ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

FEBRUARY-MARCH-APRIL 2009

NW Paulist Center for Evangelization & Reconcilliation:for information on programs and services by Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP and Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP

 

Ladds Addition

 

High School Confirmation classes will begin Sunday, January 18 at 11:45AM in the Paulist Center Chapel. Parents are welcome/encouraged to the first session.

Preparation classes for First Reconciliation will begin Sunday, February 1, 9:15–10:15AM in Carvlin Hall. Parents attend all sessions.

COMING MARCH 21, THE NW PAULIST CENTER PRESENTS:

A Common Word: Last fall the Institute for Christian-Muslim Under¬standing (ICMU) received a Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary ministry grant to sponsor a public event focused on "A Common Word Between Us and You, an open letter written by 138 Muslim scholars to Christian leaders." This FREE event is scheduled for March 13-14, 2009 at Portland State University, and will include presentations by Dr. John Borelli (Georgetown) and Dr. Amir Hussain (Loyola Marymount). For further information please see: www.snjmusontario.org/icmu.html

LENT: If you are interested in participating in a Small Faith Discussion group for the 6 weeks of Lent please either email Barbara Harrison or call the parish office as soon as possible. We want to have all groups ready to go by Feb. 23rd. Topics: Sunday Readings during Lent.

The PARISH LIBRARY is available in the Memorial Chapel (coffee/donut room). You are invited to browse either before or after Mass.  We suggest a sign-out period of one month.  Enjoy!

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is offered for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic. Meeting weekly (Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm), we explore the Catholic doctrines and traditions of our faith. Please call the church office to register.

Adult educational opportunities are offered once or twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm. Some series are four weeks. Subjects vary so please check this website or the church bulletin for announcements. During Advent and Lent a Bible Study is offered on Tuesdays 10:30-noon.

Adult Retreats are offered through the year: Advent/December: 3day overnight, Advent day of recollection. Lent/March: 3day overnight, Lenten day of recollection Pentecost/May day of recollection

"Busted Halo," weekdays, 7-9 p.m.(EST), hosted by Paulist Father Dave Dwyer, who was not ordained until he reached his 30s. He had a career in television (MTV, Comedy Central) and radio prior to entering the seminary. Father Dwyer aims to reach young adults and teach them that nobody is perfect, hence the name "Busted Halo."