September 3 - Welcome and Introduction
September 10 - Mary, Mother of Jesus
September 17 - Mary, Mother of Jesus
September 24 - Women Beneficiaries of Jesus' Miracles
October 1 - Women Beneficiaries of Jesus' Miracles
October 8 - The Samaritan Woman of John's Gospel
October 15 - The Samaritan Woman of John's Gospel
October 22 - Mary and Martha
October 29 - Mary and Martha
November 5 - Mary Magdalene
November 12 - Mary Magdalene
November 19 - Other Women in the New Testament
December 3 - Other Women in the New Testament
December 10 - Conclusion and Christmas Gathering
All women are invited to join us this fall as we read and study Women in the New Testament by Catherine Cory (Little Rock Scripture Study). Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 3, from 9:15-10:45 a.m., in the Parish Center Cenacle Room, where participants will be given books and a brief overview. Meetings will continue to be held at the same time on Tuesday mornings as we discuss the book and watch the corresponding videos. The cost is $20 to cover the book and materials. Scholarships are available. Contact Danielle Nepustil at [email protected] for more information.
While Women in the New Testament is divided into six lessons, we plan on doing a half lesson each meeting for a total of 14 meetings (including the Welcome meeting on September 3 and a Conclusion/Christmas Gathering on December 10). We may possibly have more meetings on this book in the spring depending on how deep we dive into the material, or we will choose another book for the spring. Here is some information about the book from the Liturgical Press website:
"Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church. In Women of the New Testament, trusted guide Catherine Cory delves into the lives of the fascinating women who befriended Jesus, were healed and transformed by him, followed him as disciples, and proclaimed the good news of his resurrection. Journey through the New Testament, exploring the social and religious world of first-century Palestine and the remarkable lives of these women of faith. Six lessons survey New Testament texts about Mary the Mother of Jesus, women healed by Jesus, the Samaritan woman, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and various women of the early church, such as Priscilla and Phoebe. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers and access to online lectures are included."