FAITH

YEAR OF OCTOBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2013

Save the Dates for these Great Events!

Discovering Christ
Sundays at 6:00pm beginning September 9, 2012 - An amazing 7-week experience inviting people at all levels of faith to come together in a welcoming environment to explore and learn what meaning Jesus has for their lives today. Each night begins with dinner all are welcome! No Cost Register now at www.olphparish.org/dc help us kick-off the Year of Faith in an exciting and dynamic way!

Breaking Open the Mass

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 (Part 1) and January 29, 2013 (Part 2) at 7:00pm Join Fr. Arnold for an inside-out look at the Mass that will change the way you see and understand it and make Sundays more meaningful. Were familiar the flow of the Mass and the externals, but what does it all really mean and why do we do it? Join Fr. Arnold and find out!

Love and Respect Marriage Conference

Friday/Saturday September 21-22, 2012 Back by popular demand! This engaging, humorous and powerful marriage conference is all based on the truth that Women need Love. Men need Respect. Its as simple and as complicated as that. Register now, get more information or view videos at www.olphparish.org/loverespect

Parish Pentecost Mission with Fr. Dave Pivonka,TOR

May 12-15, 2013 Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, is well known to Franciscan youth conference attendees from San Diego to Nova Scotia. He spends much of his time helping others come to know Gods love for them through his dynamic preaching, writings, CDs, and other spiritual outreaches. Father Dave has two recently published books, Spiritual Freedom: Gods Life Changing Gift and Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles With Jesus. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Father Dave currently serves as the director of formation for the Franciscan province in Washington, D.C.

Catholicism DVD Series with Fr. Robert Barron

Thursdays at 7:00pm, beginning September 27, 2012 - A breathtaking 10-part DVD series that reveals the truth, beauty, and richness of our Catholic faith in an unprecedented way. With creator and host Fr. Robert Barron, participants will learn what Catholics believe and why, by exploring the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition. Great for those who have questions or just want to learn more about the faith. Registration will open soon!

and many other great events to come!

Launching the Year of Faith with Thomas Smith and a Parish MiniRetreat
Friday/Saturday October 5-6, 2012 Join us as we begin the Year of Faith with Catholic evangelist, speaker and teacher Thomas Smith. Thomas was a former Mormon missionary turned Protestant minister who was received into the Catholic Church in 1996. Bringing a wealth of experience and insight on the Word of God to audiences across the U.S., Thomas is a repeat guest on EWTN and Catholic radio as well as a sought after parish mission and conference speaker. Thomas is a dynamic and gifted speaker and will

What is the Year of Faith?

The upcoming Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. In the Acts of the Apostles, we read: "They called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how He had opened the door of faith..."(Acts 14:27). God opened the door of faith for the early Church. God is now opening the door of faith for each one us and He invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him.