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.

Well, the fall like weather today just adds to the feel that summer is starting to wrap up for us.  Here are a few of our fall activities to make sure you have on your radar:

• The weekly email for young adults on the Sunday Gospel reading will begin September 13.  If you would like to receive this email, please contact Jen to sign up for it.  The reflections are written by St. Francis staff members.
• The book discussion on Priestblock 25487: A Memoir of Dachau is set for Sept. 24. at 7:00 pm.  The book is available from any major book store or the publisher, www.zaccheuspress.com.
• All Tuesdays in October will be Theology on Tap.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

~Jen

Next Tuesday is a potluck picnic.  Join us at the Maas Shelter at Gallup Park.  All paper products and beverages will be provided.  Please bring a dish to share.  I will be at the shelter by about 6:30.

It is also time to start the sign up and planning of the World Youth Day 2011 pilgrimage to Spain and Italy.  All the details will be posted on the site set up specifically for our pilgrimage.  The first of the two informational meetings is on Monday, July 13, at 7:00 pm in the school music room.

~Jen

Hi!

With the Wings playing tonight, our attendance will be below where I need it to be for the particular activity I had planned. Accordingly, here’s the new plan:

We will meet for dinner at Red Robin on Carpenter Rd at 6:30 pm. This will let those wanting to catch the game enough time to get to a TV by 8:00. Anyone not interested in the game, but who might like to see a movie, we can go to Showcase Cinemas to see a movie. I believe movies on Tuesday nights are $6. Up is showing at 7:45 and Night at the Museum at 7:40.

Please RSVP to me by 6pm if at all possible.

~Jen

The Pope launched a new website geared towards the youth and young adults of the world.  The site, Pope2you, has Facebook applications, applications for the iPhone and iTouch, WikiCath, and much more.  Head on over to the site to check it out.

~Jen

Hi all,

In preparation for this month’s Theology on Tap, we’re going to see Angels and Demons on Tuesday, May 26. Showcase Cinemas (on Carpenter & Ellsworth) has a 7:10 showing. We will see that film. No RSVPs are necessary. I don’t expect the theater to be crowded.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

~Jen