Women's Retreat
Generations of Catholics have been strengthened by the Christ Renews His Parish retreat program, now called Welcome. This group hosts weekend retreats to help parishioners renew and reflect on their faith, seeing where Christ is present and active in their lives.
Oasis Club
Madonna Thelen
madonna.thelen@frontier.com
The Oasis Club is a social and charitable organization offering friendship, fun, support for parish and community, and affirmation of its members' commitment to Christian values. Membership is open to all women.
Sunday Readings
Joni O'Shea
(219)-508-3152
This group meets every Thursday from 1-3pm in Social Hall C to study the upcoming weekend's readings. Children are welcome and have a special playroom where they can socialize while their parents participate.
Women's Cursillo
The Cursillo is a three-day diocesan retreat designed to help women encounter Jesus Christ and renew their faith.
Companions
This group supports and encourages the spiritual growth of families through sharing real-life experiences and exploring challenges facing the modern Catholic family. They meet weekly for scripture study and host the parish's First Friday potluck social.
Mary's Rosary Makers
Members meet on the second Thursday each month at the Clothing Center. Rosary's are primarily made at home with supplies received at the meetings. Come join us to pray, make rosaries and donate them to all countries of the world.
Saint Paul Pedallers
Saint Paul Pedallers is a bicycle group that is open to all our parishioners of any age. Our goal is to have two rides per month, May through October at various locations around Valparaiso.
Alignment
A guided class that uses the tools of meditation, prayer, music, balance, strength and flexibility practice in order to bolster our connection to God. Please arrive 5 minutes early in order to get set up in silent seated or supine (laying) meditation/prayer. Class difficulty level is tailored to the group present. Please wear something comfortable and bring your own mat and a pillow if you’d like for our final resting posture/meditation.