Looking for a
small faith sharing group for women? Want to take a break from the
everyday and strengthen your relationship with God? We invite you
to join us.
Women’s
Ministry gives you the space you need to renew, learn, and pray with
other women. Come and hear the good news!
Mission Statement
St. Joseph's Women's
Ministry provides a forum for all women of our parish to find connection
and companionship with other faithful women.
Members of the
Women's Ministry seek to explore God's will for us as Christian women
through prayer and fellowship in order to enrich our lives, families,
community, and parish.
The group sponsors
activities for spiritual enrichment, guest speakers and retreats.
Our Focus is Christ
. . . Always at the center of our ministry.
Objectives:
-To gather women
together to form a network of mutual support in a chaotic society;
-To provide a group experience of learning, praying, and ministering to each
other;
-To introduce opportunities for personal and spiritual growth through group
dynamics;
-To increase communication skills and use of prayer rituals in daily family
life;
-To increase awareness of the community resources and provide opportunities
for ministry.
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Women's
Ministry Events:
Great Adventure ~ a Journey Through the Bible ~ a NEW way to discover God’s plan for humanity and our story of salvation history!
Jeff Cavins’, a former protestant minister, and reconvert to Catholicism, is an expert and well-studied theologian, whose witty and easy-to-listen-to video presentation of Bible history is perfect for anyone! Cavins’ approach to the Bible is to make it readable by focusing on the 14 narrative books so that it tells us the whole story of Salvation History! By categorizing history into 12 time-periods, each covered within certain books of the Bible, we can discover how we fit in God’s plan, how we are called to live our lives in concert with that plan and how the Catholic Church can help!
Adventures in Matthew ~ the 2nd step in the Great Adventure series,
focuses on revealing how Jesus is the Fulfillment!
Adventures in Acts ~ the 3rd step, focuses on the early Church
Adventures in Revelation ~ the 4th step, explores the connection between the Kingdom Christ established in His Church and the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the Mass!
The Book of James ~ a new offering in 2010, also presented by Jeff Cavens
Introduction to Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” ~ The title John Paul II gave to 129 talks he delivered between 1979 and 1984 seeking to answer 2 universal questions…
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What does it mean to be human?
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How do I live my life in a way that brings true happiness?
These teachings provide a refreshing new “lens” through which to view the whole of existence, human relationships, and God’s plan for humanity!
~ presented via DVD by Christopher West, a nationally recognized expert on Pope John Paul II’s revolutionary work!
If you have a BODY, this teaching is for you!
AN ESPECIALLY GREAT RESOURCE FOR PARENTS ~ learn what we need to be teaching our children!
Into the Heart ~ the 2nd step in the Theology of the Body, for those who want to go deeper, learn more!
These series are provided in convenient DVD format for viewing by small groups at times convenient to you! The participant materials, available for purchase, provide questions and answers from which you can come to better understand Scripture and all of the teachings of our faith…they are awesome! Check them out!
Consecration to Jesus Through Mary - Informational Nite takes place in Novemebr of each year. Pleace keep an eye out for bulletin announcements or contact Grace
Gatti 703-437-0149 and Sheri Kelleher 703-742-8139
if you have any questions.
Mary's Way of the Cross in the Church at 7:30 PM on Thursday, during Lent. This is a Stations of the Cross as seen thorough the eyes of the blessed
mother. Join us for this beautiful reflection and prayerful time with
other women of faith. Contact Grace Gatti 703-437-0149 for details.
Catholic CDs on Sale in the Parish - Available in the Church Vestibule
all year long! Contact Amy Speetjens 703-318-7311.
God’s Blessings!