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Tuesday, November 5 |  |
We gather. We pray. We write. New members are welcome anytime to our friendly group. We explore and practice different types of writing and read our work to one another each week. Some days we do “free writing” for ten minutes on a chosen topic. Other weeks we read our prepared pieces (up to 500 words) on a designated subject. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed. We share each other resources about writing , and equally the responsibility for the successful working of the group. Our topics are not overtly “religious,” but give us an opportunity to express the concerns of our souls. Many consider the experience to be healing. We encourage humor and playfulness; we laugh a lot. This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another. Learn about our ministry and meet our members, some who have published their stories, and will have their books available for purchase. Their works might create a nice Christmas gift!
Contact: Linda Lowe Also visit: Adults |   |
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Third Thursday of the month |  |
Fingerprinting |   |
Orientation Gathering
Monday, October 7
7:00 pm
San Fernando Room
Followed by
JustFaith invites participants to look at contemporary issues through the lens of Christian faith by engaging in reading, prayer, thought-provoking dialogue, encounter, and by building lasting relationships with a small group in three 8-week phases. To broaden perspectives, each of the 3 phases include an immersion where participants visit local organizations and connect with those living and working on the margins of society. Each phase also contains a retreat that provides a foundation for community building. Each phase is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.
- 8 Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
- 2 Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
JustFaith invites participants to look at contemporary issues through the lens of Christian faith by engaging in reading, prayer, thought-provoking dialogue, encounter, and by building lasting relationships with a small group in three 8-week phases. To broaden perspectives, each of the 3 phases include an immersion where participants visit local organizations and connect with those living and working on the margins of society. Each phase also contains a retreat that provides a foundation for community building. Each phase is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.
Phase I:
Living Compassionately – Caring for the Poor
October 7 – November 25, 2019
Participants focus on poverty, consumerism, and the Gospel call to care for the poor.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com
Living Compassionately – Caring for the Poor
October 7 – November 25, 2019
Participants focus on poverty, consumerism, and the Gospel call to care for the poor.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com
Phase II:
Living Justly – Caring for Each Other
February 24 – April 13, 2020
Inspired by a new level of understanding about issues of racial and economic justice, participants will develop new levels of passion and compassion for the ongoing work of social justice.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com
Living Justly – Caring for Each Other
February 24 – April 13, 2020
Inspired by a new level of understanding about issues of racial and economic justice, participants will develop new levels of passion and compassion for the ongoing work of social justice.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com
Phase III:
Living Simply – Caring for the Earth
TBD
Participants embrace the invitation to care for the Earth as they investigate the teachings of our faith.
Questions and to register:
Joe Zuback zubackj@gmail.com
Gary Freeberg gfreeberg@gmail.com
Living Simply – Caring for the Earth
TBD
Participants embrace the invitation to care for the Earth as they investigate the teachings of our faith.
Questions and to register:
Joe Zuback zubackj@gmail.com
Gary Freeberg gfreeberg@gmail.com
$70 new participant (includes books, binder, online access)
$50 returning participant
$100 couple
"Somehow the highest praise of God is not in speaking unintelligibly but, rather, in speaking a language of inclusion where barriers are dismantled, circles are widened, and no one is left outside." - Fr. Gregory Boyle
JustFaith is ecumenical and all Christian faiths are welcome.
Also visit: Groups, www.justfaith.org
$50 returning participant
$100 couple
"Somehow the highest praise of God is not in speaking unintelligibly but, rather, in speaking a language of inclusion where barriers are dismantled, circles are widened, and no one is left outside." - Fr. Gregory Boyle
JustFaith is ecumenical and all Christian faiths are welcome.
Also visit: Groups, www.justfaith.org
Saturday, September 28 |  |
Also visit: Adults
Thursdays |  “Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.” - C.S. Lewis |
Tuesday, October 23 |  |
A Model for Mass Goers |  Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team. |
Friday, September 14
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Monday, October 29 |  |
| If you journeyed with Fr. Patrick on Facebook, if you're curious about pilgrimages, if you like to travel or always ready for an adventure, this is for you! Through stories and photos, Fr. Patrick shared his pilgrimage on the El Camino de Santiago de Compostela. |  |
Tuesday, April 17 |  |
It's what Jesus said! Seven themes of our Catholic Social Teaching:
For further reading and understanding of these themes, click here for a link to the US Bishops website. LAUDATO SI: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME · Read Pope Francis' encyclical. |  |
Friday, February 16 |  Also visit: Lent, Adults Faith Formation |
Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options | Advance Health Care Directives and POLST | What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options |
In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death.
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team and the following partners:
Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ |
In our contemporary age, Christianity seems like a sensible and straightforward religious option among others. It is often viewed as compatible with the values and priorities of our society, politics, cultures, and other interests. And yet, the Gospel itself offers a very different set of insights, challenges, and inspiration.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
| | Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province of New York, worldwide marathon runner, musician, retreat director, blogger, theology professor, columnist for America magazine and author of several award-winning books, including Dating God. Get to know more through his website: www.danhoran.com and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/DanHoranOFM |
What is a parish mission?
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
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