ALL ADULTS OF THE PARISH are welcome to join us in the “Coffeehouse” after the 8:30 am Mass. We invite all adults of the parish to enjoy coffee and refreshments followed by a presentation in Saint Joseph’s hall. Presenters and topics vary. At times we will have a series of talks and at others, we will offer a talk or discussion on a specific issue. In the fall, Father Byrd will offer a series on particulars of the liturgy.
Sunday, October 1st
Fr. Byrd’s first lecture on the liturgy will look at the Scriptures and the Sacrifice of the Mass, and how the Mass fulfills the sacrifices of old. Please view this discussion below:
Sunday, October 15th
Fr. Byrd’s second lecture on the liturgy will look at the liturgical calendar, it’s purpose, and formation.
Sunday, October 29th
Our pastor’s third lecture in this series will consider the Post Vatican II Reforms of the Mass.
Sunday, December 10th
We will be joined by artist, Nielson Carlin, who will present on the importance and signifigance of Sacred Art.
We also invite ALL PARENTS of the parish to join us once a month to discuss approaching tough topics with your kids in today’s culture. This year in Parent Faith Formation we will use Pope Saint John Paul II’s work, Theology of the Body, to understand how to approach certain issues surrounding human dignity and sexuality with our kids. We will discuss isssues such as modesty, dating, gender dysphoria, and pornography. These are difficult but important conversations and we hope all parents of the parish will join us.
Sunday November 5th
We will be joined by Bob and Jenny Chapin for our second discussion on Theology of the Body. Bob and Jenny will discuss how we live out Pope Saint John Paul II’s call for families to Become What We Are, particularly in our marriages.