Pastoral Associate -- St. Matthias Parish, Milwaukee
Contact Info:
9306 W. Beloit Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53227
414-321-0893, ext. 823
bodonnell@stmatthias-milw.org
Education/Certifications:
BA Sociology CSU; MA Religious Studies, Mundelein College, Chicago
Pertinent Experience:
Over 38 years experience in faith formation, adjunct faculty at Cardinal Stritch University and Sacred Heart School of Theology, former instructor for the Certificate Division at Saint Francis Seminary
Fees:
Morning of Reflection - $200-$250
Full day retreat - $400-$500
One night overnight - $600
Two night overnight - $750
Topics:
Falling in Love with God (Again)
Reflection 1 – How’s Your Love Relationship with God?
Reflection 2 – Ways to Enrich Your Love Relationship with God
Reflection 3 – Celebrating and Living Your Love Relationship with God
Finding God Within, Among, and Beyond Us – When we encounter God, we come to know who we are most profoundly. When we encounter ourselves and others, we come to know who God is most profoundly. Explore the mystery of God, especially in human relationships.
Words…Words…and More Words: Putting Our Beliefs into Action – As ministers, we must be concerned about living the Creed and principles of Catholic social teaching, not simply teaching them. We will explore what we believe about God, the Church, and our relationships with others, with special attention on how to make them come alive in our parish/school community.
Steps in Faith Development and Spiritual Growth – Using models of human and faith development, we will explore how we grow spiritually from childhood through elderhood. This retreat focuses on ourselves, with applications for our ministry in parish/school.
Invitation to Discipleship – Sessions include the Invitation, the Life of the Disciple in Community, Nourishing Discipleship, the Cost of Discipleship, Healing the Disciple, and Mission of the Disciple.
How Fascinating is Your Jesus? – Sessions include Coming to a Deeper Self-Awareness, Learning Intimacy with Jesus, and Being Compelled by Jesus to Live as His Disciple.
Brigid O’Donnell has other topics available in addition to those listed. She is also willing to develop new topics, if given enough lead time.