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WEEKLY CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUP
THOMAS MERTON DISCUSSION GROUP
Silence, stillness and simplicity. This experience opens up deeper questions of meaning in the spiritual dimension as your personal wholeness grows. We meet online by way of Zoom. We first listen to a reflection on the New Testament and the daily practice of meditation by Benedictine monks John Main or Laurence Freeman. We meditate in silence and then close with a shared prayer. Everyone is welcome.
When: Mondays 7 - 7:45pm
Contact - Greg Ryan, [email protected], 732-681-6238, WCCM-CentralNJ.blogspot.com
Pope Francis called the contemplative American monk Thomas Merton one of four great Americans who “offer us a way of seeing and interpreting reality.” Merton believed that the truly Christian way to approach others is with openness and acceptance. He taught that
dialogue with adversaries is necessary to unite, rather than fragment. In a society that is increasingly polarized, Merton’s teaching and his example of engaging in loving dialogue merits more attention now than ever. Join this group to find out more and embrace a new
outlook on Christian life.
When: First Tuesday of each month, 7 - 8:00pm
Contact - Greg Ryan, [email protected], 732-681-6238
THE MEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP
If you are a man looking to strengthen your faith through dialogue with other men of faith, consider the Men’s Cornerstone Group, which offers socialization and fraternity for men from our parish and neighboring parishes.
When: Third Thursday of each month, 7 - 8:30pm
Contact - Gary Engelstad/Paul Swenarton, [email protected], 732-236-9884
LEGION OF MARY
We practice the Spiritual works of Mercy at the disposal of the Pastor in Mary's name. We meet once a week, have a visiting Pilgrim Mary statue and help with family consecration to the Sacred Hear of Jesus.
When: Wednesdays 6:30pm, in the Parish Center Small Room
Contact: Michelle Masarik, [email protected], 908 309 2807
BIBLE STUDY
These small study groups study the Bible to strengthen faith. Together, the group reads assigned passages and engages in discussions based on the readings to apply relevance to our modern lives. There are two scripture study classes at different times:
MONDAY EVENING SCRIPTURE CLASS
Ephesians was one of the most widely circulated of St. Paul’s writings because of its powerful, practical instructions for disciples of Christ. In fact, its six short chapters contain some of the most discussed passages in the New Testament. It examines many important themes that are still relevant in today’s Christian culture and society—the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the preeminence of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare.
Presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God.
When: Mondays, 6:45 - 8:45pm in the Parish Center Pasko Room
Contact - Brian and Pam Phillips, 732-280-5658, [email protected]
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY FOR ORDINARY FOLKS
Contact - Sr. Donna D’Alia, RSM, L.C., 732-681-0512, X-419, [email protected] and Ginny Blasi, [email protected]
THEOLOGY ON TAP
If you are a young adult evaluating your faith and important values in your life, this program is for you. Young adults meet once a month in a local tavern and enjoy some socialization before participating in a discussion led by a spiritual leader. The topics discussed are relevant to your life today and designed to make you take stock of who you are and where you are going in life. Saint Rose will initiate this program if we get a good response from our young adult parishioners, so please let us know your interest!
Contact - Michelle Robbins, [email protected]