COVID GUIDELINES FOR GATHERINGS

The Diocese is allowing adults to gather at their parish with room seating capacity limited to 25% while wearing masks and with social distancing.  Therefore, OLMC will offer in-person sessions meeting the above requirements.  However, several sessions will also offer the option to participate via ZOOM for those who prefer to remain at home.  Reference the individual courses for whether or not the ZOOM option is available.  In all instances, if you do not feel well, have a temperature or have flu-like symptoms, please remain at home and rejoin us when you are feeling better.  Thank you!

Note each session's class size limitations.  Register early if you wish to participate in person.  Register in person at the parish or over the phone.

MONDAYS                         

Monday InFormation
10:00 – 11:30am starting October 19
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo, M.A. Theology, M.A. Teaching

These conversational gatherings are centered on movies, thematic / seasonal / Bible studies and other Catholic content as presented and accessed online through the Catholic website, FORMED. 
Offered in-person only in Rooms 2-4. Class size limited to 24.
 

TUESDAYS

Breaking Open the Word / Gospel of John   
10:30 – 11:30am, October 13, 20 and 27
Facilitator:  Darwin Reeck, M.A. Pastoral Ministry

Social Justice through the Eyes of Scripture and The Church
10:30am – 12:00pm, November 10, 17 and 24
Facilitator:  Fr. Fred Tilloston, O. Carm., S.T.L., M.A.

The Church’s teachings on social justice are based on and inseparable from Scripture and our under-standing that humans are created in the image and likeness of God.  This series provides an overview of the Church’s teachings on social justice through the centuries. 
Offered in-person in Rooms 3-5 or online via ZOOM.   
In-person class size limited to 16.
 

WEDNESDAYS

OLMC Book Club
2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:00-1:30pm
Oct 14, Nov 11 and Dec 9, 2020 and Jan 13, Feb 10 and Mar 10, 2021
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo, M.A. Theology, M.A. Teaching

Bring a brown-bag lunch as we discuss works of fiction penned by Catholic authors.  Our first read: The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton described as a “wild, mad, hilarious and profoundly moving tale.”   Upcoming Catholic authors include Flannery O’Connor, Graham Greene and Andrew Greeley.   
Offered in-person in Rooms 3-5 or online via ZOOM.
In-person class size limited to 16.
 

THURSDAYS

A Brief History of Moral Theology
10:30am – 12:00pm, October 22 & 29 and November 5
Fr. Fred Tilloston, O. Carm., S.T.L., M.A.

Traces the historical development of the Church’s teaching from biblical and patristic times through the thought of Vatican II and explores applications for today.  Defines man’s free will and formation of right conscience, sin and death, and laws and freedom.   
Offered in-person in Rooms 3-5 or online via ZOOM. 
In-person class size limited to 16.
 

Season of Advent / Mary:  Favored by God
10:30 – 11:30am, December 3, 10 and 17
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo, M.A. Theology, M.A. Teaching

Explores three key events early in Mary’s life that set the course for her role in salvation history. Learn what it means to be favored by God.   
Offered in-person in Rooms 3-5 or online via ZOOM. 
In-person class size limited to 16.