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: Marie Vukovich - Administration Office at 330.534.1928

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

The CRHP program 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. Each year, generally in early spring, a 2-day renewal weekend is hosted exclusively for women and a 2-day weekend exclusively for men.

Meetings: Beginning in September each year and continuing through early spring, a period of formation is required for the men and women who choose to join the new host teams, in order to nurture spiritual growth and to plan the next parish renewal weekends.

Contact: Michael Chufo, Renewal Continuation Team 330.534.2419

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, moves into an inter-generational activity based on a faith topic/event, and finishes with breakout sessions for family activity centers or age groups. Take-home kits extend the lesson into the home. Childcare is provided for Pre-K children. Our parish dates for the 2 festivals this year are:

Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing
Dates: November 11th and November 13th, 2007
Time: Sunday session from 12:45 - 3:45 PM and Tuesday session from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Church Hall


Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage and Holy Orders
Dates: April 13th and April 15th, 2008
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 and may vary in length from 4 to 10 weeks.

Meetings: Study sessions are scheduled on consecutive Thursdays (either morning or evening sessions are available) for a period of 4-10 weeks, based on the content of each series. New studies are scheduled approximately 2 to 3 times a year, depending on the length of each Little Rock series.

Contact: Christine Boarts 330.534.9380 or Carol Femia 330.534.1662 or Mary Ellen Salata 330.534.2219

OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

Have you ever worried about being successful in passing your Catholic faith on to your children?...your grandchildren?...or your family & friends?

Are you prepared to keep the boat afloat? Do you know how the different parts of the boat work? Do you know how to read the winds of the Holy Spirit? Do you wonder if people will choose to jump off to find their own way afloat? JOIN US... AS WE NAVIGATE THROUGH OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

Schedue: SUNDAYS (begining Sept. 23 - Oct. 28, Dec. 2 - Dec. 16, 2007 continuing Jan. 6 - Mar. 16, 2008)
Location: The Administration Building (downstairs)
Time: 9:30am (donuts & coffee) 9:45 - 10:50am (class)
Fee: only $5.00 per handbook

Contact: Jim Masluk 724.964.8094

Click Here To Download The Registration Form.

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

This is the Catholic Church's normative process for adults to enter the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism / Confirmation / Eucharist. 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. The RCIA journey begins in the fall, with candidates meeting weekly.

A separate process of catechesis is available for any children who were unable to attend formation classes and celebrate any of the Sacraments of Initiation at the conventional age. Click here for more information on sacramental preparation for children.

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

Contact: Fr. James Johnson - Administration Office at 330.534.1928