedad que va alejándose de la iglesia a grandes pasos, es necesario dentro de la iglesia, sobre todo a nivel parroquial, pasar de una Pastoral únicamente de Sacramentalización a una Pastoral de Evangelización. La función del Camino Neocatecumenal es renovar ese impulso misionero en la parroquía.

Ferney Medina - "La Importancia de los Laicos en Cuidado Pastoral y Visitaciones de los Enfermos." (Round 2) Ferney Medina is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor who served as Director of Services for the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas.


Dr. John Bergsma - "Understanding and Teaching the Scriptures, Part 1: Adam to Abraham;" and "Understanding and Teaching the Scriptures, Part 2: Moses to Jesus." Dr. Bergsma is a professor at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio.

Rev. Peter Marsalek, S.O.L.T. - "Tradition and traditions." (Rounds 1 & 2) It will be a discussion of the distinction between Tradition - a part of the sacred deposit of the Catholic faith, and traditions, and the manner in which traditions can be established in Catholic education that are faithful to and promote sacred Tradition. Father Peter is President of John Paul II High School and Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School.

There will be 3 sessions on "Vocation Awareness" - "Everybody's business!" (Round 2) "Religious Life." (Round 2) "Ordained Life." Giving the workshops will be Sister Rosa Ortiz, Vocations Director for the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Stembler, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Corpus Christi and Pastor at St. Paul the Apostle Parish; and a panel of priests and deacons.

Jaime Reyna - entitled "Resources and Tools for Teaching Children, Christ's Little Flock." (Round 3) Anyone who works with children will learn about the many resources that are free or worth investing when teaching children about Christ and the Church. Reyna is with the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese.

Rev. Eduardo Montemayor, S.O.L.T. - "Parish Evangelizing Cells." (Round 3) A Cell group of 5-15 people meets regularly (e.g. every 2 weeks) in the home of the leader to pray, to learn about the Faith, to fellowship and to invite new members. A Cell is composed of existing relationships - relatives, friends, neighbors, shared common interests, or the same work environment. Come and learn how to be a part of a Cell group. Father Eduardo is the Director for the Office of Evangelization.

Rev. John Mark Nolte, Intercessors of the Lamb - "Return to Your First Love" (Rev. 2:4) (Round 1) This talk will address the topic of God's extravagant love for us and the importance of listening and receiving such love in prayer.

Rev. John Mark Nolte - "Repent and Be Baptized" (Acts 2:38) (Round 2) This talk will address the reality of sin in our lives and our dire need to repent if we are to experience more fully the healing and redeeming love of God.

Dave & Joan Maroney, Directors of Mother of Mercy Messengers - "Divine Mercy, Right Here, Right Now!" (Round 1) An inspiring multi-media presentation on this increasingly important message and devotion and how it benefits each and every ministry and soul. It will include practical ways and means of sharing the message with the entire flock in your parish, home, and school incorporating the sacraments and other treasures in our Catholic faith.

Barbara Elliot, from Catherine of Siena, will be giving 3 workshops -

"Mentoring At-Risk Children - Changing Lives, One at a Time." (Round 1) So many young children come from families living in poverty, many with broken homes, or a dad in jail, or a mom struggling with drugs. Church-based mentors are equipped to reach out to them through Kids Hope USA, an award-winning national program now reaching 8,000 children throughout the U.S. Your parish can do it, too.

"Breaking the Cycle of Unemployment, Homelessness, Addiction, and Prison." (Round 2) The most effective Christ-centered programs that have remarkable success in going deep into the soul to get at the root causes of serious human maladies. A coalition of faith-based groups in Houston is cooperating in transforming prisoners, recovering addicts, and chronically unemployed. Learn about the Star of Hope, the Open Door Mission, Bridges to Life, and the Salvation Army - all of which are sending their graduates to the WorkFaith Connection, which then transitions them into jobs and a new life. What they have discovered has relevance for every community.

"Street Saints - How to Take Your Faith Out of the Pew and into the Community." (Round 3) "Street Saints" are living their faith, touching hearts and changing lives. Here the inspiring stories of people today who are taking their faith out of the pew and into the streets. Based on 350 interviews throughout the country, this workshop provides a roadmap to engage your community with practical plans. Based on the book, "Street Saints: Renewing American's Cities" by Barbara Elliott.

Ferney Medina - "The Importance of the Laity in Pastoral Care and Visitation of the Sick." (Round 1) Ferney Medina is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor who served as Director of Services for the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX.