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Acts of the Apostles Bible Study, 10 sessions

2010-08-13T15:01:00.002-07:00

Mondays, 7-9 p.m. beginning September 13 and concluding December 13
Lower level, Parish Center Offices
Cost: $12.95
Contact: Carmel Klein at 691-8225 or klein.c@sbcglobal.net

Little Rock Scripture Study is committed to drawing you into the landscape of our faith. Discover the beauty of Scripture – its message, its people, and the God we meet there. These materials will help you learn about God’s Word by using solid Catholic scholarship written in a way that is appropriate for lay adults. They will also help you grown in your relationship with Christ and with our community of faith. (The study will NOT take place October 25, November 1, 8, and 15 so participants can attend Fr. Guy’s Wednesday evening class on Apologetics should they wish to do so.)

Imagine yourself debt-free with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 13 sessions

2010-08-13T15:01:00.001-07:00

Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. beginning September 14
Parish Center Offices
Register at http://bit.ly/SJOA_FALL_2010
Contact: Martin Wagner at 429-0579 or martinjwagner@yahoo.com

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video-driven, small-group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before! Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!

Over 650,000 families have completed FPU with amazing success. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in just 13 weeks. That's an $8,000 change in position in just 91 days!

7th Annual Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference

2010-08-13T15:00:00.001-07:00

“Treasuring Womanhood”
Saturday, September 18
8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Location: Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Center
Cost: $40/person or $35/person for a group of 10 or more
To register: Contact Jennifer Kane at 591-0148 or jkane43@comcast.net by August 30.

Join other women of our parish as we spend a day unwrapping truths of our faith about the gift of this great treasure which is womanhood. The day includes several keynote speakers, Mass, lunch, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Living Your Strengths Classes, 4 sessions

2010-08-13T14:59:00.001-07:00

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., beginning September 22 or
Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., beginning September 25
Parish Center Offices
Cost: $15
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 116 or marivelli@aol.com

Are you looking for a way to become more connected and involved with parishioners at SJA? Would you like to discover your talents and use them more fully in all areas of your life? If so, attend our 4-week class this Fall!

Each participant will receive a copy of the Living Your Strengths book which contains a code needed to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder, a 20-minute on-line inventory that identifies your top 5 themes of talent. This assessment proves how unique God has made each of us! You have a 1 in 275,000 chance of meeting someone in your lifetime with the same top 5 themes of talent and you have a 1 in 33 million chance of meeting someone in your lifetime with your Top 5 in the same order! This class will help you discover, explore and develop your talents into strengths and then encourage you to engage in our parish.

Pilgrimage to St. Meinrad Monastery and Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand

2010-08-13T14:58:00.000-07:00

Saturday, October 9 – Stay tuned for details.

5th Annual Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference

2010-08-13T14:57:00.002-07:00

“Lion’s Breathing Fire”
Saturday, October 16
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Indiana Convention Center
Cost: $40/person or $35/person for a group of 10 or more
To register: Contact Joe Rivelli at 658-7526 or joemrivelli@sbcglobal.net by September 27.

Join other men of our parish as we spend a day exploring the wonders and truths of our Catholic faith; examining obstacles that can pull us away from God and family; and learning how to better prioritize the true meaning of our faith in every part of our lives. The day includes several keynote speakers, Mass, lunch, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Fr. Guy's Class

2010-08-13T14:57:00.001-07:00

“Apologetics with no apologies”
Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. beginning October 20
Parish Center Offices, Lower Level

Fr. Roberts will offer a 5-week course on Catholic apologetics beginning October 13th. “Apologetics” is from the Greek word for “explanation,” and is the discipline of explaining the Catholic Faith to others. The course will explore common misunderstandings of, and objections to, Catholic teaching, and will provide explanations of why Catholics believe what we believe. Catholics will find the classes useful in learning how to defend our Faith, while growing in a deeper understanding of Church teachings. An inexpensive workbook is recommended for all participants. We will take orders for the workbooks one weekend after Mass prior to the class starting.

Jeff Cavins: "I"m Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food that Satisfies the Soul"

2010-08-13T14:56:00.000-07:00

Friday, November 12
7 p.m. – St. Pius X
Contact: Alexa Sifuentes at 257-1085 or asifuentes@spxparish.org
Co-sponsored by the North Deanery

Jeff Cavins served as a Protestant minister for 12 years before returning to the Catholic faith. He is best-known as the founding host of Life on the Rock on EWTN and Morning AIR on Relevant Radio. A popular speaker, Jeff is the creator of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline Seminar, author of My Life on the Rock, and co-editor of the Amazing Grace series of books.

In I’m Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food that Satisfies the Soul, Cavins explores the reasons why many Catholics have left the Church for evangelical Christianity. He responds to the most commonly-heard complaint of these former Catholics – that they simply were not being “fed” by their Church and that they longed for a more personal, “spiritually nourishing” relationship with Jesus. After presenting the story of his own return to the Church, Cavins builds a case for the unique character of the Catholic Church as the true Church of Christ. Using the sixth chapter of John’s gospel as a foundation, Jeff will eloquently show the biblical basis of the Catholic belief in the Eucharist.

Dr. Ray Guarendi

2010-08-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday, November 13
8:30 a.m.-noon
St. Joan of Arc
Cost: $10/person (includes lunch)
Contact: Carole Williams at 225-8902 or carolewill@hotmail.com

Join us for a morning with Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and radio host. The morning will include Mass, two talks, and lunch.

Dr. Guarendi is well-known and highly regarded for his “The Doctor Is In” program on EWTN Radio which can be heard weekdays. He has also been a regular guest on national radio and television, including Oprah, Joan Rivers, Scott Ross Prime Time, 700 Club, Gordon Elliott, and CBS This Morning. His books include: Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime; You’re a Better Parent than You Think!; Back to the Family; Good Discipline; Great Teens; and Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It.

Eucharist Adoration

2010-04-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

First Fridays, noon-5 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc Church

Spend some quiet time with the Lord. If you can take a one-hour shift, please sign up at the break of the pews or contact Joe Foster at josephaye77@yahoo.com. Any time spent in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is worthwhile.

Imagine yourself debt-free with Dave Ramsey's

2010-01-05T19:23:00.001-08:00

Financial Peace University
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. beginning September 14
13 sessions

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video-driven, small-group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before! FPU is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! For more information, contact Martin Wagner at martinjwagner@yahoo.com.