Communities for Adult Formation & Enrichment
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Lectures & Discussions

"Living in the Spirit"

Dr. Anthony Tambasco of Georgetown University will discuss living in the Holy Spirit in our featured Millennium event.

• Thursday, February 26
• 7:30 PM
• Church

"The Work of the Reconciling Spirit"

Participate in our pastor Rev. Gerry Creedon's discussion series on the Holy Spirit & ourselves.

• February 28 "The Spirit and Development of Conscience"
• March 7 "The Spirit Renews the Sacrament of Reconciliation"
• March 14 "The Spirit Calls for a Broader Understanding of Sin & Grace"
• March 21 "The Spirit Renews Catholic Doctrine"
• March 28 "The Spirit of Prophecy and the Present Social & Political Climate"

6-7 PM (after the 5 PM Mass), Saturdays in the church

Dorothy Day & Hunger Issues

Learn about this woman's life and find out more about hunger and justice. Tuesdays in Lent.

• March 3 Entertaining Angels vidoe of Dorothy Day (7-9 PM)
• March 10 Spirituality of Dorothy Day, film discussion
• March 24 Catholic Relief Services
• March 31 Bread for the World
• April 7 State and local hunger issues

7-8 PM (after the cafeteria Lenten Soup Suppers) in the Library

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Workshops

Caregiving & the Art of Self-Love

For those living with or concerned about issues involving family members or friends with chronic physical or mental illness. Input and discussio: confrontations, family roles when you are near or far, and self-coping.

• B. Lee Coyne, MSW
• Bonnie Sweeney, RN
• Saturday, February 14
• 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
• Upper Room
• $5 Preregistration at 527-5500

Writing Your Story

Seniors are particularly invited to join this creative writing series that will feature your lives. Share your history through poetry, stories, creative writing. Tom Rackmales, MFA, will be you guide.

• April 14, 21, 28
• May 5, 12, 19
• 10-12 AM
• Preregister at (703) 527-5500

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Parish Prayerlife

"Wait for the Spirit"-Pentecost Prayer Books

Enjoy CAFE carryout! These prayer books started with our popular Advent series. They contain the daily readings from Easter to Pentecost and include reflections prepared by parishioners. Pick up your copy after Mass

• Sunday, March 29
• Sunday, April 5
• Church

Penance Service

Feel the spirit of reconciliation. Energize yourself as you leave your guilt behind.

• Monday, April 6
• 7:30-9 PM
• Church

Feel the Spirit Inside & Out(side)--Outdoor Bilingual Pentecost Mass

We are sorry, but this event was postponed until 1999 due to logistical problems beyond our control.

• Sunday, May 31
• Noon
• Church parking lot

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Retreats

Make a Good Marriage Better-Marriage Encounter Weekend

This is an opportunity for couples to dedicate a weekend to themselves and their marriage. What could be more romantic? Contact Janet & Tony Ramos or visit The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Site

• February 13-15
• March 20-22
• April 24-26

"Hungering for the Spirit"

This annual parish retreat is open to all parishioners and is sponsored by Gathering. Find out how the Holy Spirit can work with you.

• Friday, March 27 5 PM Supper to Saturday March 28 6 PM
• Christian Brothers Retreat House
• Adamstown, Maryland
• Jan MacDonald

Cursillo Weekends

Come for an experience of Christ in Christian community. For many participants, this is a life-changing event. Is the Spirit calling you?

• April 2-5 for women
• April 30- May 3 for men
• Missionhurst, Arlington

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