CCRCC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE OCTOBER 7-9, 2011 BRING IN THE HARVEST Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center for Chicago f Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, IL 60090
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon us!! He has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord and a day of vindication by our God, to comfort all who mourn; to place on those who mourn in Zion a diadem instead of ashes, to give them oil of gladness in place of mourning, a glorious mantle instead of a listless spirit... You yourselves shall be named priests of the Lord, ministers of our God you shall be called. Isaiah 61:1-3,6 So shall you summon a nation you knew not, and nations that knew you not shall run to you, because of the Lord, your God, The Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you. Isaiah 55:5
SPEAKERS Fr. Anthony (Toni) Ozele A Parochial Vicar at Good Shepherd Church, Brooklyn, NY, and professor of Religion at St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY. He holds a doctorate degree in Religious Education from Fordham University and has authored numerous books; his latest being, Victorious Living in a Dangerous World. He organizes workshops on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Catechetical Seminars, Retreats, Revivals, Bible Study Sessions, and preaching at Charismatic Conferences around the world. He also runs a TV program, Streams of Love in Nigeria. In 2006, he was featured in Fishers of Men, a major resource in a vocational recruitment project sponsored by the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops, and winner of the 2007 Gabriel Award. Kristin Taylor Inspirational speaker, singer/song writer, and mother of 12 children has been featured at conferences across the nation. She is the founder of THORN Ministries, whose homeless outreach feeds 1,000 homeless people in Tampa, Florida every week. She regularly visits the poor on the South Pacific island of Samoa and has received the National Health Award for her work there. Her service to the poorest of the poor resulted in her being crowned Princess of the island. Sister Linda Koontz Based in El Paso, Texas, she ministers to the poorest of the poor in Juarez, Mexico through the outreach, The Spirit of the Lord International Mission. Evangelization, healing and zealous love for the poor are the gifts she brings to the body of Christ. A sister of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary, she taught religion in Washington State before entering into her dynamic ministry. In 1971, after having experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in her life, she began serving full time in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal with great faith-filled power, and has truly gone out to all the world to share the Good News. She has ministered with powerful gifts of knowledge and healing in numerous countries. Fr. John Harvey Fr. John is the Liaison to Cardinal George and the pastor of St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church in Riverdale, IL. Intending to become a lawyer, he entered Ohio State University, College of Law, but became ill and had to withdraw from school. While at home, he sensed a call to ministry. Fr. John received a Master of Divinity degree from the Chicago Theological Seminary; entered Mundelein Seminary and was ordained in 1986. Fr. John says, I have been involved in the Charismatic Renewal for all of my priesthood. I believe profoundly in the work of the Spirit in our times, and I believe that the Renewal is an answer to the crisis of the lack of participation in our church today. Hector Molina A dynamic lay Catholic speaker and evangelist with over 20 years experience in professional pastoral ministry and leadership. From the age of 15, Hector has devoted himself to John Paul II s call for a New Evangelization. He has served as Youth Minister and Pastoral Associate at the historic St. John the Baptist Parish in his home Diocese of Brooklyn. He was also Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and founding Director of The Office for the New Evangelization. With his own full-time evangelization apostolate, he continues to communicate the timeless truths of the Gospel and our rich Catholic faith in a compelling way that stirs the hearts and minds of his listeners and awakens faith. Tamar Mitchel An itinerate elder in the J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church in Maywood, IL. She is involved in Drama Ministry, Intercessory Prayer, Destiny (a teen Bible study) as well as multiple other ministry endeavors. Her mission is to minister to the broken-hearted, to see the captives liberated, to see beauty for ashes and garments of praise replace spirits of heaviness, so that Jesus Christ, the anointed One is glorified!
Music Ministry Living Praise Worship Team Living Praise is a Music Ministry/Worship Team founded on the call to worship the Lord through song and praise. They strive to bring a spirit of worship wherever they sing, inviting all to become "living praise" for the Lord with them. Though some of its members have worshiped together for nearly 25 years, the group's formal ministry began in 2000, providing worship for women's conferences at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since then, Living Praise has been ministering at churches, revivals, retreats and other conferences and events. The group is led by worship leader Susan Potvin, and includes Karen Herrmann, Anne Recznik, Lisa Ledyard, Karen Jedrzejewski, and Angela Ripley. Mark Nimo Comes from the West African country of Ghana. He has served on the International Council for Catholic Renewal Services in Rome. He has also led worship and ministered in 33 countries. Mark will join Susan Potvin and Living Praise in leading Friday evening Praise and Worship. Conference Schedule Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, IL 60090 Friday, October 7, 2011 ~ 7:00 pm - General Session Praise & Worship - Mark Nimo, Susan Potvin and Living Praise Thy Kingdom Come, Healing Prayer - Fr. Anthony Ozele Saturday, October 8, 2011 ~ 9:00 am - Eucharistic Celebration, General Session It s Harvest Time - Hector Molina Equipping the Saints - Sr. Linda Koontz Do You Love Me? Drama - Tamar Mitchell Come With Me into the Fields - Kristin Taylor I Say Yes Lord, Send, Me - Sr. Linda Knoonz These Signs Shall Follow Them, Healing Prayer - Fr. Anthony Ozele Sunday, October 9, 2011 ~ 9:00 am - General Session Fill My House - Hector Molina Be Not Afraid I Go Before You - Kristin Taylor 1:00 pm ~ Closing Eucharistic Celebration Hotel Reservations For the discounted conference room rate of $99.00 plus tax per night (available to September 30), call the Westin Chicago North Shore reservations at 800-228-3000. It is important to specifically ask for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference special rate. Hotel reservation staff may not be familiar with the name, CCRCC. For additional hotel information, call the hotel directly at 847-777-6500 or go to their website - www.westinnorthshore.com. Full hotel breakfast buffet Saturday & Sunday for $10.95. Grab & Go lunch concession will be available Saturday & Sunday. Local area restaurants provide many affordable menu choices. Parking is available at no charge. If you have any conference questions, please call the CCRCC office: 708-209-1199.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Please print) NAME SPOUSE (If attending) (Last / First) HOME PHONE WORK EMAIL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Please register early, seating is limited. Registration Fees Conference pricing schedule (Check appropriate item.) Single Married Robin - deadline, July 15, 2011 $85.00 $150.00 Eagle - deadline, Sept 1, 2011 $95.00 $160.00 Regular - after Sept 1, 2011 $100.00 $170.00 Children 6-12 years $25.00 Jr. High & High School Students 13-18 years $35.00 Young Adults 19-24 years $40.00 Have you registered for your hotel room? Yes No I wish to donate $ for those not able to afford the registration fees. Conference refunds must be requested in writing and be received postmarked on or before September 24. A cancellation fee of $10 per person will be deducted. Please send forms and checks to: CCRCC 816 Marengo Avenue Forest Park, Illinois 60130 Children's programs ages 6-12 years will be provided during general sessions.