Adult Faith Formation
Ministry Contact:
Michael Rousselle
(812-952-2853)
A variety of adult faith formation groups currently meet in our parish community. You are invited to join a group already in existence or start their own group with the assistance of the Faith Formation staff. Excellent resources for Scripture study or faith-sharing are available. In addition, leader or facilitator training is provided. Current groups include:
Sunday AM Bible Study
Ministry Contact:
Chcuk Lynch (812-951-3664)
This group gathers to reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Sunday from 9-10:30 am in the cafeteria classroom. In the year to come, the group will be focusing on Year C/A of the lectionary cycle.
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2018 |
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| Participants: |
22 |
21 |
24 |
Sunday AM Bible Study
Ministry Contact;
Paul Aud (502-445-9459)
The group met on Sunday mornings 9-10:15 am in the Parish Office basement.. Last year they focused on the United States Adult Catechism of the Catholic Church with discussion and reflection. Due to family commitments they have elected to suspend their study for the coming year. A note of thanks to all who participated.
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2018 |
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| Participants: |
14 |
7 |
8 |
Monday PM Bible Study
Ministry Contact:
Chcuk Lynch (812-951-3664)
The group studied the Letter of James: Pearls for Wise Living last year. We have now begun Beginning Apologetics I, which explains and defends our Catholic faith. Plans call for the FORMED video series The Wild Goose after that. We meet in Room 105 from 7-8:30 pm. All are welcome!
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| Participants: |
n/a |
21 |
24 |
Thursday AM Bible Study
Ministry Contact:
Pat Wuerth (812-952-2197)
The Little Rock Scripture Study group meets on Thursday mornings (9-11am) in Room 102 to discuss various books of Sacred Scripture. Outside reading is required and the gathering includes discussion and further study. In 2017-18, the group studied the Little Rock Series." In 2018-2019, the group will continue the "Genesis" series.
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| Participants: |
8 |
11 |
11 |
Thursday PM Bible Study
Ministry Contact: Lisa Abell (812-972-4365)
In 2018-2019 this group focused on Scott Hahn’s Genesis. We finished the study in late spring and will start soon with Fr. Michael Gaitley’s The One Thing Is
Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything. The group meets on Thursday evenings in the home of Jaycen and Lisa Abell. For more information, please contact Lisa.
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| Participants: |
6 |
5 |
4 |
Catholic Book Reading Group
Ministry Contact: Melanie Wermuth (812-952-3249)
St. Mary Catholic Book Reading Group began in 2003 and has read and discussed nearly 100 books! Our purpose is to promote reading books by Catholicauthors of theology, history, fiction, or containing subjects of particular interest to Catholics, such as the right to life or bioethics. We meet at about 6-week intervals on Fridays at 6:30 pm in Room 102. Books discussed recently . Books discussed recently are
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Night by Elie Wiesel; Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly;
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. Other authors we have read include Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and Scott Hahn.
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| Participants: |
7 |
8 |
5 |
Men’s Fellowship Group
Ministry Contact:
Stewart Toney (812-968-3639)
The Men’s Fellowship Group meets one Sunday evening a month, from September through May. The date is communicated 2-3 weeks ahead of time by email, and we meet at 6:30 pm in Room 102 of the Parish Life Center. The group is an outgrowth of the
Christ Renews His Parish retreat experience but has evolved to include all men in the parish. The evening is one of song, open prayer, discussion of a passage from Sacred Scripture, a Catechism or Church document article, or other Catholic book, CD, or DVD resources. It’s an opportunity to discuss our faith and share it with fellow brothers in Christ. A social hour with snacks and drinks follows. All men of St. Mary are welcome.
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| Participants: |
12 |
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23 |
Financial Peace University
Ministry Contact:
Matt Schickel (812-987-8894)
Annually, St. Mary Church offers a 8-week course known as Financial Peace University. Financial Peace University is a Scripture-based program that teaches participants how to beat debt, build wealth, and keep your own economy thriving. During this life-changing course, individuals will learn:
· To put together a monthly spending plan
· A step-by-step process for dumping debt
· How to set financial goals
· Communication skills for couples
Financial Peace is offered for individuals, couples and families. Learn more at www.daveramsey.com.
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| Participants: |
20 |
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