Do you desire to find purpose and meaning in your adult spiritual life?  Whether one is taking new steps from adolescence into adulthood, building family or vocational milestones in the daily walk of midlife, or reflecting upon life experiences within the later years, what remains constant in our Catholic faith Tradition is the loving and merciful invitation from God to follow Jesus Christ.

Adult studies at St. Luke’s aims to provide learning, reflection, and sharing opportunities in both large and small group gatherings to help adults grow in relationship with Christ. Such opportunities range from Bible Studies that enrich your understanding of Sacred Scripture, to Catholic teachings that help us better appreciate essential and mystical components of our rich Catholic Tradition, to casual small group gatherings that allow participants to gain practical life application from the mass readings, classic and modern Christian literature, and all sorts of spiritual topics related to growing in Christ.

Meeting together in this way not only builds our knowledge of God but strengthens our faith, brings transformation to our spiritual lives, imparts a sense of community among participants, and ultimately enables us to be close to God and an encouragement to those around us.
Please consider joining no matter what adult stage of life you are at. While the amount of offerings vary throughout the year, new ideas for adult studies at St. Luke’s are ever growing.
For further questions or information email:

Tony Joseph - Adult Studies Leader at 
[email protected]


Our Vision....

• Embracing, engaging, and reflecting upon our FAITH as Christ's Church expressed through our beautiful Holy Catholic Tradition.  
• Rising in HOPE by the contemplation and guidance of God's Word in the Sacred Scriptures.
• Growing in our LOVE for and SERVICE to God and to our neighbor.

St. Luke's Adult Studies
FALL SERIES
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2023

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Living the Sunday Gospel

Reflecting upon Jesus' teachings from the Sunday Mass Gospel reading
with Contemplation, Conversation, and Coffee

All are welcome to grab a donut and coffee and attend a 50 minute gathering time after 9:00 AM mass or before 11:00 AM mass to debrief and gain insight on the Sunday mass Gospel reading. In this time, our goal will be to extract one standout WORD or PHRASE from either the mass homily, the short 5 minute reflection given at the beginning of our time, or from the Gospel itself to practically apply to our life circumstances in the week ahead.

Let this time empower you to gradually integrate the way of Jesus into your personal life. It may be as simple taking that word or phrase and activating it within the choices you make such as responding with a courageous yes or no within a difficult situation, listening better, speaking up, letting go of worry, hurt, pain, shame, fear....you name it, these are real matters that we all grapple with in our human condition.  

Our time aims to be punctual (50 minutes), purposeful, practical, spiritual, and relational as we will have time to discuss the meaning of the Gospel message. How refreshing it will be exchange the realities of life with others on the journey of faith!

While you are welcome to drop by any of the Sundays listed below , it would be helpful to know who is interested by registering (no matter how many sessions you plan to attend - one, some, or all).
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WHEN:  Sundays:  September 24,  October 1, 8, 17, 24, November  5, 12, 19, 26

TIME: Immediately after 9 AM (approximately 9:55) and ending right before 11 AM mass (approximately 10:50)

WHERE: Meeting room in basement of St. Luke's Rectory

FACILITATOR: Tony Joseph

Habits of the Household
 
Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms 
by Justin Whitmel Earley

Habits of the Household PracDiscover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.

You long for tender moments with your children--but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart--but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to parent with purpose--but do you know how to start?

Award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. In Habits of the Household, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose."

Each week we will read and discuss a chapter of the book together. Each chapter ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. We will support each other in trying out new strategies to bring God to the forefront of our household and learn together along the way.
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IMAGES OF GOD IN OUR LIVES AND OUR PRAYER

In these three sessions together we will explore some sources of the images of God each of us carry with us. We will explore our individual experiences, some visual images, the written and spoken and sung word, and both Old and New Testament texts. We will be seeking insight into how these images impact the way we approach God in our prayer. 

When: Thursdays, September 28th, October 5th, October 12th
10:15 - 11:15 AM

Where: Parish Center Room 23

Facilitator: Kathy Burbank

All materials will be provided by the facilitator and sessions will run about an hour+. 

Into the Breach

(Men's Study)

This study video series presented by the Knights of Columbus was inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic Men written by Bishop Olmstead of Phoenix. It seeks to answer questions of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today’s world. 

Learn more  clicking here:  "Into the Breach Official Trailer"

When:  Tuesdays, September 26 - December 12   7:00 - 8:15 PM

Where: REMOTELY over ZOOM (link will be sent to participants)

Facilitator: Peter Flynn

FOLLOW ME: MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus seeks us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. In this study you will learn what it takes to follow Christ and discover the joy of divine friendship. You will see how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart.

When:  Wednesdays, September 27 - November 15   10:00 - 12:00 PM

Where: REMOTELY over ZOOM (link will be sent to participants)

Facilitator: Rosemarie Kellett
Order online and/or manual workbook here.

COMING SOON!
A play and fellowship group for caregivers and their littles, aged 0 - 5 is being planned. More details forthcoming! If you would like to help with the formation of this playgroup, please reach out to Meghan McLoughlin at [email protected]

A confirmation email will be sent to you.