Welcome to Saint Agnes Small Group sign-ups for Lent 2016. The sign-up period runs from January 17-February 7. We hope that the interpersonal commitment of small faith groups will be a blessing to every participant, and lead you closer to God in reflection and prayer. For this reason, we respectfully ask that you choose ONLY ONE small group in which to participate, while leaving alternate group spots open for others. Small group sign-ups will happen semi-annually, giving you the chance to change groups later, if you choose. Groups will be limited to 8-10 participants, depending on the leader's discretion. We also ask that you make a commitment to regular participation in the group's sessions for which you are signing up.
The description of the small groups currently being offered for sign-ups is in the weekly bulletin, and here below:
Tom Harvey – Symbolon Catholic Catechesis
• Weekly on Wednesdays, for 10 weeks
• 7:00-8:30 pm
• Parish Center, Corner Room
• This is a Men’s Group only
• 10 consecutive weeks, beginning in Lent: February 17-April 20
• By virtue of their baptism, all Catholics are called to be missionaries - to give witness to Christ via the Catholic faith. But we cannot effectively “give” without first “receiving.” This men-only group will view the new video series, Symbolon, as a way to learn about the beauty and brilliance of Catholicism.
Pat Harris – History and Explanation of the Mass
• Thursdays, for approximately 6 sessions
• 7:00-8:30 pm
• Parish Center, Corner Room (for the first meeting)
• Mixed group and ages welcome
• Future dates TBD depending on the schedules of group members
• First Meeting: February 11th, teaching about the Seder Meal
• For 2000 years, Mass has been the central prayer of Catholicism. We will first explore the roots of the Mass in the Passover Meal as celebrated by our Lord on Holy Thursday, then trace its evolution to the present form that we use today. Together we will experience our Catholic history through the lens of the Mass.
FULL: Joan Connors – Life in the Spirit
POSTPONED: Marianne Fritz – Sacred Music, Sacred Space
