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Who doesn't want to go to Orlando, Florida in January? That is exactly how two of our parishioners felt, so Jyl Dittbenner and Vicki Fontaine attended the Fashion Me a People conference from January 10-12 this year. The music was phenomenal, the speakers were dramatic, and the liturgies were inspiring. Upon arrival we found ourselves at our hotel - and the first thing we saw as we walked the grounds to catch a shuttle to Epcot was an aneole (small chameleon type lizard). They were every where we looked - just hidden in the flower beds and shrubbery. Epcot was beautiful. Our favorite country was Morrocco - where we heard the story of the turtle.
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Called to Servent Leadership |
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In the following article, Peg Valenti chronicles her faith journey over the last two years and her involvement in a Lay Ministry Formation Program held at St. Anselm College in Manchester.
This past year I was privileged to attend the Lay Ministry Formation Program held at St. Anselm College in Manchester. This program is sponsored by the Diocese of Manchester in order to provide academic training for parishioners in the various Catholic Churches in the Diocese. This is a three-year program which includes academic study, formation days, annual retreats and a practicum in the third year. There are also opportunities for online courses and independent studies. Classes meet once a week and one or two Saturdays during the semester. The purpose of this program is to enhance the education and skills of those involved in lay ministry programs in their parishes. It is more than a workshop, but less than a college degree. At the completion of the three years, a certificate is granted. |
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The women's scripture study share group, now known as Sisters in Faith has been meeting since the Fall of 2005. We have gone from the Gospel of Matthew, to the Characters of the Old Testament, to Lenten Sunday readings, and finally to the book of Revelations. What a wonderful time of sharing this has been. We have truly walked with one another through the trials and celebrations of life. As we begin to study the book of Revelations, I wanted to share with you some of the revelations our group has discovered. Though we are all different, we are all seeking the same God, and discovering the same faith. We all struggle and triumph at different times and sharing somehow makes it better and more bearable. We don't know everything but we all know something. We all want to be better people, less hurtful, more faithful, more loving, more trusting...its hard! Some of us don't like questions. Most of us don't have answers.
We have learned about Abraham, Samuel, and lots about Christ, about Hannah and Elijah...people of faith just like us on a journey to discover their God. We are all called to be in relationship with each other and with God. I know where I'll be on Thursday night. I've got a divine appointment. I'm bringing my Bible - a friend I am slowly getting to know better and better, my journal (where I can see how I've grown, and record my thoughts), and a mind that is seeking. |
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Sisters In Faith Women's Scripture Study/Share Group |
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I’m a cradle Catholic who realized some years back that I was missing something. I started to see in a friend of mine what I wished my faith could be like. I saw how she believed. I saw how she said the prayers, how she lived faith day to day, how she sought Christ in the people she met. She’s been a spiritual mentor to me through the years that I’ve known her – over 10 years now. Our friendship began when I started to teach religious education at our Parish – and she was directing the program at the time. Over time she introduced me to bible study, chaperoning Confirmation Retreats, volunteering at the Penny Sale and so on. |
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