We are excited to share with you our next Adult Faith Formation Opportunity, coming to OLL on Wednesday evenings beginning September 7! We will be presenting  "The Search" which is a publication of the Augustine Institute. 
"The Search" is a seven - week video and discussion series that will take place in English (in the hall) and Spanish (in the church) simultaneously, so that our entire parish can participate! We hope that you will give this new series a try - join us for the first episode: Wednesday, September 7 @ 7pm!

For information on the English program, contact Annie Troy: annie@ollnovato.org
For information on the Spanish program, contact Mara Lisa Barnes: maralisa@ollnovato.org
415-897-2171 for both!


Our Lady of Loretto offers a wide variety educational and spiritual opportunities for adults! Beyond our ministries and service organizations, we have several programs through which  you can grow in your faith and knowledge of the teachings of the Church. Among them: Prayer groups in English and Spanish, monthly book club, Sacramental preparation classes for adults interested in learning more about the Church or possibly becoming Catholic,       bi-annual special programs during the seasons of Advent and Lent and more! See below for some of what is coming up this year. For more information on any of our programs for adults, or to sign up, please contact Mara Lisa Barnes or Annie Troy:
maralisa@ollnovato.org / annie@ollnovato.org
415-897-2171

The advent of the Covid-19 Pandemic got in the way of our Spring 2020 presentation of this excellent presentation by Fr. Gaitley. We are happy to be able to present it this year, in full, for original and new participants!

Explore with us the transformative message of Saint Faustina as told by Father Michael Gaitley, presented by the Augustine Institute. Contact Mara Lisa Barnes (maralisa@ollnovato.org) or Annie Troy (annie@ollnovato.org) for information! We will meet on the following dates at 6:30pm in the 8th grade classroom of OLL School: November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8, 15.

Parents of First Communion and Confirmation students will have the privilege once again of spending a day with our old friend, Steve Angrisano, for their annual parent retreat. This event will take place on November 6 from 9am-3pm, followed by a family Mass at 5pm in the church.

For those among us who do not have children in those age groups, we haven't forgotten you! Steve will also be spending an afternoon with all who would like to attend on Sunday, November 7. More information will be announced soon. We hope you'll join us for beautiful music and heartwarming inspiration.

This 5-week series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University and founder of The Ministry of the Wild Goose, leads us on a journey with Christ into conversion. Each of the episodes explores areas of our life where conversion is so often necessary. Metanoia will examine topics such as who is Jesus, what must we do to inherit eternal life, and many other signficant matters of faith. With preaching from Fr. Dave as well as personal testimonies from men and women, young and old, religious and lay, their stories will inspire you to seek to encouter Jesus and the new life he is constantly inviting us to. 

We hope you will join us, every Wednesday in March, 2022. Our group will meet at 6:30pm in the 8th grade classroom of OLL School. Registration information will be available in the early Spring.

EASTER 2022:  Word on Fire's Catholicism sessions 1-5 will be presented Wednesday evenings beginning April 27 through May 25 at 6:30pm in the 8th grade classroom. Registration is required and limited to the first 25 to sign up. Please contact maralisa@ollnovato.org 415-897-6714 to reserve your space.  

Our Lady of Loretto is excited to partner with our old friend, Fr. Bill Nicholas, for two Bible Study opportunites this year.

The first is a study on the Gospel of John: the Theology and Teaching of the Beloved Disciple. This study will take place on zoom, Thursdays at 7pm from September 9 through May 26. Class information can be found at www.frbillnicholas.com under "zoom presentations."

The second will be an in-person study of the Book of Revelations here on the OLL campus in January and February of 2022. Classes will take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings. Watch this space for more info, available soon.

We all have so much to learn about our Catholic Faith and our Sacramental classes for adults provide excellent opportunities for those who are seeking to learn more about the Church or prepare for Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist as adults. We have learned over the years that one of the greatest ways to foster growth in our faith is through relationship with others. If you are seeking to learn more about the Catholic Church - whether you know you want to receive the Sacraments or you simply are interested in delving into the roots of Christianity and how those roots have flourished into the Church of today, give us a call. We would love to sit with you over a cup of coffee, share some stories, and follow together where Jesus may be calling you. 

Please contact Annie Troy (415) 897-2171 x277; annie@ollnovato.org to learn more about what is happening for you at OLL.

Our OLL Book Club is list for the 2020-21 school year is published below!  The book club is open to anyone who would like to attend - Read the book for the month at your own pace and then join us for coffee, snacks and good coversation (even if you haven't finished the book!) This is an intimate, no-pressure group that always manages to have great discussions.
We hope you'll join us...and bring a friend!

 Contact Maralisa maralisa@ollnovato.org or Annie annie@ollnovato.org
with any questions: 415-897-6714.