Fall 2010 - Pilgrim Journey
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SAVE THE DATE PILGRIM JOURNEY KICKOFF: Sun., Oct. 10, 3:00-7:00PM Retreat, Mass & Supper This Fall our small groups who study Scripture and share faith together will enter into a Pilgrim Journey, taking a look at their own journeys of faith toward God as well as the “Pilgrim People” of the Old and New Testament who continue to light the way for us today. “Pilgrim People” is a five-week Little Rock Scripture Study, complete with commentary, study guide, and weekly DVD lecture. Pilgrim People examines the Old and New Testaments to reveal how God’s call led people like Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Mary, and the disciples to identify themselves as pilgrims. As we read through their sacred stories, they unfold in a way that reminds us: we are not alone on our journeys. To start us on our Pilgrim Journey, the program kicks off on Sun., Oct. 10, with a mini retreat at St. Joe’s at 3PM in the afternoon.* Fr. Jim will facilitate this short retreat, inviting us all to explore where God is calling us to journey on our very personal pilgrimages of faith. It will be a time to spend in quiet reflection and prayer, followed by 5PM Mass, and a Dish to Pass Supper in the gym. RSVP now. This is the ideal time to join a small group for Bible study, faith sharing, and learning in the Catholic faith tradition. If you would like to join or start a new group, it’s very easy to get started. Contact Cathy Kamp, 586-8089 x.115. The annual cost per person for materials is a suggested donation of $30 and is collected when the small groups gather in the Fall. * Please note that this afternoon retreat at St. Joe’s replaces the previously scheduled overnight retreat for Oct. 8-9 at Notre Dame in Canandaigua.
From Lent 2010 - 40 Days of Spirituality: Gift of Prayer
Lent is a great time to experience faith-sharing and study in a small Christian community environment. This year we read and reflected on
The Gift of Prayer by Margaret Silf (2004: BlueBridge). The book offers a guided meditation, an opportunity to ponder what prayer really means to you and offers new ways to think about how you pray. Our prayer reflections were in the context of the Lenten scriptures and the ultimate question of discipleship:
Who is God calling me to be? Groups are provided with the Silf book as well as a workbook that includes questions for reflections and scripture commentary.
Email Cathy for more information.
Each week had a theme:
- What is Prayer?
- Why Would I Pray? Who Am I Praying To?
- When Can I Pray? Where Shall I Pray?
- How Do I Pray
- Does It Work?
To reflect on prayer on your own, download the 40 Days of Spirituality: Gift of Prayer workbook and read Margaret Silf's The Gift of Prayer. We have a few more copies of the Silf book in the office (586-8089 x.115) or you may purchase it online directly from the publisher.
The program wrapped up with a look at opportunities for individuals and groups to engage in parish justice activities, especially our expanded Bethany House Ministry. A DVD is in development that will be provided to small groups.
From Fall 2009 - 40 Days of Spirituality: Gifts of the Spirit
The series includes five sessions focused on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that we receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation:
- Wisdom & Understanding
- Council/Right Judgment
- Fortitude/Courage
- Knowledge
- Piety/Reverence,Fear of the Lord/Awe & Wonder in God's Presence
To follow along at home, download the 40 Days of Spirituality: Gifts of the Spirit Fall 2009 Workbook created at St. Joseph's. The reading assignments are from Mitch Finley's The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit; copies of the book and workbook are available in the Parish Office and at www.amazon.com or www.liguori.org.
To watch the videos, select the Gift of the Spirit that you are interested in and it will begin playing:
40 Days of Spirituality: Gifts of the Spirit Videos
From Lent 2009 - 40 Days of Spirituality: Liturgy of the Word
40 Days of Spirituality materials from Lent 2009. Liturgy of the Word in the context of the Lenten Scriptures.
For Lent, engage in a study of the Liturgy of the Word, a five-part DVD series featuring commentary by Fr. Jim, lectors, cantors, homilists, and footage of our own liturgies.
In the context of our Lenten scriptures, focus on:
- First Readings
- Psalms
- Second Readings
- Gospels
- Homily/Creed/Intercessions
RESOURCE MATERIALS
If you didn't join a small group during Lent, all the resources you need are found in these two links, an easy-to-access download for the DVDs and another with the workbook in PDF format.
To watch the videos, select the part of the liturgy that you are interested in and it will begin playing: 40 Days of Spirituality: The WORD Videos
To follow along in the workbook, download it now: 40 Days of Spirituality: THE WORD Workbook [pdf format]
From Fall 2008 - 40 Days of Spirituality: The Eucharist
40 Days of Spirituality: The Eucharist Videos
40 Days of Spirituality: The Eucharist Workbook
For further reading and study go to:
