FOOTSTEPS

How about a new year's resolution to get back into following in Jesus' footsteps - we'd love to see you even if you haven't been before or haven't been
for ages, you are always welcome.
Advance notice for the following weekend which is in the "week of prayer for Christian unity" a world-wide initiative where all the churches make a point
of trying to work and worship together. Footsteps is a member of the "Churches Together in Rome" group which has repesentatives of all the main denominations
that worship here in Rome in English (and also some German and Scandanavian churches) - we have our once a year joint worship on Sunday 22nd January at
6.30pm - this year it will be at the Methodist church opposite Ponte Sant'Angelo (let me know if you need directions). The new Methodist minister, Ken
Howcroft will be leading the service with Dr Donna Orsuto preaching (she should be excellent). It would be great to have a good showing from Footsteps.
If you would like to sing in the impromptu choir - just to help lead the hymns - arrive at 5.30 to practice.
Don't forget we continue with our Thursday morning Bible study - we now have a thriving, exciting group - all welcome even if you know nothing about the
Bible - it's suitable for all levels - even if you are not sure about your faith and just want to find out a bit more - maybe another new year's resolution......??
(This week, 12th, at my house at 9.15.)
I do hope you can make it on Sunday....
With love,
Mary
06 3089 3194

 

Lay Centre

The inaugural lecture, on October 13th (from 9:30-12:00), entitled Pilgrims on the Road to Assisi: The Role of World Religions in the Search for Justice
and Peace,

 

will be led by Felix Körner, S.J.

 

The five week autumn course will begin on October 20th. A Faith that Cherishes Life, Rev. Stephen Rehrauer, C.Ss.R. will explore the deeper meaning of an
essential

 

Christian vision of life and its concrete application to some of today's most challenging bioethical issues.

 

On Thursday, December 1st, at an event to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Lay Centre  and its alliance with Catholic Theological Union, we will have a
special afternoon

 

program entitled What is the Role of Women in Peacebuilding? Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives. This will be followed by Mass celebrated by Most
Rev. Joseph P. Tobin, C.Ss.R.

 

I will give you more details about this in September, but for the moment, please save this date.

 

More information about our winter and spring VPI programs will be posted this autumn on our website:
www.laycentre.org.

 

Wishing you a restful and peaceful vacation,

 

Best regards,

 

Donna Orsuto

 

Director

 

The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas

 

Largo della Sanità Militare 60

 

00184 Rome Italy

 

Tel: +39.06.7726761

 

Fax: +39.06.772676235

 

www.laycentre.org

THE LAY CENTRE PROGRAM

Our Winter Program:

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

join us for the

 

Vincent Pallotti Institute

 

2011 Winter Program

 

Called Forth from the Waters:

 

a Baptismal Spirituality in and for the World

 

with Rev. Brendan Hurley, SJ and Rev. Michael Woods, SJ

 

Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 12:00

 

27 January; 3, 10, 17, 24 February; 3 March 2011

 

Ring in the new year with a six week program designed to help

 

us "return to the font," that is the baptsimal font. It exlpores

 

how baptism - our own and that of others - potentially shapes a

 

Christ-centered view of the world. Baptism calls us to ongoing

 

conversion, to a discreet sensitivity to the presence of God, to

 

Christ-centered choices and to a community that recognizes

 

him in the breaking of the bread and in the marginalized.

 

Rev. Brendan Hurley, SJ, is a Spiritual Director at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.

 

Rev. Mike Woods, SJ, is a Professor of Liturgical Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

 

For information about registration and suggested contribution:

 

info@laycentre.org
or 06.772.6761

 

Largo della Sanità Militare, 60 * 00184 ROMA

 

P.IVA C.F. 04359941004 * Iscr. alla C.C.I.A.A. di Roma al n. REA

 

The Spring Program, starts on March 10 and as you can see, we are taking a look at significant lay figures in the Church's history, including saints, poets,
novelists, musicians, artists and architects.

 

Parking is not a problem, we have plenty of space and we are just round the corner from the FAO and the Colosseum) visit our wonderful home and the gardens, enjoy a stimulating
lecture and relax over tea and coffee. As I said, we would be most delighted to invite you all.

 

Please feel free to phone me in the office Mondays thru Fridays 09.00-13.00 on 06.7726761 or on my mobile 388612980.

 

 

 

The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas

 

Largo della Sanità Militare 60

 

00184 Rome Italy

 

Tel: +39.06.7726761

 

Fax: +39.06.772676235

 

www.laycentre.org

 

 

reminder

It's a little while since we last met - but just to keep you posted on our plans - Our next worship will be on Sunday 14th November (not 7th) - venue is
to be confirmed.
If you are missing Christian fellowship - all are welcome at our Thursday Bible study / fellowship group meeting tomorrow and next Thursday - this week
at Paula Treu's house in Olgiata - 9.15 start - we are looking at the Gospel of John - why not give it a try - no previous knowledge of the bible necessary!
Or - why not go an join Sunday worship at one of the central Rome English language churches - Baptist, Methodist, All Saints Anglican all start at 10.30
and the Scottish church starts at 11am - not sure about the Catholic times - but you can find the phone numbers in English Yellow pages or do some internet
surfing to find out more.....
With love and prayers,
Mary

FOOT STEPS

Footsteps Fresh Expression of Church in the North of Rome:
We are a local friendly and multinational group that meets to find out more about Christianity, to worship and to have fun. Our mission "Knowing and growing
in Jesus, following in His footsteps and putting His love into action." We don't have a building but meet in homes in the Olgiata and Bracciano areas.
We are an interdenominational group (with links to the local Anglican and Churches together in Rome meeting) and worship in English on alternate Sunday
mornings, meet for social events and have a Thursday morning fellowship and bible study group.
For more information about us, about our latest programme or about wher we are meeting this week
 - contact Mary Styles
akfsmes.styles@tiscali.it
or 333 2945210

Foosteps starts it's 10 year!!

"Knowing and growing in Jesus, following in His footsteps and putting His love into action"

 

Dear Footsteppers,

 

We are about to start our 10th year of Footsteps if my maths serves me right........suggestions on ways to celebrate are welcome! Welcome back from holidays and hoping you are feeling refreshed and ready to get cracking again in everything you do.

 

Footsteps North will be kicking off with worship on 12th September at 10.30 at Judith and Paul's house up near Bracciano.

 

- this means that you have a whole week back at school (the St George's ones anyway) to seek out and invite new families - or old ones that haven't been along yet....I attach a welcome card designed by Helen Creswell a while back that gives contacts and info on who we are, if anyone wants something on paper - I am very happy for you to give my number / E-mail to anyone who wants more info.

 

On the 12th we will have time to have a chat about where and when we meet and how we worship so do come ready to say what's best for your family and to think about what might encourage others. If you could be thinking about how you might be able to do something to help with the organisation or worship at Footsteps - however small - I would love to hear from you... we have been called to be God's people in this particular community and each of us is part of that.

 

And the day-time fellowship / bible study group will be restarting soon - those involved and those who might like to join in, please let me know if Thursday mornings are still the best time - this is also worth mentioning to new and old friends who may not want to come on a Sunday but could commit to a couples of hours once a week...

 

So, looking forward to hearing from you and to seeing you on 12th at Judith's - [we'll probably have our next worship the following week (19th) - offers of a venue gratefully received.]

 

With love,

 

Mary

06 3089 3194

"You, Oh Lord keep my lamp burning, my God turns my darkness into light." (Psalm 18:28)

Alpha Course

What's the meaning of life? Does God exist?
These and many more questions to explore on the new Alpha Course starting Thursday 28th Jan. This is a well known Christian course (see
www.alpha.org
for more info) that looks at some of the key questions of life and faith in an open atmosphere. Introductory session at 9.15 am in Olgiata (Isola 9S A3-1)
28th Jan. It's free and in English - more information from Mary : 333 2945210.
Thanks!
Mary Styles