Together in Christ
for the Greater Glory of God
for the Greater Glory of God
Devoutness, holiness, piousness, religiousness
Holy Family intends to foster spirituality through a variety of ways by which parishioners and others may develop a deeper spiritual relationship with the three persons in God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
For women
WINGS
WINGS (Women In God's Spirit) is a ministry of encouragement and enrichment for women of all ages who seek to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God and one another.
The format for the WINGS program utilizes the gifts and talents of all God's people, as it is run entirely by volunteers from the Parish. The group meets weekly on Sunday evenings during the school year and has three different seasons, focusing on three areas of spiritual growth.
Women's Group Reunions are small gatherings of females (3 to 6) that have made a Cursillo. Meetings are designed for sharing with one another the spiritual growth that has taken place within each of them (i.e. piety, study and action), for deepening their friendship, for helping one another to live according to the Gospel and for helping each of them bring a Christ-like attitude into their daily environments.
Group Reunions generally meet weekly as to provide the continual support necessary for each one in the Group to persevere as part of God's plan.
Men's Saturday AM Prayer Group
Each Saturday throughout the year, members of Holy Family Men's Prayer Group gather at 7:15Am to raise their voices to God in prayer and song and to share and discuss preselected inspirational readings from Our Daily Bread and related Scripture.
A time for prayerful fellowship since 1989, meetings, open to all men, last about 75 minutes.
Men's Group Reunions
Men's Group Reunions are small gatherings of males (3 to 6) that have made a Cursillo. Meetings are designed for sharing with one another the spiritual growth that has taken place within each of them (i.e. piety, study and action), for deepening their friendship, for helping one another to live according to the Gospel and for helping each of them bring a Christ-like attitude into their daily environments.
Group Reunions generally meet weekly (some after the Men's Saturday AM Prayer Group) as to provide the continual support necessary for each one in the Group to persevere as part of God's plan.
For men and women
Catholic Book Club
Jesus is the Eternal Word, God, One with the Father and the Holy Spirit. While the Catholic Faith holds Sacred Scipture in the highest esteem as the living Word of God, many authors have inspired Christians through literary works that speak of God, the Catholic Faith, religious experiences and various other elements of Christian life and lives. With that in mind, a literary-minded parishioner group gathers the fourth Thursday of each month to engage in insightful discussion from a Catholic perspective on the selected book of the month.
The Holy Family Charismatic Prayer Group gathers weekly to give praise, thanks, honor, and love to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Gathered in the power of prayer, the Group gives their full attention to Jesus individually through the prayer community as the Holy Spirit moves them. Seeking the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord, the Charismatics strive also for the spiritual gifts of tongues and prophesy so that the Church may be built up.
Prayer meetings are held weekly on Thursday at 7PM during the academic year and on Mondays at 7PM: May, June, July & August. Please note: there is a call for Musicians.
Little Rock Scripture Study is designed to bring parishioners to a greater understanding of the Bible, an awareness of God's living presence in Sacred Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to one's daily life; as such, it:
Check the Parish Calendar, Bulletin and/or Parish News for schedules and subjects.
Ultreya is a Spanish word meaning "to persevere". A school-year monthly gathering of Cursillistas open to anyone, Ultreya celebrates and encourages the piety, study and action necessary to cultivate and persevere in living and sharing one's Christian faith. A Cursillista is someone who has participated in a Cursillo de Christianidad, Spanish for a short course in Christianity.
Ultreya at Holy Family brings together the Men's and Women's Reunion Groups; and generally consists of a Mass with virtuous homily, followed by a gathering in the Parish Hall for a spiritual talk (given by a lay person), group prayer and sharing, fellowship, singing, snacks, and joy in the Lord.
Small Christian Communities (face-to-face gatherings of 5-9 people who invest time with one another for the common purpose of applying Gospel values to every aspect of their lives) have been instruments of spiritual renewal and growth, reconciliation, and friendship throughout Holy Family especially during and since the three-year ARISE Together in Christ Program which concluded in 2010. Several informal groups in the tradition of ARISE continue to meet to foster spiritual renewal in the Catholic tradition, i.e. encounter God in everyday life, deepen and share their faith, and connect their faith with action.
Using materials from Renew International or otherwise, these groups meet and pray together periodically in the homes of parishioner hosts.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a form of prayer which was given to St. Faustina to petition Our Lord to have mercy on the whole world, especially the sick and the dying. The Assembly recites the prayers and rosary of the Chaplet reguarly after selected Masses.
Holy Family intends to foster spirituality through a variety of ways by which parishioners and others may develop a deeper spiritual relationship with the three persons in God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
For women
WINGS
WINGS (Women In God's Spirit) is a ministry of encouragement and enrichment for women of all ages who seek to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God and one another.
The format for the WINGS program utilizes the gifts and talents of all God's people, as it is run entirely by volunteers from the Parish. The group meets weekly on Sunday evenings during the school year and has three different seasons, focusing on three areas of spiritual growth.
Seasonal Schedule Contact: Jeanine Fowler
978-388-5176
jeanalf@comcast.net
Women's Group Reunions978-388-5176
jeanalf@comcast.net
Women's Group Reunions are small gatherings of females (3 to 6) that have made a Cursillo. Meetings are designed for sharing with one another the spiritual growth that has taken place within each of them (i.e. piety, study and action), for deepening their friendship, for helping one another to live according to the Gospel and for helping each of them bring a Christ-like attitude into their daily environments.
Group Reunions generally meet weekly as to provide the continual support necessary for each one in the Group to persevere as part of God's plan.
Contact: Jeanine Murray
978-388-7908
murray.family4@verizon.net
For men978-388-7908
murray.family4@verizon.net
Men's Saturday AM Prayer Group
Each Saturday throughout the year, members of Holy Family Men's Prayer Group gather at 7:15Am to raise their voices to God in prayer and song and to share and discuss preselected inspirational readings from Our Daily Bread and related Scripture.
A time for prayerful fellowship since 1989, meetings, open to all men, last about 75 minutes.
Contact: Deacon Ray Doucette
978-815-6587
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
-978-815-6587
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
Men's Group Reunions
Men's Group Reunions are small gatherings of males (3 to 6) that have made a Cursillo. Meetings are designed for sharing with one another the spiritual growth that has taken place within each of them (i.e. piety, study and action), for deepening their friendship, for helping one another to live according to the Gospel and for helping each of them bring a Christ-like attitude into their daily environments.
Group Reunions generally meet weekly (some after the Men's Saturday AM Prayer Group) as to provide the continual support necessary for each one in the Group to persevere as part of God's plan.
Contact: Deacon Ray Doucette
978-388-9453
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
-978-388-9453
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
For men and women
Catholic Book Club
Jesus is the Eternal Word, God, One with the Father and the Holy Spirit. While the Catholic Faith holds Sacred Scipture in the highest esteem as the living Word of God, many authors have inspired Christians through literary works that speak of God, the Catholic Faith, religious experiences and various other elements of Christian life and lives. With that in mind, a literary-minded parishioner group gathers the fourth Thursday of each month to engage in insightful discussion from a Catholic perspective on the selected book of the month.
Contact: Rev. Michael J. Farrell (Father Michael)
978-338-0330 Ext. 105
Fr_michael@hfamesbury.com
Charismatic Prayer Group978-338-0330 Ext. 105
Fr_michael@hfamesbury.com
The Holy Family Charismatic Prayer Group gathers weekly to give praise, thanks, honor, and love to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Gathered in the power of prayer, the Group gives their full attention to Jesus individually through the prayer community as the Holy Spirit moves them. Seeking the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord, the Charismatics strive also for the spiritual gifts of tongues and prophesy so that the Church may be built up.
Prayer meetings are held weekly on Thursday at 7PM during the academic year and on Mondays at 7PM: May, June, July & August. Please note: there is a call for Musicians.
Contact: Helen Gross
978-388-2168
helenrgross@verizon.net
Little Rock Scripture Study978-388-2168
helenrgross@verizon.net
Little Rock Scripture Study is designed to bring parishioners to a greater understanding of the Bible, an awareness of God's living presence in Sacred Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to one's daily life; as such, it:
- Helps one to read, study, and live the Word of God.
- Encourages one to grow in personal knowledge of God.
- Helps one experience a greater sense of Christian community.
- Teaches one Roman Catholic biblical scholarship.
Check the Parish Calendar, Bulletin and/or Parish News for schedules and subjects.
Contact: Deacon Ray Doucette
978-815-6587
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
Ultreya978-815-6587
rayd@sanbornelectric.com
Ultreya is a Spanish word meaning "to persevere". A school-year monthly gathering of Cursillistas open to anyone, Ultreya celebrates and encourages the piety, study and action necessary to cultivate and persevere in living and sharing one's Christian faith. A Cursillista is someone who has participated in a Cursillo de Christianidad, Spanish for a short course in Christianity.
Ultreya at Holy Family brings together the Men's and Women's Reunion Groups; and generally consists of a Mass with virtuous homily, followed by a gathering in the Parish Hall for a spiritual talk (given by a lay person), group prayer and sharing, fellowship, singing, snacks, and joy in the Lord.
Contact: Joyce Meekins
978-388-6571
jojoy4ever@yahoo.com
Small Christian Communities978-388-6571
jojoy4ever@yahoo.com
Small Christian Communities (face-to-face gatherings of 5-9 people who invest time with one another for the common purpose of applying Gospel values to every aspect of their lives) have been instruments of spiritual renewal and growth, reconciliation, and friendship throughout Holy Family especially during and since the three-year ARISE Together in Christ Program which concluded in 2010. Several informal groups in the tradition of ARISE continue to meet to foster spiritual renewal in the Catholic tradition, i.e. encounter God in everyday life, deepen and share their faith, and connect their faith with action.
Using materials from Renew International or otherwise, these groups meet and pray together periodically in the homes of parishioner hosts.
Contact: John Massaua
978-834-6682
jrmassaua@gmail.com
Rosary Confraternity978-834-6682
jrmassaua@gmail.com
The Rosary Confraternity is a spiritual coalition whose primary focus is prayer and devotion to the Blessed Mother through the recitation of the Rosary and other acts of devotion celebrating the Virgin Mary. Meeting and praying weekly, participants deepen their faith in Jesus Christ through imploration and meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary.
Contact: Jeff Morrissey
978-758 -7496
jeffm45@comcast.net
Chaplet of Divine Mercy Recitation Assembly978-758 -7496
jeffm45@comcast.net
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a form of prayer which was given to St. Faustina to petition Our Lord to have mercy on the whole world, especially the sick and the dying. The Assembly recites the prayers and rosary of the Chaplet reguarly after selected Masses.
When you look at the inner workings of electrical things, you see wires. Until the current passes through them, there will be no light. That wire is you and me. The current is God. We have the power to let the current pass through us, use us, to produce the light of the world, Jesus, in us. Or we can refuse to be used and allow darkness to spread.
(Mother Theresa)
