Adult

St. James Older Adult Learning program, also known as SOAL. SOAL classes provide adults (ages 55 and older) a great opportunity to socialize and learn new skills. Participants enjoy 3 one-hour sessions each Friday on topics such as spirituality, arts and crafts, health, contemporary issues and travel. This program is offered twice a year to the community, and all are welcome to attend. Volunteer instructors set the tone for fun and interesting classes.

St. James Older Adult Learning begins SOON! Here’s what you need to know!

NEW!  We will start our fall session with a SOAL Registration Kickoff Event.

• • Join us in the St. James Community Center on Friday, September 20th from 8:30AM-10:30AM.
  • Registration opens at this event! Fall registration packets will be available for you to pick up.  Register on the spot!
  • Staff will be present to register you and answer questions about the program.
  • Open house style gathering. Learn what SOAL is all about!  We’ll have pictures and projects from past sessions on display.
  • Socialize with SOAL participants and teachers over coffee and donuts!
  • Bring a friend! It’s a great way to introduce your friends to the SOAL program.

• Can’t make this event? Following the SOAL Kickoff, you can drop off your registration in person at the Christian Formation Office, Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, or mail it to:

St. James Catholic Church
W220N6588 Town Line Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Attn: SOAL

OTHER IMPORTANT SOAL DATES:

September 19th:  Registration Packets will be EMAILED out.   If you haven’t signed up for email delivery in the past and want to be added to our mailing list, contact Kristen Winter at kwinter@stjames-parish.com.
September 20th:  Registration OPENS at 8:30AM at the Kickoff event.  Paper copies of the registration packet will be available.
September 21st and 22nd: Pick up your paper registration packet after Masses on September 21st and 22nd.
September 23rd: Any registration packets not picked up by September 22nd will be mailed.
October 11th:  Registration closes.

FALL PROGRAM DETAILS:

Class Dates: 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, and 11/22   NO SOAL on 11/1

Class Times:

Session 1: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session 2: 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Session 3: 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Tuition: $30* covers the full five week session, including up to three classes and lunch each week.

*Some classes have additional fees for materials. Additional fees will be noted in the registration packets.

Have questions?  Please reach out to Sue Devine-Simon at 262-253-2904 or Kristen Winter at 262-250-2663.  We look forward to seeing you at the fall SOAL events!

Scripture Reflections

Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. via ZOOM

Take an hour out of your week to discuss the readings for the upcoming weekend masses. Reflecting on the readings is a good way to prepare to celebrate our Sunday liturgical celebrations. Call or e-mail Sue at 262-253-2904 or sdevine-simon@stjames-parish.com for the ZOOM link to participate.

• This process is for adults who have not been baptized and want to explore learning more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic church; or for adults baptized in another Christian denomination, but who may now be interested in being accepted and confirmed into the Catholic church; or
• Adults who are baptized Catholics, but have not completed their full initiation into the Catholic church and still need to celebrate the sacraments of 1st Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Please call Sue Devine-Simon, Adult & Family Minister, at 262-253-2904, for more details.  This process begins in mid-September.