Church of the Incarnation Adult Education

Opportunities September-December 2012

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1465 Incarnation Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 973-4381 office@incarnationparish.org www.incarnationparish.org

CURSILLO A Catholic Retreat For information visit

www.valleycursillo.com Women’s Weekend – Oct. 18-21 Camp Overlook, Keezletown, VA

“Growing in Christ and Living Our Faith

through Relationships.”

VIRTUS FOR ADULTS Wednesday, September 12, 7:00pm

Parish Activities Center THE GREAT ADVENTURE

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE

"Great Adventure Bible Timeline" (24 session DVD series) by Jeff Cavins – Tues. 9:30-11:00am-beginning Sept.18, in the PAC-facilitated by Dave Russell.

"A Quick Journey Through the Bible" (8 session DVD series) by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer - every other Monday beginning October 8, 9:30-11:00am, Nursery provided

ALSO on Wednesday evening beginning October 10, 7:00-8:30pm, in the PAC - facilitated by Nancy Brinkac.

PAC = Parish Activities Center Participants need to purchase the study guide kit. To review information about the series or to purchase a study kit visit: biblestudyforcatholics.com. You may also purchase through Amazon.com or through Nancy at the Parish Office.

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CENTERING PRAYER Based on the teaching of Fr. Thomas Keating, this group meets weekly to pray, spend time in meditation, and hold a short discussion. Wednesday, 10:00am in the Daily Mass Chapel, contact: Herb Ely 295-7969.

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Faith-sharing groups of seven adults each gather around tables in the Library/Parish Hall on Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:25am to break open the Sunday Scripture readings. Sessions start Sept. 23. Bring your Bible and a desire to connect your lived experience with Scripture stories. Contact Nancy Brinkac at the Parish Office if you would like to participate. All are welcome!!

Every Monday, 6:30pm contact: Mary Ellen Bambrick 973-6803 Thursday, 6:45pm (twice per month)

contact: Sharon Packett 973-5659

BIBLE STUDY The Bible Plain & Simple:

Genesis through Revelation An audio series (Creasy and Saunders)

with presentations on individual books of the Bible.

Sunday Scripture Study Read and discuss the readings for

the following Sunday. Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm contact: Ray & Betty Haas

Hispanic Bible Study Fr. Edwin facilitates a study in Spanish.

Wednesday 7:00pm

The Diocese of Richmond requires all adults working with children/youth to attend a session of the VIRTUS training for adults and read follow-up bulletins. Register online at www.virtus.org.

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View a brief DVD, “Holiness Family Style,” a heartwarming look at the extraordinary sacredness of the ordinary tasks of parenting. Facilitated by Nancy Brinkac.

COFFEE HOUR In Celebration Of Christian Parents By Dr. Kathleen O’Connell Chesto

October 14, 10:30-11:25am in the PAC

Aliquam

O P P O R T U N I T I E S

To L E A R N

September 14

Places in the Heart (starring Sally Field and John Malkovich)

October 12 Brothers

(starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman)

November 2 Entertaining Angels

(A film about Dorothy Day, Nov. 9 is her birthday in 1897)

December 7 A Christmas Carol

(British, 1951, starring Alastair Sim)

Knights of Columbus ~ Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 20 8:30am, Parish Hall

Speaker: Brian O’Connor, Manager, UVA Baseball

Topic: Christian Sportsmanship

Justice & Charity

One-Time Adult Formation/Education Events

Sept. 9 – Catholic Social Teaching Overview (10:15-11:15am)

Sept. 19 – Prayer Service for Peace International Day of Peace 7:00pm

October 6 – Justice & Peace Day of Reflection

October 7 – The Catholic Church & Healthcare

October 22 – IMPACT Annual Assembly

October 27 – Poverty Simulation Dinner

November 4 – PACEM Potluck/Training

November 10-24 – PACEM Hosting

December 1-2 – Alternative Gift Fair

December 13 – Advent Night of Reflection

Ongoing Adult Formation/Education Programs

September/October

Just Matters – Living Solidarity: Government, the Federal Budget, and the Common Good (8wks)

November/December/January

– Just Matters – Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey (8 wks)

January 2013 – Weeklong immigration immersion to Arizona/Mexico border

All are welcome to view a featured movie and discuss it in light of our faith. See the weekly bulletin for movie details. Nursery offered for a nominal fee ($5/child, $10/family) with reservation. Please call the Parish Office one week prior.

TNT (THEATRE ‘N’ THEOLOGY)

Fridays ~ 7:00pm ~ Parish Activities Center

JUSTICE WALKING J WALKING –For 11th & 12th Graders

Can you imagine walking in the footsteps of Jesus today? Where would you go? Who would you know? Can you imagine what would happen to you if you really tried to live the Gospel? J-Walking is a transformational small group

process for 11th and 12th Graders…a relationship-based journey that goes against the flow, takes unconventional paths, crosses social boundaries, and helps everyone involved to gain insightful perspectives. Join us, in October, for a six-month journey to help us be rooted and grounded in love. Check the bulletin for more information!  

LIVING SOLIDARITY Government, the Federal Budget, and the Common Good (8 weeks)

September/October What kind of society do we wish to become? In this election year and always, it is crucial that we consider this question with our values, not our opinions, as we converse about the government, the economy, and the common good. The Gospel and social teaching remind us that we are responsible for ourselves and the good of others, and one of the ways we do this is through government. Being informed about and active in this is part of our responsibility as citizens and people of faith.

CROSSING BORDERS Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey

(8 weeks) Nov.-Dec.-Jan. Crossing Borders gives us the opportunity to consider the issue of and debate surrounding immigration, first and foremost, in light of human beings—our brothers and sisters in Christ—who are made in the image and likeness of God. The eight-week program will allow us to find common ground with one another and with those on the move as we better understand public policy and history of immigration, Catholic Social Teaching and scripture related to immigration, and the connection between Eucharist and the theology of migration, among others.

Check the bulletin for more information!