October Talks Series 2018
CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER, GARDINER STREET
Saturday 6th October | 10am – 1pm
The Stories that Jesus Loved with Jessie Rogers
Saturday 13th October | 10am – 1pm
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Reading Scripture at Mass with Angela Harding
Saturday 20th October | 10am – 1pm
The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis with Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
Saturday 27th October | 10am – 1pm
The Art of Spiritual Discernment with Brendan Comerford SJ
The Stories that Jesus Loved: A morning on Scripture with Jessie Rogers
Saturday 6th October 10am-1pm
Many people think of the Old Testament as foreign and strange, even full of judgment and violence.
But the Old Testament, with its stories like:
· David and Goliath
· Jonah and the great fish
· Noah’s Ark and
· Moses leading the people across the Sea
was the Bible that Jesus heard and loved.
These were the stories that shaped Jesus’ imagination and that helped him to discover who he was and what work God his Father was calling him to do.
In this workshop we will listen to some of the stories and the songs that Jesus would have listened to growing up. In them we will discover the compassionate God who:
· takes on the powerful to save the poor
· the God who hates religious hypocrisy and who works in surprising ways.
Jessie Rogers
Jessie Rogers teaches Scripture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, she is a “Godly Play” trainer, trained in Ignatian spirituality and lives with her husband and three daughters in County Limerick.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Reading Scripture at Mass with Angela Harding
Saturday 13th October 10am-1pm
· Bring fresh life to your reading at Mass and to your listeners.
· Practice simple warm-ups and exercises.
· Explore the meaning and feelings behind the text.
· Find your own interpretation of the text and project it with confidence.
· Discover confidence in speaking and response to imagery.
Be true to the instinct of the moment, feel something in the language and make the word active
Angela will use the techniques developed by Cicely Berry (Royal Shakespeare Company) to help readers bring the word alive.
Angela Harding
Angela Harding is a professional Actress and a qualified speech and drama teacher and has worked in both areas for many years. She is most well-known for her role as Mary in RTE’s period drama Strumpet City.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis: is the “Synodal” Church the missing piece of the jigsaw?
Saturday 20th October 10am-1pm
Following the Pope’s visit you may well ask
· Where do we go from here?
· What future is there for the Catholic Church in 21st Century Ireland?
Part of the answer may come in the “synodal church” proposed by Pope Francis.
Jesuit priest Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon will:
· explain what Pope Francis is proposing and..
· offer texts for reflection and discussion in groups.
In this workshop we may
· glimpse what the future may be and perhaps..
· hear the call to set it in motion.
Fr Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
Gerry O’Hanlon is a Jesuit priest, theologian and former Provincial of the Irish Jesuits, He has taught for many years at the Milltown Institute and worked at the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice where he has written extensively on church reform. He is adjunct Professor of theology in the Loyola Institute at Trinity College Dublin.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
The Art of Spiritual Discernment: Recognising God’s time-table in our Culture of Zapping
Saturday 27th October 10am-1pm
When asked what element of Ignatian Spirituality helped him to live out his ministry, Pope Francis replied ‘discernment’.
At the heart of ‘discernment’ is
· the search for ‘God’s point of view’
At important moments St Ignatius trusts that:
· God doesn’t just leave us to our own devices
· God invites us to ask for the help of the Holy Spirit
We are seeking out the working of God’s grace in a community
In this workshop Fr. Brendan explains the principles of discernment that Pope Francis is encouraging us to practice and offers some case studies to help us make it concrete.
Fr Brendan Comerford SJ
After starting a career in teaching Fr. Brendan entered the Jesuits in 1980 and has exercised a variety of ministries including being Novice Director, Spiritual teacher and companion. He is currently based at Manresa Centre of Spirituality, Dollymount, Dublin.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
Download brochures
BROCHURE DISCERNMENT WITH BRENDAN COMERFORD
BROCHURE READING WITH ANGELA HARDING
Fr John Sullivan Monthly Mass in thanksgiving for his life and in prayer for his canonisation takes place each third Saturday of the month at 1pm in St Francis Xavier’s Church.
Special homily and blessing with crucifix of Fr John after Mass.
All are very welcome!
Charismatic prayer group
every Monday night from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. Come and join us for prayer and praise and share scripture.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group
The death of someone close touches us to the core and leaves us hurt and wounded. A Bethany group offers a listening ear and help on the road of bereavement. Individual support can also part of it.
The Bethany drop-in meeting is at 7.30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at St Francis Xavier Church.
For further information please phone 089 4616432
Bethany Bereavement Support at Gardiner Street Facebook Page
October Talks Series 2018
CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER, GARDINER STREET
Saturday 6th October | 10am – 1pm
The Stories that Jesus Loved with Jessie Rogers
Saturday 13th October | 10am – 1pm
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Reading Scripture at Mass with Angela Harding
Saturday 20th October | 10am – 1pm
The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis with Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
Saturday 27th October | 10am – 1pm
The Art of Spiritual Discernment with Brendan Comerford SJ
The Stories that Jesus Loved: A morning on Scripture with Jessie Rogers
Saturday 6th October 10am-1pm
Many people think of the Old Testament as foreign and strange, even full of judgment and violence.
But the Old Testament, with its stories like:
· David and Goliath
· Jonah and the great fish
· Noah’s Ark and
· Moses leading the people across the Sea
was the Bible that Jesus heard and loved.
These were the stories that shaped Jesus’ imagination and that helped him to discover who he was and what work God his Father was calling him to do.
In this workshop we will listen to some of the stories and the songs that Jesus would have listened to growing up. In them we will discover the compassionate God who:
· takes on the powerful to save the poor
· the God who hates religious hypocrisy and who works in surprising ways.
Jessie Rogers
Jessie Rogers teaches Scripture at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, she is a “Godly Play” trainer, trained in Ignatian spirituality and lives with her husband and three daughters in County Limerick.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Reading Scripture at Mass with Angela Harding
Saturday 13th October 10am-1pm
· Bring fresh life to your reading at Mass and to your listeners.
· Practice simple warm-ups and exercises.
· Explore the meaning and feelings behind the text.
· Find your own interpretation of the text and project it with confidence.
· Discover confidence in speaking and response to imagery.
Be true to the instinct of the moment, feel something in the language and make the word active
Angela will use the techniques developed by Cicely Berry (Royal Shakespeare Company) to help readers bring the word alive.
Angela Harding
Angela Harding is a professional Actress and a qualified speech and drama teacher and has worked in both areas for many years. She is most well-known for her role as Mary in RTE’s period drama Strumpet City.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis: is the “Synodal” Church the missing piece of the jigsaw?
Saturday 20th October 10am-1pm
Following the Pope’s visit you may well ask
· Where do we go from here?
· What future is there for the Catholic Church in 21st Century Ireland?
Part of the answer may come in the “synodal church” proposed by Pope Francis.
Jesuit priest Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon will:
· explain what Pope Francis is proposing and..
· offer texts for reflection and discussion in groups.
In this workshop we may
· glimpse what the future may be and perhaps..
· hear the call to set it in motion.
Fr Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
Gerry O’Hanlon is a Jesuit priest, theologian and former Provincial of the Irish Jesuits, He has taught for many years at the Milltown Institute and worked at the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice where he has written extensively on church reform. He is adjunct Professor of theology in the Loyola Institute at Trinity College Dublin.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
The Art of Spiritual Discernment: Recognising God’s time-table in our Culture of Zapping
Saturday 27th October 10am-1pm
When asked what element of Ignatian Spirituality helped him to live out his ministry, Pope Francis replied ‘discernment’.
At the heart of ‘discernment’ is
· the search for ‘God’s point of view’
At important moments St Ignatius trusts that:
· God doesn’t just leave us to our own devices
· God invites us to ask for the help of the Holy Spirit
We are seeking out the working of God’s grace in a community
In this workshop Fr. Brendan explains the principles of discernment that Pope Francis is encouraging us to practice and offers some case studies to help us make it concrete.
Fr Brendan Comerford SJ
After starting a career in teaching Fr. Brendan entered the Jesuits in 1980 and has exercised a variety of ministries including being Novice Director, Spiritual teacher and companion. He is currently based at Manresa Centre of Spirituality, Dollymount, Dublin.
What can I expect?
The morning begins with solid input from our speaker followed by coffee and then a chance to deepen a question or a text in small groups and finally discuss our findings in the big group before a simple soup & sandwiches lunch for those who wish it.
A voluntary contribution is requested.
Further info at: 01 836 3411 or www.gardinerstparish.ie
Download brochures
BROCHURE DISCERNMENT WITH BRENDAN COMERFORD
BROCHURE READING WITH ANGELA HARDING
Charismatic prayer group
every Monday night from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. Come and join us for prayer and praise and share scripture.