Are you ready to discover more, or to develop your faith? Are you yearning to deepen your relationship with Jesus and our community? Please check out our many offerings and consider joining one or more!
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or in completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult, you can find out about the OCIA by clicking the button link below or by emailing Diane Kiradjieff, at dkiradjieff@stmatthewcatholic.org
There will be an information session for those interested in OCIA at 7 pm on Monday, July 20 or Monday, Aug. 10.
Coming This Fall
| Foundations of Faith Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church in this immersive exploration of the Church teachings. Facilitated by Christine Corbly Wednesdays in Waxhaw, 10 am to noon Begins Aug. 12 Cost: $35.95 |
| A Scriptural Study of Angels Meet some of the angels and demons featured in the Bible as distinct spiritual persons, with names and identities. Who are they? What do they do? And what do their names teach us about who they are? Facilitated by Terry DeMao and Mary Catherine Surface Wednesdays, 10 am to noon, NLC Room 239/240/241 Begins Sep. 9 Cost: $46.95 |
| The Gospel of John Discover more about the Gospel according to John, from its magnificent prologue to its beautiful epilogue, and how it is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. Facilitated by Ron Groover Tuesdays, 9:45 to 11 am, NLC Room 203 Begins Aug. 11 Cost: Free |
| The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Journey through Scripture from Creation to the establishment of the Church. Discover the major people, places and events of Scripture through twelve time periods and gain a clear understanding of God’s plan and your place within it. Facilitated by Ron Groover Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 pm, NLC Room 203 Begins Aug. 11 Cost: $39.95 |
| Peculiar Crossroads (Part Two) Flannery O’Connor is America’s greatest Catholic fiction writer. In he own lifetime, she was admired for her spiritual insight by contemporaries such as the Trappist monk, Thomas Merton and Catholic worker, Dorothy Day. This series introduces you to O’Connor’s timeless and timely spiritual insight in some of her greatest short stories, essays and letters – all with the guidance of expert guest speakers and the opportunity for ongoing discussion and fellowship with other parishioners. Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm, NLC Banquet Room Begins Sep. 28 Cost: Free |
ONGOING PRAYER GROUPS/CLASSES:
Book Club
Monthly on the Fourth Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. and the Fourth Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Ballantyne, New Life Center): Our first three books are by C. S. Lewis – The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity, which can be purchased at Amazon. Come for great readings, energetic discussions and rich fellowship! Sign-up HERE.
Women’s Bible Group
Wednesdays, 7 to 8 pm (Ballantyne, Parish Center): Ladies, set aside Wednesday evenigns to deepenyour faith, build friendships and grow in God’s Word! Bring your own Bible and come with an open heart!
Men’s Bible Group
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm (Ballantyne, New Life Center): Develop fellowship as you delve into God’s Word and how to apply it to your daily life. Encourage and support each other as you reflect on the Scriptures. It’s recommended that you bring a Bible and a pen and notebook with you so you can really dive in to the Word of God.
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