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Prayer and Spirituality Ministries
- Alive in Mystery (AIM)
- Contact: Andrea Santer (304) 295-4382
This is a brand-new ministry which provides support for newly professed
members of our parish (those who’ve recently become Catholics) by befriending
them as they integrate into parish life. AIM meets on a regular basis
for the purpose of faith sharing, scripture study and prayer. AIM meetings
stress growth in understanding of the rich heritage of the Catholic
faith, such as the sacraments, lives of the saints, different prayer
forms, teachings of the church, etc.
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- Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)
- Contact: Mary Smith (304) 422-6836
A weekend of spiritual refreshment begins the process we call "Christ
Renews." Scripture - prayer - shared reflection on how God has worked
in our lives - liturgy - singing - laughter - all these are elements
of the weekend retreat experience. A team of men/women present the two-day
program for a group of men/women. Those who receive the retreat weekend,
form a team that meets to grow in faith and prepare to present the retreat
to a new group.
The whole process - from receiving the Christ Renews experience, to
sharing this great gift with another group - brings stronger and deeper
faith and understanding, energized prayer life, joy, and warm bonds
with other parish members. All parish members are encouraged to participate.
No further weekends are scheduled at this time.
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- Small Basic Christian Communities
- Contact: Deacon John Maher (304) 428-1262
Friendship, support, reflection on Scripture, deepening of faith, and
prayer - that's what a Small Basic Community can offer you. There are
several groups now active, and new groups are formed whenever enough
people show interest. These groups are informal and usually meet in
members' homes. Meetings are scheduled in the evenings or during the
day, either weekly, bi-weekly, or whenever everyone can be present.
Participating in a group can give you much encouragement and growth
in your faith life!
There are currently none of these groups
that are forming or adding members
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- Thursday Morning Bible Study
- Contact: Mary Ellen Maybury (304) 485-3055
This is a lively group that seeks to study the Bible for greater understanding
and application to daily life. They study one book of the Bible at a
time, using Catholic Scripture guides. Some members contribute to discussions
with insights from various Biblical commentaries and with personal reflections,
while others prefer to simply listen and learn. Meetings are every Thursday
from 10:00 to 11:30 in the conference room of the Parish Activity Center. New members are always welcome!
- Sr. Rose Ann Study Group
- Contact: Ruth Meyers (304) 428-7457
This group meets weekly to discuss books that call them to examine their
faith and make it deeper! They've read studies on prayer and on Scripture
and authors such as C.S. Lewis and Catherine Marshall. The members of
this group provide great support for each other and their families,
through prayer, listening and discussion. They're always looking for
new people - call the Contact Person for time and location of the next
meeting.
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- Prayer Support Team
- Contact: Clarice Dunphy (304) 485-1807
Christ encourages us to pray for one another. It is in this spirit that
the Prayer Support Team was formed. The team is composed of those who
pray daily for the general needs of the parish, as well as for urgent
needs called in by parishioners. The coordinators relay these called-in
petitions to team members, who pass them from one to another by phone,
until all available team members receive the prayer request.
If you know of an urgent need for prayer, please don't hesitate to call
one of the team coordinators. You can also become part of the team -
here's a chance to provide important help for others without making
a time commitment! You'll pray in your own home, in your own way, on
your own time. Just call a Prayer Team Coordinator and ask to be part
of this ministry. Normally, team members are called between the hours
of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., but emergency requests are relayed at once.
- Praying for our Children
- Contact: Ruth Meyers (304) 428-7457
Most people seem to agree that the youth of today face many challenges.
If you would like to help youth by praying with others to intercede
for your own children and/or the youth of our parish, community, and
world, come to the church on Tuesday evenings at 7:00. You'll find opportunities
to learn how to pray more effectively, and to realize the power of communal
prayer for vital concerns.
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- Centering Prayer Group
- Contact: Sr. Molly Bauer (304) 424-6080
Centering Prayer is a way of cultivating a relationship with God. This
method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion
with him. The practice of Centering Prayer involves sitting comfortably
in silence, ordinarily closing your eyes as a symbol of letting go of
what is going on around you and silently introducing into your awareness
a sacred symbol of your consent to God's presence and action within.
Open to anyone who is interested, this group meets at 1815 Park Avenue,
Parkersburg, each Monday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. To learn more about
Centering Prayer, look at the Contemplative Outreach website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org
- Journeys Young Adult Group
- Contact: Russell Rice (304) 420-9064
Journeys is a group welcoming young adults (ages 20 - 40+ - or simply
young at heart!) of all faiths and walks of life... married, single,
divorced, widowed, with children or without... all are welcome to share
faith and fellowship in this fun-loving community of friends. Informal
gatherings are typically held weekly, hosted by a different group member
each week, and the group frequently enjoys community service events.
Meetings are held in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where casual
conversations can become serious discussions about faith and life in
general. Prayer, worship and being open to God's will in our lives are
central to our mission. Come and join us for fellowship, fun, service
and prayer on our journeys through life with God and each other.
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