Faith Formation
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The purpose of Faith Formation is to foster spiritual growth through a variety of paths
leading to a more CHRIST-centered life.
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Fruits of the holy Spirit
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“By our fruits they shall know us.”
Fruits? What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit? They are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control (Gal. 5: 22-23). These fruits reveal what God is. These fruits are the observable characteristics of a person. Since God’s wish is for us to be more like Jesus, the Spirit works to grow us to be more like Jesus. In the following months we will study each of these fruits.
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“They will know we are Christians by our love.”Do people know I am a Christian? What is Love? The Greeks have three words for love.
“Philos” is brotherly love, friendship.
“Agape” is God’s perfect love.
“Eros” is physical love, romantic love.It is given freely, is selfless and focused on the other person. It can be expressed in simple things-holding the door for someone even if you have to wait a bit; loading someone’s groceries; visiting a lonely neighbor; calling a lonely relative, even if they go on a bit. What can you come up with?
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JOYJoy is more than happiness, which comes and goes-more like a deep contentment. When you’re right with God, His grace brings joy. We can have joy in the midst of trouble, knowing God is with us, knowing what awaits us.
See the good in everything and appreciate what you have; go outdoors; listen to music; connect with people. What brings you joy?-not just happiness.
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PEACE“Peace be with you; I do not give it to you as the world gives it”
Peace appears 429 times in the Bible. Peace is not just an absence of conflict-it is a state of being. It doesn’t mean we won’t have stress or difficult times. It’s knowing God is in control, trusting in His love for us. It is a tranquil state of appreciation and faith. Take a moment, be still, take a deep breath and let God come in.
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Bible study video presentations
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Do you want to be more familiar with the Bible - the parts, how to find things?
A Bible study of four 4-wk sessions for the “Bible Beginner”.
Cost $10 - includes a participants manual.
Registration is now closed but all parishioners are welcome to attend.
Sessions are Wednesdays 12:45-3:00 PMVideo followed by Q & A and discussion.Intro to the Bible September 8-29Old Testament October 27-November 17New Testament January 5-26Gospels March 9-30
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be an evangelist - lead others to jesus!
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ChristLife equips Catholics for the essential work of evangelization through:
Discovering Christ, Following Christ, Sharing Christ.
For more information, registration,
wait list, and upcoming dates, contact:
Kathy Maynard
kgovig@gmail.com
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All Hearts Afire Parish Programs
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33 Days to Morning Glory - a group retreat for 33 days. It includes the book, workbook, weekly gatherings with program videos, and small group sharing. (Offered 3 – 4 times per year)
Father Michael Gaitley created this program as one of the quickest, easiest ways to become a saint and takes the experiences of four saints, Louis de Montfort, Maximillian Kolbe, Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Pope John Paul II to show us how to draw nearer to Jesus through our Blessed Mother Mary, the person who was chosen by God to be his mother and was closest to Jesus of any human.
Please consider attending our next retreat. Advance registration is important so an adequate number of books can be ordered.Click on these links to view sample clips:WHERE: Sheehan Hall DATES: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
November 2, 9, 16. 23, 30; December 7CONSECRATION: Wednesday, December 8 For additonal information or registration, contact:Cherie Trapp Mona McCrory budsycamore@gmail.com monaed64@icloud.com Goal of Marian ConsecrationEssence of Marian Consecration
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Consoling the Heart of Jesus – a group retreat for 10 weeks. It includes the book, workbook, weekly gatherings with program videos and small group sharing. It is meant to follow after doing the 33 Days retreat.
According to the author, Father Michael Gaitley, the retreat “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” is a retreat that almost anyone can make no matter how busy they are. That was one of the main goals in writing this book. Father Gaitley wanted to make the most effective principles of the most powerful retreat, the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, easily available to the busy people of today.
For clip of Father Michael Gaitley discussing the retreat... Click here
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33 Days to Morning Glory
Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Cherie Trapp budsycamore@gmail.com
orColin Hurley cmhurley07@gmail.com
orKathy Donley kjdonley@sonic.net Pat Hurley phurley016@gmail.com
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how do i become a catholic?
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Anyone interested in learning about the
Catholic faith is welcome.RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process through which the Church welcomes new members. It consists of study, rites of progression, and ends with welcoming at the Easter Vigil.
Whether you are just starting to explore the Catholic faith or have been considering becoming Catholic for a while, we are here to walk with you on your journey of faith.For more information on the RCIA process please contact:
Sharon Helm
sambph46@gmail.com
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parish library
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Please note: Currently the library is closed
due to Covid restrictions.The library of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church provides books and other teaching and life enrichment materials for members of the parish. There are also books and other materials for enjoyment and entertainment. It is located off Sheehan Hall. Normal library lending practices are followed.
Library resources
Non-Fiction Doctrine: Bibles, Commentaries, Church History, Saints, Devotionals, etc. Bible studies and other classes presented by Father John Dowling are recorded and the recordings are made available through the library. Self-help: Marriage, Retirement, Aging, Bereavement, Substance Abuse, etc. Fiction Books, Videos, DVDs and Audio Books - All books featured in the Parish Book Club are available in the parish library. Children's Resources Children's books and DVDs are also available
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Prayers groups
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men's prayer breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is meant to foster fellowship among men of the parish and to offer intercessory prayers for the needs of the attendees and for the needs of the parish. Meetings are scheduled on the first Saturday of the month after the 8 AM Mass. They are held in Sheehan Hall.
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prayer warriors
Prayer Warriors offer fellowship and an opportunity to pray for parishioners and those who have asked for prayers. All parishioners are welcome and those who have prayer intentions may fill out a card in the Narthex to be put in the basket and prayed for. On Tuesdays the basket is put on the altar and remembered during Mass. Once or twice a year the prayer cards are burned in a special service outside after Mass. The Prayer Warriors meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after the 8 AM Mass in the Parish Library.
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