FAITH FORMATION
ADULT
THE POETRY OF GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS
Mondays, June 1 & 8
6:30 – 8pm in the JPII Seminar Room
Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ was an English poet and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame places him among the leading English poets. He is known for his praise of God through vivid use of imagery and nature.
Join Fr. Scott in this 2-part class dedicated to exploring the poetry of the Jesuit priest who revolutionized English verse. Through a deep reading of several of Hopkins’ sonnets, we will discuss his unique writing style and the spiritual themes in his poetry.
“The world is charged with the grandeur of God.” – Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins
SPECIAL SCREENING OF
“TRIUMPH OF THE HEARTS”
the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Our John Paul II Seminar Room can only hold 80 people, so reservations will be required. A link will be provided soon.
BOOK STUDY
Coming September, 2026
Fall Parish Book Study: St. Francis of Assisi
This fall, our parish community is invited to enter more deeply into the life of St. Francis during this Jubilee Year through a 5-week book study of St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton.
Together, we’ll grow in faith, reflect on the beauty of Francis’ witness, and build community through prayerful discussion.
Mondays: Sept 14, 21, 28 | Oct 5, 12
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Each evening will include a short presentation followed by small group conversation in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Cost:
• $20 (includes book)
• $10 (bring your own copy)
All are welcome—whether you’re new to parish life or have been here for years. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful time of formation and fellowship.
👉 Registration details coming soon
ONGOING PROGRAMS
FAITH FORMATION
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Instructor: Jason Cox, M.A., M.T.S.
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). Contact Jason in the office for more information.
OCIA PROGRAM
OCIA is Adult faith formation and sacramental preparation for those seeking to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church by Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Our OCIA program runs year-round.
To sign up for OCIA, visit our “Becoming Catholic” page.
THEOLOGY THURSDAY
Instructor: Jason Cox, M.A., M.T.S.
Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Jason Cox, our staff theologian, is leading a drop-in class on theology topics every Thursday night, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come check it out!
SCRIPTURE STUDIES
YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for weekly Bible Study in the Padre Pio room. No registration is necessary!
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
Sundays at 10 a.m. (after 9 a.m. Mass) in the Padre Pio Room
Join a small group study to read, listen, pray, reflect, and share ways God’s Word relates to our everyday lives. Talking about our faith brings clarity. Hearing what others have to say brings insight.
The Church “forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn “the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,” by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ”. CCC 133
no registration required
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
IRON SHARPENS IRON MEN’S GROUP
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
Friday Mornings
From 6:30 to 7:30 am
Meeting each week by Zoom
Iron Sharpens Iron allows men to grow in faith through friendships with other men.
This group meets every Friday morning for one hour, both by zoom and in person, for a presentation and then small group discussion.
Led by Deacon Tom Piccone. Sign-up HERE.
Father Tim Gallagher of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary leads a series of discussions on the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and explains how to live the discerning life.
Sign up to receive weekly zoom link for Iron Sharpens Iron
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN
Thursday evenings
6:30 p.m.
Summer session information coming soon
