Group dedicated to 'reading' the arts for insights into daily life begins second season at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
IN-SIGHT is a group that will meet informally for two hours on the fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Meetings will continue through May 23, 2017.
IN-SIGHT is dedicated to "reading" and discussing a variety of literary works and pieces of art "that is more than just an appreciation of literature, art or music," according to Chari Rosales, director of St. Thomas Adult Faith Formation and Spirituality (S.T.A.F.F.S.)
"This is reading with a purpose ... the purpose of seeing our own everyday life experiences against the various backgrounds fashioned by the creators of literature and art," Rosales explained. A discussion that includes an exchange of views also can generate new and different insights into these life experiences, she added.
Individuals from high school age on up are welcome to attend these adventures in reading and appreciation every month or as often as their schedules permit.
Discussions will be facilitated by Neil Phipps and Carrie Wujek, both St. Thomas parishioners.
Topics for discussion during the 2016 - 2017 season will range from the classic to the contemporary, with selections running the gamut from works by J.R.R. Tolkien and Rainier Maria Rilke to Elie Wiesel and Dr. Seuss. The finalized list of topics will be available at September's introductory meeting.
Beginning its second season, IN-SIGHT was born following a series of discussions held at St. Thomas during winter 2014. That series was dedicated to reading and discussing how poets and fiction writers addressed the concept of atonement in their works. "Those who attended found the discussions so inspiring, exciting and interesting that they wanted more. And they wanted it on an ongoing basis," commented Rosales.
Registration for IN-SIGHT is requested by Thursday, Sept. 22. For registration and additional information about IN-SIGHT, contact Marge Coronado, religious education assistant, at mcoronado@stapostle.org or (630) 355-8980, ext. 118.
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 3,700 households of more than 11,200 people. Complete news and information on parish events, guest speakers and special programs is available at www.stapostle.org. For general parish information please call (630) 355-8980.