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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All Hearts Afire Parish Programs
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Based on the book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, this 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat goes even deeper than the book alone and explores new material on the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way, uncovering the power of trust in the face of personal darkness, inspiring participants to become great saints amid ordinary circumstances, and laying the foundation for a personal consecration to Divine Mercy.33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat is a six-week retreat of the Hearts Afire Program.
For clip of Father Michael Gaitley discussing the retreat... Click hereWHERE: Sheehan Hall DATES: Fridays at 9:00 AM
August 19, 26; September 2, 9, 16, 30;CONSECRATION: Feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
October 1st at the 5:00 PM MassFor additional information or registration, contact:Cherie Trapp Kathy Donley budsycamore@gmail.com
931-287-8296kjdonley@sonic.net
707-321-9563
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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. Each session meets once a week and lasts 90 minutes. Advance registration is important so an adequate number of books can be ordered.WHERE: Sheehan Hall DATES: Fridays at 9:00 AM
October 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18; December 2CONSECRATION: Vigil for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Vigil Mass on December 7th at 5:00 PMFor additional information or registration, contact:Cherie Trapp Kathy Donley budsycamore@gmail.com
931-287-8296kjdonley@sonic.net
707-321-9563Consecration held on May 13, 2022
Click on these links to view sample clips:Goal of Marian ConsecrationEssence of Marian Consecration
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33 Days to Morning Glory
33 days to merciful love
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:
Kathy Fitch
Email
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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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Prayer 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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contact us
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Exploring and Growing in the Catholic Faith
Is there a speaker you would like to hear
or a topic you would like to discuss?
Send us your suggestions.
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Ministry Leader: Kathy Fitch
931-287-0644
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