Prayer & Spiritual Growth
SUNDAY EVENING CENTERING PRAYER GROUP: What is Centering Prayer? Centering prayer is a very simple pure form of prayer, frequently without words; it is an opening of our minds and hearts to the Spirit dwelling within us. To enter into centering prayer requires a recognition of our dependency on God and a surrender to Love. " Be still and know that I am God." ( Ps. 46:10)
Our Centering prayer group meets on Sunday evening from 6:30 pm. until 8:15 pm. in the St. Anne room. After two sessions of Centering Prayer we do the practice of Lectio Divina or Holy Reading as done in the monastic tradition, using the Sunday readings for the following week. One time a month we view the Spiritual Journey tapes as presented by Thomas Keating, OCSO.For more information contact Sandy Guancial at cpdallas@cellofpeace.com; 972-722-6029 or web site: www.cellofpeace.com
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Our study focuses on the real application of God's Word. Readings are taken from the Catholic Study Bible and the Jerusalem Bible as well as The Collegeville Bible Commentary Series. We will begin studying the Book of Epistles. We meet every Sunday morning after the 8:00 am Mass in Room 1. Please come and join us as we continue to explore God's Word in our lives. For more in formation contact :Rich Gaffney: richardgaffney@sbcglobal.net ; 972 -771 - 1307 or Ken Swinson: kswinson@ourladyrockwall.org; 972 - 771 -6671 x 108.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: This advanced class on the Bible will study an overview of the apostle Paul. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Sts. of the America classroom.
For more information contact, Bob Springer 972 - 722 - 3754 or Ken Swinson: kswinson@ourlady rockwall.org; 972 - 771 - 667 ext. 108
THE PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY: T he Prayer Quilt Ministry combines the gift of prayer with the gift of quilt making. The purpose of the Prayer quilt Ministry is to provide prayers through the tying of knots.
The prayer quilt is made with tassels that are to be tied after a prayer is said for those who are in a spiritual or physical crisis and in need of lots of prayers. Once the quilt is full of prayers, the quilt is then given to the recipient, so that they can be covered in prayer during their crisis. All are welcome whether a quilter or not, If you feel you'd like to be a part of this rewarding ministry, we'd love to have you. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 am, in the Holy Family Center. For more information contact Maria Dempsey @ 972-771-6671 ext. 101
WHY CATHOLIC: Why Catholic is a comprehensive Faith Formation program for Adults. It's goal is the understanding of the Catholic Faith through an examination and discussion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Adults meet weekly in small groups in homes for 90 minutes and are lead by volunteer catechists. Groups are scheduled to meet for 6 sessions beginning in October. For signup information contact : Frank or Kathy Niezgoda: frank.niezgoda@charter.net: 972-771-6867 or Ken Swinson: kswinson@ourladyrockwall.org: 972 - 771 - 6671 ext. 108 Why Catholic begins October 7th. We will be reviewing the book, "The Celebration of the Christian Mystery."
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY & FAITH SHARING:We are a group of ladies who meet weekly to: study the Bible, share our faith, sing and pray. The study this year is: "Full of Grace", Women & the Abundant Life by Johnnette Benkovic.We meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 AM from September until May in the Saints Peter and Paul room. All ladies of the parish and women from other faith traditions are welcome. For information or to ask questions call; Margaret Cook 972 - 771 - 6580 or Diane Roe 972 - 771 - 6560
WOMEN'S FOOD FOR BODY AND SOUL: We are open to all women of the Parish. We meet on the 3rd Saturday of the Month at 8:00 am in the St. Anne's Room. This year we will be studing "Full of Grace" is a study by Johnnette Benkovic, heard daily on Catholic radio 910 am, For more information go to www.womenofgrace.com) Call or e-mail Genia Snyder-972-722-6293 or snydergenia@yahoo.com
