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Schedule of Discussions

Below is the current member-generated list of discussion topics and their assigned dates of discussion.  Each topic has been categorized under a main Matter; however, most topics encompass more than one Matter area.  Any ideas for new topics, or any suggestions to reassign a topic to a new Matter should be emailed to Maureen O'Connell.

January 28, 2014 - The New Evangelization (Faith Matter) - Led by Angela

February 25, 2014 - Theology of the Body in Marriage (Faith & Marriage Matter)- Led by Maureen O'Connell

March 25, 2014 - Stations of the Cross (in Church)- Led by Nadia

April 22, 2014 - Marriage Encounter Guest Speaker - Molly Sander

May 27, 2014 - St. Gianna Beretta Molla - Led by Cathy F.

June 17, 2014 - Planning & Admin Meeting (new topics, open house breakfast, etc)

July 22, 2014 - TBD

August 26, 2014 - TBD

September 23, 2014 -  Open House Breakfast

October 28, 2014- TBD

November 18, 2014 - TBD

December 2014 - Cookie Exchange Christmas Party - Date TBD - Location: Maria's Home

Unassigned Topic Ideas:
  • Cultivating a Healthy Prayer Life
  • Protecting Children from Media Influences
  • Dorothy Day Presentation/Discussion
  • Vocations/Ministries Available to Married Couples & Children 
  • Modeling the Holy Family
Prior Years' Topics Have Included:

"10 Habits of a Happy Mommy" ,  The Importance of Confession , The Journey Inward , Teaching the Ways of God, Rather than the Ways of the World , Mary's Role in the Church and as Role-Model for Mothers, Spirituality in Marriage, Simplifying Our Lives , Emulating the Saints (Mother Theresa), Natural Family Planning (NFP) Testimonials, Gratitude