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ADULT STUDY GROUP RESUMES SUNDAY 11.27.2011 MEN'S GROUP
- Pick up the small book, Absolute Relativism, in the vestibule ($3 or just borrow it
for the discussions), read/glance at pages 1-19 and we'll discuss Nov 27th 9:15-10:15. Next meetings, Dec 4, 11, 18. Contact
Paul at 463-4024. ADULT STUDY GROUP RESUMES 1.10.10
Sundays
at 9:15 in the Quieting Room
The participants will be exploring Scott Hahn's "Reasons To Believe." The sessions are highly structured with reading assignments
and study questions. Participants will be asked to answer questions before each session and to share some of their answers
during the session as part of the ongoing conversation about Catholic Apologetics and how to understand and explain our faith.
All are welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------
ADVENT RETREAT – books available by request
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex if you would like
a copy of the book Fr. Marc will use for the retreat (Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a
Secular World”) A $5-$10 donation is suggested. The sessions will be held
between the Masses on four Sundays (Nov 8, 15, 22 & Dec 6). All are welcome.
ADULT STUDY GROUP - 7.19.09 &
7.26.09Sundays at 9:15 in the Conference Room
This week's Sunday homily touched on the idea
of "leisure," a misunderstood term in modern work-is-everything times that is erroneously equated with irresponsible
and fruitless idleness. If you are interested in exploring further the ancient religious and social meanings and roots of
leisure, and what it all means to our faith lives, come to the adult study group this Sunday at 9:10 a.m. in the church Quieting
Room. The first chapter of Josef Pieper's "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" will be distributed. We will begin
discussing the book in a Catholic context at upcoming Sunday study-group sessions facilitated by Fr.Marc.
ADULT STUDY GROUP 5.24.09 ROME
On Sunday May 24th Father Frank Case,
SJ, will facilitate the group. Father Case has spent several years in Rome, and based upon this, plans to share his
thoughts and experiences on the Church
ADULT STUDY GROUP 5.17.09
Jim Thomas, Directory of Adult Faith Formation
for Catholic Social Teaching and Family Life, will once again facilitate the Adult Study Group. Please bring your questions
for discussion.
On Sunday May 24th Father Frank Case, SJ, will facilitate the group. Father Case has spent several
years in Rome, and based upon this, plans to share his thoughts and experiences on the Church
ADULT
STUDY GROUP – 5.3.09
Jim Thomas, Director of Adult Faith Formation for Catholic Social Teaching and Family Life
will facilitate the Adult Study Group this Sunday. There will not be a facilitator next Sunday, May 10th. All interested adults
are invited to join the Rosary and Celebration for Mary that will take place at 9:15am.
ADULT STUDY GROUP –
4.26.09
Rev. David Anderson, S.J., is facilitating the Adult Study Group this weekend. In the Jesuit fashion, Father
Anderson is prepared to answer and discuss any questions or discussion topics presented by the group.
Next Sunday, May
3rd, Jim Thomas, Director of Adult Faith Formation for Catholic Social Teaching and Family Life will facilitate the Adult
Study Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to dialog with Archbishop Brunett’s delegate about the teachings of our
faith on these important topics.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 4.19.09
PRAYING OUR GOODBYES
Goodbyes are as much a part of life as the seasons of
the year. The story of gain and loss, of joy and sorrow, of life and death, of union and separation, is inside each
one of us. Not unlike our own individual lives, this cycle takes place in a parish and faith communities as well. The
word "goodbye" originally "God-be-with-ye" or "Go-with-God"-was a recognition that God was a
significant part of the going. When a person or parish or faith community dreaded or feared change or the journey of
coming and going, there was strength in remembering that the One who gave and cherished life would be there to direct and
console. Goodbye was a blessing of love, proclaiming that God was with us, individually and together as community. Perhaps
for many of us at St. John Vianney, goodbyes and changes have been marked by loss and grief and even bewilderment. Being able
to say "goodbye" helps us to experience the depth of our human condition. It can lead us to a much deeper understanding
of what it means to live life in its mystery and wholeness.
At the time of Adult Education in between our Masses
and after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, April 19th, Sister Joyce M. Cox, BVM Director of Spirituality for the Palisades Retreat
and Faith Formation Center in Federal Way and in concert with the Office for the Vicar for Clergy, will be present to share
insights and responses to these Goodbyes and changes taking place here at St. John Vianney. Come and listen as the next
steps in the Journey of our parish unfolds and we walk together in that journey as a vibrant and faith-filled community.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 4.5.09
Rev. Ray Maiser, CSsR, is facilitating the Adult Study Group this weekend. Father Maiser is prepared to answer and
discuss any questions or discussion topics presented by the group. There will be NO Adult Study Group on Easter Sunday.
Following Easter, on Sunday April 19th, Sister Joyce Cox will return to facilitate the Adult Group. Sister Joyce will also
hold an additional session following the 10:30 Mass. More information about Sister Joyce's visit will be announced
in next week's bulletin.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 3.29.09
The Vicar for Clergy, Very Reverend Paul
Magnano, is visiting the parish this weekend and celebrating the Masses in his role as Parochial Administrator for St. John
Vianney. He will be available to meet with parishioners and answer questions after all Masses and during the 9:15-10:15am
Faith Formation time. Next Sunday April 5th, Rev. Ray Maiser, CSsR, will facilitate the Adult Study Group. Father Maiser,
a Redemptorist priest will be prepared to answer and discuss any questions or discussion topics presented by the group.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 3.22.09
This Sunday, Sister Joyce Cox, Spiritual Formation Director for the Palisades
and Far-A-Way Retreat Centers will facilitate. Her topic for discussion is a person’s spiritual journey and the role
of retreats in that journey. Next Sunday, March 29th, the Vicar for Clergy, Very Reverend Paul Magnano will be visiting the
parish and celebrating the Masses in his role as Parochial Administrator for St. John Vianney. During the 9:15-10:15am Faith
Formation time, Father Paul will be available to meet with parishioners and answer questions; because of this, there will
not be a formal Adult Study Group session.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 3.15.09
This Sunday, March 15th,
Scott Bader, Director of Parish Stewardship for the Archdiocese, will once again facilitate the group. Topics for discussion
are the 12 Gardens of Stewardship and Stewardship and Consumerism. Next Sunday, March 22nd, Sister Joyce Cox, Spiritual
Formation Director for the Palisades and Far-A-Way Retreat Centers, will facilitate. Her topic for discussion is a person’s
spiritual journey and the role of retreats in that journey.
ADULT STUDY GROUP – 3.8.09
This Sunday
March 8th and again on March 15th, the study group will be facilitated by Scott Bader, Director of Parish Stewardship for
the Archdiocese. Topics for discussion will be the US Bishops Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, the 12 Gardens of Stewardship,
and Stewardship and Consumerism. In keeping with the format, topics and questions put forth from the group will also be discussed.
ADULT STUDY GROUP - 2.15.09
Tom Wagner, Assistant Director for Pastoral Care Services for the Archdiocese will
be the facilitator of the Adult Study Group this Sunday. Next Sunday, February 22nd, the study group will be facilitated by
Carol Eckman and other members of the Board of Directors for the Inter Faith Council on Homelessness. The Adult Study
Group meets every Sunday, at 9:15am in the Conference Room.
ADULT STUDYGROUP FACILITATOR 2.8.09
Tom
Wagner, Assistant Director for Pastoral Care Services for the Archdiocese, will be the facilitator of the Adult Study Group
this Sunday and next, February 15th. This Sunday’s topic is the death penalty. The Adult Group meets every
Sunday at 9:15am in the Conference Room.
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