St. Raymond parish has 2 different women’s small groups to connect in friendship, strengthen your faith, and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, helping to build a community of the Body of Christ sent forth to share God’s love with all that we encounter.
Faith Sharing Groups
We are a community of Catholic women committed to fostering friendship, offering prayer and support for each other, and building a deeper relationship with Christ through bible studies. This ministry is open to any woman aged 18 and up and our group leaders represent various ages and stages of life.
Don’t let the words bible study scare you off – no experience necessary! And no preparation prior to meetings needed to participate! The facilitators are parishioners, like yourselves, looking to connect and grow with others and Christ – together sharing our lives and faith journey. We pray that you will be called to try this. You just need an open mind and love for others.
Click here for more information and registrationContact:
Sharon Moeykens
847-253-860 x164 | s.moeykens@st-raymond.org
Spirituality Circles (“Come to the Well”)
In John’s Gospel, Jesus has a conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. Through their mutual sharing, she comes to recognize the life-giving presence of Jesus in her own life. She experiences Jesus as “living water.” As women, we too know the life-giving power of mutual sharing, support and dialogue. We too reflect on our lives, and recognize our own God-quest. In the very “stuff” of our lives we experience both the nurturing presence and the challenge of God’s Holy Spirit. Women’s Spirituality Circles are small groups of 12-18 women who gather once a month to nourish, reflect upon and share their own spiritual lives. A resource book is used, which enables the women to come to a deeper understanding of themselves and their own unique spirituality. Through reading, discussion and prayerful reflection, the women experience a deeper prayer life and the invitation to share their gifts in service to God’s people. They gather strength, insight and a sense of gratitude from one another. Each group has a facilitator whom we train.
Contact:
Kathy Hemler
847-427-1472 | chuck.kathy.hemler@comcast.net