WINGS

 (Women IN God's Spirit)

 WELCOME to WINGS! 

WINGS SEASON 2019-2020
 

  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.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You can register when you come on Opening Day (to be determined) or pre-register in the parish office, when forms are available. 
*Due to COVID 19 we are NOT meeting in person at this time.

For further information please contact WINGS@smdpyl.org or
WINGS Moderator, Patti Demonte @ (714) 351-9655.

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

• Speaker stipends, Winter Bible Study materials, Living Faith Book
• Audio CDs, stamps, misc supplies, cards, WINGS brochure, nametags, rosters, hospitality (coffee, tea, papergoods), special events
• Environment for all three seasons
• Mass Card to family for death of family member
• 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.

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 parishes 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

WINGS Facilitating Team 2019/20


Back Row: Tracey Rocha, Becky Curry, Gini Wolfe, Patti Demonte
Front: Patty Witte, Edie Loose, Gaby mak, Maureen Williams


Celebrated 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, Pittsburgh and other cities throughout the United States.  

Our Founders, Current and Past Moderators

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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