Idaho Falls Catholic Community
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Daily Rosary
The rosary is said in the church after daily morning mass. There is not a formal group involved, just individuals who wish to pray the rosary together.
Daytime Bible Study
Barbara Smith: 524-3388
Joretta Burke: 522-5989
The purpose of these studies is to spread knowledge of the bible and how to apply these lessons to everyday activities. Approximately fourteen continuing study sessions are held each spring and fall, alternating between the Old and New Testament. The sessions are structured scripture studies using "The Little Rock Scripture Booklet" accompanied by a question and answer session. Lectures are provided by a priest, as available. This gathering is held at Christ the King Parish Center from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EMail Prayer Chain
Joe & Ann Delmastro: 522-1972
Email: delmas@ida.net
The prayer chain is a conduit for prayer request. These requests can come from anyone for any need. Requests are forwarded by Email to the prayer chain participants (currently numbering about 200). Participation is open to anyone who wishes to pray for the needs of others.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Mary Doering: 529-1978
The Consecrated Host is exposed in the Monstrance on the altar at Holy Rosary on Thursday after the morning Mass until 6:00 p.m. Volunteers may register on a sign-up sheet located on the table at the rear of both Holy Rosary and Christ the King. The slots are listed in one hour increments. Confessions are heard on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Benediction follows at 7 p.m.
Hispanic Prayer Group
Jore Ambrocio: 525-2038
Each Friday evening there is a prayer group held in the Holy Rosary church. There are two separate prayer groups: the Charismatic Prayer Group alternates Fridays with the Cursillo Prayer Group. (For additional Fourth Day information see the Hispanic Cursillo entry.) Activities are handled through a Bible Study session as well as through announcements and petitions. There is also music with singing for further religious adoration and reflection. This ministry also helps to spearhead retreats incorporating various aspects to enhance the experience such as the Christian Singers.
Lights of Christ Prayer Group
Joe & Yvonne Ramos: 745-8676
This prayer group meets twice monthly at the Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. A scriptural rosary is said along with other special prayers such as: prayers for Divine Mercy, the sick, spouses, peace and for the prayer site. THere is also open prayer time as well as a formal prayer for intentions. Meditation time is accompanied by music. This ministry co-sponsors the Seder Meal provided on Holy Wednesday during Lent.
Medjugorje Prayer Group
Elmer Fleishman: 529-3515
Medjugorje is a small town in Bosnia Hersegovina where, in 1981, a group of six children reported that the Blessed Mother appeared to them in an apparition and continues to appear to them daily. The Church has neither declared the apparition false nor has it rejected the report. According to the children, the Blessed Mother requested that people attend Mass, pray, and keep God in their lives. The Medjugorje prayer group meets weekly at 5:20 p.m. in the Christ the King CHapel where they pray the scriptural rosary and the Chaplet of Devine Mercy.
New Life Prayer Group
Kerry Ponce: 523-4558
Molly Graber: 228-6981
This ecumenical prayer group offers charismatic prayer and community. The ministry meets at Holy Rosary Rectory on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. The evening offers a scripture rosary along with prayer and praise. Petitions are offered at the close of the get-together.
Rosary Makers
Gene & Doris Rieth: 522-0718
The Rosary Makers of Idaho Falls function under our Ladies Rosary Makers ministry. Cord and chain rosary making is taught at their meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at Our Ladies Guadalupe room from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Additionally, there are possibilities available to repair rosaries. Donations of finished Rosaries have been made to local and foreign missions, the military and to prisons. The ministry also teaches the 5th and 6th grade of Holy Rosary Bi-parish School to make and pray the rosary. One Friday a month the ministry prays the rosary in the school with the students.
Serendipity Prayer Group
John & Dorothy Gilk: 522-1867
This ministry is a close-knit group of retirees who meet once a month on a Monday afternoon. As this is a retiree group their meeting location varies from Idaho Falls to Elk Bend to Salmon to Island Park. The Serendipity Bible is used along with the Serendipity lesson plan. Prayer and petitions are spiritually accepted.
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