Small Faith Sharing Communities, BIG Benefits!

             Learn! Grow! Share Friendship in the Parish!
                                Appreciate Your Faith More!

St. Joan of Arc small faith sharing communities are a conduit for getting to know parish members and grow in faith together.

Recent events for small faith sharing communities:

Parish Mission, Fish Frys, Stations of the Cross, Women's & Men's Breakfast with Fr. Larussa, Women's Groups: Lenten Longings & Women of Grace Book Club, Men's Faith Sharing, Fall French Toast Breakfast, Christmas potlucks and Summer picnics.  

Upcoming event: Next Friday, March 30th the Small Faith Sharing Communities (GIFT) will be assisting the Knights of Columbus with serving fish at the Fish Fry. If interested in volunteering, please contact us.

Become a part of something BIG join a small faith sharing community TODAY!
Contact Romy Riebe 614-885-9450 or Pete Shears 614-888-1562.
 

GIFT - When is the next miracle?

Would you like to witness the miracle of healing?

In our Sunday readings we find Jesus moving from area to area, being present to all, performing amazing miracles of healing. What would that have felt like to witness such marvelous deeds?

Having been on staff for over 15 years, it has been my privilege to witness some amazing moments of physical and spiritual healing. This is especially evident when our GIFT, small faith sharing communities gather.  

It is  healing to be able to share our concerns with others who care. It is a joy for all who pray when a prayer is answered.

On a personal note, I am reminded of an instance about 3 years ago. My 88 year old mother was rushed to the hospital in Cleveland, her situation was grave. There was just a short time to get things together before we left for Cleveland, but on my way out the door, I did contact my GIFT communities and asked for their prayers.

Once in Cleveland, the situation looked very grim for my mother. After 4 hours of surgery and as many hours of prayer, we were given the good news that she survived the surgery. One day after surgery my sister coaxed Mom into scratching an instant lottery ticket. When this happened we knew Mom would be fine. On the third day the bandage was removed from the nine inch incision. We were amazed that the wound was bearly visible,except for the staples.

We are were very grateful for all the prayers, dedication of the medical team and most of all God's gracious blessing in allowing her to be with us to this very day.   

Following Jesus example of being present especially to those who are isolated or alone can produce miraculous transformations. Each of us can be that channel for God's love which can perform many mircales. This Valentine's Day give the gift of love, and witness the miracle of healing. 

God Bless each of you with healing!
Romy