All the details for the March 6-7 retreat are available.

The retreat will begin with arrival at FaHoLo at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 6 and conclude at 11:30 am on Sunday, March 7.

The registration form is two pages.  The first page give you some details while the second page is the actual registration form that we need from you.

Registration, the form and fee, are due to me by February 23.  Checks should be made out to St. Francis of Assisi church.

~Jen

Don’t forget to RSVP for dinner at Smoke House Blues at 4855 Washtenaw Ave on Tuesday, January 26. Meet us at 7:00 pm. But please RSVP to jen@stfrancisa2.org by noon on Sunday, January 24.

With the New Year we have several events on the horizon.

• Tonight is the retreat planning at 7 pm in the youth room.  Come with ideas or even just your opinions!
• This Friday is the knitting night for those that are interested.  Details are on the calendar page.
• March 6-7 is the retreat.  More details will be posted soon.
• March 19-20 is the Michigan Catholic Young Adult Conference.  Check out the official website.

Don’t forget about the opportunity to go to Bolivia.  It isn’t too late.  Contact me ASAP if you are interested.

~Jen

With the season of Advent fully here, we’ve got several up-coming activities to help you fully enter into this time of preparation.

• Tuesday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception. You are invited to join us at Mass for this Holy Day.  We will not have a regular Ya2acht Club event.  Masses are at 7:00 am, 9:15 am, and 7:00 pm.
• Tuesday, December 15 – Around the World. There are a multitude of ways that people around the world celebrate Christmas and other feast days during December.  Tonight we’ll look at a few of them.  You are invited to come ready with stories and experiences of such traditions from your own background.  If  you wish, you are welcome to bring treats.
• Tuesday, December 22 – Tacky Christmas and Treats. Nothing says Christmas in quite such a special way as all those applique sweatshirts and sweaters with bells.  Tonight you are invited to come wearing the tackiest Christmas attire you can hunt down.  You are also asked to bring a treat with you to share.  We will have our festive gathering at 7 pm in the youth room.

The details for the Bolivia Service Trip are posted on the Special Events Page.  Registrations are due December 16.

Contact me if you have any questions.

~Jen

Next summer will offer a challenging opportunity for any of you interested.  We will travel to Bolivia with the Maryknolls.  For details see the Special Events Page.

The informational meeting will be on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 pm in the youth room.

Hello!

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, will be the final informational meeting for WYD 2011.  If you have any interest in this event, please plan on attending or speaking with me.

The meeting is at 7 pm in the youth room.

Peace,

Jen

• Tuesday, October 6 – Theology on Tap. Faith in Times of Trouble.  We all face those moments when the events of life can overwhelm us – grief, loss, transition, uncertainty.  These are often times when our faith waivers.  Tonight Fr. Terry Dumas will share his reflections and wisdom on this topic.
• Monday, October 12 – Theology on Tap. The Mysteries of Underground Rome. Are the remains of St. Peter really directly below the center of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica?  And what about St. Paul?  Was he really found this summer?  Rome, the Eternal City, holds many mysteries, many of which are found well below the familiar churches, ruins, and fountains.  Fr. Jim will give us this unique opportunity to discover more of the fascinating story of what is below Rome.
• Monday, October 19 – Theology on Tap. Women in the Church.  Women have always been deeply involved in the Church.  The discussion arises when we begin to look at the specific roles.  When have women pushed the Church to see new ways to live the faith? What is the role of women in the Church in the past, present, & future.  Nancy Joseph from the Diocese of Lansing’s office of Lay Ecclesial Ministry will be speaking.
• Tuesday, October 27 – Theology on Tap. Deliverance: Faith and the Supernatural. Halloween is just around the corner.  All the scary movies fill the airwaves and cable channels.  Many talk of demons, hauntings, and what happens after this life.  Tonight we will look at what our faith has to say about all these things.

All Theology on Taps take place at Arbor Brewing Co (114. E. Washington) in downtown Ann Arbor.  We begin the night at 7 pm and conclude by 9:00 pm.

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Theology on Tap

The next Theology on Tap series will be this October.

Theology on Tap dates:

• Tuesday, October 6 – When Hard Times Make Having Faith Hard. Fr. Terry Dumas.
• Monday, October 12 – Under Rome: The Secrets Found beneath the Eternal City.  Fr. Jim McDougall.
• Monday, October 19 – Women in the Church.  Nancy Joseph
• Tuesday, October 27 – Ghosts, Goblins, & God.  Fr. John Esper.

All our sessions are from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Arbor Brewing Co. in downtown Ann Arbor.