WINGS (Women IN God's Spirit)

Fall Season

Lineup of Speakers
To be announced in October


 

A Summer Prayer 

Long Warm days . . .
The pace of Life slows . . .
A time for picnics and rest in the shade . . .

Lord,
Help me to rest a while 
In the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart
and fill me with gentle compassion
for all your people.
Amen

`Mark Hakomaki

WELCOME to WINGS! 
 

WINGS (Women IN God's Spirit) was formed in January 1987, to encourage spiritual growth through a balance of prayer, scripture study, life sharing and community.

Celebrating Our 30th Year Anniversary
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 then 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.  

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.

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