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 join us when you are feeling better.  Thank you!

Join us for a new FREE monthly movie series hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the Office of Faith Formation & Enrichment.  All movies begin at 3:00pm (doors open at 2:30pm).
Come join other adults for a relaxing Sunday afternoon while enjoying (prepackaged) snack and drink.

Reservations required.  Pick up free tickets at parish office (max 4 per person).
  
Upcoming movies
Dec. 13:  “Millions” (tickets available NOW)
Irish holiday comedy.  Found money from a bank heist must be kept from the criminals and given to the needy.
 
Jan. 17:  “Selma” (tickets available Jan. 4)
Biographical drama of Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
Feb 14:  “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”  (tickets available Feb. 1)
Comedy.  Valentine’s Day / early Fat Tuesday celebration
 
April 17:  “Risen” (tickets available Apr. 6)
Easter theme.  Begins where "The Passion of the Christ" ends 

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 In-Formation
10:00 – 11:30am starting October 19
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo, M.A. Theology, M.A. Teaching

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 Tillotson, 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 2-4 or online via ZOOM.   
 

WEDNESDAYS

OLMC Book Club   (updated 11/11/20)
2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:00-1:30pm
Oct 14, Nov 11 and Dec 9, 2020 and Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10 and Apr 14, 2021
Facilitator:  Tammy Flippo, M.A. Theology, M.A. Teaching

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.”   Access this book here from the website of The Gutenberg Project:   The Man Who Was Thursday.

Upcoming books:
November:   "Wise Blood" by Flannery O’Connor
December:  "Death of a Pope" by Piers Paul Read   
January:  "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" by John Powers  
February:  "The Devil's Advocate" by Morris West
March:  "The Father's Tale" by Michael O'Brien
April:  "The Clowns of God" also by Morris West.
 
Offered in-person in Rooms 2-4 or online via ZOOM.
 

THURSDAYS

A Brief History of Moral Theology
10:30am – 12:00pm, October 22 & 29 and November 5
Fr. Fred Tillotson, 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. 
 

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.