Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission
Dr. John Wood
Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
St. Peter Church Parish Hall
Cost $10/adult (includes lunch)
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Why Does God Hide Himself with fr. Benedikt Grube, O.P.
On Sunday, November 19th, we will have a special presentation by a guest Dominican friar. FriarBenedikt Grube, O.P. will present an Adult Faith Formation session entitled, “Why does God hide himself?” from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friar Benedikt has a Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Texas at Austin) and MA in Philosophy and German Literature (University of Tübingen, Germany). He was a lecturer in Philosophy in Texas and Erfurt, Germany before entering the Order of Preachers, and is currently studying theology in Vienna. His academic interests lie at the intersection of philosophy, systematic theology and apologetics. He is also interested in Dominican spirituality and contemplative prayer. In his spare time, fr. Benedikt enjoys reading novels and listening to classical music, jazz and electronic music (which is a very German thing to do). He also enjoys watching various sorts of movies (from the sublime to the ridiculous).
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance
One of the most remarkable things about our Faith is that by God’s grace, we have become his adopted sonsand daughters. In your day-to-day life, what does it mean to bea son or daughter of God-an heir to his promises and blessings? When you sit in the pews each Sunday, what does it mean to you to be part of his family, the Church?
Join us on Sunday mornings February 26 – April 30 to uncover the meaning to these questions. We’ll meet at 9:45 in the parish hall, and all are welcome. (It’s okay to come if you can’t make all the sessions.)
You will not only discovery our unique gift sand calling as a member of Christ’s Church; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together. The study will be facilitated by members of our Adult Faith Formation Team and includes videos presented by Jeff Cavins.
There is no cost to attend, but there is an optional workbook which includes online access to the videos ($20). For more information contact Christina at [email protected].
Note: We will not meet on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday.
800 Years of Following St. Dominic
800 Years of Following St. Dominic:
Glancing Back, Looking Forward
Saturday, October 15, 2016
This year, the Dominican Family celebrates the 800th anniversary of the confirmation of the Order of Preachers. Our Memphis celebration takes place on October 15, and we will be joined by the Master of the Order, The Most Rev. Dr. Bruno Cadoré, OP! The St. Peter family is invited for all the afternoon events, but tickets are limited so reserve today at https://800years.eventbrite.com.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 Lunch on the St. Peter Church Grounds
A Dominican gathering of Southern Province Friars, sisters, and laity. The Master of the Order will be joining us for food and conversation. Space is limited. You must RSVP in advance in order to gain admission.
2:00 Speaker Presentations in St. Peter Church
A panel of speakers will reflect on 800 years of Dominican life and present one Dominican who has changed the world. Then each panelist will describe a future Dominican who will change the world and how this will take place.
- The Very Rev. Dr. Paul Watkins, OP
Shrine Rector, Christian Brothers University - Dr. Herman De Porres Johnson, OP
Xavier University, New Orleans - The Most Rev. Dr. Bruno Cadoré, OP
Master of the Order of Preachers, Santa Sabina, Rome - Mother Ann Marie Karlovic, OP
Prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, TN - Dr. John M. Czarnetzky, OP
St. Peter Dominican Laity, University of Mississippi School of Law
4:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation, Tours of Shrine & Parish Church
5:00 Mass
The Most Rev. Dr. Bruno Cadoré, OP — Celebrant
The Very Rev. Dr. Paul Watkins, OP — Preacher
Our Jubilee Celebration is sponsored by the Saint Martin de Porres National Shrine and Institute.
Saint Martin de Porres National Shrine and Institute is dedicated to fostering devotion to Saint Martin de Porres, the patron saint of social justice, as well as providing a speaker series and educational events about St. Martin and the Catholic faith.
“Everything, even sweeping, scraping vegetables, weeding a garden and waiting on the sick could be a prayer, if it were offered to God.” St. Martin de Porres