Merlot with the Messiah
January 30th
February 27th
March 27th
at 7:30 pm following Monday Night Mass.

TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
7:00 PM
IN THE SOCIAL HALL

“Never stop learning” is a life lesson that we try to instill in our children and yet as adults we often fall into the trap that we know enough. This is especially true when it comes to our Catholic education. We are confirmed and “fully educated” at an eighth grade level. It is our responsibility to make our religious education a lifelong activity.  Here at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton we offer continuing education under the term “Adult Formation”.  One of these offerings is Merlot with the Messiah.  On the last Monday of the month we get together for a low key, no pressure, facilitated discussion on a selected topic.  The last few years we have sponsored a trivia night.  As a lead in to our fall start up we will be asking some of these trivia questions that every Catholic should know.  Ponder the questions and discuss them with your family.  See how well you do.  If you see room for improvement perhaps spending time with the formation opportunities are in order.  After all knowledge is power! 
 
1. In a standard Rosary, on how many beads would you pray the Hail Mary?
  53.  Fifty in the decades and three in the prelude.
 
2. Who does the Church consider the first martyrs for Christ?
The Holy Innocents. The baby boys that were killed in place of Jesus in Bethlehem by Herod. St. Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr or first martyr of the Church but there were no Christians or Church until Pentecost.  St. Stephen is the first martyr after Pentecost.

If you would prefer to participate via Zoom, please contact Terri at tkonwinski@saintliz.org and she will send you the Zoom log in inforation.

Merlot with the Messiah
"Catholic Trivia Night"
Monday, April 25th, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, April 4, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, February 28th, 2022
7:00 p.m.
 

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, January 31st, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, December 6th, 2021
7:00 p.m.

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, OCTOBER 25th, 2021
7:00 pm

Last month Dean reviewed how the Roman Catholic Church came into North America - specifically the United States.  His topic for our October meeting will be “The History of the Catholic Church in Michigan”.  Join us at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall for wine, cheese and crackers and wonderfully informative conversation.

If you would prefer to participate via Zoom, please contact Terri at tkonwinski@saintliz.org and she will send you the Zoom log in information.

Merlot with the Messiah
Monday, September 27th, 2021
7:00 pm
 
It is that time of year again.  It is a time of pumpkin lattes, cider, and decreasing daylight but more importantly the time for the call of the school bell.  Everyone has a obligation to themselves to answer that call in some way. Here at St Elizabeth Ann Seton one of the educational opportunities offered is Merlot With The Messiah.  We meet the last Monday of the month at 7 pm to enjoy a glass of wine and have an informational discussion on a selected topic.  Over the years our most popular discussions have been on the history of our faith. 
 
With that in mind we approach our topics for this fall:
September 27 -  The History of the Catholic Church in the United States.
October 25 -   The History of the Catholic Church in Michigan.
December 6 -  The Movement of the Apostles.
 
We are revisiting our past discussion on the apostles for two reasons:
It is a topic that we have had several requests to repeat and it is a lead in to the new formation series that will be offered here at SEAS starting in January -  we will be viewing and discussing season one of The Chosen. Watch the Bulletin and Website for more information on this inspiring series.

Merlot with the Messiah is in session for 2021, again applying social distancing and mask wearing for our in-person session.  Attending via Zoom is also available.

April 26, 2021
Topic:  Catholic Trivia Night
7:00 pm in the Social Hall
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

March 29, 2021
Topic:  Holy Week - Why each day is holy.
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

Our next session of Merlot with the Messiah will be on Holy Monday.  In honor of the day, we will walk with Jesus through his activities not just on Monday, but throughout the week.  We all know what happened on Sunday and we have a good handle on Thursday and Friday but what about the other days of that fateful week?  The Bible does tell us.  In fact, a significant part of Jesus's teachings that are recorded in the gospels are recorded from this time period.  Come in person or online and find out why each day is called holy, not just Holy Thursday and Good Friday. 

Merlot with the Messiah is in session for 2021, again applying social distancing and mask wearing for our in-person session.  Attending via Zoom is also available.

February 22, 2021
Topic:  Doctor's of the Catholic Church
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

     Each month we poll our Merlot with the Messiah friends as to what topic they would most like discussed at our next session.  February’s chosen topic will be the ‘Doctor’s of the Catholic Church’.
     What does it take to be a Doctor of the Church?  Why is the term ‘doctor’ used to describe someone who has made a significant contribution of the understanding of our faith?  How many ‘Doctors’ are there in the Catholic Church?
     Join us Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall as we explore the ’Doctors of the Church’.
    If you would like to participate online, please email Terri Konwinski at tkonwinski@saintliz.org to receive your Zoom information.

 
January 25th, 2021
Topic:  A deeper dive into known Eucharistic Miracles
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

Interested in discovering more of the fullness of faith?  Do you have questions about the church but don’t know where to bring them?  SEAS Adult Faith Formation is offering a low pressure, come as you are opportunity to improve your faith.  In keeping everyone’s safety in mind we are offering both in person and online opportunities.  January’s focus will be a deeper dive into known Eucharistic Miracles.
 

2020-2021 Sessions:

September 28th, 2020
Topic:  To be determined.  Welcome!
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

October 26th, 2020
Topic:  Women's Roles in the Early Church
7:00 pm in the Social Hall
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

November 30th, 2020
Topic:
7:00 pm in the Social Hall
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

January 25th, 2021
Topic:  A deeper dive into known Eucharistic Miracles
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

February 22nd, 2021
Topic:  Doctor's of the Catholic Church
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

March 29th, 2021
Topic:  Holy Week - Why each day is holy.
7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

April 26, 2021
Topic:  Catholic Trivia Night
7:00 pm in the Social Hall
(also available via Zoom; please pre-register)

The sessions will also be presented in an online format using Zoom.  A training document is posted below to help participants, giving guidelines for acquiring the Zoom app on various devices (computer, Ipad, or smart phone), answering an invitation link and/or entering a member id and password provided by the hosts Dean and Terri Kowinski, and using the features of Zoom to participate.  Note:  Zoom has in-depth resources on their website.

 
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month and add some leaven to your faith. 
Let’s see how much more extraordinary you can be.