Summer LifeNight - 7/14/2021 from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
Summer LifeNight- 8/11/2021 from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
All LifeNights start in the OLG Dining Room
Basic Schedule for Summer LifeNights
Dinner
Introductions
Game time!
Closing praise and worship
Summer LifeNight - 6/23/2021 from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
Summer LifeNight - 7/14/2021 from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
Summer LifeNight- 8/11/2021 from 6:30PM- 8:30PM
All LifeNights start in the OLG Dining Room
Basic Schedule for Summer LifeNights
Dinner
Introductions
Game time!
Closing praise and worship
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Are you a shower crooner with a secret desire to sing in public?
Maybe there’s a community choir in your area and you’re toying with the idea of joining?
Or perhaps you’d love to sing but were always told you don’t have a voice?
Here we offer five good reasons why taking the plunge and joining a choir might be the best thing you ever did.
Its official, singing in a choir improves the way you hear music, it draws out your innate musical ability and intensifies your appreciation of harmony. There is a natural learning curve that occurs quite organically as a consequence of singing regularly in a group that strengthens your ear. Where choral singing is concerned, the whole really is the sum of its parts, and choir members soon become aware of how harmonies combine and complement each other.
The Choir Player app is a tremendously effective way to consolidate choir rehearsals and deepen a singer’s understanding of harmonies. It allows choir members to practise the harmonies of set songs at home by listening to all four choir parts and the backing track, either separately, together, or in any combination.
Professor Grenville Hancox, Director of the Sidney de Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health in Kent, has done extensive research on the benefits of choral singing on psychological well-being .He is so passionate about the enormous emotional benefits of choral singing ,he has been trying to persuade the medical profession to prescribe singing instead of Prozac:
“If we could engage more and more people in singing, I’m sure we would have a healthier nation.”
Studies have shown that the mental health benefits of choral singing include enhanced brain function, strengthened feelings of togetherness, and the release of endorphins and oxytocin resulting in reduced stress and depression.
It’s surprising how many people are told at school they can’t sing, a myth that can discourage potential singers for decades. Most people don’t imagine they will ever perform in front of an audience, and to experience this for the first time as part of a choir can be life changing.The truth is that, unless there is hearing loss, anyone can learn to sing. Singing in a community choir gives you permission to make noise as part of group, and choir leaders report witnessing new members’ confidence grow rapidly.
If you are feeling nervous then the Choir Player app can help you improve your confidence. With all the lyrics and backing arrangements supplied you can sing in the comfort of your living room and learn your parts without fear.
The modern world is one where people are increasingly isolated. Social media networks offers a semblance of community but the lack of contact with people in real time and space can intensify feelings of alienation. Singing has been central to religion and ritual as a way of connecting communities since ancient times. Being part of a group working towards a shared endeavour, can fulfil this human need for belonging and union.
Recent research reveals that group singing helps forge social bonds, and it does so particularly quickly, acting as a powerful icebreaker. People feel valued and inevitably make friends with individuals from a diversity of backgrounds, so horizons are broadened and social cohesion is improved.
A proper singing session is a wonderful workout for the lungs. The actions of warming up, breathing deeply and opening the diaphragm all oxygenate the blood, creating more white blood cells, which strengthens the whole body.The breathing rate slows and deepens, releasing endorphins and increasing a profound sense of well-being. All this lung action reduces the chance of illness and is excellent for people who suffer asthma, and emphysema.
Singing also improves your posture and tones your stomach muscles – a strong core supports the spine so your body will be less prone to injury as you age.
The above is from https://www.choirplayer.com/5-reasons-why-you-should-join-a-choir-today/
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Watch in Spanish: Consagración a San José
The lay faithful are invited to prepare themselves for consecration to Saint Joseph on the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, Saturday, May 1. The 33-day preparation period begins Tuesday, March 30.
Purchase the book by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of our Spiritual Father.
Purchase at a local Catholic bookstore, such as Leaflet Missal, St. Patrick’s Guild, St. George Books & Gifts, Divine Inspirations Books & Gifts, and Holy Cross Books & Gifts.
Purchase an audio version of the consecration at stjosephaudio.org.
Learn more about Consecration to Saint Joseph.
Looking for other times to begin the consecration process? See this list.
Apps:
myParish App: Find Litany of Saint Joseph under Prayers icon, and set a reminder to pray it daily!
Catholify: Read Consecration to Saint Joseph by Fr. Calloway on the app. (Note: The app will request an optional donation.)
Catholic Single Women 20-35 - Make This Your Discerning Year! Online and In person Discernment Events. Designed for You. To see more about the sisters go here…
Discernment of Spirits - ZOOM RETREAT
Learn St. Ignatius’ 22 Rules for Discerning How God Speaks To You No cost, but registration is required. For more information, visit: fscc-calledtobe.org Led by Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Jacqueline Spaniola, OSF Understand God’s will for your life and how to make wise and holy decisions Time for reflection, prayer and questions and answers
Begins Friday, April 9, 8 p.m. EST Concludes Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m. EST
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INVITE US to meet you where you are…
Sister Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
2409 South Alverno Road
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
920-682-7728
Cell: 920-323-9632
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The world needs you. God calls you. We invite you.
OLG AV Production Ministry
Do you have experience with audio / visual production? Or you are willing to learn? Our Lady of Grace is seeking to grow our audio visual volunteer production team. Learn from industry experts while helping to bring live and online events to life. Ages 13+. A great ministry for families to serve together in. Contact David Kolar at davidkolar@olgparish.org.
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