Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Tonawanda
Contact: Sue Ann Saltarelli
Priority: Small Groups and Technology
Purpose: Provide diversified and transformative small group experiences that will provide platform and competencies for welcome and outreach.
Method: Assign a coordinator, train facilitators and pilot an initial number of small group experiences. Evaluate resources and spaces and grow small groups.
Priority: Small Groups and Technology
Purpose: Provide diversified and transformative small group experiences that will provide platform and competencies for welcome and outreach.
Method: Assign a coordinator, train facilitators and pilot an initial number of small group experiences. Evaluate resources and spaces and grow small groups.
Summer 2012 - Small Groups at St. Francis of Assisi, Tonawanda - You Were Created for This!!
Catholicism - by Rev. Robert Barrons eleven sessions throughout the summer (www.wordonfire.org).
Taking a Closer Look at my Faith (dvd) with Rob Bell series for young adults and adults – six Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm beginning June 13th.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan - a book club for adults – eight Tuesdays beginning June 19th from 7:30-9pm in the “101” room ($12 for the book)
Crazy Love by Francis Chan – a young adult book club – time and dates TBD
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - a 7th & 8th grade book club on nine Tuesdays from 11-12:30 and beginning on July 3rd
Tales of the Kingdom by David & Karen Mains a 5th & 6th grade Book Club on eight Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm beginning June 26th on Fr Mike’s back porch
RCIA – Older children who need to “catch up” on their sacraments – Selected Sundays before the 11am mass (9:30-11)
Daily Mass “Gang” for 3rd & 4th graders - meets Tuesday mornings at 8:30 for mass, goodies and sharing time til 10am. Runs July 3rd – Aug 28th …come when you can!
Daily Mass “Troupe” for youth in high school - meets Wednesdays at noon for mass, light lunch and community until 1:30pm. Runs July 4th – Aug 29th.
Daily Mass “Company” for adults – meets Thursday mornings at 8:30 mass and gather afterward til 10:30 to participate in “Catholicism” DVD series – 11 Sessions running from June 14th – August 23rd.
Daily Mass “Partnership” for Parents with small children – newborn – grade 2 – meets on Fridays at 12 noon for mass, munchies & coffee or tea, and fellowship with prayer afterward until 1:30.
24 Hour Prayer Experience 3pm – 3pm on July 15-16 or 20-21
Taking a Closer Look at my Faith (dvd) with Rob Bell series for young adults and adults – six Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm beginning June 13th.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan - a book club for adults – eight Tuesdays beginning June 19th from 7:30-9pm in the “101” room ($12 for the book)
Crazy Love by Francis Chan – a young adult book club – time and dates TBD
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - a 7th & 8th grade book club on nine Tuesdays from 11-12:30 and beginning on July 3rd
Tales of the Kingdom by David & Karen Mains a 5th & 6th grade Book Club on eight Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm beginning June 26th on Fr Mike’s back porch
RCIA – Older children who need to “catch up” on their sacraments – Selected Sundays before the 11am mass (9:30-11)
Daily Mass “Gang” for 3rd & 4th graders - meets Tuesday mornings at 8:30 for mass, goodies and sharing time til 10am. Runs July 3rd – Aug 28th …come when you can!
Daily Mass “Troupe” for youth in high school - meets Wednesdays at noon for mass, light lunch and community until 1:30pm. Runs July 4th – Aug 29th.
Daily Mass “Company” for adults – meets Thursday mornings at 8:30 mass and gather afterward til 10:30 to participate in “Catholicism” DVD series – 11 Sessions running from June 14th – August 23rd.
Daily Mass “Partnership” for Parents with small children – newborn – grade 2 – meets on Fridays at 12 noon for mass, munchies & coffee or tea, and fellowship with prayer afterward until 1:30.
24 Hour Prayer Experience 3pm – 3pm on July 15-16 or 20-21
Ongoing Small Groups
YoungLife -high school teens
WyldLife - younger teens
Campaigners - teen leaders
101 - young Catholic adults
Special Needs Faith Formation
Parent Support for Children with Special Needs
Prayer Partners
El Salvador Team
First Eucharist Preparation
WyldLife - younger teens
Campaigners - teen leaders
101 - young Catholic adults
Special Needs Faith Formation
Parent Support for Children with Special Needs
Prayer Partners
El Salvador Team
First Eucharist Preparation
May 2012 - Cardboard Testimonies at St. Francis of Assisi, Tonawanda
WOW!! Amazing! I had one guy come up to me after mass & say, “I’ve been going to church for 50 years and I have never experienced anything like that. That was amazing.” Contact Sue Ann for the video.
Future Small Groups
Spiritual Parenting
Social Justice and Service
RCIC
Book Club on Prodigal Son
Pornography Addiction Support
After College
L'Arche Development Group
Self-Help Groups (A.A., N.A.)
Rosary Club (younger and older)
Adoration
Comtemplative Prayer
Middle School Guys Discipleship
Social Justice and Service
RCIC
Book Club on Prodigal Son
Pornography Addiction Support
After College
L'Arche Development Group
Self-Help Groups (A.A., N.A.)
Rosary Club (younger and older)
Adoration
Comtemplative Prayer
Middle School Guys Discipleship
