Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Starts Sept. 7 at 7:15 p.m. in Hoffman Hall
Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the Catholic Church or become Catholic? Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a chance to ask about all things Catholic and learn the “whys” behind the “whats” of Catholicism. RCIA prepares candidates to enter the Church at the Easter Vigil. It also helps confirmed Catholics become stronger members of the Church. Think of RCIA as Adult Faith Formation.
Classes will be held Tuesday evenings at 7:15 in St. John’s Hoffman Hall beginning Sept. 7. Register by calling Joanna at the St. John office 715-623-2024.
Sept. 7 — Introduction. Where are you on your faith journey? Why be Catholic? What is RCIA? Intro to the Bible. Sept. 14 — Proofs of God’s Existence. Sept. 21 — The Divinity of Christ. Sept. 28 — Scripture and Tradition.
The Ushers Ministry
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St. John’s also has an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site, which ushers have been trained to use. In the event of a medical emergency, ushers also step in to call 911 or direct medical personnel once they arrive. Both Greg and Florian agree that ushering helps put a friendly face to the parish. “It makes a big difference when someone greets you when you are visiting a different church,” Greg says. “You want to know where to go when you arrive.”
“More people should get involved in the parish and volunteer to do things. We should all do our part.” — FLORIAN BAGINSKI You are invited to help usher and put a friendly face to our parishes! Please call the parish office at 715-623-2024 if you would like to get involved in this wonderful ministry of hospitality.
Greg and Kathy Rusch enjoy being involved at St. John’s.
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