ADULT FAITH FORMATION

MULTI-PARISH EVENTS   WINTER/SPRING 2008

Sun., Jan. 6th   Disciples in Mission Small Group
Facilitator Training;  6:00-8:00
pm at St. Maximilian-Kolbe parish
led by Disciples in Mission Team
Members. 

Called to share your faith?  Enjoy small group faith sharing?  We need you to lead
one of our small groups during Lent.  Training and materials are provided.  For 
more information, call your parish faith formation office.


Thurs., Jan. 10th- Marriage Enrichment; Thursdays 7:00 pm at St. Maximilian 
Thurs., Mar. 20th   -Kolbe led by Steve & Kathy Veirne; Are you and your spouse 
spending enough time together? Are you communicating as well as you should? 
Have you ever stopped to think about how your relationship has evolved through
the years? In 10 sessions, marriage enrichment enhances relationships by giving
couples an opportunity to refocus on their marriage and guiding married couples
in talking with each other about marriage as a process, compatibility, intimacy, 
communication, and commitment.  Registration is requested.  To register or for 
more information, please call 883-1742.

Fri., Jan. 18th-  “Encountering the Living Christ” Retreat;  
Sun., Jan. 20th   led by Fr. John Predmore, S.J.
Are you stressed out? Do you feel alone or empty inside? Are you feeling distant
from Christ? Do you desire to pray more deeply for friends, family or yourself?
Come spend a couple nights away with God and friends at Calvary Retreat Center
in Shrewsbury, MA and renew your spiritual life.  There is limited space, so 
register early to reserve your spot.  Registration is due by January 4th.  Retreat    
cost is $160 for 2 nights & 3 meals.   Registration Form


Sun., Jan. 13th-   Disciples in Mission Signup; signup to participate in small 
Sun., Jan. 20th    group faith sharing discussion groups during Lent. 
                         Cost of materials is $5.

Sat., Jan. 26th     Disciples in Mission Kick-off Potluck Dinner; after 4:30 pm 
Mass at St. Maximilian-Kolbe; team members, small group facilitators, and small
group participants get together to kick-off the Disciples in Mission program.

Mon., Feb. 4th-    Disciples in Mission; small faith sharing groups meet weekly 

Sat., Mar. 15th      in every parish led by small group facilitators at varying days/times/
locations to discuss the Sunday readings to help us deepen our relationship with Christ in 
order to bring about an increased enthusiasm for our faith and the Church's mission

Sun., April 13th  Disciples in Mission Day of Reflection; each parish will hold a
 Day of Reflection led by members of the Disciples in Mission 
 Team to reflect on our mission and develop a parish plan by 
 presenting the strengths and weaknesses of the parish as an 
 evangelizing community in light of our call to holiness. 

“Jesus came to set this fire upon the earth, until all is ablaze in the love of God.  We pray this fire
  will come upon us as disciples as we, led by the Spirit, carry out Christ’s great commission to go 
  and make disciples of  all the nations.”   – Go and Make Disciples, U.S. Catholic Bishops