Men’s Prayer Group
Lead by Deacon Michael Germain. Men gather together for prayer and worship during the Lenten season. See the calendar or bulletin for details.KOINONIA (pronounced COIN-O-NEE-A)
Koinonia is a community experience in Christian living designed especially for adults. It is a Catholic retreat program supported by the Diocese of Superior.Koinonia was developed to provide a time and a place for adult Christians to experience the reality of Christian community, fellowship and sharing, that is to say: “Koinonia.” St. Paul, in his letters uses the Greek word Koinonia to describe the early church that newly formed group of Christian believers who looked to each other for faith-sharing support.
It was also developed to provide a depth of faith-sharing support that allows and challenges inner renewal for each participant at his or her own level. Renewal often brings about a desire to serve. Koinonia can rightly be called a “renewal” program in this respect.
The theme of the Koinonia weekend is the Paschal Mystery, the death and resurrection of Jesus. We take this central teaching of our faith and show how it applies to our daily lives. During the weekend, the church year is expressed in three days. On Friday, we celebrate “Lent”. There is a communal penance service and the opportunity for individual confession through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On Saturday, we devote ourselves to the celebration of Easter. We focus on the implications that the Resurrection brings to the life of each Christian. On Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. We examine our roles in the church and our call to spread the Good News in the way that is best for each of us.
ANYONE who is concerned about his or her relationship with God, would like to enhance their own spirituality, and is willing to spend time with a group of people with this same basic interest should consider making a Koinonia weekend at Immaculate Conception Parish on October 11 & 12, 2008. Contact Patty Berger for further details.
Missionary Cooperation 2008 Appeal
The Weekend of August 30 & 31, 2008.
The Missionary Society of St. James the apostle will be sending us Father Patrick Universal-Hannan, a Diocesan Priest Serving in Latin America. During all of the Masses Father Patrick will speak to us about his missionary work in Latin America.Fall Regional Workshop
August 27 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm Place: Amery, WI
Four to six presenters supply information on a broad range of catechetical topics. Participants may earn points towards Ministry of Catechesis certification. Registrations will be sent out in early August. Contact Kim Palmer (CF Department) if you have any questions. 246-4652 ext. # 5 or k.palmer@frontiernet.net.
Cost: No ChargeUnderstanding the Old Testament (SB 110) *Highly Recommended for Catechists
October 7, 14, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 2
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Place: Education Center Multi-purpose RoomThis Bible Study is intended to help those who want to read the bible but don’t know how to go about it. We will carefully take a “tour” through the Old Testament, looking at the history of Israel, biblical writings produced during the different periods, study selected scripture texts and share spiritual and theological reflections.
Cost: $20.00 (for the textbook) Please feel free to bring your own bagged supper.
Presenter: Father Jim BrinkmanFall Conference …Voices in the Wind
October 8 Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm St. Joseph Parish, Rice Lake, WI
This year’s theme is “Voices in the Wind.” Bob McCarty of NFCYM is our keynote speaker. This is the annual gathering of all those in formation ministry – an opportunity to share liturgy, learn, meet old friends, make new ones, network, view current products and just generally have some fun. Any Catechist interested in attending this conference is more than welcome. You will learn much plus have a great time. Contact Kim Palmer for further details. 246-4652 ext. # 5 or k.palmer@frontiernet.net
Cost: No Charge