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ADULT FAITH MINISTRIES
These ministries provide adults in our parish family the opportunity to grow or begin rebuilding their faith by guiding others through their journey.

 

 

 

 


 

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Adult Formation Committee
Contact:
Kathy Smith 414-453-5192
The Adult Formation Committee plans, implements, and evaluates adult formation opportunities in the parish together with the Adult Ministry Director. They foster the development of small groups as well as presentations and retreats. If you like to plan, are creative in coming up with suggested programs, enjoy publicizing events, hosting or facilitating programs, please consider this ministry. Two year renewable terms are suggested for sharing your gifts. This committee meets 8 times a year. New members are always welcome.

 

  

Scripture Study
Contact:
Kathy Smith 414-453-5192
A six consecutive week session in the small faith sharing group format will begin on January 6, 2010. It will be held on Monday mornings from 8:30-10:00 am in the Parish Conference room in the parish offices. We will be using the Loyola Publishers 6 Weeks with the Bible series entitled Psalms II: Praying with Jesus.

All are welcome.

Dates for the series are January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 & 15. This is a wonderful way to prepare for Lent. Come and join us!

During Lent there will be three groups meeting, one on Monday mornings (8:30-10) and one on Thursday mornings (8:45-10:15) and one in the evenings (day to be determined) in the Parish Conference Room.

  
Bereavement Ministry
Contact:
Kathy Smith 414-453-5192
Bereavement ministry offers spiritual and emotional support to those experiencing the loss and grief resulting from the death of a loved one. Those involved in this ministry provide follow-up care for grieving families to which they are assigned on a rotating basis. Ministers are asked to attend the wake service and/or funeral, if possible, and remain in contact with the family for a period of one year by sending cards or making phone calls. The time commitment is determined by the minister’s availability and the family’s needs. Ministers are also invited to attend periodic meetings of this committee and may participate in planning/executing annual prayer services or programs devoted to grief support.

 

  

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Book Buzz
Contact:
Diane Bay 262-786-4254
Book Buzz is a discussion group of current literature. Through an alive discussion characters and life lessons become apparent. Book Buzz meets four times a year to discuss books previously chosen. Anyone who enjoys reading is welcome to be part of this fun group.		   Parish Retreats “Christ Have Mercy”
Contact:
Kathy Smith 414-453-5192
The Milwaukee Archdiocese is promoting Lent 2010 as a “Season of Mercy”. This retreat was written by Bill Huebsch from the Pastoral Planning Center specifically for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Designed for adults and ideal for singles or couples, the central theme is reconciliation.

IHM will be offering the retreat here at our parish March 18-20 in a Thursday evening (6-10 pm), Friday evening (6-10 pm), and Saturday morning (8 am –noon) format that will include meals. The facilitator is scheduled to be Dr. Patrick Russell, Assistant Professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart School of Theology. Watch this website and the parish bulletin for details on how to sign up for this exciting offering.

  

Men's Ministry
Contact:
John Donovan 262-784-2379
This group of men meets every other Saturday morning from 7-8:30 am to break open the word together for the weekend liturgy. Discussion is done in a small group format and all are welcome. Meetings take place in Classroom C of the school on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Come and expand your understanding of the readings of the week.

  

 

 

When God stops making ways out of no ways, then we can stop giving.


Fr. Glenn Murray, S.J.
 
     
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
 1212 S. 117th St.
 West Allis, WI 53214
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Office
1121 S. 116th St.  West Allis, WI 53214
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