St. Gilbert Parish Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - RCIA Ministry

Contact: Father Gene Nowak

 

(847) 223-4731
Are you, a family member, or a friend thinking about becoming Father Eugene Nowak, PastorCatholic? Are you or someone you know Catholic but have never received their First Communion or never have been Confirmed? Perhaps you or they have never been baptized? Or baptized in another Faith tradition and desire to become Catholic?

If you know of someone or have answered “YES” to any of the above questions, then the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process will assist you. The RCIA are sessions of reflecting on God’s Word, input and discussion on the Church’s teachings, sacraments, [prayer social justice, etc. It is a time for you to question, to seek, and to learn. We are here to journey with you in seeking God.
Sessions are beginning. Call Fr. Gene 847-223-4731, or email him at: eugenenowak@hotmail.com with any questions you have or to make an appointment.
RCIA 2010 – 2011 Schedule of Masses, Sessions & Liturgical Events (rev. 8-10)

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DAY DATE TIME LITURGICAL YEAR TOPIC
Thur Aug 26 7:00pm TEAM  MEETING  

Pre-Catechumenate
Sun Sept 12 12:15pm 24th Sun Ord Time Church Tour
Sun Sept 19 9:00am 25th Sun Ord Time Prayer
Sun Sept 26 ---- 26th Sun Ord Time NO SESSION
Sun Oct 3 9:00am 27th Sun Ord Time Old Testament
Sun Oct 10 9:00am 28th Sun Ord Time New Testament
Sun Oct  17 9:00am 29th Sun Ord Time Jesus in Gospels
Thur Oct 21 7:00pm TEAM  MEETING  

Catechumenate
Sun Oct 24 9:00am 30th Sun Ord Time Rite of Welcome/Acceptance
Sun Oct 31 9:00am 31st Sun Ord Time Mary & Saints
Sun Nov  7 9:00am 32nd Sun Ord Time Death & Resurrection
Sun Nov 14 12:15pm 33rd Sun Ord Time  
   

1:30pm – 5:30pm   AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION
Sun Nov 21 ---- Feast of Christ the King NO SESSION
Sun Nov 28 ---- 1st Sun Advent NO SESSION
Sun Dec 5 9:00am 2nd Sun Advent Liturgical Year
Sun Dec 12 9:00am 3rd Sun Advent Explain Mass
Sun Dec 19 9:00am 4th Sun Advent God in Flesh
Sun Dec 26 ---- Feast of Holy Family NO SESSION
Sun Jan 2 ---- Epiphany of the Lord NO SESSION
Sun Jan 9 9:00am Baptism of the Lord Vatican II
Sun Jan 16 ---- 2nd Sun Ord Time NO SESSION
Sun Jan 23 9:00am 3rd Sun Ord Time Baptism/Confirmation
Sun Jan 30 9:00am 4th Sun Ord Time Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of Sick
Sun Feb 6 9:00am 5th Sun Ord Time Eucharist
Sun Feb 13 9:00am 6th Sun Ord Time Sin & Reconciliation
Thur Feb 17 7:00pm TEAM  MEETING  
Sun Feb 20 9:00am 7th Sun Ord Time Moral Decision
Sun Feb 27 9:00am 8th Sun Ord Time Social Justice
Sun Mar 6 9:00am 9th Sun Ord Time Journey to Inner Self

Period of Purification & Enlightenment
Wed Mar 9 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Rite of Anointing Catechumens
Sun Mar 13 9:00am 1st Sunday of Lent Rite of Sending
      (keep entire afternoon open in your schedule)
Sun Mar 20 9:00am 2nd Sunday of Lent Rite of Sending
      (keep entire afternoon open in your schedule)

RCIA 2010 – 2011 Schedule of Masses, Sessions & Liturgical Events (rev. 8-10)
DAY DATE TIME LITURGICAL YEAR TOPIC
Sun Mar 27

10:45-1:00

3rd Sunday of Lent  (1st Scrutiny)
    12:15 Mass SESSION BEFORE MASS Women in the Church
Sun Mar 27 7:00pm Parish Lenten Mission  
Mon Mar 28 7:00pm Parish Lenten Mission  
Tue Mar 29 7:00pm Parish Lenten Mission  
Sun Apr 3 10:45-1:00 4th Sun of Lent (2nd Scrutiny) Triduum
    10:45 Mass    
Sat Apr 9 5:00pm 5th Sun of Lent (3rd Scrutiny) NO SESSION AFTER MASS
Wed Apr 13 7:00pm Parish Lenten Communal Reconciliation  

Sun

Apr 17

12:15pm

Passion / Palm Sunday

  
    1:30pm – 7:00pm  AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION (Supper included)
Wed Apr 20 7:00pm Practice for the Vigil  

Triduum
Thur Apr 21 7:30pm Holy Thursday Liturgy  
Fri Apr 22 7:30pm Good Friday Liturgy  
Sat Apr 23 8:00pm Easter Vigil  
Sun Apr 24 ---- Feast of Easter  

Mystagogy
Sun May 1 9:00am 2nd Sun of Easter Reflection on the Rites
Sun May 8 ---- 3rd Sun of Easter (Mother’s Day) NO SESSION
Sun May 15 9:00am 4th Sun of Easter Parish Life/Ministry
Sun May 22 9:00am 5th Sun of Easter Chall to Cath Living
Sun May 29 ---- 6th Sun of Easter NO SESSION
Sun June 5 9:00am Feast of Ascension Life in the Spirit
Sun June 12 ---- Feast of Pentecost Removal of Baptismal Garment at any Mass
         
Thur June 16 7:00pm TEAM  MEETING  
         
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