Bakhita Bible Study

Acts of the Apostles: The Church of the Holy Spirit

Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 AM
Saint James Parish Center
October 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12

Many have observed that these days it often seems that we are in times akin to those of our first ancestors in the faith, believers in Christ at a time when few did. The New Testament Acts of the Apostles is a thrilling and adventurous account of that time of the earliest Church, when Christianity was being lived for the first time. It takes us to some of the great cities of the ancient world. It introduces us to all kinds of people: apostles, prophets, martyrs, philosophers, governors, kings, merchants, jailers, and sailors. It tells of dramatic spiritual experiences, missionary journeys, trials and imprisonments, powerful speeches and dramatic responses, sea voyages and shipwrecks, and the clash of ancient cultures. It invites us to see the adventure continuing in our own lives.

This October Deacon Michael will lead a six-part series on the Acts of the Apostles using Stephen Binz’s “Church of the Holy Spirits,” with readings taken from the first half of the Acts of the Apostles.

Registration is required for:

• ordering of required book ($10 book fee payable at the first session)

The series begins on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Two identical sessions are offered each week at 10:00 AM at Saint James Parish Center and then again at 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church.  It will be possible to join the 7:00 PM evening session online as well, via Google Meet (please indicate interest at registration to help us plan).

To register please email Deacon Michael at saintjmdeacon@gmail.com.

All are welcome….even friends and family that do not belong to the parish!

Helpful Bible Study Tools Free Online

New American Bible Revised Edition Free Online!

Sunday Liturgy Readings and Resources  from Saint Louis University

Bible Gateway: Free Access to Dozens of Translations of the Bible 

Catholic Resources  for Bible, Liturgy, Art and Theology offered by Fr. Felix Just S.J. offers voluminous accessible resources to enrich the study and meditation on Scripture and its use in Catholic worship and prayer.