Study Assignments

Holy Rosary Chapter’s Sunday is the 4th Sunday of the month. Council meeting is the 3rd Thursday. Meetings are at Holy Rosary Church, 375 NE Clackamas St., Portland, Oregon. Aquinas Hall is directly south of the church, across Clackamas St. For map purposes Aquinas Hall may be found at 340 NE Clackamas St.

(No meetings July or December.)

Usual Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites for 10:30 sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants-Aquinas Room A.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite for Morning Prayer & Brunch then dismissal of Postulants. Novices to separate class.
         Then Ongoing Formation and business meeting.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we run late)
ONGOING FORMATION: Study Subjects: 2024-2018: General Resources

This page is arranged by date.

April 28, 2024 – Usual Schedule.

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: April: MaryAnn Colrud.

Future Saint Presentations: May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting. Signup for next year in August.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Questions 20/21. Presenter – Jim. Questions: Read PDF

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapter 38-40.

This calendar year we will be studying the Bible. Bible in a year is on-line and on Mater Dei Radio.

The Provincial Lecture Series continues with the Bible Study.  Last Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. PST, 8:00 p.m. MST, Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Zoom Invitation for the Bible Study: April 30, 2024 7:00 PM Pacific
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89271881392?pwd=dE5BMUxwQ3FPSGp3cjdBU0YzellGZz09 
Meeting ID: 892 7188 1392  Passcode: 744928  

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 7 – Study

Reading: THE DOMINICANS: A Short History, William A. Hinnebusch, O.P., D.Ph.

Novices: Lesson 7 – Call to TEMPERANCE

March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday)- Usual Schedule.

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: March: Molly Woolf.

Future Saint Presentations: April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Bible Study: Presenters – Brenda & Molly.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Question 19 (if not already covered) and Question 20. Presenter – Garth.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapter 22 – Is lent dead?

This calendar year we will be studying the Bible. Bible in a year is on-line and on Mater Dei Radio.

Province Bible Study: https://dominicanidaho.org/bible-study

The Provincial Lecture Series continues with the Bible Study.  4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. PST, 8:00 p.m. MST, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, w/Fr. Gregory Tatum, O.P.

Zoom Invitation for the Bible Study: March 26, 2024 7:00 PM Pacific

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89271881392?pwd=dE5BMUxwQ3FPSGp3cjdBU0YzellGZz09 
Meeting ID: 892 7188 1392  Passcode: 744928  

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 6 – CONTEMPLATION FOR THE LAITY

Reading: THE DOMINICANS: A Short History, William A. Hinnebusch, O.P., D.Ph.

Novices: Lesson 6 – CALL TO FORTITUDE

February 25, 2024 – Usual Schedule.

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: MaryAnn Colrud

Saint Presentation: February – Dennis Morehouse.

Future Saint Presentations: March: Molly Woolf, April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Catholic Action: Presenter to be announced (any volunteers?)

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 18 – Presenter: Brenda Allor. Question 18 Study Questions, (if time) Question 19 Study Questions.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapters 35-37.

The Catechism in a year has finished. This calendar year we will be studying the Bible. Brenda will present some additional ideas.

https://dominicanidaho.org/bible-study

The Provincial Lecture Series continues with the Bible Study.  4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. PST, 8:00 p.m. MST, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Fr. Gregory Tatum, O.P. will give a presentation on the Book of Romans.  Please read the Book of Romans in preparation for the Bible Study.  Fr. Tatum resides in the Western Province and has taught at Notre Dame University. 

Zoom Invitation for the Bible Study: February 27, 2024 7:00 PM Pacific
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89271881392?pwd=dE5BMUxwQ3FPSGp3cjdBU0YzellGZz09 
Meeting ID: 892 7188 1392  Passcode: 744928  

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 5: DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

Reading: THE DOMINICANS: A Short History, William A. Hinnebusch, O.P., D.Ph.

Novices: Lesson 5: THE CALL TO JUSTICE.

January 28, 2024 – Usual Schedule.

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: January – Sandy Morehouse.

Future Saint Presentations: February: Dennis Morehouse, March: Molly Woolf, April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Catholic Action: Presenter to be announced (any volunters?)

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 12 – Presenter: Jim Woolf.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapters 32-34.

The Catechism in a year has finished. This calendar year we will be studying the Bible. Brenda will present some additional ideas.

https://dominicanidaho.org/bible-study

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 4 – CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER, next lesson 5: DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

Novices: Lesson 4- CALL TO PRUDENCE, next lesson 5: THE CALL TO JUSTICE.

November 26, 2023 – Usual Schedule

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: November – Karin Korn.

Future Saint Presentations: December: No meeting, January: Sandy Morehouse, February: Dennis Morehouse, March: Molly Woolf, April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Apostolic Action: Presenter to be announced (any volunters?)

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 8-9 – Presenter: Garth Rose.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapters 28-31.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 3: Loyalty to the Church, next lesson 4 – CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER

Novices: Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Call to Charity, next lesson 4 – CALL TO PRUDENCE

October 22, 2023 Schedule

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Postulants dismissed after Brunch. Novices to class.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: October: Catherine (Kay) Hampton.

Future Saint Presentations: November: Karin Korn, December: No meeting, January: Sandy Morehouse, February: Dennis Morehouse, March: Molly Woolf, April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Apostolic Action: Presenter to be announced.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 6 – Presenter: Jim Woolf. Study Questions here.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapters 25-28.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 2: Liturgical Prayer, next is lesson 3: Loyalty to the Church

Novices: Lesson 2: Call to Hope, next up lesson 3: Call to Charity

September 24, 2023 Schedule

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch. Novices to Class.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue Of St. Catherine: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: Brenda Allor – St Louis de Montfort

Future Saint Presentations: October: Catherine (Kay) Hampton, November: Karin Korn, December: No meeting, January: Sandy Morehouse, February: Dennis Morehouse, March: Molly Woolf, April: MaryAnn Colrud, May: Retreat, June: Receptions, July: no meeting.

Possibly a report from John Walsh, if he is able to attend.

Also, a short report from the LPC Rep, Calvin Smith.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 5 – Presenter: Garth Rose.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda Allor: To Know Him: chapters 22-24.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Postulants: Lesson 1: The Pillars of Dominican Life

next time: Lesson 2: Liturgical Prayer

Novices: Lesson 1: Call to Faith

next Time: Lesson 2: Call to Hope

August 27, 2023 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Reading of the Dialogue / Saint Presentation / Apostolic Works – During Brunch

Dialogue: Garth Rose

Saint Presentation: Calvin Smith – St. Antoninus

Sign up sheet for Saint Presentations passed around.

Apostolate: Roberta Powell

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: first Part of the Second Part, Q 4

Questions for Q4 of I-II ST – Word – PDF

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him: chapters 18/19-21.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 0 – Orientation

June 25, 2023 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
Reception into the Order and Professions to follow Mass.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation – Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

There will be no ongoing formation today. We will have instead a reception for those received and professed today, and continue celebrating those who made life profession at our retreat in May. No more class meetings until August. For your summer reading enjoyment, here are some things sent by our Lay Provincial Council President, John Keenan:

1.  OBSERVERS ARE INVITED TO THE LPC.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  The purpose of this letter is to invite those Chapter members, who may be interested in observing the 2023 Lay Provincial Council meeting, both Friday and Saturday night, and engage in observing, as well as meals and fellowship at the LPC this year; may do so by sending an email to the LPC president, advising him of your interest in being an Observer this year.  The LPC will commence Friday evening, July 28, 2023 through Sunday morning, July 30, 2023 at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park, California.  The cost is $310, which includes two night double occupancy, meals, and the opportunity to fellowship with the LPC.   If you are interested, please advise your prior / prioress or LPC Representative, and please email John Keenan at john@keenan.org.  

BELOW ARE FORMATION LINKS, FOR THE PILLAR OF STUDY: 

2.     Formation Matters:  The Meaning of a Justice Law.  “Just the Law, when Martin Luther King, Jr. engaged the works of St. Thomas Aquinas.” by Mr. John Keenan, OP, JD.  

3.     Formation Matters:   THE LAITY AND THE EVANGELICAL COUNSELS. What does the Church say about the Lay Apostolate?  What does the Church say about the Laity and the Evangelical Counsels?  Here are some resources for your Study as one of the Pillars of the Dominican Life:

Guiding Principles Of The Lay Apostolate by Pius XII (Letter)

The Consecrated Life (“Vita Consecrata”) by St. John Paul II (Encyclical)

What is the Role of the Laity in Evangelization? (About the Evangelical Counsels) with Bishop Robert Barron (YouTube).

Peace and faith in Christ, 

John

April 23, 2023 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Saint Presentation

April – Brenda Allor
May 19-21 – Retreat & Life Professions
June – Receptions and temporary professions. Celebration of newly received and temporary and life professed.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Second Part of the First Part, Q 3

Study Questions

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him: chapters 15-18.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 8 – Veritas – Truth

March 26, 2023 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Saint Presentation

March – Sandy Morehouse
April – Brenda Allor
May 19-21 – Retreat & Life Professions
June – Receptions and temporary professions. Celebration of newly received and temporary and life professed.

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Second Part of the First Part, Q 2

Study Questions

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him: chapters 11-13.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 7 – THE PILLARS OF DOMINICAN LIFE: STUDY

For next Time: Lesson 8

February 26, 2023 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Saint Presentation

February – Dennis Morehouse
March – Sandy Morehouse
April – Open?
May 19-21 – Retreat & Life Professions
June – Receptions and temporary professions. Reception of newly received and temporary and life professed.

Double Jubilee of St. Thomas Aquinas and catechesis on Indulgences.

Indulgentiarum Doctrina, Apostolic Constitution on Indulgences

Mercy and Indulgences.

Fr. Duffner on Indulgences

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Second Part of the First Part, Q 1

Question-1-under-Ethics-in-the-Summa-of-the-Summa

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him: chapters 8-10.

We are using this resource for our personal study of the Catechism: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 6 & The Dominicans, A short History

For next Time: Lesson 7

October 23, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Saint Presentation

October – Roberta
November – Jackie Candello – St. Dominic
January – Doyen – Via Zoom – St. Thomas Aquinas

https://oplhrpdx.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TA-Theologian-and-Mystic.pdf

February – Dennis Morehouse
March – Sandy Morehouse
April – Will we have meeting? (retreat)
May – Open?
June – Reception of newly received and professed?

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Q. 85, Presenter: Jim.

Q85

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him: chapters 4 – 5.

Personal Study: Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2697-2758

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 3:

first-year-lesson-3

For next meeting (November): Meeting 4

first-year-lesson-4

September 25, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Brunch & Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite. Initial Formation class dismissed after Brunch.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Saint Presentation

Thank you to all who signed up to give a presentation on a Saint of the Order.

September – Brenda
October – Roberta
November – Jackie Candello – St. Dominic
January – Doyen – Via Zoom – St. Thomas Aquinas
February – Dennis Morehouse
March – Sandy Morehouse
April – Will we have meeting? (retreat)
May – Open?
June – Reception of newly received and professed?

Ongoing Formation

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Q. 84, Presenter: Garth.

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: To Know Him (by Fr. Paul Duffner) Preface, Introduction, and chapters 1 – 3.

Personal Study: Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2650-2696

PART FOUR: CHRISTIAN PRAYER

(personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 2-Liturgical Prayer.

For next meeting (October): Meeting 3-LOYALTY TO THE CHURCH

August 28, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in the Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary Church-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM (All) Morning Prayer & Reception of Carmen & BRUNCH - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. (Sometimes we are late.)

Ongoing Formation

After Brunch… Initial Formation Class is dismissed.

1st Subject: Summa of the Summa: Q. 83 download/view questions

2nd Subject: Presenter: Brenda: Please read Chapter 11 and to the end of the book: Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Look for the virtues.

For August 8th, please (re)read:

FAUSTO APPETENTE DIE
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE BENEDICT XV
ON ST. DOMINIC

and/or

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
TO BROTHER GERARD FRANCISCO TIMONER, O.P. for the 800th Anniversary of St. Dominic’s Death.

Personal Study: Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2566-2649

PART FOUR: CHRISTIAN PRAYER

(personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 1-Community Life.

For next meeting (September): Meeting 2-Liturgical Prayer.

June 26, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for Morning Prayer)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, for morning prayer.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org. Receptions and temporary professions at Mass.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Celebration of those Professed/Received the last 2 years and this year (during Covid); no Ongoing Formation - Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal.

Congratulations to those received and temporarily professed today:

Received:
Dennis & Sandy Morehouse, R: 6/26/22
Susan Schwartz, R: 6/26/22

Temporarily Professed:
Karin Korn, R:6/27/21, T: 6/26/22

Renewal of Temporary Profession:
Lisa Elliot, R: 6/24/18, T: 6/23/19, T: 6/26/22

Those who made life profession during the past 2 years that we are also celebrating today:

Brenda Lee Allor, L: 5/23/21, Jacqueline Candello, L: 5-22-2022, Loriyuki Masamitsu, L: 06/20/2020, Sheila Meyer, L:5/23/21, Doyen Nguyen, L:5/23/21, Mark Olson, L: 06/20/2020, Garth Alan Thomas Rose, L: 06/20/2020, Jim and Molly Woolf, L: 5-22-2022

We also celebrate the memory of our dear departed sister Felicia Summerfield, L: 09/09/19 (early), RIP: 04/29/2021

Reception and/or Temporary Professions in the past 2 years that we are celebrating:

Karin Korn, R:6/27/21, Patrick Hartigan, T:6/27/21, Steve Silva, T: 06/20/2020, Antonia Valdes, T: 06/20/2020, John Walsh, T: 06/20/2020, Jim & Molly Woolf, T:06/20/2020 (2 yrs.)

No business meeting today! No council or chapter meeting in July. Next Council meeting: August 18, 2022.
Next Chapter meeting: August 28, 2022.

May 20-22, 2022 Annual Retreat at Our Lady of Peace Retreat Center, Beaverton

Our Retreat takes the place of formation for the month of May. Thank you to Fr. Augustine Hilander, O.P. for being our Retreat Master.

April 24, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. We can now have a light meal, and get out by 1:00.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Presenter: Jim – Q80-82

Q80-82

Presenter: Brenda: Please read Chapters 9-10 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Look for the virtues: Prudence and Circumspection .

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2196-2557 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 2” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 7-Temperence.

For next time – Meeting 8 – Purity.

Additional Dominicana Reading:

March 27, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. We can now have a light meal, and get out by 1:00.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Presenter: Jim – Q79

Questions here:

Chapter-79-of-the-Summa-of-the-Summa

Presenter: Brenda: Please read Chapters 6-7 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Look for Virtues.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2196-2557 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 2” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 6-Fortitude.

For next time – Meeting 7-Temperence.

February 27, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. We can now have a light meal, and get out by 1:00.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Presenter: Doyen Nguyen -Q77-78

Presenter: TBA: Please read Chapters 6-7 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Look for Virtues.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2196-2557 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 2” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 5-Justice.

For next time – Meeting 6-Fortitude.

January 23, 2022 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A. No Zoom.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. We can now have a light meal, and get out by 1:00.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Presenter: Jim Q76

Question-76-78

Presenter: Brenda: Please read Chapters 5 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Look for Virtue – Charity, Beautitude – Blessed are the poor in spirit.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2052-2195 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 1” (personal study)

Also, very good Rosary Meditation material from the Marbury Sisters, OP: https://oplhrpdx.org/2021/12/09/dominican-rosary-meditations/

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 4-Prudence.

For next time – Meeting 5-Justice.

Be sure to also review the Resources and News Sections of our website.

November 28, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices-Aquinas Room A.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Aquinas Hall. (Conflict with choir)
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & BRUNCH & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
 1:00 PM Dismissal. We can now have a light meal, and get out by 1:00.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: November Presenter: Jim Q75

Presenter: Brenda: Please read Chapters 4-5 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2052-2195 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 1” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. : Meeting 3-Charity.

For next time – Meeting 4-Prudence.

Be sure to also review the Resources and News Sections of our website.

October 24, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:30 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 1:00 but not yet.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: October Presenter: Garth Q104-105

Please obtain a copy of the book, Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Living Rosary and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. It is available at amazon with this link: If you have not used smile before, please set up smile.amazon.com to give to “Western Dominican Province-Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus“

Presenter: Brenda: Fortitude controls the irascible passions; and temperance moderates the appetites according as reason dictates. While fortitude and temperance are self-regarding virtues, justice has reference to others. Please read Chapters 2-3 of Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2052-2195 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 1” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Meeting 2-Hope.

Be sure to also review the Resources Section of our website. For next time: Meeting 3-Charity.

September 26, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:15 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 1:00 but not yet. Stay tuned, we will announce before meeting.

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Presenter: Jim Woolf – Q103. October Presenter: Garth Q104-105

Discussion questions:

DiscussionOfQ103

Please obtain a copy of the book, Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Living Rosary and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. It is available at amazon with this link: If you have not used smile before, please set up smile.amazon.com to give to “Western Dominican Province-Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus“

Blessed Pauline Jaricot, Presenter: Brenda Allor. Read all up to and including Chapter 1.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 2052-2195 “The Ten Commandments-Chapter 1” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Meeting 1-Faith.

Be sure to also review the Resources Section of our website. For next time: Meeting 2-Hope.

August 22, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM for ongoing)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:15 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 1:00 but not yet. Stay tuned, we will announce before meeting.

Ongoing Formation

We will have elections of officers and council members during our ongoing formation time. Please attend and participate.

Elections Results:

Prioress: Roberta Powell, Secretary: MaryAnn Colrud, Treasurer: Sheila Meyer, Councilor: Molly Wolf, Councilor: Pat Hartigan.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1949-2051 “LAW AND GRACE: Article 1 THE MORAL LAW, Article 2 GRACE AND JUSTIFICATION, Article 3 THE CHURCH, MOTHER AND TEACHER” (personal study) (very important sections!)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Orientation for the new formation year.

Orientation Document

Be sure to also review the Resources Section of our website. For next time: Meeting 1.

June 27, Pentecost, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A or Zoom Invite.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
      Reception and Profession.
10:15 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 12:30 but not yet.

9 am Mass: after homily: Reception into the Order and Temporary Profession!

Ongoing Formation

We will be having nominations for officers and council members during our formation time. Please attend and participate.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1877-1948 “PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST – SECTION ONE – MAN’S VOCATION LIFE IN THE SPIRIT – CHAPTER TWO THE HUMAN COMMUNION – Article 1 THE PERSON AND SOCIETY & Article 2 PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL LIFE & Article 3 SOCIAL JUSTICE” (personal study) (very important sections!)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Zoom Invite if you can’t come in person. –

Homework – Meeting 8 – THE PILLARS OF DOMINICAN LIFE – VERITAS – TRUTH

Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book The Dominicans – A Short History is available online, here. Also, in your spare time (ha), read a chapter a week from Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman. Congratulations on completing another year of formation.

May 23, Pentecost, 2021 (Schedule & ZOOM)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case. Masks required in person at all times indoors, and distancing.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A or Zoom Invite.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org. 
      Life Professions.
10:15 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 12:30 but not yet.

9 am Mass: after homily: Life Professions!

Ongoing Formation

Summa I – Question 65. Begins the work of creation.

Question 65. The work of creation of corporeal creatures .

Discussion questions to follow:

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1803-1876 “LIFE IN CHRIST–MAN’S VOCATION-LIFE IN THE SPIRIT–THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON-THE VIRTUES & SIN” (personal study) (very important sections!)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Zoom Invite if you can’t come in person. – Homework – Meeting 7 – THE PILLARS OF DOMINICAN LIFE – STUDY

Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book The Dominicans – A Short History is available online, here. Also, in your spare time (ha), read a chapter a week from Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

April 25, 2021 (NEW (old) Schedule & ZOOM)

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 7:30 AM Initial Formation-Postulants and Novices
         -Aquinas Room A or Zoom Invite.
 8:30 AM (All) Rosary in Holy Rosary Church.
 9:00 AM (All) Mass at Holy Rosary-also online @ holyrosarypdx.org.
10:15 AM Morning Prayer & Ongoing Formation-Aquinas Room A or Zoom invite.
12:30 PM Dismissal. Hopefully soon we can have a light meal, and get out by 12:30 but not yet.

Ongoing Formation

Summa 62 – 64 – This concludes the section on the Angels.

Question 62. The perfection of the angels in the order of grace and of glory.

Question 63. The malice of the angels with regard to sin.

Question 64. The punishment of the demons.

Discussion questions: Summa-I-Q62-64

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1691-1802 “LIFE IN CHRIST–MAN’S VOCATION LIFE IN THE SPIRIT–THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON” (personal study) (very important sections!)

Initial Formation Class

7:30 AM PM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A. Zoom Invite if you can’t come in person. – Homework – Meeting 6 – CONTEMPLATION FOR THE LAITY- Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book The Dominicans – A Short History is available online, here. Also, in your spare time (ha), read a chapter a week from Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

March 28, 2021 (Modified Schedule & ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 8:30 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary - Zoom meeting starts.
 9:00 AM Ongoing Class Discussion - Summa 59-61
10:10 AM Business Meeting 
10:30 AM Zoom meeting ends - To Church for MASS at 11:00 AM
Dismissed after MASS

Summa 59 – 61

God’s Creation-The Angels:

WILL: The will itself (59) and its movement, which is love (60).
ORIGIN: How they were brought into natural existence (61) 

Discussion Questions (59-61): download WORD PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1667-1690 “OTHER LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS: SACRAMENTALS & FUNERALS” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

3:00 PM IN PERSON – Aquinas Hall Room A – Homework – Meeting 5 – THE PILLARS OF DOMINICAN LIFE- Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book The Dominicans – A Short History is available online, here. Also, in your spare time (ha), read a chapter a week from Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

February 28, 2021 (Modified Schedule & ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Sunday Schedule: No food or drink allowed in Aquinas Hall, Zoom invites sent to all, just in case.
 8:30 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary - Zoom meeting starts.
 9:00 AM Ongoing Class Discussion - Summa 56-58
10:10 AM Business Meeting 
10:30 AM Zoom meeting ends - To Church for MASS at 11:00 AM
Dismissed after MASS

Summa 56 – 58

The immaterial (56) and material (57) objects known by angels. The mode(58) of angelic knowledge. (Links take you to the pdf of the Summa.)

Discussion Questions (56-58): Word PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1601-1666 “CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY ” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

3:00 PM Via ZOOM – Homework – Meeting 4 – THE PILLARS OF DOMINICAN LIFE- Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book is Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman. Discuss meeting in Aquinas Hall for March Meeting.

January 24, 2021 (Modified Schedule & ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa 54-57: INTELLECT: His power (54) and medium (55) of knowledge. The immaterial (56) and material (57) objects known. (links take you to the pdf of the Summa.)

Discussion Questions (53-55) Download: Word PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1533-1600 “CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Homework – Meeting 3 – LOYALTY TO THE CHURCH – Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book is Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

No Meeting in December

November 22, 2020 (ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa 50-53: The Angels (Spirit) SUBSTANCE: Their substance considered absolutely (50), and in relation to corporeal things, such as bodies (51) and locations (52). Their local movement (53).

50-52 Questions

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1420-1532 “THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Homework – Meeting 2 – LITURGICAL PRAYER – Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book is Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

October 25, 2020 (ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa 47-49: DISTINCTION: The distinction of things in general(47). The distinction of good and evil: evil (48) and its cause (49). The distinction of creatures—spiritual (or angels), corporeal, and man (which is both), will be in following discussions.

Discussion Questions: Q47-49.pdf

And, from a hundred years ago:

FAUSTO APPETENTE DIE
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE BENEDICT XV
ON ST. DOMINIC

We will have a short (10 minute) discussion on this during class.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1210-1419 “THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Homework – Meeting 1 – Community Life – Be sure to do all the reading on the last page. The book is Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

September 27, 2020 (ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Questions 44 to 47 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 44-47: Download Word PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1113-1209 “THE PASCHAL MYSTERY IN THE CHURCH’S SACRAMENTS” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Homework – Meeting 1 – I will have the book available after September 1 for $15. Be sure to do all the other reading on the last page. The book is Hound of Heaven: Saint Dominic de Guzman.

REQUIRED BOOK LIST: (You may get from Catholic Bookstores or link for on-line or contact Calvin)
The Liturgy of the Hours – Catholic Books Publishing Company New York
The Dominicans A Short History: William Hinnebush O.P.-Dominican publications, Dublin Ireland
Catechism of the Catholic Church Second Edition Liberia Editrice Vaticana, also available online at: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
St Dominic’s Family by Sister Mary Jean Dorcey, O.P.- Tan books and Publishing-Rockford Illinois
The Holy Bible RSV– Ignatius Press –San Francisco, Ca, also on-line.
Vatican Council II –The Conciliar and Post Conciliar documents edited by Austin Flannery, O.P., Costello Publishing Co. Northport, New York

FOR THE ENTHUSIAST:
Saint Dominic The Grace of the Word: Guy Bedoulle O.P.-Ignatius Press –San Francisco, Ca
Saint Catherine of Siena-by Alice Curtayne- Tan books and Publishing-Rockford Illinois
Early Domincans-Selected Writings- The Classics of Western Spirituality Series-Paulist press, New York, New York
The Dialogue by Saint Catherine of Siena- The Classics of Western Spirituality Series-Paulist press, New York, New York
The Love That Never Ends (A key to the Catechism of the Catholic Church) DiNoia O.P., O’ Donnell O.P., Cessario O.P. Cameron O.P.-Our Sunday Visitor publications, Huntington, Indiana.
Mental Prayer according to the principles of St. Thomas Aquinas by Rev. Denis Fahey- Christian book Club, P.O. Box 900566-Palmdale, Ca.
My Way Of Life-by Walter Farrell O.P. S.T.M. and Martin J. Healy, S.T.D.-Confraternity of the Precious blood-Brooklyn New York
Theology for Beginners by F.J. Sheed-Servant Books, Ann Arbor Michigan
Dominican Penitent Woman: The Classics of Western Spirituality Series-Paulist press, New York, New York

August 23, 2020 (ZOOM, again)

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Finish Questions 22 to 26 from last time – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 22-26: Download – Word PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 1066-1112 “THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY: Why the liturgy? (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

First Meeting of the Study Year – Introduction and Liturgy of the Hours. There will be study assignments given for the next meetings.

June 28, 2020 (ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Questions 22 to 26 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 22-26: Download – Word PDF

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 976-1065 “I BELIEVE IN THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. / I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY. / I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING. (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

CHAPTER:

Chapter Addendum to Particular Directory

DOMINICANA:

DOMINICAN SPIRITUALITY-PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE-WILLIAM HINNEBUSH

Dominic’s 9 Ways of Prayer

A short method of mental prayer

Fr. Stan Parmisano Characteristics of OP Prayer

The_contemplative_dimension_of_our_Dominican_life

THE RULE OF ST AUGUSTINE

O LUMEN

May 29-31, 2020 Retreat at OLPRC

Cancelled!

May 24, 2020 (ZOOM)

Ongoing Formation

Summa of the Summa: Questions 19 to 21 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 19-21: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 748-975 “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church.” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

MEETING EIGHT – THE CALL TO PURITY – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

April 26, 2020 (ZOOM)

Summa of the Summa: Questions 15 to 18 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 15-18: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 683-747 “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

MEETING SEVEN – THE CALL TO TEMPERANCE – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

March 22, 2020

Notice! March meeting cancelled. See News Post for full information. Ongoing Formation Lesson moved to April.

Summa of the Summa: Questions 15 to 18 – for discussion in class.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 631-683. (personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 6 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

February 23, 2020

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Questions 13 & 14 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 13&14: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 571-630. (“JESUS CHRIST SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS CRUCIFIED, DIED AND WAS BURIED” – personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 5 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

January 26, 2020

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Questions 11 & 12 – for discussion in class.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 456-570. (HE WAS CONCEIVED BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WAS BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY – personal study)

Discussion questions Q 11&12: Download

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 4 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

December 14 & 15, 2019

Drop off your items Saturday the 14th or Sunday the 15th. Bake Sale, Auction and Raffle after the 7,9 and 11 AM masses at Holy Rosary Church, Sienna Hall. Information booth also about our Chapter, it’s activities and how to join. Poster for the event and a Silent Auction Basket to be displayed in Sienna Hall for a couple of weeks prior.

November 24, 2019

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Questions 9 & 10 – for discussion in class.

Discussion questions Q 9&10: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 422-455 . (I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, THE ONLY SON OF GOD – personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 3 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

October 27, 2019

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Questions 7 & 8 – for discussion in class.

Discussion Questions: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 355-421 . (Man and the the fall – personal study)

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 2 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

September 22, 2019

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Questions 5 & 6 – for discussion in class.

Discussion Questions: Download

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) – Paragraphs 268-354. (God the Father – personal study)

New Book Recommendation: “Hound of Heaven: St. Dominic de Guzman” by Augusta Theodosia Drane. Available at this months class for $15. Also in hardcover.

Initial Formation Class

Lesson 1 – Don’t forget all the assignments on the back page!

August 25, 2019

Installation of Officers at Mass.

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Question 4 – for discussion in class.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
– Paragraphs 185-267. (God the Father – personal study)

Study Guide Here

Initial Formation Class

(Postulants-1st year and Novices-2nd year)

Stay Tuned. No assignment before class.

July 28, 2019

Summer picnic. Assignment is to have fun.

June 23, 2019

Reception for those being received or professed and their families. No assignments.

May 26, 2019

Ongoing Formation Class

Summa of the Summa: Question 3 (Chapter 3) for class discussion, pages 73-85.

Here are some questions to think about and a brief summary (Pages 8-13 of this document, questions 1 and 2 are also included):

May Study Guide for Summa of the Summa, Pages 8-13.

Jim handed out the Catechism reading assignments for May in the green folder at the April Meeting. For those who weren’t there, here are the reading assignments:
CCC (Catechism): read n74 through n184. Only your questions will be discussed in class.

April 28, 2019

Modern Works:  Lumen Gentium Chapters 5- 8. This completes our study of this work. Please continue to circulate the copies of Light of the Nations by Fr. Brian Mullady among the group until everyone who wants to read it has had a chance.

March 24, 2019

Jim handed out the assignments in the green folder. For those who weren’t there, here are the reading assignments:

CCC (Catechism): read n50 through n73. Questions only will be discussed in class.

Summa of the Summa: Question 2 (Chapter 2) for class discussion.

Outline Review of Chapter 1 and 2.

February 23, 2019

Catechism: Reading assignment: TBA

Modern Works:  Lumen Gentium Chapters 1- 4 (through n38)  (redo due to lack of time.) We will discuss this first, so it will not be skipped again.

Summa of the Summa: Prepare to discuss Q: Two, if time allows.

Summa: Preface to St. Thomas and Glossary  by Fr. Gerald Buckley, OP

January 27, 2019

After discussion and vote, we are slowing down our study schedule.

Catechism: material is Copyright, used by permission.

Cathechism resources will be for personal study and apologetics, with minimal discussion in class. Topics will be posted later here.

Summa of the Summa: Question 1, points 6-10.

Modern Works:  Lumen Gentium Chapters 1- 4 (through n38)  (redo due to lack of time.)

Optional Additional Reading: Light of the Nations by Fr. Mullady.

December, 2018

Note: No meeting in December, but remember the December 16th Bake Sale and raffle.

November 25, 2018

Note: This is the Sunday after Thanksgiving…

Catechism: material is Copyright, used by permission.

Intro, The Desire for God (n 27-42), Jesus “Mediator and All Revelation” (n 65-73), Consecrated Life (n 931-948), The Liturgy (n 1077-1090), Liturgy Cont. (n 1106-1120), Mercy and Sin (n 1847-1863), The Ressurection (n 992-998)

     In Brief: Revelation, Consecrated Life, Liturgy, Man’s capacity for God.

Summa of the Summa: Chapter 1.

Modern Works: Lumen Gentium Chapters 1- 4 (through n38)

Optional Additional Reading: Light of the Nations by Fr. Mullady.

 

October 28, 2018 

Catechism: material is Copyright, used by permission, Catechism – Intro, and In Brief, (tldr;).

Humanae Vitae (50th anniversary): Read the Apostolic message, and a commentary, and look back at a 25th anniversary review, and we will discuss in class.

Summa of the Summa: Pick up the books at the Rosary Center (1331 NE 3rd Ave) on Sunday by appointment with Cecelia, Lori or Calvin, or any work day from 10:30 to 5:00. For those who cannot make it to the Rosary Center, we will have the books at class. Please read and we will discuss the Introduction, Glossary and Prologue (up to page 34).

Study Subjects: 2018-2024: General Resources:

Catechism: USCCB: Catechism of the Catholic Church (flipbook)
                     Vatican: Catechism of the Catholic Church (webpage)

Differences Between the First and Second editions of the Catechism.

Summa Theologica:

Online.

Summa of the Summa: by Peter Kreeft. Book available through the Chapter or at Amazon.

   Free On-Line Course on Aquinas by Peter Kreeft (optional)

   Summa: Preface to St. Thomas and Glossary 
                    by Fr. Gerald Buckley, OP (Thanks Fr. Vincent)

Modern Works:

FAUSTO APPETENTE DIE -ENCYCLICAL OF POPE BENEDICT XV ON ST. DOMINIC

Humanae Vitae

Lumen Gentium

THE DOMINICANS: A Short History, William A. Hinnebusch, O.P., D.Ph.

For 2022 and onward Ongoing Fomation, please get To Know Him-The Way, The Truth, and the Life 2 volume set by Fr. Paul Duffner, O.P. from The Rosary Center. Be sure to use code 2022TKHS for your $10 discount – $25 with discount. Look for “Have a promo coupon? Redeem your coupon” under the order TOTAL. (The Rosary Center is accross the street to the west of Aquinas Hall and you can pick the books up there, if you choose.)

Optional Additional Reading: Light of the Nations by Fr. Brian Mullady (yes, our Father Brian). This book is currently loaned out, demand was great enough we now have two copies available for circulation in the group, and several have purchased their own copies.

Please obtain a copy of the book, Pauline Jaricot: Foundress of the Living Rosary and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. It is available at amazon with this link.

DSPT – The Role of the Laity in the Church – Lecture Series

List of videos on the right.