Spiritual Life
Spiritual Growth Team
The Spiritual Growth Team meets on the third Thursday of each
month, September through June, at 7:00
PM in the Presentation Room. Its purpose is to provide spiritual
opportunities for the total parish as well as smaller groups within the
parish.
Contact: Carol Conway 708-636-5060
Ongoing Spiritual Opportunities
Adoration Chapel: Open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 AM
to 8:00 PM. Coordinators: Cheryl Intreri and Fran Barba.
For more information call the Parish Center at 708-636-5060.
Centering Prayer
First and third Thursdays of each month from 6:45 PM to 8:00
PM in the Presentation Room.
Coordinator: Bet Brophy
For more information call the Parish Center at 708-636-5060.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in the Sheridan Room. Coordinators: Don
& Judy Stanner.
For more information call the Parish Center at 708-636-5060.
Lay Ministry Training Program
The Lay Ministry Program is an intensive two year Archdiocesan
sponsored process for training and preparing dedicated lay people for
leadership roles within their parish community.
Participants acquire a deeper understanding of Sacred Scripture, the
Sacraments, Moral Theology, communication skills, pastoral ministry,
and other skills associated with service to the parish community.
Eleven members of St. Germaine have graduated from the Lay Ministry
Program.
For more information call Carol at 708-636-5060.
Men's Reflection Meetings
Reflection and sharing on scripture meets on the second
Tuesday of each month from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Parish Center.
Coordinator: Tom Hamilton.
For more information call Fr. Furlan at 708-636-5060.
Monthly Spiritual Gatherings
A different topic is introduced each month by a speaker and
participants are invited to share reflections on it. The
group meets on the first Monday of each month from 9:15 AM to 10:15
AM in the Sheridan Room. The topic for 2009-2010 is the
Beatitudes.
Coordinator: Judy Stanner.
For more information call at the Parish Center at 708-636-5060.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
A process of inquiry into the Catholic Church. These
sessions center on faith formation and an explanation of Catholic
beliefs.
Meetings are held on Wednesdays from September to May from 7:00 - 8:30
PM at different parishes.
Coordinator: Carol Conway.
For more information call at 708-636-5060.
Scripture Study
- The Scripture Study meets the second Monday from 1:00-2:00
PM in the Parish Center dining room.
Bet Brophy is the contact person 708-396-0715. - Another Scripture Study group meets the fourth Wednesday of
the month from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Parish Center dining room.
Judy Stanner is the contact person 708-422-3543.
Spirit 2000
This group meets to discuss various contemporary books on
Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Coordinator: Marion Krucek.
For more information call Marion at 708-636-5060.
Taize Prayer
We offer Taize Prayer periodically in the Church at 7:00 PM.
One of the predominant themes of this prayer is that of peace and
reconciliation in the world. Come and pray for yourselves, your family,
our parish and world. Read more about Taize
Prayer.
For more information call Carol Conway at 708-636-5060.