If you've ever asked any of these questions and others then maybe Alpha is for you. Alpha is a ten-week course that explores these and many other questions. It is a fun non-threatening and non-judgmental program that has helped many people on their faith journey. (If a 10-week course sounds too long for you we recommend that you only come for 3 consecutive weeks to give it a try. By then you will know if it's right for you.
We've done 7 Alpha courses here at St. Michael's with over 200 participants. I have seen so many peoples' lives changed over the course of 10 weeks that it increases my own faith every time I see it happen.
Listen to some of the things people just like you here at St. Michael's have said about Alpha:
"SOMETHING WAS MISSING IN MY LIFE. THE ALPHA COURSE CHANGED MY LIFE. I AM A CHANGED MAN"
"I WISH EVERY PERSON IN THE WORLD COULD HEAR ABOUT JESUS THRU THIS COURSE. YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED FOREVER".
"THE ALPHA COURSE HAS BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO CHRIST. WE NOW READ THE BIBLE AND HAVE OTHER READINGS EACH DAY. AND I LOVED MEETING OTHER PEOPLE."
"ALPHA INCREASED MY FAITH AND STARTED FRIENDSHIPS THAT I HOPE WILL CONTINUE."
(FROM AN ATHIEST WHO CAME THROUGH THE COURSE)-"I COULD BE AN ALPHA POSTER CHILD-IT WORKS MY BAPTISM IS PENDING."
"I LEARNED A GREAT DEAL, MET WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND FOUND OUT HOW IMPORTANT A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS."
"FOR THE FIRST TIME I UNDERSTAND MY NEED FOR A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS AND MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY IS WELL ON ITS' WAY."
Although Alpha is for singles and couples we have found it to be a great "date" night. Good food (we start every session with a meal), good friends, fun and a chance to grow closer together spiritually and I your marriage. Babysitting is available at no cost.
Please stop by the Alpha table in the atrium after Mass. I would love to talk to you more about the Alpha course. Give it a try - you'll be glad you did!! God bless you.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 AT 6:30 P.M.
COME TO THE ALPHA CELEBRATION DINNER IN THE PARISH HALL ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 AT 6:30 P.M. WE WILL BE SERVING A DELICIOUS FREE DINNER AND YOU CAN LEARN WHAT THE ALPHA COURSE IS ALL ABOUT.
THERE WILL BE OTHERS THERE THAT WILL SHARE WHAT THEIR EXPERIENCE WAS LIKE IN ALPHA.
THERE'S NO OBLIGATION TO COMMIT TO COME TO THE ALPHA COURSE IF YOU COME TO THE DINNER. JUST COME AND SEE IF ALPHA IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
CALL LINDA GASCH OR LIBBY DE MATTIA FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION.