Adult Faith Formation

HELP WANTED!

 

St. Paul’s is looking for a part time Adult Faith Formation Coordinator (about 15 hours a week). This person will collaborate in implementing the mission of the parish,  by developing opportunities for spiritual development for parishioners such as Advent & Lenten retreats, recollections, Scripture study, and funeral planning. The AFF Coordinator will also coordinate the parish outreach to the homebound.

Qualifications

  • Masters or Undergraduate degree in Theology or Religious Studies or appropriate certification/experience.
  • Active membership in a faith community of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rochester.
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings, or to be available as needed.
  • Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, planning and budgeting.

 

Please contact Kasey Baker  for more information at Kasey.Baker@dor.org or 671-2100.

 

 

 

 

Rosary Group 

 

The Rosary Group is one of the fastest growing groups at St. Paul’s Church.  With over 20 members of both experienced and inexperienced members- prayers, friendships, support, and faith are at the heart of every gathering.  We invite you to join us each Tuesday at 12:00 to recite the Rosary with a warm and welcoming group of men and women growing in their spirituality.

 

 

 

 

Together in Grief

Have you experienced a recent loss in your life and you’re looking for people to connect with? Together in Grief is St. Paul’s bereavement group that meets the third Thursday of each month to find healing and peace after a loss. We are not therapists, but a support group which assists one another on their journey. You do not need to be a member of St. Paul’s Church to join. All who are looking for support are welcome.

These monthly meetings will take place at 11:00 AM in the Music Room

Future Dates:

March 21st

 

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Catholic Resources

Looking to enrich your spiritual life? Here are some great resources to help you grow in faith, hope, and charity. *Please be mindful, not all resources that advertise themselves as Catholic, are truly Catholic in nature. If you have any questions regarding the authenticity of any resource you encounter please contact Katie, our Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, and she can assist you in discerning the accuracy in what you have found.

Catholic Authors:
Raymond Arroyo—pre-teens/teensBishop
Robert Barron Danielle Bean
Sr. Joan Chittister C.K. Chesterton
Dr. Ray Guerendi
Dr. Scott W. Hahn
Trent Horn Matthew
Kelly Thomas Keating
C.S. Lewis
Flannery O’Connor
Holly Ordway
Fulton J. Sheen

Websites

Credible Websites for Catholic Information

Aleteia  https://aleteia.org/

Ascension Press https://ascensionpress.com/

Catholic Answers https://www.catholic.com/

Catholic News Agency https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/

Dynamic Catholic https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent.html

EWTN https://www.ewtn.com/

National Catholic Registrar https://www.ncregister.com/

New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/

Our Sunday Visitor (OSV News) https://www.catholicnews.com/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) https://www.usccb.org/

Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html

Podcasts:

Catholic Answers

Girlfriends with Danielle Bean

Jeff Cavins

EWTN – various platforms

Dr. Ray Guarendi

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Word on Fire Show

Divine Mercy Radio: 92.9 FM or 1460 AM

The Station of the Cross

The Transforming Power of Christ

Thank you for partaking in this week and for allowing yourself to be open to all the possibilities Christ has intended for you. I am grateful for that week and the opportunity to get to know each of you a little more intimately. I am so blessed to work here and to serve each of you. Have a wonderful rest of your summer and thank you again for partaking in the week of Transformation and Reflection.

Photos are below!

Katie.vandamme@dor.org or 671-2100 X24

Contact

If you have any questions about any of our Adult Faith Formation programs, please contact  671-2100.

Lenten Daily Reflection Books

Due to popular demand, The Little White Books, which follow the Lenten Little Black Books, will be provided for each family this Easter season. These books will be available at Easter masses and they begin Easter Monday and run through Pentecost. One book per family please.

Lenten Daily Reflection Books

This year St. Paul’s is offering The Little Black Book: Six-minute meditations of the parables of Jesus, to enhance your prayer life this Lent. These books provide a bit of knowledge about the church, saints, Holy Days, and other important facts to enhance our faith, along with an in-depth look at scripture and how it relates to our lives. These popular reflection books will be available in the Narthex the weekend of February 26 and 27 and throughout Lent, while supplies last. One book per family please.