The Social Justice Committee will hold a kickoff meeting Monday, Sept. 27, 7pm on Zoom. Our theme this year is Solidarity, and in keeping with this spirit, our meeting will observe the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. We will focus on what is happening locally to welcome Afghan refugees, as well as offer our prayers through a community Rosary. We will also present the schedule of events for the upcoming 2021-22 year. Email socialjustice@avcatholic.org for Zoom details. All are welcome.
We learned during Covid, that digital platforms can be very effective and helpful tools for religious education and sacramental preparation. As we continue to grow as discipleship leaders, we are excited about being able to offer both instructional models in a hybrid approach that will help to make faith formation even more accessible to everyone!
It helps to explain why we are engaged in this endeavor of taking up study of the Bible. AsThis four-week study focuses on how the Second Vatican Council clarified and updated the place of the Bible for the Church in the document known as Dei Verbum. The council expanded the use of Bible texts in the lectionary and encouraged our personal study. such, the character of this study is more ABOUT the Bible than a study OF the Bible.
Got Questions about Life? Faith? Meaning? Come Join the conversation! Invite a friend or family member! Alpha is an opportunity to gather, connect, have fun and explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment. Come check it out and see for your self! No cost! Learn more and sign up at: https://www.applevalleycatholic.org/alpha
Preparing for reopening has been no small task. Our goal is to open with a safe environment, keep everyone healthy and also continue to offer quality participation in Mass online for those who remain unable to attend in person.
Please Note - The target reopening is the weekend of June 13-14, NOT June 6-7, as stated in in the Constant Contact email posted May 27. As the email also indicated, the date is dependent upon a lot of factors. Thank you for your patience as we strive to complete the opening criteria and provide a safe experience when we begin to gather.
On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., one of our Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) volunteers will be leading a Facebook Live lesson and reflection on this weekend's readings, from their own home. The Live event will take place on the Apple Valley Catholic Collaborative's Facebook Page. Please gather your young children and join us!