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See fliers at the right under "Documents" >>>> ___________________________________________________
AFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The power of faith …is the confidence
that we are being guided and cared for,
even when that guidance and care
are not immediately apparent.”- Bishop Robert Barron
St Raphael Small Groups
Christ-Centered + Theme-Based + Parish-Connected
Prayer
Holy God, Creator of the human family,
we give you thanks for the many a varied ways you build up your Church.
Bless all those participating in the SRSG pilot program this summer.
Grant that through their vision and dedication
they may be of service to this parish
and bring honor and glory to your name.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen
2018-2019 - ONGOING SRSG’s and their Facilitators
Group 1 Dan Garges
– mixed group continuing from RENEW
Group 2 Jack Singleton
– new mixed group (Filled)
Group 3 Greg Metzger
– new mixed group (Filled)
Group 7 Anne Marie Begley
– new women’s group (Filled)
Group 10 Sasha Manurung
– new women’s group (Open)
Note: Group 10 meets on Sunday afternoons. Contact Sasha for more information: sashadeptula@gmail.comSee more under "Documents" at the right: SRSG's 9-20-2018
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR ADVENT?
1. Get the daily Scripture readings on your phone: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101318.cfm
2. Go to daily Mass
3. Join fellow parishioners and share your faith.TOPICS- Prepare the Way
- Trust in God
- Watch and Pray
- The Gift.
HERE'S HOW:Go to: https://straphaels.formed.org
Click on “Study”, then on “Current”
Choose: “Advent”
Listen to the brief video. Reflect.
Go our AFF FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457324274578094/and share your thoughts each week.
Note:
FORMED has a new link!To sign up for FREE,
just visit us here: https://straphaels.formed.org
ALSO SEE:
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/advent/index.cfm
FORMED
An online AFF platform
The good news is
our parish has a subscription and
you can access any of their programs
on your computer.
To sign up for FREE, just visit us here: https://straphaels.formed.org
FACEBOOK
A St Raphael Parish AFF Group
Go to the SHORTCUT LINK here and SHARE a thought each week
on our Facebook Discussion Board.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457324274578094/
Join the discussion!
BOOKS & LINKS
Check out these course offerings for lay ministers:
Foundations for Leadership in Ministry
https://vlcff.udayton.edu/courses/courses.php?group_by_track=1
One of these online courses will be offered to our parishioners soon.
Watch the bulletin for details.
Or, contact suzanne.nelson2@gmail.com
Let us know what you need to know in your ministry.
+++++- Sharing the Wisdom of Time, by Pope Francis and Friends, 2018. A collection of personal stories in which grandparents and elders from around the world share from their “reservoirs of wisdom” to inspire and guide.
- Cultivating the Spirit: How College Can Enhance Students' Inner Lives by Alexander W. Astin, et al, 2011.
- Christian Self-Mastery: How to govern your thoughts, discipline your will, and achieve balance in your spiritual life. Basil W. Maturin’s update of a classic, 2001.
- Study the Gospel of Mark: https://lectiostudy.org/
- Get the daily Scripture readings on your phone:
- Belief, Faith, and the Church Sex Scandal, by Robert Barron, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bphyucResSY
- Totally Catholic: A catechism for kids and their parents and teachers by Sr. M. Kathleen Glavich, 2013.
- USCCB Bible http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm
- Seeds of the Word: Finding God in the Culture by Robert Barron, 2017
- USCCB Bible and Lectio Divina Resources: http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm
- Facilitating for Growth: A Guide for Scripture Study Groups and Small Christian Communities by Barbara J. Fleischer, 1993.
- Credible Catholic https://www.crediblecatholic.com/programs/
- Vibrant Paradoxes: The Both/And of Catholicism by Robert Barron, 2017
- Praying on Empty by Kathleen Glavich, SND, 2017
- Catholics in America: Religious Identity and Cultural Assimilation from John Carroll to Flannery O’Connor by Russell Shaw, 2016.
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