For an Uplifting Experience, Consider These Options!
Most of us are presently in the frantic stage of last minute Christmas preparation, but it is also time to be making plans about the future. This winter, instead of wallowing in feelings of cabin fever anxiety, how about preparing yourself to participate in a program that will make yourself more spiritually alive and add the hidden benefit of being socially uplifted? Several opportunities for your winter time spiritual growth will be offered beginning in January.
1. Sunday evening Bible Scripture Series begins January 17. These weekly sessions will focus on the papal encyclicals. Come study and discuss facets of our faith which were written by various popes through the years, from Pope Leo XIII to our current Pope Benedict XVI. Come to one session or attend all. This class meets at 7 pm in the St. Augustine room. Call Bob Beyke at 299-5278 for more information.
2. MOMS (Ministry of Moms Sharing) is a program that has touched many women, young and those not so young. Weekly sessions begin January 12 in Classroom 16 in our school and will follow the set guidelines from the MOMS program which will include praying, journaling, sharing, and celebrating friendship. There is a $25 fee for the book.
3. Don’t panic now, but Lent is just around the corner (Ash Wednesday is February 17) and many of you might want to join with other parishioners in small groups to better focus on this holy season with prayer, reflection, and fellowship in your homes. The sign up for these groups will be the weekends of January 16-17 and 23-24. There will be a $5 fee for this program. The commitment is minimal, only 6 weeks, yet it will offer another opportunity for increased personal spirituality.