Lifelong Faith Formation

Faith Formation News for St. Michael Catholic Church

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 22, 2012

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa 2012 summer camp brochures are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Senior Gathering – Our January Senior Gathering will be on Wednesday, January 25^th. We will gathering at Noon for Mass and then share lunch. All are invited to bring something to share for lunch and all are invited to join us!

Catechist Day of Reflection – All of our Catechist are invited to spend a day reflecting on “Living a Eucharistic Life” on Saturday, February 4^th, 9:30 – 2:30 p.m. We will spend the day in prayer and time for you and discuss how we pray shapes how we live! Please RSVP in the Faith Formation Office by January 30^th so we can plan for lunch.

Catechist Feast Before the Fast Lenten Ideas Gathering – All Catechists are invited to gather at St. Bernard in Frenchtown on Monday, February 6^th at 6:00 p.m. to be in-serviced on some great ideas for Lenten activities that can be used in the classroom. You are invited to bring something to share for supper (fried chicken and drinks will be provided). Please RSVP to the Faith Formation Office by February 5^th.

Sunday Morning Bible Study – “1 Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community” – We will meet this Sunday, January 22^nd and cover session 2, “Division, Wisdom, and Pride in Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:10-3:4).” We meet on Sundays when we have Faith Formation classes. All adults are invited to join us!

Monday Morning Bible Study – “Angels of God” - Our Monday Morning Bible Study will not meet this Monday. Our next gathering will be on January 30^th. All adults are welcome to join us at any time!

Men’s Group – The Men’s Group will continue their study of the book by Fr. Larry Richards, “Be a Man! Become the Man that God Created You to Be” on this Sunday, January 22^nd. All the men of the parish are invited to join us for our Men’s Group gatherings. We meet in the Faith Formation Center 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Frank Runyeon Presents the Gospel of Mark: Hollywood actor and Catholic Frank Runyeon (starred opposite Meg Ryan on CBS) will be at St. Michael’s on Thursday, February 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. to present “Afraid: The Gospel of Mark.” AFRAID! is a one-man play, staged with dramatic lighting and audience interaction. Its text is the Gospel of Mark, translated into contemporary American speech. As characters, settings and shadows shift, the Gospel engages the audience's imaginations, surprises them with flashes of humor, and drives relentlessly forward with all the dramatic suspense you would expect from great theater. AFRAID! is an effort to help those in the audience have that encounter by doing exactly what the evangelist Mark did: by telling the story in the present tense, here and now, from beginning to end, in everyday language. Join us and bring a friend!

Women’s Group – All ladies of the parish are invited to join us on Sunday, February 12^th for prayer and scripture sharing at 7:00 p.m. in the Faith Formation Center. Have you been looking for a time where you can get away for just a little while and talk about matters of everyday life and faith with others? We this is that chance! Join us!

Rev Bernard Koopman Memorial Scholarship Applications as well as Deanery Youth Ministry Scholarship applications are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Sr. High Lock-In – All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for our lock-in on Friday, January 27^th. We will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the 27^th and should finish up about 10:00 a.m. on the 28^th. We will watch movies, play games, play basketball and volleyball, and more! The cost is $10.00 and a 2-liter soft drink. The cost includes pizza, snacks, and breakfast. The deadline to sign up is January 22^nd.

Confirmation Gathering – Our next Confirmation gathering will be on Sunday, January 29^th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the church.

Sr. High Volleyball – St. Michael’s will once again have a co-ed volleyball team in the Deanery League. Games will begin on February 12^th. We invite anyone in grades 9-12 to join us. The cost to play this year is $35.00, which covers the Deanery participant fee and your t-shirt. The deadline to sign up is January 29^th.

Our first Volleyball Practice for those who would like to participate will be on Wednesday, January 25^th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Paint the Sign! The Youth Activities Team will meet on Sunday, February 5^th following the 11:00 a.m. Mass to paint our new Fish Fry sign.

Confirmation Retreat – Just a reminder that all Confirmation Candidates are asked to attend a retreat before they celebrate the sacrament. If you have not already attended a retreat or signed up to attend a Deanery retreat, the remaining option is the Confirmation Retreat here at St. Michael’s on February 11^th – 12^th. The cost is $40.00 and the registration deadline is January 29^th. Registration forms are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Attention All High School Seniors! The Deanery Senior Retreat is coming up on Feb. 16-18, 2012 (Thurs.-Sun.) at Mount St. Francis Retreat Center. This four-day retreat is seen as one of the most memorable and powerful retreat experiences for high school students. You are preparing for your future in so many ways. Don’t forget to spend some time getting on solid ground with God. Registration fee is $225. Registration deadline is February 3, 2012. Registration forms are available in the Faith Formation Office or you can register and pay online at www.nadyouth.org.

Youth Activities Team will meet on Sunday, February 19^th at 8:00 a.m. in the Faith Formation Center. Be sure to bring your calendars!

Hour of Power for College Students and Young Adults: Feel like life is a little too crazy sometimes? Do you find yourself constantly on the go? It's time to take an hour out of your week to get back on track! Every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m., all young adults are invited to an hour of quiet prayer in the Parish Activity Center (old convent) chapel at Holy Family, New Albany. We can guarantee that the Lord will be there to meet you. If you have questions, e-mail Fr. Dan at iupadre@hotmail.com, or Leah Cissell at leah@nadyouth.com

Attention Young Adults! Theology on Tap - A series of 2 more Thursday evenings for young adults 21 and over to spend an evening sharing faith and fellowship, at LaRosita restaurant, downtown New Albany, Indiana, at 6:00 p.m. Dates and topics are: JANUARY 26 – The Days of Our Lives and FEBRUARY 2 – All My Children. Hospitality followed by the presentation and Q & A session. Presenter will be Jeff Jenkins. Visit our website, www.nadyouth.org, for more details on each session, or contact Marlene at 812-945-2000.

LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE – A YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE for ages 18-39 – Join other young adult Catholics on Saturday, February 25, 3-9:00 p.m., at Mt. St. Francis Center for Spirituality, to reconnect with friends and Christ. The day will include keynote speaker Br. Bob Baxter, a round of dynamic workshops and prayer experiences, dinner, and a delightful performance of “Religion Ain’t Fattening” by Doug Brummel of Lighten Up Ministries. Register online at www.nadyouth.org/connect/register-for-an-event. Admission is $20.00. Questions? Call Catholic Youth Ministries at 812-945-2000, or visit www.nadyouth.org.

DEANERY FAMILY LENTEN NIGHTS, Featuring Doug Brummel of Lighten Up! Ministries. Doug is a nationally known Faith and Family comedian and storyteller. His captivating style stirs the hearts, minds and souls of all who attend his presentations. The joy and richness of our faith heritage shines through his stories, reaching all generations. Join us for an evening of laughter, reflection and renewing our faith! Doug will be presenting on Friday, February 24, 6:45-8:45 p.m., ST. MARY LANESVILLE; Saturday, February 25, 6:45-8:45 p.m., MT. ST. FRANCIS CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY; Sunday, February 26, 3-5:00 p.m., ST. ANTHONY, CLARKSVILLE. A free will offering will be taken each evening. Questions? Call Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, 812-945-2000 or visit www.nadyouth.org.

Question for Children: What do you think it was like for the people in today's Gospel to be called by Jesus? What did they have to give up in order to follow him?

Question for Youth: At the start of Jesus' ministry, Jesus invites people to "believe in the Good News." What are some ways that you could be more open to the truth and challenge contained within the Gospels?

Question for Adults: If someone asked you, "To what work has Jesus called you?" how would you answer?

General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.