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Young Adults May Pilgrimage
May 25
To the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3224 County Road 548 Hanceville, AL 35077
Join us during the month of Our Lady on a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the most Blessed Sacrament!! Food and transportation is provided!
Click here for information about the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Contact Stephanie Holden for details. Or, text 678-951-2840 for more information.
Exploring Vatican II
a five-part series with Father Jim Henault, MS
April 29
7:00pm
La Salette Hall
The next several years mark the 60th anniversary of Vatican II, a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church when bishops from around the world gathered in Rome between 1962 - 1965. The Council was a formed to connect the Church to the modern world and resulted in four main constitutions, as well as many other texts, that shaped and will continue to shape the Catholic Church for many years.
Over the course of the year, Father Jim will explore the meaning, implementation, and effects of Vatican II on our lives. April's sessions will be about Dei Verbum, the Divine Revelation or the Word of God.
Over the course of the year, Father Jim will explore the meaning, implementation and effects of each of the four constitutions on our lives. Here are the remaining dates:
Contact
Stephanie Holden for details.
33 Days to Morning Glory
Honor our Blessed Mother by consecrating yourself to her in May.
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
A five-week consecration journey, prayer and discussion group beginning Monday, April 29, 7:00 pm.
During our parish Lenten mission, our speakers mentioned how consecrating oneself to Mary is an unforgettable journey into the loving heart of the Blessed Mother.
Learn more about Marian Consecration here: https://blessedisshe.net/blogs/blog/marian-consecration
This study will share daily readings about Mary as described by St. Louis De Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Theresa of Calcutta and St. John Paul II. Designed to draw you closer to our Queen of Heaven, 33 Days to Morning Glory will help deepen your devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Books are available at first gathering for $15.00. Weekly meetings will feature video, discussion, and prayer. The series will conclude with a commemoration of consecration on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation.
Find out more and reserve your spot, by emailing coordinator, Lynne Davis lynneparkerdavis@gmail.com.
Contact
Stephanie Holden for details.
Building Strong Catholic Dads
Fatherhood Through Faith:
Learning from the Ultimate Guide
Bridging biblical principles
with modern fatherhood to foster faith and resilience in our children with guest presenter Nancey Grabe, MSW.
May 9
7:30 pm social | 8:00 pm program
La Salette Hall
In this interactive session, our speaker will recognize the complexities and challenges of parenting, especially the unique burdens that fathers often bear in leading their families. This talk is a gateway to exploring how the timeless wisdom of the Bible can illuminate the path of modern fatherhood. It highlights how God's exemplary role as a father offers a blueprint for nurturing, forgiveness, and consistency, serving as a beacon for dads striving to create a loving and spiritually grounded home environment.
Nancy Grabe, MSW, brings to this conversation not just her professional expertise in Christian Counseling and Clinical Social Work but also her deep personal commitment to the values of family and faith. As a mother, therapist, and a fervent believer, Nancy is uniquely positioned to guide fathers through the challenges of parenting with grace and wisdom. This session promises to be a engaging and enlightening experience, inviting active participation and offering practical, spiritually-informed insights for fathers looking to deepen their family connections through faith.
Building Strong Catholic Dads is an Encounter program for fathers with children 0-18.
Contact
Stephanie Holden for details.
Sistertalk: Pause to celebrate Sisterhood
Wednesday, May 1
6:30pm Mass
7:00pm Program
La Salette Hall
All women of the parish are invited to join to gather and share in the special joy of sisterhood. Women create communities of women who stand by one another through all seasons of life. Bring a friend and take an evening to pause and celebrate sisterhood, together.
For more information, contact Stephanie Holden.
Thomas Merton discussion group
In-person and Zoom options available
Ongoing
Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, author, and scholar. A small group is forming to read his many writings. It will open with “Man of Dialogue: Thomas Merton’s Catholic Vision” by Dr. Gregory Hillis, director of the Aquinas Center at Emory University.
Hillis introduces Merton’s life and thoughts, which were influenced by his identity as a Catholic priest and an immersion in the Church’s liturgical, theological, and spiritual traditions.
Contact Bud Treanor for more information,
bud@treanor.org.
Events and Retreats at Ignatius House 2024
Weekend Retreat: Science & Spirituality
May 3, 6:00 pm - May 5, 12:00 pm
Deepen Your Spirituality Through the Wonder of Science
During this retreat, Georgia Tech professor John Cressler, will unpack the fascinating, evolving dialogue between science and spirituality. Dr. Cressler covers scientific topics in a friendly, easy-to-understand format that explores the marvels of modern science (e.g. cosmology, biology, the quantum realm, etc.) and what those discoveries mean for spirituality and the future of humanity. During this captivating retreat, Dr. Cressler emphasizes the use of scientific findings to deepen and enhance our own spirituality. You’ve never heard science and spirituality discussed like this before!
This is a silent retreat. Guests are expected to maintain a sacred silence throughout the retreat, including at meals, unless otherwise noted. There will be periods of discussion and dialogue when prompted by the retreat director.
National Eucharistic Revival
Learn more about how the St. Ann, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the entire Catholic community is coming together to grow closer to Christ through in the Eucharist.
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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments of initiation is welcome along with those that are questioning if this is a faith path for them. Click here to learn more.
Adults who are Catholic and only need Confirmation: contact Stephanie Holden.
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