The Spirituality Committee works to ensure that all members of our faith community are provided with opportunities for religious formation and spiritual development.
EVENTS
- Andy Warhol: Revelation, exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Nov 19th to June 19th. Explores the artist's lifelong relationship with his Catholic faith that often appeared in his artwork. Timed tickets required.
- The Sheen Center: Check their website for current and upcoming programs. https://www.sheencenter.org/
- Presentation at the Brooklyn Oratory: Women in the Church
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- CHIPS (Community Help in Park Slope): Did you know that CHIPS was founded in 1971 by members of St. Francis Xavier who were inspired by the Good Samaritan story, as well as the spirit of the Vatican II council? In addition to feeding hungry people every day since then, CHIPS also now provides temporary housing for single mothers and their children at the Frances residence. Volunteer or donate. Go to chipsonline.org for more info.
- Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens has many volunteer opportunities. For info: ccbq.org/volunteer/
- St Vincent De Paul Society: We are very grateful to those who donate and support us. In order for St. Vincent de Paul to continue providing assistance to our neighbors, the ministry is in need of volunteers and most of all recuring monetary donations. Checks can be made out to St. Francis Xavier/Conf. of St. Vincent de Paul. To make monetary donation on line, please visit: https://www.givecentral.org/location/725/event/28945.
- Helping Hands, our own food pantry, can always use donations and volunteers. For more info, go to our SASFX website: sasfx.org/ministries/helping-hands-food-pantry . To make an on line donation, please visit: https://www.givecentral.org/location/725/event/28108
RESOURCES
- Spirit Alive: The CSJ Institute for Faith Inquiry and Education, inaugurated in 2021, is a new educational initiative supported by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Brentwood, NY. The institute represents a broadening and extension of our commitment to education, beyond the traditional K-12 classroom, to engage all people seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, themselves, and their world. Please check their website for information about programming, events, and resources: https://spiritalivecsj.org/
- Sacred Space: website, from Ireland, with daily prayers. Link: https://www.sacredspace.ie/
- Center for Action and Contemplation: The Center for Action and Contemplation’s programs and resources are designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. The Center was founded by Fr. Richard Rohr OFM. The site offers daily meditations, on-line courses, and other resources. Link: https://cac.org/
