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Small Christian Communities
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St. Catherine's is a very large parish, and sometimes we can feel lost in the crowd. We miss the intimacy of a smaller group of fellow parishioners.
Twice a year we sponsor Small Christian Communities, gatherings of 8-12 parishioners who come together to reflect on their faith: how God acts in our lives, how we act as Christians, and what God is trying to tell us. We use a common book to study, meet in each other's homes or restaurants for 6 weeks.
Season One begins in October and generally finishes before Thanksgiving, although each group sets its own schedule. We always approach Advent with a better understanding of the mystery of God!
Season Two coincides with Lent, a perfect time to set aside some time to think about God's saving actions.
ACTS participants also gather into Small Faith Sharing groups after their retreat. Some groups use the parish materials and some groups have different interests. Again, we are here to help everyone find good material.
Several groups continue to meet throughout the year as well. We are happy to help you find good material for reading and sharing.
Interested? Pam at (512) 892-2420 or Jennifer Gamblin at (512) 892-2420, ext. 335.
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Current Parish Book Study
LENT 2023 PARISH BOOK STUDY
"Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist"
by Ron Rolheiser
Beginning February 19
We invite everyone to participate in our parish book study this Lent. We will be reading “Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist” by Ron Rolheiser. When asked at the Synod listening sessions, “what keeps you close to the Church?” the overwhelming answer was The Eucharist. Staying faithful to Jesus through the Eucharist is the central experience for Catholics through all times and ages.