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September,  2009
Upcoming Events
This new communication is designed to inform you of the terrific adult learning opportunities that will be available at Spirit of Christ in the next few months.  You will be receiving this type of email periodically to keep you "in the know."  If you would prefer not to receive future emails you can unsubscribe at the bottom of the page. Be sure to watch the bulletin for further information on all of these events.
 
Blessings,
 
Barb Howard
Small Church Community Coordinator,                           Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
 
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Presentations
(* Spiritual One Nighter ) 
 
 
 Monday, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. 
 
Confused About the "Common Good" and How it Applies to the Complex Issues of the 21st Century? 
 
Join Fr. Steven Voss, parochial vicar at Spirit of Christ, as he explores the connections between the common good and our faith journey as Catholic Christians.  There will be time for Q&A following the presentation
 

 Monday, October 19th, 7:00 p.m. 
Comparative Religion: Hinduism and Buddhism
 
Monday, October 26th, 7:00 p.m.
Comparative Religion: Judaism and Islam
 
Both presentations will be given by Celeste Rossmiller, Ph.D who teaches Comparative Religion at Regis University and Metropolitan State College.  Celeste was with us last spring when she presented an evening on "Simple Living."
 
All Presentations will be in the Spirit  Center.           
 
 
Film Festivalmovie night
With Facilitated Discussions  
 
 Because of the mature topics of the films in this series, youth under 17 will not be admitted without their parents. 
 
Wed., October 14th, 6 - 9 p.m.  
Spirit Center East
"Stop-Loss" Impact of War on Soldiers   
 
Sat., October 17th, 2:00 - 4:45 P.M. 
John XXIII Center 
"Blood Diamond " Diamond Mining by Forced Labor in Sierra Leone
 
Wed. October 21st, 6 - 9 p.m.
Spirit  Center East 
"Dead Man Walking" Capital Punishment, Based on real life story 
 
 Saturday, October 24th,  2:00-2:45 p.m.
 John XXIII Center
"Under the Same Moon"  Immigration ---mother and child separated by a border
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  Parish
 Mission
October 5th - 8th
 Are We Church Yet? 
 
Alice CamilleNationally known author and speaker Alice Camille will present Spirit of Christ's parish mission.  Alice will speak at all the Masses on the weekend of October 3rd and 4th. The following Monday through Thursday, she will give morning presentions following the 9:00 a.m. Mass and evening presentations at 7:00 p.m.  The presentations will be in the Spirit Center.  On Tuesday, October 5th, there will be musical praise in conjunction with her morning and evening talks.  Don't miss this energetic, humorous and deeply spiritual woman whose insights into Scripture make God's Word come alive!
Bible Study
Thursdays
Oct. 15, 22 and 29 
  
10 - 11:30 a.m. 
Holy Family Room
 
Bible Study on the Gospel and three letters of John
      Presented by
Dr. Bob Neumayr
 
This Bible Study is not connected to Great Adventure Bible Timeline - see below.
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Great Adventure Bible
Timeline Series 
Spirit of Christ is excited to offer this new, ongoing Catholic Bible Study!  It is a DVD-based series featuring Jeff Cavins.  The study utilizes a resource workbook and small group discussion.  The first offering, a 24 week overview of the bible called The Story of Salvation, begins in early September.  For more information on GABT visit the Spirit of Christ website www.spiritofchrist.org  and click on "Bible Study" on the left side menu.   Stay tuned for ongoing developments . . . 
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Sign up for new small groups will be the weekend of September 19th and 20th during the Celebration of Ministries in the Spirit Center after each Mass.