WINGS

Women IN God's Spirit

Winter Season Begins January 8, 2020
The Title "Gaze Upon Jesus"

Meetings are Wednesdays, 9:00am to 11:00am
in St. Martin's Parish Hall.

Further information can be found below, or  by contacting WINGS at
WINGS@smdpyl.org
 

WINTER SESSION STUDIES

Week 1 - January 8
Introduction - Special Program

Week 2 - January 15
Gaze with Humility: pgs 9-38
Questions: pgs 35-36

Week 3 - January 22
Gaze with Patience:  pgs 39-66
Questions: pgs 64-65 

Week 4 - January 29
Gaze with Charity: pgs 67-91
Questions: pgs 89-90

Week 5 - February 5
Gaze with Reverence: pgs 93-116
Questions: pgs 114-115

Week 6 - February 12
Gaze with Courage: pgs 117-144
Questions: pgs 142-143

Week 7 - February 19 
Gaze with Prudence: pgs 145-168
Questions: pgs 167-168

Week 8 - February 26
Ash Wednesday - Special Program

 

Heavenly Father,
Giver of all good gifts,
enter into my mind and heart.
Give me the gift of knowledge
and the grace to use it wisely.
Help me in all my endeavors.
Give me perseverance
and fortitude.
Guide me to make 
the right choice
to follow You,
who are The Way,
The Truth,
and The Life.
Amen


 

 WELCOME to WINGS! 

WINGS SEASON 2019-2020
Registration is NOW open for the 2019-2020 Season.
The Season begins on Wednesday, October 9.
Page down for the Registration Form and more information.

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.

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

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You can register when you come on Opening Day, October 9th or pre-register in the parish office, where forms are also available. A WINGS table will outside all masses on September 22^nd, where you can also register.
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, 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.

CLICK HERE to download the registration form

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