St. Mary of Gostyn
Upcoming Adult Faith Formation Programs
2007 - 2008

 

Thursday, April 24, 2008
History and Development of the Rosary
7:00 PM - White Room
Please join us as we explore in depth the history and development of our time-honored traditional prayer, the rosary.
Dr. Mary Amore, presenter

 

Ongoing Events

Men's Group
Last Sunday of every month
Underground
7:00 - 8:15 AM

Women's Bible Study
Every Thursday morning
White Room
8:45 - 11:00 AM
Babysitting available

Morning Book Discussion Group
First Wednesday of every month
Large Conference Room
9:30 - 11:00 AM

Evening Book Discussion Group
Third Thursday of every month
Parish Library
7:00 - 8:30 PM

Small Christian Communities are intimate gatherings of eight to twelve people, both men and women, who meet either in the parish or at a member's home. Depending upon the group and meeting place, children can also accompany their parents to these gatherings. Small Christian Communities afford the faithful a wonderful opportunity to connect their everyday lives with their faith life. New groups will be forming in Lent 2008, and sign-up will take place in the weeks prior to Ash Wednesday. Please contact Rosemary Bleuher for further information, 630-960-3565.

R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is intended for those who have not yet been baptized, been baptized into another faith tradition, or who have not completed their Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. It is a process of prayer, education and discussion, which meets every Sunday morning for 8:30 Mass. We welcome you to journey with us. For more information, please contact Pam Stefik at 630-960-3565, ext. 246.

Catholics Returning Home - Lenten Journey
The six-week Journey will begin April 8, 2008. Please call Bob Jurish at 630-969-5169.

Parish Library Update
Is your life too busy to keep informed of spiritual and religious news?
We think these websites will be helpful!

News:
AMERICA www.americamagazine.org is a Weekly magazine published by the Jesuits that focuses on news from an ethical and faith-filled perspective.

U.S. CATHOLIC www.uscatholic.org is a monthly magazine covering issues of concern to Catholics in their everyday lives.

ORIGINS www.orginsonline.com is a weekly excerpt from the Catholic News Service focusing on current issues.

Family:

MY FRIEND www.myfriendmagazine.org is a Catholic magazine for kids 7-12.

ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER www.americancatholic.org is published by the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist and addresses the religious and spiritual concerns of the Catholic family

THE CATHOLIC EXPLORER www.dioceseofjoliet.org/explorer/default.htm This is a weekly publication that gives you local, national and world news.

 

 

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Top Ten Reasons to Come to RCIA -- Not In Any Particular Order

1. You want to become Catholic.

2. You are marrying someone outside the faith and they need to know more about your faith.

3. You are Catholic and did not receive all of the Sacraments of Initiation:
Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation.

4. You have children to teach and don't know the faith well enough.

5. You have a friend or family member interested in learning more about the faith, who would be more
comfortable if you came with them.

6. You have experienced a loss of some kind in your life and need a small faith community.

7. Your spouse is not Catholic and might be interested in joining our Church as your children are receiving
First Communion or Confirmation.

8. You are Catholic and would like to learn current Church teaching and practice.

9. You've heard it is a great experience.

10. God is Calling you.