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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
A Series Exploring
the Second Vatican Council and the Church Today

Theological
Reflection

Workshops
(Theology in Practice)

Network Wide

Prayer Ministry: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, Convent Chapel, Trinity University, Washington, D.C.; Blessed Sacrament Parish, Alexandria, VA; EPS homes and workplaces. For intentions, contact Burma Hill, 301.772.2689 or burmahill@aol.com (Washington); Mary Ann Pierce, 703.549.2565 or pierce824@comcast.net (Virginia); Maria Lemanski, 718.829.7040 or mariacardona@yahoo.com (New York); or Dr. Ellen Mahon at 203.461.8064 or ellendw2008@yahoo.com (Connecticut).

EPS 30th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, November 9, 2008. Mass, lecture and fellowship with past Board Chair and Old Testament scholar Fr. Larry Boadt, CSP. Notre Dame Chapel and Social Hall, Trinity (Washington) University. A celebration of 30 years of educating adult Catholics, and of our foundress, the late Sr. Joan Bland. Details to be announced.

Connecticut Program
at St. Philip's Parish (Norwalk)

Systematic Theology (advanced), 7:15-9:20 p.m., Tuesdays, September 9 – December 2. A systematic overview of the fundamental mysteries of our Catholic faith. Dr. Thomas Hicks, instructor. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

Psalms: God’s People at Worship, 7:15-9:20 p.m., Wednesdays, September 10 – October 1. A study of the Psalms and their place in worship and prayer. Instructor: Dr. Harry Nasuti, Professor of Theology, Fordham University. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

Liturgy: The Heart of Catholic Evangelization, 7:15-9:20 p.m., Wednesdays, October 8 – November 19. The history of Catholic liturgy and principles of liturgical planning and practice. Instructor: Msgr. Kevin Wallin, Pastor, St. Augustine Cathedral. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

Praying Twice: The Ministry of Music, 7:15-9:20 p.m. Wednesday, October 15. A one-day workshop within the Liturgy course. How music raises our hearts to the Lord. Instructor: Alma Hamilton, Fellow, American Guild of Organists. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

Pope Benedict’s Message to America, The EPS Forum, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 8 – November 12 (six weeks). An exploration of the message, Christ Our Hope, that Pope Benedict XVI brought to the U.S. on his first papal visit. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

The Year of St. Paul, The EPS Forum, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. March 18 – April 29. A study of the saint whose year was proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI. Register: EPSCTProgram@trinitydc.edu or 203.354.8672.

Washington, DC Open Programs
(for DC and VA EPS students)
at Trinity University (Washington, DC)

La Paz del Señor Esté con Ustedes:
Conversational Spanish for Parish Life and Ministry, Beginner series, 10 a.m. - noon or 6:45-8:45 p.m., Mondays, July 28 – September 8, 2008; Intermediate Series, 10 a.m. - noon or 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Intermediate I Series, 10 a.m. - noon or 6:45-8:45 p.m., Mondays, September 22 – October 27. Sr. Joan Mary Hill, SND, instructor. Contact Ann Kitterman, kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030. Suggested donation.

Prayer is a Thirst: Drinking Deeply of the Living Water, EPS Fall Retreat, 5:30 p.m., Friday, September 12 until after lunch, Sunday, September 14, PriestField Retreat Center, Kearneysville, West Virginia. For EPS students, graduates and friends. Retreat Director: Rev. Tom Ryan, CSP, Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, The Paulists. Retreat fee. For questions, call Ann Kitterman, 202.884.9030 or kittermana@trinitydc.edu.

Washington Day Program
at Trinity University (Washington, DC)

Church History: The Birth of the Church, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14. A study of the Acts of the Apostles and pastoral letters tracing the development of the earliest Christian communities. Instructor: Rev. Maurice O’Connell. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Church History: The Light of Catholic Tradition, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, October 21 – November 25. A study of the life, witness and writings of the Church’s saints, its greatest men and women and reform movements. Instructor: Rev. Maurice O’Connell. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Church History: Catholic and American, American and Catholic, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, December 2-16; January 6-20. Explore the growth of the American Catholic Church, including its cultural diversity and its contribution to American life. Instructor: Rev. John T. Ford, CSC. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

The Sacramental Imagination and Catholic World View (advanced), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 4 – October 9. Instructor: Mark Napack, S.T.D., Cand. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Systematic Theology (advanced), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, October 16 – December 11. Instructor: Rev. Michael Gallagher. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Washington Evening Program
at Trinity University (Washington, DC)

Living the Scripture and Sacraments, 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, September 16 – November 11. Considers the life of discipleship through the study of the sacraments of initiation and the universal call to holiness. Instructor: Sr. Mary Ann Cook, SND. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

The Sacraments of Vocation, 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, November 18 – December 9. Examines the sacraments of marriage and ordination. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Writings of the Apostles John and Paul (advanced), 7-9:15 p.m., Thursdays, September 4 – November 20. Instructor: Sr. Margaret Christi Karwowski. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

Virginia Day Program
at St. Ann Parish, Arlington

Liturgy: The Heart of Catholic Evangelization, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 10 – October 15. Studies the development of Catholic liturgy and principles of good liturgical practice. Instructor: Thomas Stehle, M.A. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

The Birth of the Church, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, October 22 – December 3. A study of the Acts of the Apostles and pastoral letters that trace the development of the earliest Christian communities. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

The Gospel of John (advanced), 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 10 – Oct. 15. Instructor: Rev. Thomas Ferguson. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

The Sacramental Imagination and Catholic World View (advanced), 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, October 22 – December 3. Instructor: Mark Napack, S.T.D. Cand. Register with Ann Kitterman at kittermana@trinitydc.edu or 202.884.9030.

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