Adult Faith Formation
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Photo Albums
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Movie Night "God is Not Dead"
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Fr. Gaitley Retreat 11/2017
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"Adult faith formation must be situated not at the periphery of the
Church's educational mission, but at its center." OHWB#42- Vision Statement -
We are a ministry that seeks to challenge, prepare and
motivate adults of faith, to give expression to the relationship
to Jesus Christ in action for the mission of evangelization. Jane E Regan
Pope John Paul II said… Adults are called to a full and personal living out of the liturgy in the secular world. We cannot give to the world what we do not have in our hearts; we cannot bear witness to what we do not understand, or even know. We cannot raise our children in a faith we do not understand and love. We need to know the faith, growing in that wisdom for the rest of our lives.From the GDC (General Directory of Catechesis)... continuing formation in faith is directed not only to the individual Christian... but also to the Christian community as such so that it may mature also in its interior life of love of God and of the brethren as well as in its openness to the world as a missionary community. (#70).
At St. Joseph Church, our Adult Faith Formation Ministry is concerned with the ongoing learning of our adult faith community. We offer friendly and enlightening programs to those who seek to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith.We currently offer the following ways in which to learn about our faith.
Book Club -January 10, 2019A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture Scott HahnNOTE: We have decided to break the next book selection into two sessions, before and during Lent.
February 21, & April 4, 2019The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Anne Catherine Emmerich/Preface by Abbe De Cazales Amazon purchase hereContact - Lisa Diezel at lisadiezel@aol.com. 774-641-3737 for information.
Bible Study -With our Deacons - Tue 7:00p-8:00p and repeated Wed 9:00a-10:00a- First 4 week session (beginning Sept 18) Deacon Bill Shea will discuss "An Overview of the Bible, What is it, How is it composed and Why does it exist?
- Second 4 week sessions (beginning Oct. 16) Deacon Peter Faford will discuss the "Holy Gospels".
- Third 4 week session Deacon Steve Miller, topic and dates TBA
Bible Study for Men - Fridays at 6:30am in the room adjacent to the Coffee Room. Begins November 2nd. Coffee will be servedMovie Night -- Watch for future showings
Notes of Interest -
- Bishop Barron’s To Light a Fire on the Earth is available for a limited time in ebook/Kindle version for $1.99
Find it here. - Bishop Barron’s video "The Mass" will be shown Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19 from 7:00p-8:30p in the Conerstone. This is a FREE event.
Spiritual Direction - With Sister Barbara Hobbs, sign up in the Narthex.
Saturday Mornings of Reflection with our Deacons -
One Saturday in Sept, Oct and Nov from 9:00-12:00p one of our deacons will discuss a timely topic.- 10/20 Deacon Bill Shea will discuss Family as Addressed in the Ireland Synod in the cornerstone.
33 Days to Morning Glory - Contact Susan Montville at 508-735-3269 for more details.
www.formed.org - Formed.org
is an online website that offers amazing Catholic content, from movies and books to video Bible Study and other wonderful video based learning programs. Visit www.formed.org and use parish code 7526f6
Lighthouse Catholic Media CD's - are available for $3.00 at the front entrance doors.
Here’s what parishioners are saying about our Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Ministry.
“...we are very fortunate to be offered so many opportunities to learn about our Christian faith…”
“…this is really one of our church’s great ministries…”
AFF “...has taught me new meaning to scripture passages I had heard since I was a child and yet, never really understood.”
AFF “…it fills me up and educates me in ways I can’t describe. I recommend AFF to anyone & everyone.”
“…I still have questions about our faith. Here at St. Joe’s we are privileged to have a place to find the answers”
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News
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Bishop Barron’s video "The Mass" will be shown Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19 from 7:00p-8:30p in the Cornerstone. Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and you'll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a FREE event. To view a sample (and get really excited) visit https://youtu.be/xCnPHtz0sZARead More -
Beginning with Mass followed by talks, teaching by clergy, small group discussion, witness speakers, music and confession after 2:00p. The day features speakers Fr. Donato, Deacon Bill Shea, Kim Harmon, and music by John Drahos. The theme of the reflections is "Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody", based on the book by Allen Hunt. Register below or in the parish office. Fee is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth which includes a lunch. Follow this link to pay and register.Read More
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Calendar
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Friday, November 16, 6:30 AM
Coffee will be served.Read More -
Saturday, November 17, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe reflection is: "Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody", based of the book by Allen Hunt. Register on-line or in the parish office. Fee is $15. with includes lunch.Read More
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Monday, November 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMAdult Faith Formation hosts Bishop Barron's DVD "THE MASS". See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body.Read More
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Tuesday, November 20, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMFor college age women, 18-25. Notify Sarah in advance if you plan on coming - 774-230-8324 or sastone1614@gmail.com.Read More
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Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM2 of 4 Deacon Steve Miller will discuss "The Epistles"Read More
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Contact Us
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Cheryl Kingstoncgkingstonyahoo.comAdult Faith Formation Coordinator
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Susan Montvilletsmontvilleaol.comAdult Faith Formation Team
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