Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Theology on Tap December gathering

Hello!  After a GREAT turnout for our recent gathering at Dodiyos (cool place, great food, and they took really good care of our group!), ToT is ready to move along to our December gathering.  Which won't take very long, as this time we're going just down the sidewalk to Jackson's Bar & Bistro in Homewood's Soho Square.  They have some great Tuesday half-price specials, and what better Tuesday than December 14 at 6:00!!  This'll be a great way to relax in the middle of the holiday craziness.

We hope to see you there!  And we sincerely hope you and your family and friends have a truly blessed and wonderful advent and Christmas season!

The OLV ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Monday, October 25, 2010

ToT gathering on 11/11

Hello! 

After a couple of very fun gatherings at a cool Italian-ish spot and one of our all-american sports bars, ToT is going to continue with an outing to a pretty unique location...we're going Mediterranean as we try Dodiyos in Homewood's Soho Square.  They have some cool after-work specials and neat food selections.  We'll meet around 5:30 on Thursday, November 11.

In the mean time...please don't forget the upcoming Angel Tree at OLV.  We won't be doing a ToT group project for that this year, but we definitely encourage everyone (families and individuals!) to participate in that wonderful project. 

And also, don't forget OLV's "Tuning Up with Catholic Basics" series Tuesday nights at 7:00.  It's in full swing and continues through December 7.

Thank you!  Hope to see you soon!!

OLV Theology on Tap Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Monday, October 4, 2010

ToT events: "Tuning Up" Tuesday 10/5, Social event 10/18

Hello!  Just a couple notes on some great upcoming events...

If you didn't make it last week, Maffiaoza's didn't dissapoint for our first ToT event this fall!  Our next social gathering will be at On Tap in Inverness on Monday, October 18 around 6:30 PM.  They have some great Monday specials for the "Mexican Mondays."  Come hang out with us!

OLV's "Tuning Up with Catholic Basics" series continues Tuesday nights through December 7, 7-8:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  The countdown begins October 5 with a discussion of the 10 Commandments led by Peggy DeBlanc-Vogt.  Peggy's a fun lady and a great teacher, so it should be a good time!  Childcare will be provided.  BYOB&B (Bring your own Bibles and beer).  Call 991-5488 ext 247 with questions.

See you soon!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

It's Theology on Tap time!!

Happy fall!  OLV's Theology on Tap is finally ready to roll!

We're back, and with a new look!  This fall, we'll be combining young adult social gatherings along with opportunities for 
community outreach.  

Our first gathering will be at Mafiaoza's Pizzeria (2 Dexter Ave, Birmingham) on Tuesday September 28 (next Tuesday!) at 6:00 PM.  We will simply 
enjoy each other's company along with their "Two For One Tuesday" special!  Rumor is they have excellent pizza...we can hardly wait!

Also, OLV has a "Tuning Up with Catholic Basics" series beginning Tuesday nights from September 28 through December 7, 7-8:30 PM.  
They will be counting down the basic teachings of the Church: 10 Commandments, 9 days of a novena, 8 beatitudes, etc.  Childcare 
will be provided. BYOB&B (Bring your own Bibles and beer). Peggy DeBlanc-Vogt and Sister Madeline will be alternate facilitators. 
See the bulletin for more details.  (Sister let us know that if you make the Mafiaoza's outing on 9/28, you're still welcome to 
attend other "Tuning Up" sessions, as you can get something out of any individual session you are able to attend!)

Also ALSO, the Young Adults of the Diocese group's TGIFF series continues on Friday, October 1 at 6:30 at Our Lady of Sorrows.  
Father Rick (yes, THAT Father Rick!) will say Mass, and Deacon Vincent Bresowar will be speaking on confession.  Contact Susan 
Gorin (sgorin@bhmdiocese.org) or check out the Facebook page for more info...
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=131748216872868&mid=2fc7330G3e6c68f0G188ab60G7&n_m=davidbromano%40gmail.com

It's going to be a great week for the young adults!  Hope to see you!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Area Young Adult Events Upcoming

Hello!!  It seems that the Catholic young adult life has taken on a life of its own in just the past few months.  Would we say we have a plethora of events?  Oh yes, we have a plethora! :)  Here some young adult events around our area to put on your calendar:

August 20 (Friday) 6:30 - Cullman Theology on Tap at Berkeley Bob's Coffee House in Cullman.  Very intriguing topic for this one: Was Hitler Right?  A talk aimed at abortion, euthanasia, atheism, and stem cell research, led by John Martignoni.  Contact Jonathan Howell at 256-338-8517 johnpaul2guy@gmail.com for more info.

August 21 (Saturday) 8:30 AM to Noon - JustFaith Workshop at St. Peter the Apostle in Birmingham.  This is an introduction to a fantastic personal transformation program in which participants can grow in their commitment to care for the poor and vulnerable and to become advocates for justice...Sister Madeline and other OLV ToT'ers who have participated in this in the past have loved it!  The speaker is the founder of this national program, Jack Jezreel.  Check out www.justfaithalabama.org for information and registration.  Sister promises you won't be sorry if you participate in this one! :)

August 26 (Thursday) · 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Huskey Happy Hour at Chili's (Hwy 280 & Valleydale) ($2 margaritas!) with our friend John Huskey.
Call/text John @ 865-406-1386 for info, or check out http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145263235495766

September 10 (Friday) 6:30 PM - Thank God it's SECOND Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood.  Diocesan Young Adult meeting with a Mass, meal, discussion, and socialization!  (Or is it socializing??)  Contact Susan Gorin at sgorin@bhmdiocese.org or web on over to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152717414738469 for more info.

Whew!  That's enough for now!  As a sneak preview...you'll be hearing from us soon about activities for OLV's Theology on Tap!!  We're blessed with growing opportunities to grow as young adults in our church!

Hope you have a great week!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com

Monday, July 26, 2010

Diocesan Young Adult event

Hi!  We hope you're having a GREAT summer!  Just wanted to send out a quick note to let you know about a Diocesan young adult program that's firing up soon...in fact, an event is set for next Friday!  Details are in the email below.  OLV ToT is pretty excited about the idea of a Diocesan-wide young adult program.  We know it will be a great ministry and we plan on working with them as much as we can!  You can check them out on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131281340235192 .  Or you can email Susan (info below) for more and to join their mailing list.

Hope you continue to have a wonderful and blessed summer!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Susan Gorin <sgorin@bhmdiocese.org> wrote:

Diocese Young Adult Ministry Presents:
TGIFF (Thank God It's First Friday)
 
TGIFF will take place Friday, August 6th from 6-9:30 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. We will begin with Mass in the Cathedral, followed by a short informative talk by Fr. Kevin Bazzel regarding the history and importance of the First Friday devotion, as well as celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, which coincides with this event. The talk, dinner, and social will take place in the parish hall following Mass.

If you plan to attend, please email me or RSVP on our facebook group, Young Catholic Adults of Birmingham, so we make sure to have enough food! In honor of the traditional Catholic custom of fasting on all Fridays of the year, we will be serving a vegetarian meal consisting of sautéed vegetables, beans, rice, salsa, lettuce, cheese, and all other taco bar type fixings! We will also have homemade churros for dessert! To cover the cost of the meal, we ask that you please bring 7 dollars.
Childcare will be provided for this event!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sgorin@bhmdiocese.org
 I look forward to seeing you there!
 
 
Pax Christi,
Susan
 
Susan R. Gorin
Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Department of the New Evangelization and Stewardship
Diocese of Birmingham
2121 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham AL 35203
Office +1 (205) 776-7163
Fax      +1 (205) 836-1910
sgorin@bhmdiocese.org


Thursday, July 1, 2010

Upcoming Huskey Happy Hour

Hello everyone...hope everyone is staying cool so far this summer!  John Huskey has let us know it's time for another Huskey Happy Hour, and once again he's inviting his ToT friends...we'll see you soon!


Huskey Happy Hour

Date:
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Cafe Firenze
Street:
110 Inverness Plaza
City/Town:
Birmingham, AL
 
Hello!
July's Huskey Happy Hour will be at Cafe Firenze, located at Highway 280 & Valleydale Road on Thursday, July 15.
Cafe Firenze's Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-7 $1.75 domestic bottles, $5.50 double wells, $0.25 Oysters and Wings. Also everyday of the week from 7-9 Cafe Firenze has $1 Coors Lt draft and $2 imports.
This is an open event. Please feel free to invite your friends to this event.
If you have any questions,
please contact John Huskey @ cell# 865-406-1386 or e-mail johnhuskey@hotmail.com.




Monday, June 7, 2010

Huskey Happy Hour

Hi!  Hope you're having a GREAT summer-ish season!

Some of us are friends with John Huskey, who has attended some of our recent ToT meetings...John has started his own periodic social gathering for adults in our area.  He'll be hosting at Superior Grill this Friday, June 11, and he asked us to extend the invitation to the ToT group.  Looks like it could be fun!  Details below, and you can also find John on Facebook...please let John know if you have any questions.

Hope everyone stays cool this summer!  Stay tuned for news on upcoming ToT events!  :)

The ToT team


Huskey Happy Hour <a facebook event>

Date:
Friday, June 11, 2010
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Superior Grill
Street:
4701 Hwy 280
City/Town:
Birmingham, AL
 
 
Once again, it is time for the Huskey Happy Hour. Superior Grill offers $2 margaritas during its happy hour(3:30P.M. until 6:30P.M.).
http://birmingham.superiorgrill.com/events-specials.html
If you have any questions, feel free to call/text my Sprint cell# 865-406-1386.


Thursday, May 6, 2010

JustFaith Information Session

Hello everyone!

This email is to let you know about the upcoming JustFaith information session for the JustFaith program at Our Lady of the Valley.  JustFaith is a powerful faith sharing, learning, and social ministry program.  OLV's program is coordinate by our own Sister Madeline, and a few of the past participants are also members of our ToT family.  All are invited to attend the information session on Tuesday, May 18, from 6:30-8 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room.  Please contact Sister Madeline to register or to ask questions, 991-5488, ext. 247, scontorno@olvsch.com. Access the website, www. Justfaith.org, for more information.

Everyone have a great weekend!

The ToT team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Sunday, May 2, 2010

ToT future planning, NO meeting this Tuesday

Good afternoon everyone...just wanted to send a quick note confirming that Theology on Tap will NOT have a meeting on Tuesday, 5/4.  We did have that on the calendar, but have decided to cancel that one.  You'll hear more soon about upcoming events...a sincere ToT "Thank You!" goes to everyone who was able to join and support us over the Winter and Spring!!

The ToT team will be meeting soon to discuss our upcoming schedule and topics (and maybe a Spring/Summer social!).  If you have ideas or suggestions on meeting topics or community and social events that might interest you or our young adult population, we would love for you to share them with us!  Please send an email to theologyontap@olvsch.com.  We really value your thoughts and feedback!

Have a great week!

The ToT team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

ToT meeting Tuesday 4/20

Good afternoon everyone!  Our Lives of the Saints series continues this coming Tuesday, April 20 with a discussion of St. Therese of Lisieux.  Known as the "Little Flower of Jesus," Saint Therese  became a nun at 15 and died of tuberculosis at 24.  Many of her writings, published after she died, had a impact on millions.  She is considered one of the greatest Saints of the 20th century, and she was declared the 33rd Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II, the youngest ever to receive that honor. 

This should be a really cool discussion about one of the Church's most exemplary young adults.  One of us could be the next St. Therese!  Well, maybe. :)

We'll meet at 6:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  There is no charge to attend...BYOB...childcare is provided.

Take a look at http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19101997_stherese_en.html for more info!

See you soon!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Tuesday, March 30, 2010

ToT meeting Tuesday 4/6!

Hello everyone!  Just a quick note to remind you of our upcoming ToT gathering on Tuesday, April 6.  We'll discuss the life of Blessed Franz Jaggerstatter.  A father of three daughters, Franz took a public stand against being called to fight for Germany in World War II and was imprisoned and executed by the Third Reich.  Theology on Tap will discuss the inspirational story of his unwavering faithfulness in the face of the greatest evil of the 20th Century.  We'll meet at 6:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  There is no charge to attend...BYOB...childcare is provided. 

If you have a chance to read up on Franz, check out http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20071026_jagerstatter_en.html for some good info!

We'll continue our Lives of the Saints discussion on Tuesday, April 20 with St. Ignatius of Loyola. 

The ToT team hopes to see you soon, and we hope you and your family and friends have a wonderful Holy Week and Easter season! 

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Sunday, March 28, 2010

Theology on Tap - April 6

On Tuesday, April 6, Theology on Tap will host a Lives of the Saints discussion of Blessed Franz Jaggerstatter.  A father of three daughters, Franz took a public stand against being called to fight for Germany in World War II and was imprisoned and executed by the Third Reich.  Theology on Tap will discuss the inspirational story of his unwavering faithfulness in the face of the greatest evil of the 20th Century.  We'll meet at 6:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  There is no charge to attend...BYOB...childcare is provided.  For more information, email us at theologyontap@olvsch.com or check out birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Thursday, March 18, 2010

Stump the Bishop is right around the corner!!

Only five days until Stump the Bishop!  We're taking our popular "Stump the Priest" series to the next level!  What curious, vague, or maybe even weird questions do you have about Catholicism and Christianity?  :)  Hope you can join us at 6:30 on Tuesday March 23, as we attempt to stump Bishop David Foley with your questions about our faith.  We'll meet in the OLV Parish office conference room.  BYOB, childcare provided.  No charge to attend!!

Also, don't forget that our Coffee and Theology bible study on "Becoming a Praying Person" still has two more meetings to go.  We'll meet this Sunday 3/20 and next 3/27, 9:45-10:45 in the OLV Social Hall.  If you haven't made it to our meetings yet, there's still time!  We ask for an $8 donation to cover the cost of the book.  Please join us for bible study, coffee, and doughnuts!

Also also...mark your calendars for our ToT meetings after Easter...we'll meet on April 6 and April 20 to continue our Lives of the Saints discussion.

We hope to see you soon, and most especially, ToT hopes you and your loved ones have a most blessed Lent and Easter season!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

ToT meets Tuesday, Coffee continues Sunday

Hello!  Just wanted to send a reminder about our upcoming Theology on Tap meeting this coming Tuesday, March 2.  We'll discuss "How To Live a More Simple Life"...a very timely topic since we just started the Lenten season of reflection and simplification.  We'll have a short video to view and some good discussion.  We'll meet at 6:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  As usual, no charge to attend, BYOB, childcare provided.  If you can also help out by bringing a snack to share, that would be great too!

Also...we had a strong start to our Lenten Coffee and Theology series this past weekend.  Our topic is "Becoming a Praying Person."  It's a little different from previous Coffee sessions, in that instead of focusing on one or two books, we're studying six different instances of prayer represented in various places in the bible and discussing each.  It's a very interesting approach!  You don't have to attend all six sessions, so we hope you can join us even if you couldn't make it to the first!  We'll meet this Sunday, February 28, 9:45-10:45 in the OLV social hall room A.  Childcare is provided.  We ask for a one-time $8 donation to cover the cost of the study guide.  Other than that, you can enjoy all the coffee and doughnuts you want!  Our meetings continue each Sunday through March 28.

We'll see you soon!!


The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Monday, February 15, 2010

ToT Mardi Gras Social Tuesday, Coffee starts Sunday

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to send a quick reminder about our Mardi Gras social Tuesday evening at Carrabbas on highway 280 starting at 6:30.  It should be a lot of fun!  If you'd like to join us but haven't yet RSVP'd, please respond to this email or to the eVite invitation so we can include you in the headcount.

Also, Coffee and Theology, our Sunday morning bible study series, starts this coming Sunday, February 21.  This series will be "Becoming a Prayerful Person," and should be a great Lenten reflection.  Coffee and Theology meets 9:45-10:45 (between Masses) in the OLV Social Hall.  A one-time $8 donation is requested to cover the cost of the book.  Coffee, doughnuts, and childcare are provided at each meeting.  We hope you can join us!

Everyone have a great week! 

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Thursday, January 28, 2010

ToT Saints' Gallery meeting Tuesday

Hello!  Just a quick reminder about our next Theology on Tap meeting this coming Tuesday, February 2.  (Insert your own Groundhog's Day joke here!)  We'll meet at 6:30 PM in the OLV Parish office conference room.  No charge, BYOB, childcare provided.  If you'd like to bring a snack to share, great!!

Tuesday's meeting will be the introductory discussion on Saints.  We'll watch a video on the lives of several different saints, and we'll discuss how we can apply some of the principles lived by those individuals to our daily lives in our modern society.  It should be very interesting and informative...probably even entertaining! :)

Hope you can make it!!

Thanks to everyone who made it to our meeting a few days ago...it was wonderful to see everyone, along with some new faces.  A big thanks to Father Alex for talking with us.  He was AWESOME, and we can't wait to get him back!

Have a great weekend!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Thursday, January 21, 2010

ToT meeting Tuesday

Hi everyone!  First of all, thanks to everyone who was able to join us for our kickoff Mass and pizza dinner...we had a blast!

We hope to see even more ToT'ers at our upcoming meeting this coming Tuesday, January 26.  We'll meet at 6:30 in the OLV Parish office conference room.  Father Alex Steinmiller will discuss "Authentic Catholicism."  It should be very interesting!!

No charge to attend...BYOB...childcare provided.

If you can help us out by bringing a snack treat for us to enjoy, please send a quick reply to this email.  (This is one of the best parts of the meetings...we have so many generous and talented treat-makers in our ToT family! :) )

We hope to see YOU Tuesday!!

The ToT Team
theologyontap@olvsch.com
birminghamtot.blogspot.com


Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Season Kickoff!




Our season kickoff was a blast! We had a wonderful Mass said by Father Phil Paxton (special thanks to Father Phil for stepping in and covering for Father Alex). Thanks to Chip, Jeanie, Katie, Margaret, Sally, and Sister for helping with the Mass! After Mass we enjoyed a fantastic pizza dinner!

We'll see you all on January 26 when Father Alex presents "Authentic Catholicism."


Sunday, January 10, 2010

The details of our meeting next Tuesday, 1/12...

We will begin with Mass in the OLV Chapel at 6:00 PM. We are delighted that Father Alex Steinmiller will be presiding. After Mass, we will head to the social hall for dinner and some socializing. It'll be great to see everyone after the holiday season!

ToT will provide the food and a limited supply of beverages. We're asking for a $5 donation to help cover the costs for the evening. Also, please feel free to BYOB (you can leave them in the Social Hall Room A (the room closest to the lobby area) before Mass if you like). As usual, we'll also have childcare.

If you plan to attend, please send us an RSVP email so we can get a ballpark number for the food.

Thanks everyone! See you Tuesday!!!