UPCOMING EVENTS IN ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Landmarks: An Ignatian Journey (Book Study)
Wednesdays | June 21 – July 26 at 7:30 pm via Zoom
Dive deeper into Ignatian spirituality in this 6-week study of Margaret Silf’s book Landmarks. Silf presents Ignatian principles through beautiful metaphors and helpful visual illustrations. If you’re new to Ignatian spirituality or wish to deepen your understanding of its practicality, this book study is for you.
Register at stmgaparish.org/adultfaith

Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier, Saint, Sinner (Film)
Sunday, July 30 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
View the 2016 dramatic film on the life of Ignatius of Loyola produced by the Jesuits of the Philippines. You may bring your own dinner. Light refreshments will be served. Please Note: The movie contains some minor gore and intense scenes and is recommended for viewers who are 13 and older.  
Register at stmgaparish.org/adultfaith

Make the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola are a collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices intended to help people deepen their intimacy with God. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center will offer the Spiritual Exercises as a nine-month retreat in daily life, beginning in September 2023. The retreat involves daily prayer, weekly meetings with a spiritual director, and four optional group sessions. The cost for the retreat is $1,000, and space is limited. The retreat is well-suited to those who have made shorter individually directed Ignatian retreats, have a habit of daily contemplative prayer, and have recent experience of ongoing spiritual direction. To apply or request more information, contact Fr. Bill Noe, SJ at wnoe@ignatiushouse.org.

Ignatian Foundations
Thursdays | October 12 – November 16 at 7:30 pm | via Zoom
Ignatian Foundations will give participants a deeper understanding of the Ignatian worldview by studying Ignatius’ life, the Spiritual Exercises, and Jesuit history. Classes will be led by Jesuits and lay Ignatian ministers, addressing the Ignatian themes of prayer, discernment, and freedom. Each class will last 60-90 minutes. Fee: $30. Register at bit.ly/igfound223

 

SCRIPTURE STUDY

Monday Night Women’s Bible Study
Meets on Monday nights from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Mulhern Hall
The Spring 2023 session of STM’s Women’s Bible Study will study Sisters in Scripture by Kathleen MacInnis Kichline, an exploration of the relationships of women in Scripture.
Please purchase the book at your preferred bookseller before our first session.

Not Your Mama’s Rosary group
1st Tuesday of the month, 8:00 am-9:00 am, Parish Library; Other Tuesdays, 8:30 am-9:00 am, Zoom
(for Zoom link, email erin.e.brewster@gmail.com)
All are invited to the weekly rosary group.


Scripture Study with Louanne
Tuesdays, 1 pm
Pray with and explore the Sunday scripture reading from a historical and theological perspective. Contact Louanne at bachner@juno.com to join.


Bible Study with Jerry Pendrick
Join Jerry each Sunday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the Parish Library to dive into the week’s scriptures. Contact Jerry at jpendrick1@yahoo.com 


Centering Prayer 
Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm via Zoom
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Julie Room
Contact Joanna Brunson at columbus4x@gmail.com with questions. 


LGBTQ Bible Study
The LGBTQ+ Catholics and Friends group meets each Tuesday at 7 pm in the Family Room. All are welcome!
Connect to our email group and stay up to date on events and gatherings: bit.ly/stmLGBTQ

 

Playground Gathering
Families with young children are invited to gather at the church playground to meet one another and to enjoy some coffee and donuts. Second Sunday of the month at 11:15 am.

Little Ways Playgroup
Inspired by the meditations of Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, Little Ways seeks to bring together mothers and their children in a community of faith formation and encouragement. In spite of the many competing demands on our time, Saint Thérèse reminds us that often the ways in which we can best serve the Lord are those which seem the smallest. This group seeks to bring together mothers who are serving the Lord in what is perhaps our lives most important ministry, that of raising our children. We meet on the first Friday of each month from 9 am in the church nursery. RSVP to Megan at megan.schellman@yahoo.com.

Connect to our email group and stay up to date on parent-related happenings (and even our babysitter listing): bit.ly/STMparents
Or join our WhatsApp group: bit.ly/stmfamilies

Monthly Wine & Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet and socialize with other young adults in the community on the Second Sunday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Library. 

Dates:
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10