Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Line Up for this Week in Formation


Featured this Week:

Centering Prayer

Be Still and know that I am God
                                                  Psalm 46:10
St Thomas is fortunate in that we have two offerings of Centering Prayer each week.  The gathering on Tuesday evening is a larger group and follows a traditional format for Centering Prayer. This group has been meeting for a number of years and welcomes new members at any time.

Silent Saturdays originated during Lent last year as a weekly devotional time set aside from the hustle and bustle of the season.  Each week we spend time with the Gospel reading for the following day before beginning Centering Prayer time.    This practice has continued, finding that its position in the week helps to prepare for celebrating Eucharist on Sunday. 

Thomas Keating, Trappist Monk and  leader in the
Centering Prayer movement 
Centering Prayer is a meditative practice where by each individual prepares to enter into a more intimate presence with God.  It is a process of inviting God to that relationship with a word, phrase or image then clearing one's mind of thought in order to experience that exchange.  Each persons experience within the group is very individual in nature yet the group experiences a calmness and support of each other that is quite unique.  Over time  a new awareness can be developed strengthening ones daily devotion to God and Faith.

"In centering prayer,the sacred word is not the object of the intention but rather the expression of the intention of will"Thomas Keating



Tuesday Evening:
Centering Prayer meets in the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m.
Whine & Cheese meets in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m.  This is time for the older generation! 40's and up spend time together talking about the topics that are present in their lives, what presses upon their beliefs or brings joy to their heart. Topics change from week to week.  Led by  Fr.John Suhar.
Wednesday Evening:
The usual Supper, Song, and Prayer, Godly Play & Youth Group, begins at 6:00 in the Parish Hall.
Stronger by Angela Thomas, A Women's Study led by Erica Kramer begins at 6:30 in the guild room. Childcare is provided and the children will be picked up from the Parish Hall at approximately 6:25 p.m. 
Thursday Morning:
Women of the Word - Women's Bible Study begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room led by Barbara Suhar
Thursday Evening:
Raising Kids who Turn Out Right / Part II in Grace Based Parenting, 6:30- 8:00 p.m., Guild Room. Child care provided. Please don't hesitate to join us. Each weeks' discussion is self contained with a tie- in summary to the big picture. Updates at stthomasfaithformation.weebly.com.  Under Relationships/ Raising a Family.
Saturday Morning:
Silent Saturdays  begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 

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