Good Shepherd Prayer Groupback to top

This is a small Charismatic afternoon prayer group that meets every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

“Charismatic” is a Greek word for “gift”. We seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be manifested in our lives. We do so through prayers, praise and thanksgiving through quiet meditation and song. We also turn to Scripture working in our lives. The meeting is concluded with petitions for our loved ones, those in need and prayer requests received from others. Refreshments are served following the meeting. The meetings are held in the members’ homes or at the Motsett Center.

For information, call Claire Gifford at 442-5313 (parish office).

Men’s Spirituality & Prayer Groupback to top

This group meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the Parrish Office (upstairs). The format is that of an informal discussion group. We start with a morning prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours (we will be happy to help anyone who would like to learn how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours). This is followed by the reading of the scripture selections for that Sunday. These readings are used as a basis of discussion on a variety of topics affecting men in today’s world. Meetings generally last 1-1 ½ hours, but for your convenience feel free to come or go as your time permits. Please bring a Bible.

For more information, call Jeff Cooper at 443-6850.

Searchers and Seekersback to top

This is a group which consists of study and application of Christian spirituality to our ordinary daily lives. There are currently two groups meetings. (They are not interchangeable. You need to belong to one or the other.) One group meets twice a month on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Another group meets on the second and forth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Motsett Center.

For more information call Sister Charles Allen at 442-5313.

Altar and Rosaryback to top

The main function is the weekly laundering of the church linens. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Motsett Center, exept January, February, July, and August.

The group does an annual charity gift to the Mother Teresa Fund, Christmas cards and stamps for the prison ministry, annual baby shower for the Catholic Charities, collecting donations for food pantry, and sending ordination cards to priests ordained in the diocese.

The contact person is Margaret Orsulak 442-5313 (parish office).

Rosaryback to top

We pray the rosary daily from Monday to Saturday at 6:45 a.m.

Call John Twork to volunteer to lead the daily rosary at 446-2292.

We also pray the rosary at the Church every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. as part of a holy hour which includes time for silent prayer and concludes with benediction. Participants always have an opportunity to share in leading a decade of the rosary.

The contact person is Rita Prouty at 446-4513.

Parish Youth Groupback to top

Our goal consists of three areas to help students deepen their faith, foster a greater sense of community, and interact with their peer. This is accomplished by breaking meetings into categories of Faith -- a roundtable like discussion with a topic presented to the students, Service -- where the students provide service activities for the community and Fun Activities -- which might include activities such as wiener roast, ice skating, bonfires and bowling.

Centering Prayerback to top

A particular method of contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart, one’s whole being, to God. Centering prayer is designed to facilitate contemplation by preparing us to cooperate with this gift, opening us to an awareness of God’s presence and grateful acceptance of God’s action within.

We gather on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the parish office conference room. If you are interested in joining the group or would like to know more about this way of prayer, please call Sister Charles Allen at 442-5313.

Seasonal Adult Educational Seriesback to top

An opportunity for prople to study the scriptures during Fall and Lent, and come together to discuss what they have learned. Sometimes vidios are used during the group sessions.

Anyone interested, please contact Fr. Nelson at 442-5313.