WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
the ENCOUNTER
The Baltimore Area Marriage Encounter
Community Monthly Information Newsletter
September 1999
LOVE...the
Cement that
Binds
Communities!
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Dear Lovers,
This has been a summer of adventure from sea to shining sea!
We had the
privilege of attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter convention
in Los
Angeles, CA. It was truly a multicultural and international event.
Our group
consisting of ourselves, our two teenagers and Fr. Mario were
graciously housed by a Hispanic couple, Raul and Miriam and their 3
beautiful
daughters. This combined with being joined at convention by the
three couples from
Italy who Fr. Mario invited really brought to reality that we are
"world-wide!
We had some great experiences at the convention, however what really
struck us
was the unity, the power and the love we experienced in the LA community.
In a
recent dialogue we compared their relationship as community to our
own
relationship as a couple when we are taking the time
to be together as a couple, to dialogue, to work together as well as
have fun
together. Raul and Miriam surrounded us with members of
their community and
we experienced such energy and passion as well as openness and compassion
among
these couples. The key element that ran consistent
when we asked how they maintained this vibrant community, was that
they spent
quality time together. We know TIME is a difficult subject and
obstacle for
most of us, however, our prayer is that we can all make quality time
with our
spouse and with our ME community a priority, because we know and have
experienced how valuable and worthwhile and well as fun this
time is! We all
need the support, encouragement, love and fun times shared with those
who share
our mission and our values!!
SO… We end by inviting all of you to join us at the Community
Enrichment on
"Playfulness, Passion and Prayer" that will be held on Saturday September
25
from 9AM to 4PM at Our Lady of Grace Parkton. We will have 3
presentations, Mass at 3PM, continental breakfast and lunch will be
provided and we will have packets providing some great new sharing
circle outlines
to take home and use!!! You can register on line at wwme.net
or call Kurt and
Torie Thompson at 410-544-7247. Registration fee is $10 per couple.
We look
forward to being with lots of loving community on that date!
With our love,
Fred © Kathy © Fr. Mario
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Community Day of Enrichment
September 25, 1999
9:00A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Our Lady of Grace, Parkton
Our Lady of Grace is located in northern Baltimore County.
For those
of you coming from the south, get on the Baltimore Beltway
(I-695)
and go to I-83 North. Go approximately 14 miles to Exit
31
(Middletown Rd). At the end of the ramp, turn right. Go
less than
one mile and Our Lady of Grace is on your right.
For those of you coming from the north, get on I-83 South.
Go to
Exit 31. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Go less than
one mile and
Our Lady of Grace is on your right.
If there are any questions regarding directions please call:
Jim & Michele Renaud, 410.357.0264.
For Whom?
All couples & priests who have made a Marriage
Encounter weekend!
What?
A day of enrichment with presentations on
"Playfulness, Passion & Prayer"
Agenda
Bagels, fruit, beverages & coffee
Two presentations
Lunch provided
"Rekindle the Flame" presentation with idea
packets to take back to your circle
Mass celebrated by Fr. Mario
Registration
Please use the online registration form found
on wwme.net,
or by mail, send name, phone number, email address and $10
per couple,
or call Kurt & Torie Thompson, (410) 544-7247
Cost
$10 per couple mailed to:
Kurt & Torie
Thompson
350 Tern Wing Dr
Arnold, MD 21012
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Need
More Information
Visit wwme.net
Baltimore Area’s Comprehensive Website
Thanks to Dave and Peggy Murphy
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INFORMATION Contacts
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Ecclesial Team
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Fred & Kathy Passauer, &
Father Mario Barbero 410 239-1020 passauer@qis.com
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Community Board Chair Couple
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Kurt & Torie Thompson
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The Encounter
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Charles & Mary Carol DiPaula
410 838-0808 dip@bcpl.net
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The Harbor Spirit
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Charlie & Pam Gamble 410
768-1478
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Area Reps:
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Baltimore East
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Bruce & Peggy Rickter 410
665-8718
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Carroll County
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Jim & Snookie Judge 410 795-2920
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Baltimore North
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Jim & Michele Renaud 410
357-0264
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Hagerstown
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John & Lou Jardinier 301
791-0850
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Howard County
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Pat & Ray Grose 410 531-3645
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Frederick County
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Jeff & Jeannine Haller 301
662-0990
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Baltimore South/West
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Dave & Debbie Keppley 410
247-8684
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Harford County
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Chris & Lynn Moore 410
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Facilities Coordinating Couple
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Charlie & Joanne Haitmanek
410 683-0288
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Weekend Registration Couple
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Dale & Ann Marie Germain
410 309-5877 dgermain@home.com
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Recruiting Teams:
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Harford County, Baltimore East
& North
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Donna & Mike Parr 410 893-1759
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Anne Arundel County, Baltimore
South & West
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Kevin & Mary Boyd 410 674-5362
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Carroll County, Howard County,
Frederick & Western MD Counties
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Suzanne & Ted Burkhardt 301
829-3614
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We need the help of all the Circles
To fill these positions.
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Area Representative for Anne Arundel
County
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Loving Couple to assume the role
of leadership for this area.
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Area Representative for Harford
County
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Loving Couple to assume the role
of leadership for this area.
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Prayer Couple Coordinator for Baltimore
South/West Area
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Loving Couple to select and train
Prayer Couples.
Prayer Couple Coordinator for
Ellicott City
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Loving Couple to select and train
Prayer Couples.
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Parish Contact Couples (Several
Vacancies)
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Loving Couple willing to share their
weekend experience with other
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deserving couples from your own
parish.
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Media Couple
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Loving Couple to handle press releases
and interview scheduling with
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the local media in order to share
the message of Marriage Encounter.
Call Kurt & Torie Thompson
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ENCOUNTER deadline is the 20th of the current month
Updated 9/3/99 CJD
