Bible Study | St. Margaret of York

The Word of God is for all of us, beginner and veteran scripture scholar alike. God longs to talk to us through His Word. WOW (Wisdom of the Word) is for those eager to learn more about scripture and the Catholic faith through weekly meetings, small group conversations and yes, even great food.

Morning Wisdom of the Word Bible Study

Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother and Forgiven

Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother is an extraordinary pilgrimage that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s kingdom and in our lives. It will place you in the powerful drama of her earthly life, taking you through her joys … and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son.

Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, explores the grace and healing offered in Confession, and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love.

When:
Wednesday, Sept 14 – Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022

Time:
9:30am – 11:30am

Format:
In-person - Fr. James Brooks Hall (lower level of Church)

Registration:

Click Here to Register

Cost:
$40 Cash or check payable to SMOY

Registration Deadline:
Monday, August 29, 2021 at 5:00pm

Questions:
Birgitt Hacker at bhacker@smoy.org

Evening Wisdom of the Word Bible Study

The Bible and the Sacraments

The Bible and the Sacraments is unlike any other study on the sacraments. Certainly, it looks at the basic teaching of the Church as to their meaning and origin. But it goes further. It investigates the deeper mystery of the sacraments as illuminated by Sacred Scripture.

When:
Wednesday, Sept 14 – Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022

Time:
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Format:
In-person - Fr. James Brooks Hall (lower level of church)

Registration:

Click Here to Register

Cost:
$30 Cash or check payable to SMOY

Registration Deadline:
Monday, August 29, 2021 at 5:00pm

Questions:
Birgitt Hacker

SMOY Summer Book Club

Our WOW Summer Book Club we will be reading, Lift Up Your Heart by Fr. John Burns. Based on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, Lift Up Your Heart is an essential guide to holiness and loving God adapted for our time. This practical book goes right to the heart of helping you kick the habit of floating along on your spiritual journey to start actively pursuing holiness and devotion to God. The book is written to be read as a 10-day retreat, but we will be reading it over 10 weeks focusing deeply on one meditation per week.

When: Wednesday mornings 9:15am – 11:00am

Where: Hospitality Room

Begins: May 8, 2024

Cost: $10 (Cash or check payable to SMOY due at the first session on May 8th)

Coffee and continental breakfast will be available.

Register at the link below by May 2nd at 4:00pm.

Once registered online, you may pick your book up in the Parish Office. You will also receive a small journal to record your meditation prayer time.

Please direct questions to Birgitt Hacker | bhacker@smoy.org

2025-2026 WOW Sessions

Fall 2025 Session

The Gospel of Mark: Dive into the action-packed Gospel of Mark, drawn from Saint Peter’s firsthand account of Christ’s ministry.

Spring 2026 Session

The Gospel of Luke: Travel through Luke’s Gospel, beginning with the foretelling of John the Baptist and ending with Jesus’ ascension. Experience the mercy and compassion of Jesus through Luke’s powerful storytelling.

DETAILS:

Gospel of Mark: September 17, 2025 – January 28, 2026 Watch the trailer

Morning Session: Wednesdays from 9:00am – 11:30am

Evening Session: Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm

(Off from December 10 – January 14 for Christmas)

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2025 (morning session is limited to 100 participants)

Gospel of Luke: February 4, 2026 – April 14, 2026 Watch the trailer

Morning Session: Wednesdays from 9:00am – 11:30am

Evening Session: Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Registration: December 1-January 8, 2026 (morning

session is limited to 100 participants)

Cost of Mark Study Only: $35; Cost of Luke Study Only: TBD in December; Cost of Mark and Luke Studies: $64 (Register together and save)

REGISTER HERE

Questions: Contact Birgitt at bhacker@smoy.org

Birgitt Hacker

Pastoral Associate of Adult Faith Formation & Ministries

513.697.3114

bhacker@smoy.org

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