Jesus of Nazareth has many titles. One of them is Savior, the one who saves. The question is: What (who) are we saved from? If we are created by God and are the image and likeness of God, why do we need to be saved? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
At each liturgy, the presiding priest offers the chalice in prayer and speaks about the blood of the new and everlasting covenant... being shed, poured out. What does the word covenant mean? And why is blood mentioned? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
Jesus of Nazareth has many titles. One of them is Savior, the one who saves. The question is: What (who) are we saved from? If we are created by God and are the image and likeness of God, why do we need to be saved? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
At each liturgy, the presiding priest offers the chalice in prayer and speaks about the blood of the new and everlasting covenant... being shed, poured out. What does the word covenant mean? And why is blood mentioned? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
Though the Lord Jesus had many followers, there were twelve that had a special relationship with him. Why twelve? After the Risen Lord left this earth at his Ascension, the group of eleven came together in prayer and asked the Holy Spirit to offer them one to fill the place left after the betrayal and death of Judas. Why was twelve such an important number? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob... these names ring a bell. How are these ancient ones related to the story of Jesus of Nazareth? The Book of Genesis will help you understand God's plan for us.
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Beginning in mid-September, you will have a chance to study the Book of Genesis and come to understand how this first book of the Old Testament is connected to our lives as disciples of Jesus.
- On Monday evenings, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, SJN will offer a study of the Book of Genesis for every adult in the parish. The class starts on the 14th of September. Please contact Ann Hayes for more information (770-862-0859,
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- On Wednesday mornings, from 10:00 to 12 Noon, our Women's Catholic Bible Study will offer a time for study and prayer, as the women of the parish read through the Book of Genesis. This fantastic WCBS offering is to begin on the 16th of September. A nursery is provided for all the moms and caregivers with young children. Please contact Judy Butterick for more information (770-630-5893,
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- On Saturday mornings, from 7:00 to 8:30AM, the men of the parish are encouraged to come together and study the Book of Genesis. This men's study group begins on the 19th of September. Ken Fehner is the contact person for this study group (678-380-8960, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
St. Augustine tells us that the New Testament lies hidden in the Old Testament and the Old Testament is unveiled in the new. Please... contact Ann Hayes, Judy Butterick or Ken Fehner... and join them in this important work: how the Book of Genesis is the foundation for all of revelation.
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As you are reading this, I am beginning to relax with my small group of buddies, in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Along with enjoying the beach, good food and fellowship, I've brought several books with me, and I will use this "off-time" to prepare for the adult formation classes I will offer this fall, on Thursday nights. Please do consider all that is offered at SJN, as we seek to grow strong in the Lord's service!
AMDG
Msgr. David Talley
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The vision of SJN Mom’s Circle is to be a source of spiritual and emotional nourishment for mothers, grandmothers, and any women involved in the care of children. Through this ministry we hope to create a place where supportive friendships are formed and women are uplifted. Most importantly we seek to bring all women to a personal knowledge and experience of God’s love as given to us through His Son Jesus Christ. We seek to accomplish this by having formal meetings from Sept-May. The meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10-12 AM. The set up of the meeting will generally consist of light snack and fellowship (10-11), topic of the month presentation and or guest speaker followed by group discussion (11-12) Nursery will be provided. New members are always welcome! For more information please contact: Mary del Mazo - 678-471-1900 or