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Feature Stories of 2002
Mary Lou Ott Returns from India(12/02) by Chuck MacDonald
3rd Sunday Calvary Dinners(12/02) by Jean Jachman/Bill Cameron
Anne Garvey: Evening/Sunday Receptionist(12/02) by Jo Youngren/Jim Spensley
SJA Library and Bookstore(12/02) by Anne Garvey/Bob Brennan/Mary Graf
Peace Committee Reaches Out(12/02) by SJA Peace Committee
EcoSpirituality Bibliography(12/02) by Katie Johnson
Steve Boyle: Peace March(11/02) by Chuck MacDonald
"Those Sunday Peace Prayers"(11/02) by JoAnn Potts
Family Opportunities and Literacy Collaborative(11/02) by Eileen Watson
Women in the Church Calendar(11/02) by Chuck MacDonald
The Sister Parish Candle Sale(11/02) by Jeanne Morales
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts(10/02) by Sue Obrien
Chris Reano Checks in From Zanzibar(10/02) by Chris Reano
Feminine Workshop Series(10/02) by Jeanne Morales
Dr. Gene Ott: Hospice Builder(10/02) by Chuck MacDonald
SJA Finances(10/02) by Chuck MacDonald
Cathy Meyer: Portrait in Hospitality(9/02) by Sue Obrien
Family Mass at SJA(9/02) by Jeanne Morales/Jim Spensley
The Dalai Lama on the Anniversary of 9/11(9/02) by The Dalai Lama Dharamsala
AIDS Ride Calls it Quits(8/02) by Michael Reinbold/Edie Kalweit
An Open Letter on Iraq(8/02) by Philip Steger
Voices of the Faithful Movement(8/02) by Chuck Collins
Chris Reano Leaves for Zanzibar(8/02) by Susan Sell
Small Christian Communities at SJA(7/02) by Janice LaDuke
Adult Delegation to TNII(7/02) by Heidi Meyer/Edie Kalweit
Parish Profile: Where We Start our Journey(7/02) by Anne Garvey/Jeff Rholl
Adult Confirmation at SJA(6/02) by Karen Hall
Parishioners Granddaughter Fights Cancer(6/02) by Gloria Bandy
Tragedy or Transformation(6/02) by Bob Beutel
Making Theater with Peter Rothstein(6/02) by Michael Reinbold
SCC Letter to Archbishop Flynn(6/02) by the SAGES
Youth Delegation to TNII(6/02) by Ginny Johnson
The Best Time to be Catholic?(6/02) from the Davenport Messenger
What is the Whole Farm Coop?(6/02) by Nancy Lynch
Supper at Emmaus... a poem(5/02) by Pat Stevens
A Woman's Journey: Mary White(5/02) by Chuck MacDonald/Peg LaSota
The "Western Creed"(5/02) by Chuck Collins
Father Jim Cassidy's "Day Job"(5/02) by Jean Jachman
Living on Empty: Homeless Shelters(5/02) by Chuck MacDonald
Changes in the Nursery(5/02) by Molly Ryan
Sex and Scandal and the Church(5/02) by Jo Youngren
South Africa Reaches Back(4/02) by Chuck MacDonald
Sarah Gleason/Isaiah: Collaborative Ministry(3/02) by Chuck MacDonald/Paul Oman
How 'Bout Them Prayer Partners?(3/02) by JoAnn Potts
Parishioner Reflections: Lent(3/02) by Linda Freemon/Paul Oman
La Oficina Legal(3/02) by Peg LaSota
The Role of the Welcome Giver at SJA(2/02) by Michael Reinbold
Feeding the Spirit Through the Senses(2/02) by Roger Dick and parishioners
A Christian Brothers School(2/02) by Chuck MacDonald
Sister Kathleen: Painter of Icons(2/02) by Chuck MacDonald/Janice LaMere
Angel at San Miguel: Parishioner Poem(2/02) by Pat Stevens
WebReporter Featured in February Book(1/02) by Jeff Rholl
Welcome Giver Evokes Strong Feelings(1/02) by Ronnie Angelus/Rick Spaulding
The Shining Light: Poem(1/02) by Michael Erdman
Becky Rose: The Spirit of the Blood Drives(1/02) by Michael Reinbold
Peter Russell Visits SJA(1/02) by staff

  • Year 2007 Features include Stories from Tierra Nueva Dos, Dan Chouinard leaving the piano and much more.
  • Year 2006 Features include Poverty in the Twin Cities, the Memorial Garden, Fr. Harvey Egan Remembered and much more.
  • Year 2005 Features include Fr. George Wertin's retirement, Mental Illness Ministry, stories from Honduras and much more.
  • Year 2004 Features include history of gym masses, musician profiles, tales of adoption and much more.
  • Year 2003 Features include Joe Selvaggio, Haiti, women in the church and much more.
  • Year 2002 Features include a Parish Profile, Scandal in the Church, "Those Sunday Peace Prayers" and much more.
  • Year 2001 Features include Stories of Grace, New Parish Center, "Conversations" by Chuck MacDonald, Peter Eichten, and much more.
  • Year 2000 Features include George Wertin, Joan of Arc Statue, the old Parish Center and much more.