Unless otherwise noted, contact Susan Sandles for information about these programs.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
This is an in-depth study of Sacred Scripture by authors Dr. Scott Hahn & Mark Shea; lectures given by Father Matthew Kauth. One of the best-loved books of the Bible, the Gospel of Matthew focuses on the divine fatherhood of God, and it sets the stage for Jesus' establishment of the Church as the kingdom of heaven on earth. Classes will begin the week of September 7 and run through April, 2011. If you are interested please contact Claudia Hong at claddiahong00@hotmail.com or 972.897.4754
"Why Catholic"The second book of the "Why Catholic" series will begin in October of this year. Watch this space and the bulletin for more information.
Catholics Returning Home
Do you know someone who has left the Church? Most of us do not have to look very far to find non-practicing Catholics in our circle of family and friends. Here at Saint Philip we have a special program to help non-practicing Catholics return to the church. This course will begin on September 21, 2010 and run for six weeks. It is from 7-9 PM and is held in the conference room. We welcome all back. We miss you and would like you to come home.
Echoes of Faith
This course will be offered again in the Fall of 2010 beginning on Saturday, September 18 from 9 AM-12 Noon. It is a nine-week course and is primarily geared toward our catechists, however, it is open to anyone else in the parish who wishes to attend this interactive and inspiring series about the Catholic Faith. Diocesan certification will be given to all who attend this course.
Small Communities of Faith
Open to all men and women. They meet in private homes or at the parish to study the weekly readings and share their faith with each other. There is no formal teaching during these sessions, and it's a good way for newcomers to meet other parishioners.
University of Dallas Catholic Biblical School
The Catholic Biblical School classes will begin here at Saint Philip on Thursday, 16, 2010 and run from 7 - 9PM in classrooms 7/9.. The schedule for the rest of the semester is:
September 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18 NO CLASS THE WEEK OF NOV 21 December 2, 9, 14
These are two different small communities of faith for women and they are always looking for new members to join. You may choose to join either group. The sessions are every Tuesday at 6:30 am in the Community Life Center or 9:30 am in Classroom 1. These groups usually study the weekly readings but during special seasons, they use other materials. Feel free to stop by and see what they are all about. Two new groups are forming - one on Thursday evenings at 7PM and one for MOMS on Tuesday mornings at 9:30AM. Both groups are looking for new people.
Men's Small Community of Faith
This a group for all men of the parish. They meet on Thursday mornings at 6:30 am in the Community Life Center. The sessions last approximately one hour and they study the weekly readings and other material during the year. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please contact Dan Jacobs.
ACTS Retreats
Sign-ups will be: Women: September 18/19 & 25/26 Retreat Dates are: Men: 9/9-9/12, 2010 Women: 11/11-11/14, 2010