Are you in need of a spiritual boost..... a "pick me up from the pew"?  Join fellow parishioners every Christmas and winter in our Parish Book Program!

The Parish Book Program is designed to reconnect men, women, and families within our faith community - to help engage Catholics and reinvigorate parish life.  According to research, each year only 1% of Catholics in America read a Catholic book. Each Christmas, as we share the joy of the Birth of our Lord, we can share the gift of knowledge and, at the same time, share our Catholic Faith!

Each year, every family who attends Mass on Christmas will receive a complimentary copy of a great Catholic book.  The title will be carefully selected to meet people where they are and lead them to where God is calling them to be.  Following the distribution of books, study groups will be formed to discuss the book.
 

2019 Parish Book Program - Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too) by Brandon Vogt

With atheism on the rise and millions tossing off religion, why would anyone consider the Catholic Church? Brandon Vogt, a bestselling author and the content director for Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, shares his passionate search for truth, a journey that culminated in the realization that Catholicism was right about a lot of things, maybe even everything. His persuasive case for the faith reveals a vision of Catholicism that has answers our world desperately needs and reminds those already in the Church what they love about it.
Why I Am Catholic serves as a compelling reproposal of the Church for former Catholics, a persuasive argument for truth and beauty to those who have become jaded and disenchanted with religion, and at the same time offers practicing Catholics a much-needed dose of confidence and clarity to affirm their faith against an increasingly skeptical culture.

NOTE: The 2019 small group meetings are complete; however, copies of "Why I am Catholic" are available to read on your own, at no cost, by contacting Michael Rubbelke, bookprogram@stpius.net or calling the Parish Office, 574-272-8462.


2019 Dates 

Saturday, January 12, 10:00 a.m.:  Host Training
Saturday, January 19/Sunday, January 20:  Parish-wide kick-off
Jan 20-26:  Read chapters 1-2 (p. 1-40)
Jan 27-Feb 2:  Week 1 Small Group Gatherings, Read chapters 3-4 (p. 41-71)
Feb 3-9:  Week 2 Small Group Gatherings, Read chapters 5-6 (p. 75-97)
Feb 10-16:  Week 3 Small Group Gatherings, Read chapters 7-8 (p. 99-125)
Feb 17-23:  Week 4 Small Group Gatherings, Read chapters 9-10 (p. 129-150)
Feb 24-Mar 2:  Week 5 Small Group Gatherings, Read chapters 11-12 (p. 151-174)
Mar 3-9: Week 6 Small Group Gatherings

Questions?  Please contact Michael Rubbelke at (574) 272-8462, ext. 122 or bookprogram@stpius.net