MONTHLY SESSIONS:
Living
faith is the mighty mustard seed that grows into an even
mightier tree. It changes as we do. What steps are you
taking to grow in faith?
Adult Enrichment
will
meet once a month
from 9:30-10:30am in the Sonshine Room
(basement of the Parish Offices.)
The Story of a Woman Martyred
for Her Faith
Sunday, January 28th, 2007—9:30-10:30am
presented by David Stang, from Palmer Lake, Colorado.
Join David as he tells the story of his sister, Sister
Dorothy Stang, who was gunned down in July of 2005 at
the Boa Esperanca Settlement near Anapu, a rural town
about 1,300 miles north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Stang’s violent death has drawn new attention to the
region, which is notorious for illegal logging, slave
labor and violent land conflicts.
Still Crazy After All These Years
Sunday, February 11th, 2007, 9:30-10:30am—
Join
the Adult Enrichment Committee for breakfast in the
Parish Hall, after renewing your marriage vows at the
8:30am Mass or before renewing your marriage vows at the
10:45am Mass.
March Adult Enrichment
Sundays, March 4th, March 11th and March 25th, 2007,
9:30-10:30am.
Join
Deacon Candidate Dan Leetch as he explores the new:
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. Each week
he will pursue a different topic from the pillars of our
faith: creed, sacraments, morality.
.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Themes From the Apocalypse
Our
sessions will help clarify many misunderstandings
currently circulating about this Biblical piece of
literature. Popular novels and articles have often
misrepresented the real teaching of “Revelation.”
Presenter: Rev. Msgr. Tom Adrians
Session I:
“Literature of Doom and Gloom”
(evening) Wed., Jan. 24th, 7 to 8:30pm, repeated
(morning) Thurs., Jan. 25th, 9:30 to 11am
Session II:
“End-Times Fever”
(evening) Wed., Jan. 31st, 7 to 8:30pm, repeated
(morning) Thurs., Feb. 1st, 9:30 to 11am
Session III: “The
Four Last Things”
(evening) Wed., Feb. 7th, 7 to 8:30pm, repeated
(morning) Thurs., Feb. 8th, 9:30 to 11am
Session IV: “The
Rapture Trap”
(evening) Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm to 8:30pm, repeated
(morning) Thurs., Feb. 15th, 9:30am to 11am
Place: Christ the King Adult Room
at the Formation Center
Cost: $3.00 for the four sessions
Please
register by January 22nd. Registration forms available
in the Parish Bulletin or Newsletter.
Luke and Learn: Exploring the
Sunday Readings
Thursdays during Lent:
February 22nd, March
1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd and March 29th,
2007 from 12:00—1:00pm.
Join
Fr. Tom Adrians and Sr. Joan Hentges, OSB in the Parish
Hall for a soup lunch as they examine the readings for
the upcoming Sunday Mass.
ON-GOING EVENTS:
Scripture Studies
facilitated by Sr. Diane Liston, OSB.
Tuesdays, January 9th through May 23rd, 2007 from
1:30-3:30pm in the Buswell Room.
“Scripture Studies” is a four-year program that will
give you the tools to interpret Scripture in light of
the author’s purpose, in light of the context, in light
of the cultural and historical background, and in light
of the literary form. Year II began in the Fall.
ON THE WEB:
http://www.cathoicsread.org
is a
free online Bible Study program. In an effort to
encourage Catholics to read the Bible and related books,
the Catholic Book Publishers Association has a new
program called CatholicsRead. Each year they will
highlight three books related to the liturgical cycle:
2007: John, Psalms and
God Is Love.
Publisher members of CBPA will also offer related books.
http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/cmo-retreat.html
is a
34 week online Retreat for everyday life. Welcome to an
experience of God’s grace in the midst of our busy
lives. Begin the retreat with Week 1, at anytime, and
follow the guides and resources provided each week.
For further information please contact Michelle Whitney,
Adult Enrichment Coordinator at the parish office,
542-9248.
