Holy Family Catholic Community Presents a One-Day Parish Mission With Dr. John Bergsma
Holy Family is excited to announce that it will offer a One-Day Parish Mission on Saturday, February 6, from 8:00 am to 12:45 pm at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way.
Dr. Bergsma is one of today’s most respected scholars and currently serves as the Vice President of Mission at the St. Paul Center and a Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of over twenty books on Scripture and the Catholic faith, including his 4-volume set of commentaries on the Sunday Mass readings entitled “The Word of the Lord,” and his most recent release, “Bible and Marriage: The Two Shall Become One Flesh,” part of the “Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments” series published by Baker Academic.
The mission will begin at 8:00 am with Mass and include two presentations, “Holy Thursday through Jewish Eyes” and “Good Friday through Jewish Eyes,” as well as a social. Confession will be offered before the mission from 7:00 to 8:00 am. During the mission, children in grades 1-5 are invited to attend “Lent-a-Palooza,” a morning of games, snacks, Bingo, and more from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students in grades 6- 12 are encouraged to volunteer with Lent-a-Palooza.
The cost is $20 per person, but Holy Family members are free. Registration is required.