Adult Education

Coordinator: Sr. Lucille Hass

Email: lhass@stanastasia.net

Phone: 320/587-6507

The Mission of Adult Education -

to provide learning activities that enable adults to assume their role in the faith throughout their lives.

Adult Education Committee Members

Marge Clasen, Chair

Irene Matousek

Doris & Patrick Gillispie

Marie Bagan

Sr. Lucille Hass, OSF, 587-6507

Adult Ed Resources

	Television
	Local telecast
	Videotaping weekly liturgy and special events
	Parish website and internet links
	Parish Library--audiocassettes, books, CDs, videocassettes
	Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
	A variety of Bible Studies
	Grief Care Group

Calendar

GENTLE EXERCISES: Mondays & Thursdays, 10-11am, St. Anastasia hospitality area & Evergreen.

HCV-TV CHANNEL 10: Each Sunday’s 7:30am Mass is aired the following Wednesday at 6:30pm.

RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Do You Know Someone Who: Would like to know more about the Catholic Church? Has been baptized in another Christian tradition but is interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church? Has never been baptized? Has been baptized Catholic but has not been confirmed or received First Communion? And/or desires to be reconnected to the Church? For more information about RCIA, contact Sr Lucille at the parish office 587-6507 or at lhass@stanastasia.net.

Retreat Opportunities

RENEW THE HEART--“The heart is the place where a person’s deepest feelings, core personality traits and basic spirituality resided.” We speak of a “heartfelt” response as one that is honest and genuine. Jesus reserves the highest honor possible for the “pure of heart” in the Beatitudes: “they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). With a “listening heart” we discover God’s purpose and plan for us. This retreat will help us imitate more deeply the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Heart whose greatest desire is to show us mercy. Imitating the Heart of Jesus will help foster a “change of heart” in us. At Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo MN, www.kingshouse.com or 763- 682-1394. Suggested offering: $140. Silent Couples retreat: Mar 9-11

NURTURING THE BODY AND ATTENDING THE SOUL: A SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT--Use meditation practices in a group setting to go deeper into your inner silence, prayer and reflection. Personal reflection time will be enriched with inspiring readings and meditations. Whether you are new or seasoned in the art of meditation, this retreat will benefit all. Spiritual Directors will be available for optional one-to-one visits. Franciscan Sister Linda Wieser has been a Spiritual Director and Retreat Director for over 35 years. She has a Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry with extensive studies in spiritual direction and holistic body therapy. Friday, Feb 17, 7-9pm, Saturday, Feb 18, 8:30am-3:30pm at Assisi Heights, Rochester, MN. $75 includes breaks and lunch on Saturday. Partial scholarships available. Optional overnight accommodations: $25. Registration forms are available at the parish office. You may also call 507.280.2195 or email ahsc@rochesterfranciscan.org

FRANCISCAN RETREATS--Franciscan Retreats are held at the Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN. For more info, or to register for any of the following retreats, call 952.447.2182 or go to www.FranciscanRetreats.net

MEN’S WEEKEND--Feb 3-5. The theme will be Man Meets His God, presented by Fr Michael Kolodziej and our staff. On Apr 5-7 we have our Men’s Holy Week retreat presented by our staff.

MARRIED COUPLES--Feb 10-12. Our theme this year is Darkness and Light are but One: Embracing Our Seasons of Faith.

WOMEN’S RETREATS--Darkness and Light are but One: Embracing Our Seasons of Faith. Retreat held Feb 24-26.