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Dr. Kathie Amidei is a national speaker and writer for Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division. She is the co-author of, The Journey: A Guide for Persons, Partners and Parents, and Learning Together: Forming Faith in Families, An Intergenerational Resource and a contributing author to Generations Together: Caring, Praying, Learning, Celebrating and Serving Faithfully and has authored a new book, Forming Families.
Salvation history continues in our lives as individuals, in families, and in our parish life. By telling our story, our hearts become full of gratitude as we recall God’s faithfulness in this world. Your faith life is something worth sharing. Dr. Kathie Amidei will teach us the importance of sharing our faith stories. For when you do, you may never know the impact it can make in the life of another.
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"Your Faith Life is a Story" by Dr. Kathie Amidei, November 13, 2019, points to ponder:
Pair sharing question: What would you want your 30 year old self (or your younger self) to know?
For others to have a lens of faith, one of the ways to do that is to share our own stories of faith. We are not born with faith and we only know because someone told us; share those stories with your children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews and friends!
Pair sharing: Name someone who sees or has seen the best in you or believes in you. Do you need to tell them how much you appreciate that? Reflect on who you can believe in or see the best in.
At one point in the talk, a Baptismal candle was lit from the Easter (or Christ) Candle to remind us of our baptisms when this prayer was prayed over us: “Receive the light of Christ. Parents and godparents, this light is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. This child of yours has been enlightened by Christ. S/he is to walk always as a child of the light. May s/he keep the flame of faith alive in her/his heart.” Kathie reminded us that by virtue of our Baptism, we bring Christ’s light into the world as no one ever has and no one ever will, no can do this exactly the way YOU do. Be light of Christ! Keep the light burning brightly in those around you by sharing stories of faith.
A handout was shared as well, read and reflect and then share with someone else:
1 Kings 19:1-12. When you listen to God, what do you hear? Who did or do you listen to that influences your beliefs and values?
Romans 12:11-13. What or who has given you strength or sustained you in a difficult time?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. What season is this of your spiritual life? What is important about your church, your faith community, your faith at this time in your life? What would you like to pass on about your faith?
JOIN US DURING LENT as we share our faith life stories. We are working on ways to share our stories, if you have an idea about how we could do that, or if you have a faith story to share, please contact Mary Kral in the parish office.
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Small Faith Sharing Groups
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Divine Mercy Cenacle
A Divine Mercy Cenacle (prayer group) meets on Wednesdays at St. Paul’s. Interested in learning more about Saint Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy? We pray for the Lord’s mercy on us and on the whole world. Please contact Deb Jablonski @ 414-477-4933 or debjabo@me.com.
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Unlocking the mysteries of the Bible
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is currently being studied by this group who meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Family Room. Contact Mary Kral for more information.
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Bible and the Virgin Mary
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Life in the Spirit
Third Monday of the month at St. Paul, formation about the Holy Spirit and group prayer for one another and the parish (contact Lucille Contorno, 2contornos@gmail.com)
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Links to Other groups
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Contact Us
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mkralstpaulgenesee.netAdult Ministry & Baptism Coordinator
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Workshops
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God has a plan for Your life
God Has a Plan for Your Life – And Has Equipped You for That Mission
In your Baptism and Confirmation, you received gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours? As you uncover your gifts, you discover that they are important clues to the particular mission God has for you. Join over 100,000 Catholics around the world who have begun to discern their charisms through the Catherine of Sienna Institute's Called & Gifted workshop.
The Catherine of Sienna Institute's Called & Gifted Workshop is a regular offering of the John Paul II Center's Missionary Discipleship Institute . Registration fee for Called & Gifted is $40, which covers materials, continental breakfast, and lunch. No one will be denied due to financial circumstances.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required so that we can prepare enough materials and meals.
Register for our Called and Gifted Workshops
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Small group leader workshop
Join us at our next training workshop for small group leaders from around the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Adult, lay-led small groups are helping to renew our parishes and awaken more hearts to follow Jesus together! Whether you are a new leader, a leader-in-training, or a veteran leader wanting to brush up on skills and best practices, this workshop will offer you inspiration, training, and networking with other leaders. The workshop is held in the spring and in the fall, check back for the next opportunity.
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Redemptorist Retreat Center
Give yourself the gift of a silent weekend away. Retreats are scheduled regularly, see website: www.redemptoristretreat.org. -
On-Line Resources
FORMED.org LOADED with resources!! (parish code 274255). Check it out!
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