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PARISH MISSION 2011
Sunday, May 8th at 7PM- Wednesday, May 11th 2011 at 7PM
With Fr. Hugh Burns, OP
GET REAL: RELIGION WITH TWO FEET ON THE GROUND: Christianity is about reality. It is where the reality of God and the reality of our lives meet. Our religion is not an escape from reality. It plunges us directly into the nitty gritty of everyday life armed with the secret to survival- the grace of a loving and merfiful God. In Jesus, God became one of us- human just as we are. He tasted our joys and felt our frustrations. He endured our pain and even our death. His life and words direct us through the maze of our confusion, trails, and challenges. His resurrection pours out the power we need not only to survive but to thrive and triumph. The Good News is that we CAN MAKE IT!
Sunday, May 8th at 7PM: Don't worry be happy: Christian Joy!
If you call yourself a Christian and are not happy, something is wrong. Being "holy" does not mean being somber and serious. The opposite is true. Having Jesus for a friend is the secret to Christian optimism, light heartedness and joy.
Monday, May 9th at 10AM: What are you afraid of? : Dealing with Life's Fears
From childhood we all the experience of fear. Some of these fears follow us into childhood. Sometimes we become paralyzed by irrational phobias. Jesus reminds us we are not alone.
Monday, May 9th at 7PM: See it Big- Keep it Simple: Poor in Spirit with Peace of Mind
With such an abundance of material blessings our society is shot through with deep disappointments and dissatification. The gospel demands simplicity of lifestyle and promises happiness.
Tuesday, May 10th at 10AM: Cool Off!: Coping with Anger
Anger is a disease of the soul. Resentment can overpower us. It cripples us with bitterness, cynicism, and negativitiy- In other words an "attitude." Let go and live!
Tuesday, May 10th at 7PM: Brought Near: A Sense of Belonging to the Church
The Church is a family- sometimes a dysfunctional one but a family nonetheless. Jesus has given us a new identity, despite our differences and failings. There are no strangers, we are children of God and sisters and brothers to each other. The Church is home- a safe place in the midst of a hostile world- or it should be!
Wednesday, May 11th at 10AM: Lighten Up!- A Christian Sense of Humor
Humans are the only creatures that can laugh. It is God's gift sown deep into our nature to help us deal with life's absurdities. We begin by laughing at ourselves.
Wednesday, May 11th at 7PM: Blessed Among Women: Mary Tender and Tough
Mary is no china doll statue, but a real woman given the most monumental task in history- to be the mother of Jesus. The Mother of God, the Mother of our redemption. Her example of joyful trust and endurance shows us how to hang on.
PARISH MISSION 2011
Sunday, May 8th at 7PM- Wednesday, May 11th 2011 at 7PM
With Fr. Hugh Burns, OP
GET REAL: RELIGION WITH TWO FEET ON THE GROUND: Christianity is about reality. It is where the reality of God and the reality of our lives meet. Our religion is not an escape from reality. It plunges us directly into the nitty gritty of everyday life armed with the secret to survival- the grace of a loving and merfiful God. In Jesus, God became one of us- human just as we are. He tasted our joys and felt our frustrations. He endured our pain and even our death. His life and words direct us through the maze of our confusion, trails, and challenges. His resurrection pours out the power we need not only to survive but to thrive and triumph. The Good News is that we CAN MAKE IT!
Sunday, May 8th at 7PM: Don't worry be happy: Christian Joy!
If you call yourself a Christian and are not happy, something is wrong. Being "holy" does not mean being somber and serious. The opposite is true. Having Jesus for a friend is the secret to Christian optimism, light heartedness and joy.
Monday, May 9th at 10AM: What are you afraid of? : Dealing with Life's Fears
From childhood we all the experience of fear. Some of these fears follow us into childhood. Sometimes we become paralyzed by irrational phobias. Jesus reminds us we are not alone.
Monday, May 9th at 7PM: See it Big- Keep it Simple: Poor in Spirit with Peace of Mind
With such an abundance of material blessings our society is shot through with deep disappointments and dissatification. The gospel demands simplicity of lifestyle and promises happiness.
Tuesday, May 10th at 10AM: Cool Off!: Coping with Anger
Anger is a disease of the soul. Resentment can overpower us. It cripples us with bitterness, cynicism, and negativitiy- In other words an "attitude." Let go and live!
Tuesday, May 10th at 7PM: Brought Near: A Sense of Belonging to the Church
The Church is a family- sometimes a dysfunctional one but a family nonetheless. Jesus has given us a new identity, despite our differences and failings. There are no strangers, we are children of God and sisters and brothers to each other. The Church is home- a safe place in the midst of a hostile world- or it should be!
Wednesday, May 11th at 10AM: Lighten Up!- A Christian Sense of Humor
Humans are the only creatures that can laugh. It is God's gift sown deep into our nature to help us deal with life's absurdities. We begin by laughing at ourselves.
Wednesday, May 11th at 7PM: Blessed Among Women: Mary Tender and Tough
Mary is no china doll statue, but a real woman given the most monumental task in history- to be the mother of Jesus. The Mother of God, the Mother of our redemption. Her example of joyful trust and endurance shows us how to hang on.
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Many of the parishioners of St. Paul’s parish are being enriched by this comprehensive and spiritually uplifting Bible Study brought to us by Ascension Press and facilitated by Jeff Cavins, an internationally renowned biblical scholar. The Bible Study takes place every Tuesday in the Ephesian Room of St. Paul’s School. There are two sessions offered for the convenience of the participants, either from
- 10AM-12PM in the afternoon or
- 7PM-9PM in the evening.
We are very blessed to have over fifty participants in this twenty-four week long Bible Study. Please click the link above to go directly to the Great Adventure Bible Study website.
There is a schedule that includes the particular biblical selections and topics that are covered at each session at St. Paul’s located in the documents link on this page. For more information please contact our Pastoral Associate, Zachariah Presutti at zach@stpaulchurchken.org.
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BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION FORM for
The Great Adventure Bible Study
Register now for this year's Adult Bible Study Course!
Space will be limited due to the limited capacity of the Ephesian Room, so don't delay in Pre-Registering!
The first day of class will be Tuesday, October 5th
All classes will be held in the Ephesian Room of the Parish Center.
There is no cost to attend this class, although study materials for the course are available for purchase.
Please park in the parishparking lot and then come to the front doors of the parish center.
Ring the door bell outside the door farthest to the left of the Church building
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| Study materials are not mandatory, however they are useful. |
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| The cost for Jeff Cavins'' study kit is $40 and you can bring the payment with you to the first class. Please make checks payable to St. Paul''s Church. There is no cost to attend the sessions. |
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