FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS:  
Download, print and complete the brochure (scroll to bottom) which includes the registration form.  Return the completed form to the parish office or email it to TFlippo@olmc-osprey.org.  You may also phone the parish office at 941-966-0807.  Thank you for joining us! 
If you have previously registered for any of the below sessions - and do not wish to register for anything new - we have your information.  You do not need to register again.

LIMITED SERIES TALKS

1.  Introduction to the Old Testament
Facilitator:  Fr. Fred Tillotson
Thursdays, May 13, 20 and 27th; 10:30am – Noon in Rooms 2-4
This series of talks is intended as an introduction for those who would like to know more about the Old Testament to help them to understand and read it.  Surveys the various books of the Old Testament within their historical, social and cultural context as well as their various literary styles.  Presents the journey of God’s chosen people  through the lens of salvation
history to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.  *  ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN!

2.  “I Have A Question…?”
Facilitator:   Fr. Fred Tillotson
Thursdays, June 3, 10, and 17; 10:30am – Noon in Rooms 2-4 
This series of shared discussions deals with questions from participants. So often people say " I have all kinds of questions about my faith but I don't know anybody to ask." Now is your time! Bring your questions and we will write them down or just volunteer them. Fr. Fred will do his best to respond! There is no such thing as a stupid question. If you want an answer, it is not stupid. We will go wherever the discussion leads.   *  ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN!

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

3.  Museum Masterpieces:  The Louvre
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo
Mondays through April 26th (no session on Easter Monday, April 5), 10:30am - Noon; Rms 2-4
Part of “The Great Courses” lecture series, this session consists of talks from Prof. Richard Brettell of The Univ. of Texas at Dallas on the works of Leonardo, Rembrandt, Rubens and Boucher; to name a few.

4.  Meditations on Sacred Art:  The Easter Season
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo
Four Mondays on May 3, 10, 17 and 24
Based on works from the Vatican Museum collection that Pope Francis cites as “exalting the beauty of God’s creation,” as well as additional works of sacred art on the Resurrection.

5.  New Themes, Small Groups
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo.  All sessions from 10:30 - 11:30am in parish library
Small groups allow participants to read and reflect upon various themes in Scripture while sharing life experiences.  Join us for one, two or all three offerings on the below new themes:
5.1.  Mercy:  God’s Nature, Our Challenge,  Tuesdays, April 6, 13 and 20
Jesus calls us to be merciful as his heavenly Father is merciful. Explore one of the psalms that offers thanks for God's mercy and reflect on two gospel stories that illustrate the meaning of mercy then and now.
5.2.  Finding Peace, Letting Go of Stress and Worry, Tuesdays, April 27, May 4 and May 11
Stress has stitched itself into the fabric of modern life, weaving its way into the tapestry of our days.  This series explores three New Testament passages for how to restore the golden thread of peace in our lives.  
5.3.  Empty Nest:  Time for Letting Go, Tuesdays, May 18 and 25
When parents find themselves alone after children move or when a loved one passes away, they may experience a real sense of loneliness and grief.  This series focuses on the story of Joseph, the Incarnation and the Last Discourse of Jesus offering comfort.

6.  Prayer Group
Facilitator:  Frances Marshall
Weekly on Wednesdays, September - May.  9:00am in rooms 3-5
We gather as believers who are led by the Holy Spirit to give praise and worship to our Lord Jesus Christ. We do this through song, praise, prayer and sharing of how Christ is leading us to a deeper relationship with Him. 
Registration is not required for this group. Just come ~

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

7.  OLMC Book Club
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo
2nd Wednesday each month through May (then summer break until Fall)
Read works of fiction by Catholic authors then discuss the texts from a Catholic perspective.  Recent books have included The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton; The Death of a Pope by Piers Paul Read; and The Devil's Advocate by Morris West.  Come join the conversation.

8.  Primetime Sunday Cinema
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Adult Faith.  3:00pm in Fr. Fred Tillotson Hall.
Join other adults for an afternoon movie with refreshments provided by the Knights.  Movie is FREE but ticket is required due to limited seating.  Pick up ticket in the parish office.
NEXT MOVIE -  April 18:  “Calvary" (An honest and good-hearted Irish priest wrestles with a cynical community until one day he receives a death threat form an unkown parishioner.)
May 23, Pentecost:  "Risen."  This movie picks up where "The Passion of Christ" leaves off. 

9.  Photography Group
(Now on hiatus until Fall 2021).  The below photo, "Morning Dew, (copyright)" is an example of the work from this past Winter 2021 by photographer and group facilitator, Rob Wucki.  Scroll to bottom to view the Winter 2021 photo album of works by other photographers in the group.   We hope to see you in the Fall!