April 28, 2020
Dear Friends,
Christ is Risen, Alleluia!
This update is simply a reminder of the opportunities we offer as a way of growing in our faith during this time of Coronavirus We’ve added a couple of new opportunities.
New opportunities are in Blue.
In the last couple of updates you have heard me say that while the methods we are using to make and grow disciples is different, our mission is still the same. To that end we would like to offer you opportunities for spiritual growth during this time of sheltering in place. The following are groups that we invite you to join. To join a group, please email the host as they will need your email address to send you the ZOOM invitation.
New opportunities are in Blue.
Every Day Monday-Friday
Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Monday-Friday 8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
Fr. Tom Clegg
tclegg@stjohnpaulparish.org
The Liturgy of the Hours is one of the oldest prayers of the Church. Join us each morning as we pray this prayer on line. To access this meeting go to your Zoom account, click JOIN, enter the meeting number 420-227-8504, wait for the host to open the meeting. Prayer Leaders are as follows: Monday: Joan Dilger; Tuesday: Jesse Schuler; Wednesday & Thursday: Fr. Tom; Friday: Kristina Seipel
Pray the Rosary
Monday-Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Linda Long
Join parishioners as we pray the rosary each night.
Mondays:
Parenting Through the Coronavirus Crisis: a Roundtable Discussion of Best Practices
Monday, May 11 and 18 4:00-5:00 p.m. (same discussion-2 opportunities)
Hosted by Stacy and Mike Richardson
Lots of changes in the last few weeks to say the least! Join us in a roundtable discussion of what is working and what is not in the land of parenting through the Coronavirus Crisis.
Teachable Moments with Ted Talks
Mondays 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Marlene Stammerman
There is power in a story, whether you're sharing yours or listening to someone else's. TED Talks are stories around 20 minutes in length that invite us to live our best lives. Dates: May 4,11,18,25, June 1,8.
Tuesdays:
First Fifteen to Forty
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Sue Grenough
A good way to enhance your experience of liturgy is to spend some time prior to Sunday mass with the readings. JPII has all of our meetings starting with the First Fifteen (Sharing time on an upcoming reading for mass); during this season of time, we are expanding and offering a 40-minute sharing time exploring all of the readings for the upcoming weekend mass. Dates: May 5,12,19,26,June 2,9.
Praise God through Song
Tuesday, May 5 1:00-1:30p.m.
Jesse Schuler & Jen Koenig
St. Augustine once said those who sing pray twice. Join us for a half hour of praise and worship music.
Cenacles for Life Prayers
Tuesdays 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Michele Ashby
Starting just after Tuesday evening mass, Cenacles for Life is a time of prayer encompassing adoration, the rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and virtual adoration. Michele Ashby will be facilitating this prayer opportunity. Volunteers will be taking the lead in various parts of the prayer service. If you have questions please call Michele at 502-592-3791. April 28 – June 2
Wednesday is ALPHA DAY
Since we are doing this online this is a great time to invite family and friends who live away from Sellersburg.
Thursday
Journeying with God in Difficult Times
Thursdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Anne Cristiani
Sometimes it is easy to find ourselves in the scriptures. Travel with us through the stories of Joseph (of the Technicolor Dream Coat fame); the Israelites in the desert; Job; and Lazarus. These stories tell us a lot about God and our relationship with God. Dates: May 7,14,21,28
Physically Fit –Spiritually Fit
Thursdays 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Janelle Lewis
Is there a connection between physical fitness and spirituality? There can be! Come explore with us how your physical health can also help your spiritual growth.
5 Biblical Principles of Money
Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Fr. Tom Clegg
Is what we do with our money important to God? Does God tell us how we should handle our finances? Is there good, Biblical advice on what we should do with our financial and material resources? I think the answer to all of those questions is yes. Come join in a discussion about God’s and Grandma’s ways of handling money. Bring your Bibles. Dates: May 7,14,21,28
Fridays
Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer
Friday 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Joan Dilger
The Psalms are filled with powerful words of prayer. Meditating on them can help enhance your life of prayer. Join us as we explore how the Psalms can help us to pray better. Dates May 8,15,22,29,June 5,12
Groups may be limited so sign up quickly. Come grow with us!
Don't forget our daily masses are live-streamed on Facebook: Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Noon.
Love,
Fr. Tom
