2nd Sign Study Group

The 2nd sign Study group’s Mission: To journey with our fellow sister's and brother's as we discover and rediscover the richness of our Catholic faith. We STUDY ‘all things Catholic’ as Matthew Kelly encourages in his book, ‘Four Signs of the Dynamic Catholic’.

We meet the 2^nd Saturday of every month from 9am – 10:30am in the undercroft’s Holy Family Room or otherwise stated. All are welcome.

Our planning group include: Janet Bolam, DJ Dolle, Janet Dwyer, Cindy Kemper, Monica Kleimeyer and Marilyn Wempe.

Please contact DJ Dolle for further information at: jim2dj@gmail.com or Monica Kleimeyer at: mitzkleimeyer@gmail.com
 

To obtain books for STUDY, to get on the EMAIL LIST or questions of any kind,
Please contact: 
 DJ Dolle 513-451-0595 / jim2dj@gmail.com

2022 schedule   A focus on 'The Year of the Family' for the first six months *schedule is subject to change according to the needs of the group.

October 8th: Our Lady’s Farm in Falmouth, KY trip. Saint Antoninus parish warmly welcomes anyone in our Parish families who would be interested in joining us as we travel by car pool to Our Lady of Light Farm in Falmouth, Kentucky.  We will meet in the St. Antoninus Linneman Road parking lot  by the priest’s garage.  We will be at the Farm for 11:00AM Rosary and 12 noon Mass.  We leave St. Antoninus promptly at 9:00AM.  Box lunches and beverage will be available for $10, payable the day of the trip. Holy Water is available at the site.  Bring a small bottle to fill.  To sign up or for more information, call Cindy Kemper at 513-451-3995 before Monday, October 3rd. 
 

November 12th: “Cosmic Temple” A short study of Genesis from The Augustine Institute and how it relates to Pope Francis’ encyclical letter; Laudato Si. Handouts. (Monica) 
December 10th: ‘Signs of Life – 20 Catholic Customs and their Biblical roots.’ An EWTN interview with Scott Hahn explains the difference between sacraments and sacramentals and their biblical roots. (Monica)
Book of same title for all attending. 

2023 2nd sign STUDY  meetings - all meetings held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9 - 10:30am unless otherwise stated

We are excited to provide this informative and dynamic meeting schedule. It may change depending on the needs of the group. Pope Francis has asked Catholics in 2023 to prepare for the 2025 Holy Jubilee Year of Hope. We will begin and end the year on this topic with many exciting topics the other months. A scholarship to the Franciscan University’s ‘Defending the Faith’ July 2023 conference will be offered and that person can accompany our attendees to this conference. Jan 14 th - To prepare for the Jubilee Pope Francis asks us to dedicate time in 2023 to studying the documents of Vatican ll. We’ll view a video from formed.org - ‘Revolution of John XXlll: The Second Vatican Council’. This video is set in Rome, 1959 and provides historical context to Vatican ll. The cardinals elect a 76 year old Pope, hoping for an uneventful pontificate without surprises. But John XXlll surprised everyone. Cindy K. Feb 11 th – ‘JOY’ – Janet D. March 11 th – ‘Share Your Faith’ by Bishop Robert Barron – preparing for encounters during Lent and the Easter season. Pamphlet. Marilyn W. April 8 th – ‘Holy Saturday study’ – Janet D. May 13 th – Mark Braunstein on Our Lady of Fatima or ‘My Descent into Death’ by Howard Storm. Cindy K. or DJ D. June 10 th – ‘Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality’ by Matthew Kelly – Janet D. July 8 th – We are forgoing our in-person mtg and in place are attending the ‘Defending the Faith’ conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. DJ D August 12 th – ‘Defending the Faith discussion’ – those who attended the conference are invited to discuss their most memorable experience/s. September 9 th – ‘Adoration during the time of Eucharist Revival’ – Pamphlet. Marilyn W October 14 th – Mark Braunstein on Our Lady of Fatima or ‘My Descent into Death’ by Howard Storm. Cindy K or DJ D November 11 th – ’23 sects of Catholicism’ – with focus on St. Anthony Maronite Church on Victory Parkway/possible speaker. Going to Mass there on Sunday Nov 12 th as we are able. Monica K December 9 th – ‘Vatican ll, Mercy and You’ by Fr. Michael Gaitley – this illuminating talk about Vatican ll provides a map to help us enrich our lives through faith and effectively experience the Good News of God’s divine mercy. Or similar Vatican ll resource. Monica K