UPCOMING EVENTS

Evolve Presents Dr. Pauline Viviano

Saturdays January 14-28 9:30 - 11:15 am
Guest Speaker Dr. Pauline Viviano presents a lecture series entitled, "Entering Into the World of Scripture to Find God Revealed." Attend any or all of the three sessions.

Week 3: January 28
“What’s So ‘New’ about the New Testament”
In an overview of the content of the New Testament we will focus on the experience of Jesus as the Christ that informs the gospels and epistles and continues to shape our understanding of God and who we are as the People of God.

Parish Mission

February 26-28, 2012

What is a Parish Mission? It is a chance for us to come together as a faith community, along with a guest speaker, for inspiration, prayer and reflection. The Lenten Parish Mission will be held February 26-28.

Father John Cusick will lead this year's Lenten Mission as we consider the question, "What does it mean to be fully alive?" You are invited to spend one hour each day for three sessions and focus on Christ's call and invitation to us.

February 26 at 3:00 p.m., February 27-28 at 7:30 p.m.

Adult Education - EVOLVE!

At Our Lady of Perpetual Help, EVOLVE! provides opportunities for adults to study, contemplate, and appreciate our evolving faith journey. Consider some of our upcoming programs. For further information or to offer your talents and gifts to ours, contact Anne S. or call her  at 847.724.6995.

Bridges to Contemplative Living

Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton gently leads participants on a journey toward spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life.  Periodic small contemplation groups are held at various times throughout the year. Each eight session booklet provides an introduction to Merton and contemplative living through prayers, readings from Merton and other spiritual masters, and questions for small group dialogue.

Booklets in the Series:

One:     Entering the School of Your Experience
Two:     Becoming Who You Already Are
Three:   Living Your Deepest Desires
Four:    Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love
Five:     Traveling Your Road to Joy
Six:      Writing Yourself in the Book of Life
Seven:  Adjusting Your Life's Vision
Eight:   Seeing That Paradise Begins Now

Contact Peggy N. for more information about the Thomas Merton study groups.

The Center for Marriage Enrichment

The Center for Marriage Enrichment (CME) offers weekend retreats and seminars for married couples that improve communication skills, increase intimacy, and re-energize marriages. For more information, contact Nicole W. 847.323.4092

Book Club

Members of the OLPH Book Club constantly search to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. Members read and discuss books on theology, history, spirituality, Biblical studies, Vatican documents, peace studies, Catholic Action, and the Rapture. The club is interested in books that give insight into the way God works in the human heart.

Generally, the group meets on the first Monday of each month in the Youth Office from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. There is no fixed membership, and all are welcome, even those who have not read the book.