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'Marriage Course' series, by creators of ALPHA, set to begin Sept. 14 at St. Thomas the Apostle
Married couples – even those in strong, loving and lifelong relationships – can learn how to make even the happiest marriage better by making a date to attend “The Marriage Course,” a monthly series beginning Friday, Sept. 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Sessions will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the cozy Lighthouse room of the church and will include dinner, a video and private couple conversation.
Tables for two, candlelight and a relaxed atmosphere await couples who will be able to discuss topics vital to everyday concerns such as the art of communication, resolving conflict, the impact of family, and love in action. To preserve the privacy of conversation, “The Marriage Course” does not include group sharing and participation is limited to the first 12 couples who make reservations.
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The entire program of eight “dates” costs $70 a couple to cover the cost of meals and materials, and will be hosted by St. Thomas parishioners Rose and Steven Grumbine. “The Marriage Course” was produced by the creators of the famous ALPHA series.
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Other dates in the marriage series during 2012 are: Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7. Meeting dates in 2013 include: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 8 and April 19. All programs will be held on Friday evenings.
Additional information and reservations for “The Marriage Course” are available by contacting Chari Rosales, director of S.T.A.F.F.S. (St. Thomas Adult Faith Formation & Spirituality), at (630) 355-8980, ext. 138 or at crosales.stapostle.org. An informational flier also is available in the Gathering Area of the church. Checks should be made out to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and include “Marriage Course” on the memo line.
St. Thomas the Apostle, a parish of the Diocese of Joliet, strives to bear the Good News of God’s unconditional love to all generations through worship, faith formation, witness and service. Organized in 1984, the St. Thomas faith community numbers more than 3,300 households of more than 11,000 people. Complete news and information on parish events, guest speakers and special programs can be viewed at www.stapostle.org. For general parish information, call (630) 355-8980 or visit www.stapostle.org.
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