ADULT  EDUCATION-Spring 2023

Sunday Morning Small Faith-Sharing Groups

Who: Two Small Groups of 10-15 each                                                                                                          When: Sundays from 9-10:15 am, Jan 15-Feb 26                                                                                        Where: Parish Center Conference Rooms                                                                                                    Facilitators: Bo & Barb Beaulieu and Britt & Andrea Bowen                                                                  What is Needed: Book, “How to Be Happy,” Cost $8
How to Register:  Contact Bo Beaulieu, [email protected] or call 352-284-6077 before Dec. 23. 

Sunday Morning “Catholic Tune-Up”                                                                                                                                                            
Too many Catholics view the sacraments as disconnected from daily life rather than as gateways to rich and fulfilling lives in God. This study of the sacraments will point to the experience of God's presence in the sacraments and through ordinary, tangible experiences in life. 

What: “Tune-Up” Your Understanding of the Sacraments                                                                        When: Sunday mornings, 9-10:15 am, from Jan 8-Feb 26                                                                        Where: St. Mark’s Room in Parish Center                                                                                                    Facilitator: Sister Madeline Contorno, OSB                                                                                                What is Needed: Book, “Living the Sacraments,” Cost $8
How to Register: Contact Sr. Madeline, [email protected] or call 205-531-0040 before Dec. 28.

Study of the Gospel of Matthew for Year A

More than any other Gospel, St. Matthew Gospel’s reflects Christianity’s Jewish roots. As the first book of the New Testament, it provides a fitting transition from the Old Testament. Revered as the “Church’s Gospel,” Matthew draws on Jewish traditions while anticipating a Church “for all nations.” This class will cover the entire Gospel, from the infancy narrative to the Great Commission in Matthew 28. The focus will be how God is always with us as “Emmanuel.” 

When: Wednesdays, 10 -11:45 am, from Jan.11-April 5
             Thursdays, 6:00- 7:45 pm, from Jan. 12-April 6 
Where: St. Mark’s Room in Parish Center                                                                                                  Presenter: Sister Madeline Contorno, OSB                                                                                                   What is Needed: New Collegeville Commentary on Matthew, Cost $10     
How to Register: Contact Sr. Madeline, [email protected] or  call 205-531-0040 before Dec. 28. 

St. Mark’s Grief Support Group        

Who: Those have recently lost a family member through death.                   
Where: Parish Center Conference Room
When: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:45 AM from January 17-April 4
Why: 
1.    Gain more knowledge of the process of grief.
2.    Come to recognize the impact of the death on your life.
3.    Come to accept the pain of grief in your own unique way. 
4.    Have a safe and confidential place where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and memories.
5.    Experience the love of Christ for you, in you, and around you through the support of others.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Ps 34:18 
How: Contact Sr. Madeline before January 5 at [email protected] or call 205-531-0040   to set up interview for group.

Looking Forward to Lent: February-April 2023
Lenten Small Faith-Sharing Groups:

When: Day and night groups throughout the week
Where: In homes and at the parish
Book: Longing for Holy, Spirituality for Everyday Life
Who: Led by trained facilitators from the parish
How to Register: In the Church narthex or on website in January. Don’t Miss It!

Women’s Bible Study: The Book of Proverbs
How do you pass along to your children the wisdom you treasure the most?  The book of Proverbs was written to preserve the most treasured wisdom of the ancient Jewish community. Inspired by God, the book of Proverbs provides a timeless wisdom that can be applied to every generation.  

When: Thursdays, 10:30---12 Noon, beginning Feb. 23-March 30
Where: Parish Center Conference Room
Facilitator: Sister Madeline, OSB
How to Register: Contact Sr. Madeline at [email protected] or  205-531-0040, by Feb. 12.  Limited to 25.