• AFF
     
    Adult Faith Contact
     
    Our parish offers a variety of programs throughout the year including Bible Studies, Faith Studies, Retreats and RCIA. Listen for pulpit announcements and watch this website, the bulletin and the St. Odilia Messenger for information about upcoming events. Structure of events and offerings this year may be altered with safety requirements. Contact Jill at 651.415.3331 or jill.fink@stodilia.org
    Lenten Resources  
     

    Lifelong learning

    Synod at Home

    Gathering 3: Lifelong Learning

    Welcome to week 3 of the Synod at Home! This week, the focus of our gathering will be on the first pillar of the faith plan: Lifelong Learning.

    Gathering 3: Video and Materials

    Click on the image above or this link to view Gathering 3: Prayer & Sacraments 

    Faith Plan Templates

    Ideas Page

    The Next Step

    Next week's gathering focuses on the second pillar of the faith plan, "Generosity & Service."

    If you missed week 2 click image to begin.  

    Week 2  

    If you missed week 1 click image to begin.  

    Synod

     

    Parish Connection

     St. Odilia will link and highlight materials each week through our communication routes as well as posting here.

    Let Jill know if your family is participating and would like to be connected with other families for support.

    The parish can form small group supports to keep you connected, supported with the tools for success.

    Jill Fink, Director of Discipleship and Formation 651.415.3331 or jill.fink@stodilia.org.

     
     The Bible in a Year
     
    Fr Mike Schmitz

    In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.

    Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.

    With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!

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     Get FORMED

    Formed.org
     
     
    Formed.org offers online Catholic study programs, movies, ebooks, and audio downloads from top Catholic presenters.  There is something for every age including family movies.  Watch as an individual, as a couple, family or form a small group.  You can grow in your faith in a profound and meaningful way. St. Odilia has purchased a shareable subscription to an online catholic resource that you'll find to be invaluable. 
     
    Click here for instructions to subscribe.

     The Search     The Search    Forgiven   Daily Lenten Reflections

     
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    Small Group Ministry

     Walking with Purpose Women's Bible Study

    Walking with Purpose


    Monday Women's Bible Study
    Time:  11:30am-1:00pm
    Where:  3510 Building (next to the prayer garden)

    Initial Meetings in October and beginning of November are open for anyone who wants to check out the study.  At the end of November we’ll start in with Open Your Heart Bible Study.
    Review our Coming Together Safely Plan for Walking with Purpose for more information.

    To learn more about Walking with Purpose, use this link:www.walkingwithpurpose.com

    Questions? Contact Melissa Gruber at: melissakgruber@comcast.net

    Parenting in the Faith Mom's Group

    First Saturday of the Month Discussion Group
    Time:  9:00am to 10:30am
    Where:  Cafeteria

    St. Odilia school mothers join for fellowship and discussion.  Currently we are discussing Walking with Purpose Seven Priorities That Make Life Work by Lisa Brenninkmeyer.  This group is currently full and not taking new members. Review our Coming Together Safely Plan for Parenting in the Faith for more information.

    Questions?  Contact Angie Donohoo at: angie.donohoo@gmail.com

    Invitation - Men's Prayer Breakfast Via Zoom

    We would like to welcome men to our prayer breakfast, which has been meeting for many years. Originally we have meet in person from 6-7am at Byerlys, but recently have moved into the virtual world to meet via Zoom. We come into the meeting beginning at 9:00AM to 10:00AM. We virtually drink our coffee, start by reading the scriptures for Sunday, share our thoughts on the meaning of the scripture readings, and end with short prayers. The "leading" rotates each week. We welcome other men to join.

    Questions? Contact Leo Boucher 651-484-2386 or email leoboucher@gmail.com

    Life in the Spirit

    Monday Night Prayer Hour
    Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
    Dates: September 1 & 14, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16, December 7 & 21
    January 4 & 18, February 7 & 21, March 7, April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12
    Usual Location: We are currently meeting off site via Zoom.
    “Come away with me to a quiet place and find some rest.” – Mark 6:31

    Join us for a special parishioner-led time of prayer on Monday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. We begin with songs of contemporary praise and worship, have a check in with members and discuss a scripture passage or special prayer topic to help us grow in our spiritual walk with the Lord. Then we pray for prayer requests and intentions. Everyone is welcome to join in this special time of encouragement and blessing.

    Questions? Contact Leo Boucher 651-484-2386 or email leoboucher@gmail.com

    Living the Scriptures

    Tuesday Bible Study Group 
    When: Tuesdays, October 27, 2020, thru June 2021, 10:00-11:15 a.m. Currently via Zoom
    Where: 3510 Building
    Cost: $25.00/semester

    Reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings together.
    Meet fellow parishioners!
    Share how the Word of God comes alive in your life!

    Our Tuesday morning Bible Study program, which starts for the fall on October 27, is presently full. We keep a waiting list for this group, and invite new members as vacancies occur. We also could form a new group if the waiting list gets large enough. We use the very popular “Sunday by Sunday” bible study guides to each week’s Sunday Mass readings, which are published by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Small group, informal atmosphere, friendly, prayerful, relaxed. Take some time out for the Word of God, enrich your understanding of the readings you’ll hear each Sunday at Mass, and explore how to live the meaning of the scriptures in your daily life and in our world.

    Questions?  Contact Mary Ann Ryan, maretired46@gmail.com
    Review our Coming Together Safely for Living the Scriptures for more information.

    Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

    Wednesday Formation Sessions
    Time: 6:30-8pm
    Where:  Library
    Dates:  Sessions begin lat September to Pentecost.

    The Journey to Becoming Catholic incorporates evening sessions of formation where the beliefs and life of the Catholic Church are explored.  A sponsor accompanies the candidate through the process.  The sessions are led by a team of catechists.

    Questions?  Contact Jill Fink, 651.415.3331 or jill.fink@stodilia.org
     
     
     

     

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