SACRED HEART PARISH

ADULT RELIGIOUS FORMATION TEAM

February 12, 2013

 PRESENT:  Sister Rebecca Otter, Father Warren Stecklein, Lynne Eck, and Regis Lopata

            ABSENT:  Sister Irene Hartman, Elaine Coulson, and Diane Dodez

 The minutes of the meeting of November 13, 2012 were reviewed and approved.

 Future subjects of the “So Glad You Asked” column in the Sacred Heart Beat were discussed.  Lynne reviewed the article for the March issue about how Catholics view our relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Sister Irene will have the April issue on the papacy, and Sister Rebecca will write an article on May crowning for the May issue.  For the June issue, we may ask a guest columnist for an article regarding stewardship and global warming.

 There was discussion about study groups in the parish for the Year of Faith.  Groups will be hosted by the following individuals or couples: Mary Klinge, Lynne and Roger Eck, Michael and Marissa Klemens, Joan Molleker, Dee and Roger Myers, and Colleen Carlson.  There was some discussion about parishioners who could be invited to attend one of the groups.  Copies of the material will be provided for each person and/or couple participating in the groups. 

 The Holy Hour/Adoration for this month will involve Vespers and quiet time for prayer.  At the March Holy Hour, we may have a presentation on the seven last words of Christ, and in April we will focus on spring, planting, farming, and Earth Day.  At the May Holy Hour/Adoration, we may focus on issues related to employment, unemployment, underemployment, and health insurance.

 The next meeting of the Adult Religious Formation Team will be on April 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sisters’ house.

 ARF