GIFT is...Growing In Faith Together:

  • It is St. Mary Magdalene Parish Community's primary religious education and faith formation experience for EVERYONE!
  • EVERYONE includes adults, teenagers, and children, singles, couples, parents, grandparents, new or returning Catholics, inquirers of the faith...
  • EVERYONE at GIFT is a learner and EVERYONE at GIFT is a teacher!  Families of all types are welcomed at GIFT!
  • GIFT is for EVERYONE!  Especially YOU!

Registration:

To register, you can use the online form, or the downloadable regristration form and fax it to (440) 943-3780, or contact Terrie Baldwin at (440) 854-6013 to reserve your place.  Or you may walk-in to the next session.  All are welcome!

Material Fee:

Per Session:  $5.00 per person, or $20.00 maximum per family
Per Year:  $40.00 per person or $160.00 maximum per family

The fee is used to cover the expenses of each session.  It includes one take-home kit per family registered. 

Cost of Meal:

A free-will offering of cash may be donated in the basket near the food line for your contribution toward the meal.  The meal price is not included in the Material Fee listed above.  Please be as generous as you are able.

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid is available upon request.  Please speak with Terrie Baldwin or a Pastoral Team member if you need assistance at (440) 943-2133. 

Questions:

Questions about GIFT can be directed to Terrie Baldwin at (440) 854-6013.

Process:
 
Once per month, families choose to come during one of three session times:
Sunday Morning
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
or
Tuesday Evening
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Families gather for a meal at the beginning of each session. 
 
Following the meal, participants gather together for prayer leading to participation in an age-appropriate session based on a specific monthly topic.
 
At the end of the session, participants rejoin and reflect with a closing activity that allows participants to reflect on the learning and to integrate it into their lives as disciples of Jeus Christ.  GIFT allows all generations to experience their faith together!
 
Benefits:
 
 
Sharing faith experiences together:  During the sessions and with the help of a monthly take-home packet you will be able to foster a strong faith relationship and discipleship within your home.
 
 
Eating a meal together:  A meal is provided for you (breakfast on Sunday or dinner on Monday or Tuesday), no cooking required on your part.  As you share your meal in a faith community...you also share your faith.
 
 
Building God's Kingdom:  Quality time to share with others in the faith community will lead to builing the kingdom of God!
 
 
Interesting topics:  Each month we will present a different topic which will allow you to either share your expertise, or learn or both!
2009 - 2010 GIFT Plan
Dates Title Topic

September 13th & 15th

"Nourishing our Family With God's Word" Virtues and Values

October 11th & 13th

"Old Testament Giants" Abraham, Noah, David, Jonah

November 8th & 10th

"Welcoming One Another" Sacraments of Initiation

December 13th & 15th

"Ven a la Fiesta" A Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

January 10th & 12th

"Wise Men Heed Their Call:  Prophets" Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea

February 7th & 9th

"Hear Our Prayer" Our Father & The Doxology

March 7th & 9th

"Dying & Rising" Understanding Lenten Symbols

April 11th & 13th

"Feeling Empty:  Fill Up On Prayer" Universal Call to Prayer

May 2nd

"Mystagogy:  Celebration of New Life"

Women in Scripture

 

What We Have Learned & Shared
As A Faith Community In The Past Years: 

 2008 - 2009 GIFT Schedule

Date
Program Title Topic
Sep 14 & 19
History of Diocese and St. Mary Magdalene
Celebrating 60 Years
Church History
Oct  12 & 14 Faithful Citizenship Social Justice
Nov 9 & 11 Liturgy of the Hours and Psalms Prayer
Dec 14 & 16 Christmas Presence Church Year
Jan 11 & 13 Beatitudes and Saints Social Justice
Feb 8 & 10 Sacrament of Matrimony Sacrament
Feb 28
Mar 1 & 3
Lent and Conversion
In Collaboration with St. Justin Martyr
Church Year
May 17 - one day only Mystagogy with our Newly Initiated Sacraments
 

2007 - 2008

Topics
Content Area
Event
Gifts are For Giving
Prayer
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
You are Loved
Social Justice
Dignity of Human Life
The "Old Testament Idol" Joseph
Morality
Advent Scriptures
Peace & Joy of Christmas
Social Justice
Christmas
Travels with St. Paul (Fr. Ron Presenter) Scripture Year of St. Peter & Paul
Jumping James Jones Basketball
Morality
Conversion of Heart
Feasting to Fasting
Church Year
Soup Suppers and Lent
God's Hands on You
Sacrament
Easter Season
Let Your Spirit Soar
Creed

Pentecost

Mothers Come in All Ages Scripture Mother's Day

Moral Teaching of Saints

Morality

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

 
2006 - 2007
 
Topic
Content Area
Event
Feast of All Souls
Church Year
All Souls Day
Lectionary
Scripture
Advent Sunday Masses
Incarnation*
Creed
Christmas
Anointing of the Sick
Sacrament
Anointing Service
Lenten Prayer*
Prayer
Prayer during Lent
Good Friday
Church Year
Good Friday
Care for the Earth
Justice & Service
Earth Day is Every Day
St. Mary Magdalene
Scripture
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
 
* Collaborative events with St. Justin Martyr 

2005 - 2006

Topic

Content Area

Event

Dignity of the Human Person Morality Respect Life Sunday
Oh Antiphons of Advent Church Year Advent Season
Vocations:  Call of the Disciples Sacraments Vocation Week
The Great Commandments Sacraments Lent/Reconciliation
Holy Thursday Church Year Holy Thursday
Pentecost Creed Pentecost
Service to the Homeless Justice & Service Homeless  Service Projects
St. Mary Magdalene Prayer

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

2004 - 2005

Topics
Content Area
Event
Communion of Saints
Church Feasts & Seasons
All Saints Day
Poverty:  Option for the Poor
Justice & Service
Thanksgiving
Advent Reconciliation
Sacraments
Parish Reconciliation Service
Lent:  Baptism & Forgiveness of Sin
Creed
Ash Wednesday
Lent & Almsgiving
Justice & Service
Stations of the Cross
Triduum
Creed
Triduum
Mary & the Rosary
Prayer
May Crowning
The Beatitudes
Morality

Festival

Moral Teaching of Saints

Morality

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Parish Office
 
32114 Vine Street
Willowick, OH 44095
P: (440) 943-2133
F: (440) 943-3780
 
Office Hours
 
Weekday Schedule
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Tuesday
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM on Friday
 
Weekend Schedule
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturday
9:00 AM – Noon on Sunday
 
Mass and Prayer Times
 
Mass Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am
Saturday: 4:30 pm Vigil
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am,11:30 am
 
Reconciliation/Confession:
Saturday 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
(Or by appointment)
 
Eucharistic Adoration:
Monday: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Chapel)
 
Rosary:
Sunday: 5:00 pm (Chapel)
 
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