Communities for Adult Formation & Enrichment
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Fall 1998 was filled with CAFE events, highlighted by our Parish Mission
Taste and See what "Gathering" is:
Faith, Food, Friends
Parish newcomers and others are invited
7:30pm in the Library, September 1, Tuesday
Following the Footsteps of the Master
Fr. Gerry Creedon reflects on his visit to the Holy Land
7:30pm Church, September 9, Wednesday
Mom and Me, Elizabeth Ministry
Input, sharing, informal time with kids
Thursday 10-11:30am Library/Memorial Room, September 10, 24
Marilyn Krause 527-5500
Catechist Retreat
Teachers and interested helpers welcome.
9-1pm Upper Room, September 12
Register with Marilyn Krause 527-5500
Walk with the Spirit
Volunteer Fair
Parking lot and cafeteria after all the Masses
September 12-13 Weekend
Dottie Slovak 527-6936
Come and See the Work of the Spirit--Parish Retreat
Begin with 9am Mass and end 3:30pm, Lunch included. Sponsored by Cursillo
September 19, Saturday
Register with Steve Trodden 524-1255 or Michael Hartford
Kairos Jail Ministry stories over coffee
Learn about Teaming, cookies, prayers for prisoners.
10am Cafeteria, September 27, Sunday
Contact Michael Hartford 354-6876
Catechist of the Good Shepherd Formation Certificate Program
For parents, potential teachers or helpers welcome.
Saturdays, once monthly 9:30-4:30 Upper Room and Atrium, Oct 3-June 12
Marilyn Krause 527-5500
Scripture Review: Galatians and Romans
Study two letters of Paul for fifteen one-hour, non-consecutive sessions on Wednesday mornings.
Wednesdays in the library starting late October
For more information call Jim Morris 920-7945
Kairos Jail Ministry
Cookies, posters, prayer calendar collected Oct. 10
Kairos weekend for men October 15-18
Contact Michael Hartford 354-6876
Mom and Me, Elizabeth Ministry
Input, sharing, informal time with kids
Thursday 10-11:30am Library/Memorial Room, October 8, 22
Ongoing twice monthly
Marilyn Krause 527-5500
How to Pray with RCIA
Sr. Roberta Kerins, SC, will show you different ways to pray and she will also set aside time for you to experience prayer. The RCIA candidates, who are going to join the Church, will be there and the whole parish is invited, too.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30pm in the Upper Room
Contact Kathy Rafferty at 527-5500
Christian Life in the 21st century: Parish 4-Day Mission & Retreat
9am Mass, 7:30pm prayer service, talks, music. Renew your life, bring along any friends.
Monday Oct. 26: A People Beloved; Oct. 27: A People United;
Oct. 28: A People Healed; Oct. 29: A People Sent Forth
Relax. Retreat. Refresh.
Contact Jen Cole or Jean Sweeney at 527-5500.
Saturday Prayer 'n' Share
Sharing and prayer on the upcoming Sunday scriptures with Fr. Gerry Creedon
Saturday mornings 8-9am in the Chapel, November 7, 14, 21, 28
Dream Work Group Sponsored by the Pastoral Counseling Office Michelle Hockett will facilitate $20 for the series Saturday mornings 10:30-noon in the Library November 7, 14, 21 Pre-register with Jean Sweeney 527-5500
Story Tellers of Our Time
Church Women United host an ecumenical and diverse worship gathering.
3pm reception in library, 3:30 service at St. Charles on November 8, Sunday.
Contact Gemma Furno at 534-3626
Open Forum Night
Do you have questions about the Church or Church teaching?
Fr. Ed Garcia will be on hand to lead this open inquiry session.
No question will be looked at as too trivial--none too deep.
6pm in the Chapel after 5pm Mass on November 14 and 21, Saturday.
Contact Camille Burruto 527-5997
Advent Wreath Workshop
at St. Charles on November 28, Saturday.
Contact Marilyn Krause at 527-5500.
Saturday Prayer 'n' Share
Sharing and prayer on the upcoming Sunday scriptures with Fr. Gerry Creedon
Saturday mornings 8-9am in the Chapel, December 5, 12, 19
Jesus and Simplicity:
How can this Christmas be different?
Fr. Gerry's Faith Update series continues
6pm at St. Charles after the 5pm Mass, Saturdays, December 5
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Pro-Life Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration
Join in our pro-life prayer vigil including Eucharistic Adoration following the evening Holy Day Mass.
December 8, Tuesday, in the Chapel
Jen Cole
Christian Morality and Conscience Formation
Fr. Kevin O'Neill, CsSR, will speak about this important topic for our RCIA candidates, but all are invited to join.
Tuesday, December 15 from 7:30-9pm in the Upper Room.
Contact Kathy Rafferty 527-5500.
Jesus The Liberator:
Is social justice an option?
Fr. Gerry's Faith Update series tackles one of his favorite subjects
6pm at St. Charles after the 5pm Mass, Saturdays, December 19
