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Parish Bulletin |
Spiritual Life - 856-784-8501
E-Mail: AASLCenter@aol.com
Sr. Alma Gallagher, Spiritual Director
In the working
world, many professionals routinely seek to add to their
on-the-job
experience by studying aspects of their chosen field.
Catholics
also benefit by seeking out sources of learning that help them
achieve a mature understanding of their faith and how to live it.
St. Andrew’s is
blessed with a Spiritual Life Office whose goal is to foster such
growth. Many programs hosted by the Spiritual Life office strive to
open the way to contemplation, meditation and spiritual renewal.
Guest speakers expand parishioners’ knowledge; trips and other
events help parishioners share experiences with each other.
Events encompass
diverse approaches to spirituality. Past programs have ranged from
speakers about the rosary to a drumming workshop.
RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
For
those exploring the Catholic faith for the first time.
Our program
serves individuals who would like to explore becoming a
member of the Catholic Church. The process begins with an inquiry
session that allows candidates to explore how the program can serve
their needs. Typically, inquiry sessions are held at various times
during the summer. Candidates that choose to continue, then
participate in informal instruction that runs from September to
Easter.
LANDINGS - For Returning Catholics
Landings is a gentle,
welcoming process used to invite inactive Catholics to return to the
Church. This six-week
program helps folks get reacquainted with our present faith community,
tell their story, and hopefully feel they have come back "Home".
This program, which includes classes on faith and Sacraments, is held
during Lent.
ANNUAL PARISH MISSION
Each year the parish
hosts a guest who leads our parish in events and activities with the
goal of refreshing parishioners’ spirits over a period of a few
days.
ANNUAL CORNERSTONE RETREATS
Parishioners plan an
in-parish retreat for fellow parishioners that provides a
concentrated atmosphere for renewing relationships with God and
enhancing relationships with the parish community. Men and women
hold separate retreats.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Watch the bulletin
and your mailbox for announcements of specially planned evenings of
reflection, days of renewal, a variety of small group faith sharing
sessions, Advent and Lenten prayer
evenings, trips to religious sites, guest speakers providing adult
education, scripturally-themed events and use of the labyrinth.
NEW LIFE/BEREAVEMENT GROUP
New Life is an ongoing
support/educational experience for adults who have lost a loved
one. It meets weekly for eight consecutive Mondays three times a
year.
SINGLES
This group welcomes
single adults, those never-married, separated, divorced, widowers or
widows. The group schedules guest speakers, lecture lunches,
theatre outings, dances, retreat days and trips, including an annual
spiritual getaway to Vermont.
MOPS
Mothers of Preschoolers
is a support group to nurture mothers of preschoolers. At
twice-monthly meetings on Tuesday mornings, participants enjoy guest
speakers, prayer and crafts. Babysitting is provided.
MOPS website:
www.MOPSOFSTANDREWS.com
12 STEP PROGRAMS
St. Andrew's is the host of
several twelve-step groups
that meet regularly at our parish.
| Narcotics Anonymous
(NA) |
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM -
Classroom 6 |
| Overeaters Anonymous
(OA) |
Thursdays, 10:00 AM -
Classrooms 4&5 |
| Augustine Fellowship (SLA) |
Mondays, 6:00 PM - Church
Nursery |
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