| Adult Faith Formation is the journey in
which we grow in our knowledge of Christ, His Gospel message, and the
Church. As followers of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we share in the mission
of proclaiming the Good News through our words and actions. To do this,
we must possess a mature faith that is capable of proclaiming Gospel
values in every part of our daily lives, be it at church, at the
workplace or at home. As adult Catholics, we must be men and women of
prayer who are grounded in a sound, strong and deep understanding of our
faith. Some examples of CAFÉ offerings would be Scripture Study Groups,
Catholics Returning Home, various guest speakers through Parish Life
Ministries, etc.
Catholic Adult Formation Education (CAFÉ) Survey – Please Respond!
The St. Mary
Education team has formed a sub-committee to implement an exciting new
adult formation program. We would like to collect information from our
parish members regarding the needs and desires in this area. The survey
is available at the church website (www.stmarypinckney.org) just fill
out the form and click to email your thoughts to our team. If you
prefer, hard copies of the survey are available for pick up in the
parish office.
Click here to download the Survey CAFÉ
Survey chose save when prompted.
pdf is now available Click here print
out and return to the office
instructions:
Open the file from your computer mark your selections and close and
save. Then attach the completed
survey to an email addressed to
café@stmarypinckney.org
Please complete the survey and email it to
CAFE@stmarypinckney.org
CAFÉ Presents
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From Gethsemane to the Grave:
A Lenten Journey through the Passion
Narratives
In his book, A Crucified Christ in
Holy Week, Fr. Raymond E. Brown asks,
“With which character in the
(Passion) narrative would I identify myself?”
Are we sleeping like the disciples in the
garden or awake in our relationship with God? Have we played the role of
Peter and denied Him, or Judas and betrayed Him? Like Pilate, do we try
to avoid decisions between good and evil? Are we filled with faith at
the foot of the Cross like the Roman Centurion?
Discover the answers for yourself to
these many other questions as we read and discuss the Passion narratives
and A Crucified Christ in Holy Week in a three-part Lenten
Bible study. Join us for one evening or all three! Please bring a Bible
if possible. Fr. Brown’s book will be available for $7 through Angela in
the Faith Formation Office. Call or email Angela if you would like to
participate in this CAFÉ offering. (agarcia@stmarypinckney.org
or 734-878-2217 ext 218)
Part 1: Overview and context and the
Gospel of Mark.
Monday March 3 @ 7:00 – Meeting Room A
Part 2: The Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Monday, March 10 @ 7:00 – Meeting Room A
Part 3: The Gospel of John and the views
of the early church.
Monday, March 17 @ 7:00 – Meeting Room A
CAFÉ Presents
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Soup and Substance 2008
ALL are invited to attend St. Mary’s
Lenten Tuesday tradition of Soup and Substance. Soup will be
served from 6 – 6:40pm then Substance from 6:45 – 7:15pm all in the
multi-use room. This year’s Substance will be a DVD series entitled A
Lenten Journey with Fr. Michael Himes. We will view the program then
have small group discussion. This is a great way to prepare our hearts
and to strengthen fellowship during this Lenten Season. All are
encouraged to attend at least one Soup and Substance this year.
CAFÉ Presents
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Adult Confirmation Program
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIRMATION: The
Sacrament of Confirmation completes our initiation into the Catholic
Church. If you are an adult who has not yet been Confirmed, you are
invited to participate in a Livingston Region Adult Confirmation Program
during the Easter Season. Six Wednesday evening sessions will lead up to
the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation here in our own parish
on Pentecost Sunday, May 11th. St. Patrick Parish in
Brighton will be the host for this year’s sessions that will take
place, beginning on April 2nd from 7:00-8:30pm. For more
information and/or to register for the program, please call our parish
office at 734-878-3161 or Angela, Director of Faith Formation at
734-878-2217 ext 218,
agarcia@stmarypinckney.org
Religious Education/Sacrament Preparation
(Please place the
following attachment information on the website. You may delete any
2007-2008 information. Also – add the note regarding registration.)
2008-2009 Summer & Sunday Schedule (attachment)
Please note: Registration information for
Summer and Sunday 2008-2009 Sessions will be available mid-April 2008.
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