Dinner and a Movie featuring a shared meal with all participants bringing a covered dish followed by the movie, "The Way." "The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. On his journey, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, each with their own issues and looking for greater meaning in their lives: a Dutchman (Yorick van Wageningen), a Canadian (Deborah Kara Unger) and an Irish writer (James Nesbitt), who is suffering from a bout of writer's block. From the unexpected and, often times, amusing experiences along the way, this unlikely quartet of misfits creates an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through Tom's unresolved relationship with his son, he discovers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose".

Last year, we engaged in the 24-week study of the Bible offered by this publisher, and it was amazing! It was also very long which is why many were not able to participate. This shorter DVD study will cover the major points that the longer study covered and will provide a great foundation for understanding how the Bible is structured. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand how it relates to your everyday life. You will discover the remarkable connections between the Old and New Testaments. It will help you hear the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass with a whole new understanding. You will see how the sacraments, the Church, and our entire Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. Course Fee: $20 Please sign up by calling or emailing Mary Wood, 410-758-0143 x4, mos-religious.ed@verizon.net

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process we engage in to introduce interested individuals to the tenets of our faith and prepare them for full initiation into our Church. If you are interested in participating either as a mentor or candidate/catechumen, please contact Mary Wood, 410-758-0143, ext. 4.

The Well Women – Crossing Boundaries, by Ladine Housholder Former members of a study group are reunited on a tour to the historic site of Jacob’s Well where Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman. Kay is the color-coded super organizer; Ruth, a comedian with Kleenex and empathy; Alicia is the brainiac with a dark secret; Inez, foodie with an accent; Corinne, gentle voice in the moonlight; Beth, nurse with a sore heart; and Vicky, home alone again and again. Then there is Julia, with a caustic complaint for every occasion; whereas Norma is cheerful in the face of death. At the Well, they not only meet Najila, modern Samaritan tour guide, and her family, they also meet themselves and each other. Throughout this tour of life, healing, and history, you will be treated to a rich tapestry of details about the people, sights, shops and food of the Middle East.