OUR VISION AND MISSION: To enkindle in the adults of St. Maria Goretti a passion for Jesus Christ and His Mission.
OUR GOALS: We seek to promote faith and growth in Christ and to develop active participation in the parish and larger community. We affirm the work of our catechists, liturgical ministers, parish council and the many forms of pastoral care and outreach.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
1. To communicate the AFF Comittee's focus and activities.
2. To continue promotion and planning for the Follow Me Lenten Program.
4. To provide opportunities for ongoing growth and involvement of adults in the parish.
5. To guide the ongoing development of the St. Maria Goretti Parish website.
6. To facilitate public relations with the wider community beyond the parish.
7. To support the parish Welcome Committee.
PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES (FALL 2009):
Women’s Book Group: 8 weeks, beginning Wed morning, September 23
Catholics Coming Home: 6 weeks, beginning Monday evening, October 26
"Words Matter: Communication Skills for Everyday Life”: 3 weeks, beginning Thursday evening, October 22; lead by Sister Sandra Brunenn
Prayer Shawl Ministry: occasional meetings for sewing & mutual support
Faith-Sharing groups: various times and places in the parish; inquire at parish office
CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mary Crider (chair), Rita Pearson, Marge Behn, Lorrie Polesky, Bob Ramos and Sr. Sandra Brunenn.
The Adult Faith Formation Committee, a standing committee, guides the various ongoing growth opportunities in the parish.
