We need to support and pray for each other so please send Agape letters to the parishes and churches that are holding WATCH & JAM weekends. If you need a list of contact people please e-mail us.

ARE YOU ON THE PRAYER CHAIN?

If your not on the WATCH prayer chain and would like to be on it send a message to watchprayer@yahoo.com To join just e-mail the address and put in the subject box "Add me to the List" and you will be added. To send a prayer request just e-mail the address, put "prayer request" in the subject box and fill in the message box. Your prayer request will go out to several hundred prayer chain members who are all over the country. Prayer is so POWERFUL and it works. There have been many unbelievable things and healings that have happened on the prayer chain so far so join this powerful way to pray and support each other.

"WATCH was one of the best weekends of my life. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit as it entered into my life and I met friends of the heart that I will never forget and will see every Sunday at mass. I am so thankful for this program at St. Thomas. I feel like I belong for the first time."

Give yourself a personal spiritual retreat.

Indulge yourself with sessions of prayer, meditation, personal growth and healing.

Identify your spiritual direction & gifts. Learn about yourself in context with your community interactions.

Find out about new resources for your church, organization, WATCH community.

Escape from the stress of daily life and quiet the storm, commune with God and nature.

Rest, relax, and refuel.

The WATCH raffle will be used to reduce the costs of the weekend to $65 per person. Costs include lodging, meals, supplies. Please let us know today if you will be able to join us so we can begin planning. No need to send money -- we can accept funds at the door when you register.

This year’s annual conference will be held at Kings House in Henry, Il on August 28-30th. Don’t miss is exciting event. A time for Spirituality, sharing with other Watch communities (last year 38 Watch communities were represented) and learning new ways to help and improve your Watch program. Space is limited so contact Deacon Don at definger@mchsi.com .

For more information email Don Efinger or call 641-780-6186 or Bonnie Stroot or call 309-686-4071 Letter and Comments