Weekly Newsletter
January 20, 2020
January 23, 7:00 PM
This week we will study Lesson 10: Our Intercessor and Advocate
(Hebrews Chapter 7).
(Hebrews Chapter 7).
Therefore he is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he forever lives to make intercession for them. ~ Hebrews 7:25
If you would like to revisit the video talk from last week, it is available online at walkingwithpurpose.com/videos. Thank you Amazing Grace, Bethany and Sacred Heart of Jesus tables and the hospitality team for providing the sweets and beautiful atmosphere for our coffee connect last Thursday.
Friday, January 24: St. Monica's March for Life Bus Trip and Hour of Prayer:
Please join us for an inspiring and peaceful witness for life! On the anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, we travel as pilgrims to Washington, D.C. to witness to the sanctity of all life. In Washington, we participate in a rally on the National Mall and the March to the Supreme Court. Our St. Monica bus leaves St. Monica's parking lot at 7 a.m. and returns at about 8:30 p.m. Donation for the trip is $25. Please see the attached flyer or contact Rosemary Friedrich for sign up information.
Please join us for an inspiring and peaceful witness for life! On the anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, we travel as pilgrims to Washington, D.C. to witness to the sanctity of all life. In Washington, we participate in a rally on the National Mall and the March to the Supreme Court. Our St. Monica bus leaves St. Monica's parking lot at 7 a.m. and returns at about 8:30 p.m. Donation for the trip is $25. Please see the attached flyer or contact Rosemary Friedrich for sign up information.
For those who are unable to travel to DC on Friday, St. Isaac Jogues will have an Hour of Prayer for Life directly following the 12:05 PM mass.
Silent Retreat:
Please consider attending our Spring Silent Retreat! The retreat will take place beginning Thursday evening March 12th and concluding on Sunday March 15 at noon. You can attend 1, 2 or all 3 days/nights...whatever your schedule will allow. More information is on the attached flyer. For questions or to register, please contact Bridget Cowell (484-995-0731) or Michele Manning (610-233-6827).
Please consider attending our Spring Silent Retreat! The retreat will take place beginning Thursday evening March 12th and concluding on Sunday March 15 at noon. You can attend 1, 2 or all 3 days/nights...whatever your schedule will allow. More information is on the attached flyer. For questions or to register, please contact Bridget Cowell (484-995-0731) or Michele Manning (610-233-6827).
Flourish Event:
Registration is still open for WWP National's special women's conference March 13-15 in Cambridge, Maryland. The host hotel has sold out, but other area hotels have openings for event participants. Details can be found at walkingwithpurpose.com/flourish2020. Special guests include Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR (President of Franciscan University) and Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, (best known for the Abiding Together podcast).
Registration is still open for WWP National's special women's conference March 13-15 in Cambridge, Maryland. The host hotel has sold out, but other area hotels have openings for event participants. Details can be found at walkingwithpurpose.com/flourish2020. Special guests include Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR (President of Franciscan University) and Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, (best known for the Abiding Together podcast).
Alpha and Called & Gifted:
Two special experiences are returning to St. Monica. Whether you want to explore the meaning and foundation of your faith (Alpha) or discern the gifts you have been given to enrich your faith (Called and Gifted), St. Monica is here to support you! More information can be found from the Adult Formation Parish websites: Alpha: Sundays, beginning January 26
Called and Gifted, Thursday, February 16
Called and Gifted, Thursday, February 16
Meals for Ann and Jim Curvan:
The Women's Society has organized a meal train for our fellow parishioners,
Ann and Jim Curvan. To view the calendar and sign up to provide a meal, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aaa62aa2fd0-meals3. Thank you!
The Women's Society has organized a meal train for our fellow parishioners,
Ann and Jim Curvan. To view the calendar and sign up to provide a meal, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f49aaa62aa2fd0-meals3. Thank you!
Reflection:
New Wine: Hillsong Worship
Inclement Weather Policy:
In the unfortunate event of inclement weather on lesson nights, we will cancel WWP if the Archdiocesan schools are closed or if the rectory staff determine that the campus is closed. We will send a Flocknotes message out by 12:00 noon on lesson days with closure information and updates.
In the unfortunate event of inclement weather on lesson nights, we will cancel WWP if the Archdiocesan schools are closed or if the rectory staff determine that the campus is closed. We will send a Flocknotes message out by 12:00 noon on lesson days with closure information and updates.