WINGS (Women IN God's Spirit)

Spring Season
Lineup of Speakers

March 14 
Dr. Greg Walgenback - Director
Life, Justice & Peace
Diocese of Orange
Global Solidarity and Local Faith in Action

March 21
Fr. Jack Sewell - Military Chaplain
Ministry in the Military

March 28
Holy Week
No Meeting

April 4
Camille Heagerty and Susan Davis
Representatives 
National Alliance on Mental Illness
In Our Own Words

April 11
Carla Cary - Chaplin
Perseverance In The Lord

April 18
Fr. Sy Nguyen, Pastor
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Q & A

April 25
Discernment

May 2
Mike & Maryanne Fahey
Foster-care/Adoption Advocates
Parenting-The Challenges of
Living Our Faith

May 9
Liz Oliverio
Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator
Why Go to Adoration

May 16
Rev. Dr. Terry LePage, Pastor
Brea United Church of Christ
Compassionate Communication

May 23
Spring Brunch


 

May you use the gifts
that you have received
and pass on the love
that has been given to you.

~ St. Teresa of Avila

WELCOME to WINGS!  Celebrating Our 30th Year
January 10, 2018

All it took was 2 young mothers with a desire to spend a couple of hours a week grouping with other ladies from St. Martin's, to learn about and share their faith.  They contacted 4 more friends, and there was no stopping them.  With the approval of the pastor, Fr. Daniel Hopcus, and the help of Sr. Paula Damiano, WINGS took flight.  Catechesis, Bible Reflection and Outreach.  And one very important component, child care!  The first day WINGS met, the Team prayed for a dozen ladies to join.  Forty women came to that 1st meeting, and another 40 young children came to child care!  Today we have 170 women registered, and some of the children in childcare are grandchildren of the original members. WINGS has spread beyond St. Martins, to Northern CA, St. Louis, Boston, and other cities throughout the United States.  

WINGS is the oldest woman's ministry, and one of the largest ministries, in the Diocese of Orange.

Come see what WINGS is all about!  Give yourself a gift!  Enhance and grow your faith life, and make new friends.  We welcome new members throughout the year.

You will find the 2017-2018 Registration Form on this page. Please email WINGS@smdpyl.org with any questions. 

We come here to grow in our relationships with God and each other, to be Christ to one another and to the broader community.

Our Founders, Current and Past Moderators

WINGS

WINGS is a faith enrichment group that encourages its members to become aware of how their own unique spiritual gifts can enhance their relationship with God and others.
WINGS welcomes women of all ages and focuses on three areas of growth:

• Fall Season: Explores Catholic tradition, values and current Church teachings.
• Winter Season: Involves study and reflection on God's Word.
• Spring Season: Invites women to put their faith into practice in their personal/family life, the community and the world.

Women are given the opportunity to form bonds of friendship, pray together and share life experiences around the topic of the morning in a small group setting. You do not need to be Catholic or a member of St. Martin's to attend.
WINGS meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00am. Free Child Care is offered.

MORNING SCHEDULE
8:30     Social Time (optional)
8:45     Child Care Sign-In
9:00     Large Group Begins
10:15   Small Group Begins
11:00   Conclusion

If you are interested in joining please download the WINGS registration form, fill it out and bring it to the next meeting.

REGISTRATION FEE IS $50
WINGS Registration Fee covers the following costs:

• Speaker stipends, Winter Bible Study materials, Winter speaker gifts, "Living Word"
• Audio CDs, photo processing, supplies, stamps, paper, cards, WINGS brochure, nametags, rosters, hospitality (coffee, tea, papergoods), special events
• Environment for all three seasons
• Gifts for births, serious illnesses and condolences
• Shepherd and Core Team Formation
• Thank you Brunch for Core Team and Shepherds
• Scholarships
• Discernment (every other year)

No one will be denied membership due to lack of funds.
Email WINGS@smdpyl.org for any questions.

Listen to "Light in the Darkness", a "psalm" written by two of our WINGS, Irene Gonzalez and Sue Hartmann as a part of our 2015 Winter Season! It was set to music by our previous Music Director, Mark Haas and sung by his wife Renae.

CLICK HERE