Adult Education

Interested in reading? Would you like to explore new books and meet new people along the way? The parish book club will be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month beginning with January 17, 2023. Our first book we will delve into is, “The Gift of Man”, by S.M. McElligott. If you are interested in joining contact the office 815-248-2490.

Plan to attend the popular Advent scripture series with John McGrath. The theme of this year’s presentation is “The Gospel of Matthew: Wisdom for the Church in Uncertain Times.”

All sessions are held on the first three Sundays of Advent: November 27, December 4 & 11. All sessions run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are held in Fellowship Hall at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 1243 N. Church Street, Rockford. The cost is $10 for all three sessions or $5 for one session. For more information, please call Deacon Bob Mitchison at 815/633-0213.

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