Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions
Saturday, February 25, 2012
7:30 p.m., Appold Planetarium
Lourdes University / Sylvania Franciscan Village
For more information: 419.517.8897
planetarium@lourdes.edu
www.lourdes.edu/planetarium
From whether to trust horoscopes, to the Mayans end of the world prediction, to the moon landing, and more….Please join us at the Appold Planetarium and learn some of the fascinating myths and misconceptions about astronomy. read more ... |  |
Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak Art Lecture Series
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center / Lourdes University
Sylvania Franciscan Village
The Art Lecture Series is named after Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF an accomplished teacher and artist, whose ceramic and mural works are installed across the nation. This will be the second lecture in the series, which include a variety of topics related to the arts. The 2012 lecture presents Brian Kennedy, Ph.D., Director of The Toledo Museum of Art who will talk on the topic: "Censorship in the Arts." read more ... |  |
2012 Lenten Prayer Series
Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
February 26, 2012
March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012
April 1, 2012
Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel
Sylvania Franciscan Village
You are invited to a series of Lenten Prayers that will take place on the Sundays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. The theme for prayerful reflection will be on the "Seven Last Words of Jesus." Each Sunday a different "Word" will be reflected on. read more ... |  |
Winter Caregiver Retreat
Friday, March 2, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rosary Care Center Evergreen Room
Sylvania Franciscan Village
Caring for a spouse, parent or friend at home? Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or exhausted by it all? Then make time to attend this caregiver retreat for a day of learning, prayer, relaxation and fun. read more ... |  |
"Change of Heart" Discussion Series
Thursday, March 8, 2012
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Appold Planetarium / Lourdes University
Sylvania Franciscan Village
Begin in our whirling solar system, take a cosmic walk through time, explore human behavior towards our earth and find hope for our future. This four week series, which begins March 8, features several different presenters and topics. For more information read more ... |  |
"Bacteria at the Beach: A Continued Story"
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Presenter: Kurt Erichsen, P.E.
kurt@tmacog.org
Vice President for Environmental Planning, TMACOG
Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center / Lourdes University
Sylvania Franciscan Village
The number of beaches presenting potential health threats increases each year. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, one major culprit is overdevelopment, which removes natural filters like wetlands and trees. Especially after a heavy rain, waste water can run undiluted down to the beach and pollute the water. Beach advisories and closings generally are based on measurement of bacteria levels. Two types of bacteria are used as indicator bacteria: E. coli and Enterococcus. For more information, please join us for what promises to be a very interesting lecture. read more ... |  |
5th Annual W.A.V.E. Festival
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Franciscan Center Commons / Lourdes University
Sylvania Franciscan Village
The 5th Annual W.A.V.E. (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) festival will be hosted by Lourdes University in celebration of National Women's History Month. The day celebrates and recognizes the diversity and vision of area women artists and business women. This festival is an indoor exhibition and sale of fine arts, crafts and other creative expressions. read more ... |  |
Church Authority and Ecumenism
Speaker: Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz
Sunday, March 25, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center / Lourdes University
Sylvania Franciscan Village
In his encyclical on ecumenism, the late Pope John Paul II admitted that the papacy, which Catholics see as an instrument of unity, had become for many an obstacle to Christian unity. What the pope said of the papacy could be said as well of Catholic understandings of church authority in general. In this presentation, Dr. Gaillardetz will explore the deeper issues underlying questions of church authority in ecumenical dialogue and will propose some practical measures that might advance ecumenical conversation on the topic. read more ... |  |
A Women's Morning Reflection: "In God's Image"
Saturday, March 31, 2012
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Presenter: Sheila Otto
Rosary Care Center Evergreen Room
Sylvania Franciscan Village
Sheila Otto will invite participants to examine the wisdom of women in the past and take time to recognize the wisdom within ourselves in the ordinary events of each day. Sheila Otto is no stranger to the Franciscan Village. She served as the first Public Relations Director of Lourdes College (University) and has been a presenter for a variety of spiritual topics. read more ... |  |
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