Saint Brendan
The Navigator,  Roman Catholic Church
5101 Ocean Highway W. Shallotte, NC 28470

Faith Formation 2011 - 2012
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  To Order, call Mary Hart 754 - 8544  or e-mail mhhart@atmc.net
             
APPETIZER                                                                                                                     Complimentary
TAKE TEN!   A sampler of faith-related topics to whet your appetite, so you’ll want to learn more!  Join Fr.
Hector & others  monthly for a 10-min talk on a topic of interest to many.  For example:  Whatever happened
to Last Rites (aka extreme unction)?   After each Mass (5, 8, and 11:15).   Treat yourself to some fast food!
(you’d be in the parking lot anyway.) No need to sign up.   All are welcome!  

ENTREES

COMFORT FOOD                                                                                                 Complimentary
Centering Prayer Workshop:  Spiritual well-being and peace are the fruits of this ancient  practice of the
Church fathers and mothers. Jean Pelletier leads these prayer-filled sessions on Thursday mornings from 9:
30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. BYOB. (bring your own Bible)  

Healing Prayer Group:  Meets twice monthly on Monday mornings to pray for those requesting prayer.  Call
Kathy Doyle, ext. 24 for more information.

SOUL FOOD                                                                                                         Complimentary      
Searchers of the Scripture:  Feed your soul with generous helpings of God’s Word.  Join the Searchers for a
weekly discussion of the Sunday Scripture readings.  Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  BYOB.  
(bring your own Bible)

Advent and Lenten Penance Services_____________
_____________________________Grace-filled Gifts

HEALTH FOOD                                                                                                                $5.00 book cost
Redemptive Intimacy:  Sustenance for those seeking a challenge to walk with the Lord in an intimacy that
calls us beyond religion to faith. Join Fr. Hector one Sunday morning monthly to discuss this thought-
provoking book by Dick Westley.   Begins Sept. 18.  
Click here for schedule information.     

FOR THE HEARTY APPETITE                                                      $300.00 (tuition/books)
Catholic Biblical Institute:  You’ll never go hungry again after feasting for years on these meaty Bible
Courses offered by Jerry Siegmund weekly on Monday mornings. If you’ve always wanted an in-depth
understanding of the Bible, this is it.  Join an established group in its second  year of study.  Begins Sept. 12.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL                                                                                                           Book Fee
Falling Upward:  Join Fran Salone-Pelletier as she guides us through Richard Rohr’s most recent spiritual
offering
Falling Upward.  7 weeks, Tues. mornings.  Spiritually Satisfying!
     
MYSTERY MEAL____________________________________________________________Complimentary
Living the Questions:  Do the “pat” answers to life’s great questions fail to satisfy your hungers?  Are you
open to tasting new theological ideas?  Join Fr. Hector one Sunday a month for this DVD-based discussion of
life’s deep questions.  9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

HOME COOKING:___________________________________________________________Complimentary
Catholicism from Scratch:  If you have children at home, this meal’s for you.  Enjoy  our family-centered faith
formation offering while mingling with other families.  Parents meet for an adult session, while  children attend
yummy break-out sessions.   One Sunday monthly.  10:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m.  Young People’s Mass will follow
these sessions at 11:15 a.m.  Meet in Brendan Hall.  Begins Oct. 9th.  
 Click here for schedule information.

BLUE PLATE SPECIALS:____________________________________________________Complimentary
Sacramental Preparation:  Call the parish office for more info. about preparation for baptism, first
communion, confirmation, marriage, and preparation for those desiring to become Catholic (RCIA.)   

SPIRITS______________________________________________________________Cash Bar  
“Theology on Tap”:  Thirsty for a “spirited” discussion on matters of faith?  Join Fr. Hector one Tues.
evening monthly at Mama Brava’s Restaurant in Shallotte.  7—8:30 p.m.  
Click here for schedule
information.

SIDES____________________________________________________________________________________

HOMEMADE BREAD: _____________________________________________________   book purchase
“Embracing the Kingdom”  Enjoy the fresh-baked aroma of fellowship and savor the taste of God’s Word as
presented through this Emmaus Bible Study.  Facilitated by Rosemary O’Connell, Jane Moore & Pat
Bowers.  Meets weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 7 weeks beginning Tuesday September 13 .     

Coffee House Film Festival_______________________________________________Complimentary
“Theology & Film”:   A refreshing look at contemporary film seen through the lens of the Gospel.  Fr. Hector
facilitates this discussion after we view a specially-selected movie. Thurs. mornings monthly at  9:45 a.m.
Coffee & pastries on the side. Rated: Riveting!

DESSERTS:_____________________________________________________________________Prices Vary
Serenity Sundae:  “A Woman’s Heart:  The Dwelling Place of God.”  The focus of this women’s retreat will
be on surrender, serenity, simplicity, solitude and service in our daily lives.  November 5, 2011.  Facilitated by
Jane Moore & Pat Bowers.  Call for details.

Spirit Mousse:  “Continuing Our Journey:  The Ongoing Work of the Spirit.” The focus will be on leaving the
emptiness of false attractions and embracing the gifts of the Spirit to enrich our lives and the lives of those we
serve in love.  March 10, 2012. Call for details about this Women’s Retreat facilitated by Jane Moore & Pat
Bowers.

Shared Souffles:  Small faith-sharing groups meet regularly to discuss the Sunday readings.  Call Pat Smith
for more info.   754-8705.