Adults

- Evangel. & Catechesis

USCCB National Eucharistic Revival

For information on the National Eucharistic Revival, visit our OLMC Prayer page:
"alive: Who is there?"

In Theaters Tue, Jun 21

What would happen if you met someone who has the power to change your entire life and destiny? ALIVE tells the story of five people who came face to face with someone that many cannot see. This documentary is showing at limited locations throughout the U.S., but may be seen locally at theatres in Brandon, FL and in Fort Meyers, FL. For details or to purchase tickets online, or for additional viewing dates, visit the "Alive" webpage at: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Alive-Who-Is-There/theaters
Life-long adult faith formation
(This page was updated 5/25/2022)

Current Events through July 2022
Mondays:   "The Catholic Church: A History." Meets weekly from 10:30am - Noon, Rooms 4-6.
From The Great Courses dvd lecture series with Prof. William Cook.
Tuesdays: "Breaking Open the Word." Meets weekly from 10:30am - 11:30(ish). A faith sharing group that meets in parish library. Currently reading and reflecting on the "Bridges" series of various themes based on the writings of Thomas Merton.

Midweek Movies:   Wednesdays in June and July from 11:30am - 1:00(ish) in Tillotson Hall.
Bring a sack lunch. We provide coffee, tea and cookies. See listing of movies below or download the attached flyer for a complete description (Click here: Movies). Movies vary in length. All June movies are based on actual events from World War II. All July movies are comedies because... it is ok to laugh and laughter is the best medicine!   Please register by phoning the parish at 941-966-0807. We need at least 10 registrants for each below date to show the film on that date. Thank you!
- June 8: "The Monuments Men" (2014, drama)
- June 15: "Valkyrie" (2008, drama)
- June 22: "The Zookeeper's Wife" (2017, drama)
- June 29: "The Darkest Hour" (2017, drama)
- July 13: "Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House" (1948, comedy)
- July 20: "Monkey Business" (1952 comedy)
- July 27: "Desk Set" (1957 comedy)
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Past Events for Sept 2021-May 2022 are listed below. Thank you for a wonderful year!

We have exciting new as well as returning sessions planned for 2021-2022; both weekly and monthly as well as limited series and special events with guest speakers.
Register in three ways: phone the parish office at 941-966-0807, stop by the front desk to register in person, or email: TFlippo@olmc-osprey.org.   Thank you for joining us!

2022 Special Events  (Watch for continued updates)
Lunch Speaker Series with area leaders, lunch provided.  Jan. 19th, Feb. 16th and May 4th;
12:00—1:30pm, in Tillotson Hall (where the pancake breakfasts are held)
- Jan 19: (this event has concluded) Rifka Gatz, Holocaust Survivor; International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Feb 16: (this event has concluded) Estate Planning. Speaker Michael Morse, Exec. Dir., Catholic Community Foundation
- May 4: Wendy Deming, COO, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Click here to download an information flyer: May 4 Speaker Series: Wendy Deming
Winter 2022 Day Pilgrimage for Adults, February 8th. $25.00 per person.
(carpool to Saint Leo Abbey and Benedictine Monks. Cost includes talks, walking tour, visit to Grotto, noon Mass, lunch). Registration forms are available in the parish office. Questions? Contact the parish office at (941) 966-0807.

Lenten Lunch Series, Mar 23 & 30, 12:15-1:30pm, in Tillotson Hall.
Facilitator: Fr. Fred Tillotson, O.Carm.

Women’s Lenten Retreat, Thursday, March 10th, 2022 w/ national Catholic speaker and author, Patricia Lorenz. Tillotson Hall ($35.00)

Men’s Lenten Retreat, Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, w/ national Catholic speaker & author,   Tom McQueen. Tillotson Hall ($35.00)

Weekly Programs
Sundays:   Family Faith Formation, in Rms 1 and 3, 4, 5 & 6
9:00am—10:00am, September 19th—end of May.
For children in Grades K through 6th. All gather with their parents for opening prayer and to read the Sunday Gospel. Children then break away to classrooms while parents, older adults and youth remain to discuss the Gospel and various Catholic teachings. Children return toward the end of the hour for whole group discussions on what we learned. Occasionally, we have a guest speaker or celebrate as family an event in the life of the Church.

Sundays:   “Thirty-Minute Theology”
9:20am—9:50am, September 19th —end of May, in Rms 4-6
Facilitator: T. Flippo, M.A., M.A., Director of Faith Formation
This session is open only to parents of Family Faith Formation, RCIA participants and older youth. Discussions are centered on material from Breaking Open the Word, Catholic Update, the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults and the Bible. Topics include prayer, the sacraments and our Catholic faith.

Mondays, Winter 2022: “The Catholic Church: A History,” 10:30am—Noon, in Rms 4-6.
Part of The Great Courses DVD lecture series. Facilitator: T. Flippo, M.A., M.A.
- Part I, Jan 10, 24, 31 (office closed Jan 17)
- Part II, Feb 7, 14, 28 (office closed Feb 21)
- Part III, Mar 7, 14, 21
- Part IV, Resumes Monday, April 25th
Mondays, Lent 2022: “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion,” 10:30-Noon, Mar 28, Apr 4 & 11, in Rms 4-6.
An Ascension Press DVD series. Facilitator: T. Flippo, M.A., M.A.
Overview: The Prayer of the Agony, the Trial before Pilate, Death of the Messiah, Seven Last Words, The Resurrection

Tuesdays: “Breaking Open the Word”
10:30am—11:30am, starting September 14th, in Library
Facilitator: T. Flippo, M.A., M.A.
Small groups allow participants to read and reflect upon various themes in Scripture while sharing life experiences. Join us for these upcoming themes from the 'Bridges" series based on the writings of Thomas Merton and other spiritual writers:
Feb 1, 15 and 22: "Becoming Who You Already Are"
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Apr 5 & 12: "Lent and Easter: Where Do We Turn for Forgiveness?"
(No session April 19)
Apr 26, May 3 and 10: "Living Your Deepest Desires"
May 17, 24 and 31: "Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love"
June 7, 14 and 21: "Traveling Your Road to Joy"
July 12, 19 and 26: "Writing Yourself into the Book of Life"
Thursdays: “What Archeology has to say about the Old Testament,” 10:30am—Noon, Resumes January 20th, in Tillotson Hall. Part of The Great Courses DVD lecture series. Facilitator: Fr. Fred Tillotson, O.Carm.

Monthly Programs
Book Club: 12:15pm—1:30pm, in Library. Facilitator: T.Flippo, M.A., M.A.
Order your books then come join the conversation on these days:
- Jan 12, 2022: Boy Soldier: Recollections of World War II by Charles Palmeri (OLMC parishioner)
- Feb 9: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
- Mar 9: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
- Apr 13: No meeting
- May 11: "The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank" and "If You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time to Go Home." Both books by Erma Bombeck.
For information about these books or for suggestions on how to purchase, contact the parish office.

Photography as a Spiritual Practice
Meets monthly on Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12 and May 10 in Rooms 4-6 from 10:00-11:30am.
Viewing God’s beautiful creation through the camera’s lens. Features monthly assignments on select themes. Below photo: “Morning Dew” © by Rob Wucki, parishioner and Photography Group facilitator. For additional information about this group, contact Rob at (262) 646-0855 or email: rwucki@comcast.net.
Interested participants are also invited to visit this group's Facebook page.
OLMC Photography group
winter 2021
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Adults

USCCB National Eucharistic Revival

"alive: Who is there?"

Life-long adult faith formation

Tuesdays: "Breaking Open the Word." Meets weekly from 10:30am - 11:30(ish). A faith sharing group that meets in parish library. Currently reading and reflecting on the "Bridges" series of various themes based on the writings of Thomas Merton.

OLMC Photography group
winter 2021