BIBLE STUDY

Originally organized in 1982, this group is comprised of men and women from our parish and the surrounding churches who gather each week with guest priest Fr. George Balasko to study the upcoming Sunday scripture readings. Additional open discussion is held regarding Catholic tradition and doctrine, our faith roots in Jewish history, and other pertinent topics.

Meetings: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: Church Hall Conference Room

Contact: Administration Office at 330.534.1928

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

The CRHP is an effective spiritual renewal process that calls together members of the parish in order to experience personal growth, conversion, and Christian community in the environment of their own parish. It brings people together in a very casual Christian atmosphere of sharing and dialogue. The dates for men's and women's renewals are listed below:

Women's Renewal Weekend: March 18 - 19, 2011. Contact person: Joyce Burns 330.534.8798

Men's Renewal Weekend: March 25 - 26, 2011. Contact person: Joe Pantone 330.507.4569

We also host Renewal Reflections every month. All men and women are welcome! Renewal Reflections include song, prayer, witness talks, and time for fellowship. Be sure to join us.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Generations of Faith is an inter-generational faith formation process that gathers 2 or 3 times per year for food, fun, learning and prayer held within the context of a 'faith festival'. The festival begins with a prepared meal for all, moves into an opening activity to introduce the topic, participants then rotate to various activity sites, and come together for a closing. Home kits are provided to continue and incorporate the learning experience at home. Our parish dates for the 2 festivals this year are:

Professing Our Faith: We Believe in the Blessed Trinity
Dates: Sunday, November 7th or Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Time: Sunday session from 12:45 - 3:45 PM and Tuesday session from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Church Hall


Professing Our Faith: We Believe in The Church
Dates: Sunday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Time: Sunday session from 12:45 - 3:45 PM and Tuesday session from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Church Hall

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY

Little Rock is a published Bible study series designed to help Christians on their faith journey inviting them to develop a closer relationship with Jesus through continual conversion. Each study series format contains a commentary, workbook, study guide, group sharing and a video. Studies may last anywhere from 4 – 6 weeks depending on the length of each Little Rock series. The next study offered will be on Hebrews (a 6 week study).

Study sessions are offered on Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:30 am or Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Contact persons: Deborah Scopacasa, Chris Boarts 330.534.9380, or Mary Ellen Salata 330.534.2219.

Topics and Dates:


Women in the New Testament: September 16 - November 18, 2010
Women in the New Testament: January 6 - February 24, 2011
James, Peter, & Jude, Catholic Letters: March 3 - April 14, 2011
Pilgrim People Commentary: April 28 - May 26, 2011

Living Every Day with...Passion and Purpose

"You were born to become the-best- version-of-yourself! This is your essential purpose and the most important discovery you will ever make. Embrace this one solitary truth and it will change your life more than anything you have ever learned. In every situation, simply ask yourself, "Which of the options before me will help me become the-best-version-of-myself?"

Matthew Kelly is a young Australian speaker and author that possesses a powerful ability to combine storytelling with a profound understanding of today's culture and uncanny insight into what really drives the human person. In this study, Matt Kelly reminds us that "life is short and we are dead an awful long time," and shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world, and inspires us to fall in love again…with life. Themes for this formation include: Our Quest for Happiness; Ten Minutes a Day; The Rhythm of Life; What Holds Us Back; The Seven Levels of Intimacy; Be the Difference that Makes the Difference.

Who: High School Students, College Students, All Adults

When: SUNDAY, September 25th;

Where: The Church Hall
When: 9:30 am (donuts & coffee) 9:45 - 10:45 am (class)

Contact: Jim Masluk or Cheryl Beil (724.964.8094)

Registration Form Can Be Found Here: Living Every Day with...Passion and Purpose Flier

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)

This process is designed for persons interested in becoming Catholic or enriching your personal knowledge and understanding of our Catholic faith. Inquirers gather with members of the parish community and their sacramental sponsor for a period of catechesis and enlightenment as they journey with the parish through Lent to the Easter Sacraments. At the Easter Vigil, the Eve of Easter, these adults are fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church. The period of catechesis is designed to expose them to Catholic doctrine, worship and prayer, the Church and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. RCIA classes will begin in September through April in the Administration Building.

Meetings: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Administration Building

Contact: Please contact Deacon Bob Friedman or Karen Bartos 330.534.1928 for further information