One Bread, One Body
Adult Faith Formation
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If you have any questions regarding adult faith formation opportunities listed below, please contact Anna-Marie Wright at 352-753-0989
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- Please check out www.formed.org
- To increase your knowledge of Jesus so that you can grow closer to Him.
- Become more enlightened about your faith journey.
- Not sure where to start, please contact Anna-Marie Wright in the parish office.
A Hot Cup of Catholic
Our next session is Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 9:30 AM in rooms 1, 2, 3. Join us for a short video then discussion with one of our parish clergy on the “True Reformers”. Our next saint is “Saint Philip Neri: The Apostle of Joy”. Saints of the Catholic Reformation, a study crafted to teach about those who led the Church's rebirth from the ashes of confusion caused by the Protestant Reformation. In these six sessions, participants will learn about the true benefactors of the human race: the saints. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful—and beautiful—is the human heart's free response to God's generous grace.
To a Rome ravaged by war and wearied by the decadence of the Renaissance popes, Saint Philip Neri came as an unlikely reformer. Mystic, hermit, prankster, and effortless leader of men, Neri had a great sense of humor and an even greater heart. His creative response to the challenge of the reformation era made him the Apostle of Rome.
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The Catholic Toolbox is a six-week series about different aspects of the Catholic Church. This series is designed for those who are new to the Catholic faith, returning to the Catholic faith, or those who need a simplified explanation of why the Catholic Church does what it does, and what the roots of our faith are built upon. Join us for a short presentation with a facilitated discussion.
The Catholic Toolbox
Next series will start in the Fall 2022.
Join us on Monday, August 29th at 1:00 PM in the parish hall for “Paul Apostle of Christ”. The film tells the story of Paul, who was known as a ruthless persecutor of Christians prior to his conversion to Christianity. Paul became Jesus' most influential apostle. Awaiting execution in a Roman prison, he reflects on his life with his friend and physician, Luke---who resolves to write a book detailing the birth of "The Way." Their faith challenges an empire. Will their words change the world? The plot focuses on his becoming a pivotal figure in the formation of the early church before being executed by Emperor Nero in Rome
Coffee and a Movie
Small Christian Community
What is a Small Christian Community (SCC)?
- A group of 8 to 10 people meet weekly (or once a month) in someone’s home to study Sunday’s scripture readings. Each person discovers, at their own pace, how God has been actively loving them and helping them. In this environment, mutual trust grows, and members share their individual faith stories. The group becomes a small church in the large parish, so that everyone experiences the concern, prayer, and emotional support of the Body of Christ.
- This is more than a bunch of people gathering for a meeting every week. SCCs are people of similar beliefs meeting WITH (“com”) UNITY. Oneness does not mean alikeness; rather it means agreeing to join in the journey of uniting ourselves to God and His love. Members feel connected to each other due to sharing their faith week after week, but it is more than that. Groups will occasionally gather outside the meetings for social events such as barbecues and pool parties, with all family members invited. During parish missions or retreats, they often attend together and go out for coffee afterward. Why? Because the love flowing between the members cannot be contained within a mere hour and a half meeting per week.
- Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Hacienda area – this group is full – if another group is needed for this area, we will need another facilitator.)
- Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Winifred area)
- 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Golfcart friendly area - women only)
- Thursday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Tierra Del Sol area)
- 3rd Sunday each month, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Tierra del Sol area– this group is full– if another group is needed for this time, we will need another facilitator.)
If interested in joining a SCC group, please sign-up at: Click here to sign-up.
We are looking for facilitators; training will be provided. To find out more about leading an SCC, call Anna-Marie Wright at 352-753-0989.Bible Study with Allen
Join us on Wednesdays in rooms 1, 2, & 3 at 1:30 PM to grow in faith, scripture knowledge, prayer and in spiritual friendship.
The Life Recovery 12 Step Bible StudyThe Twelve steps have long been a great help to people in recovery. Discover how they connect to Scripture to find the true source of wisdom, the Word of God. All interested are invited on Fridays in Rooms 2 & 3 at 9:30 AM.
Have you ever wanted to read the entire bible in a year?If you have 20-25 minutes a day, you can with the help of The Bible in a Year podcast! Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you will not just read the Bible in a year … you will finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
You can listen using any free podcast app on your smartphone or tablet or via your browser at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Basic Catholic TheologyWill be on break for July and August.
AFTERNOON OF GRACE – August 3rd
ALL women of the parish are invited to an Afternoon of Grace on Wednesday, August 3, 1:00-3:15 pm in the ministry building.
Theme –.Healing the wounds of the heart begins when Jesus Christ becomes the center of our lives.
Grace – I pray for the grace to surrender all to God.
Join us as we pray, sing, watch a Johnnette Williams’ Women of Grace EWTN Episode ‘Woman, Wounds, and the Power of God,’ listen to a guest speaker, participate in small group sharing and sing & pray some more! Refreshments and snacks provided.
Women of Grace Foundational Study
Learn how you can embrace your gift of authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God.
This nine-week foundational study meets in the Ministry Building, and explores prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Catechism, the lives of women saints and the example of Our Blessed Mother. You’ll become better equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This study is based on the Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life Foundational Study written by Johnnette Benkovic Williams (Host of EWTN’s Women of Grace). Already a Woman of Grace? Please join us to experience new perspectives and learning.
For more information on our next session, please contact the parish office.
Water Oak Catholic Girls/Ladies Club
Please join us on Wednesday, August 10th at 3:00 PM in the Main Club House – Ceramics Room for a fun gathering to make new friends, share our faith stories and grow friendships! For more info, please contract Anna-Marie in the parish office.
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