St. Gabriel Parish offers many workshops, programs and events to help you connect with others and grow in your faith.  Find more information below.  For details, follow the links provided or view our current bulletin.

For outreach and service opportunities, view our Volunteer Calendar

Faith and Spirituality Programs and Workshops

May  11:  Special Program - Responding to the Sin of Racism | 9:30 am, Ministry Center

On-going:  RCIA | Explore becoming Catholic or learn more about your Catholic Faith.  New groups begin throughout the year.

On-going:  FORMED.org | Online access to the best Catholic e-books, videos, talks, studies, and more for adults and children in English and Spanish.

Scripture Studies
 

Mondays:  Daytime Bible Study | 9:30 - 11:00 am, Ministry Center

 Tuesdays:  Evening Bible Study | 6:45 - 8:15 pm, Ministry Center

Parish Life Events and Programs

April 26:  Forever Young | 12:00 pm, Ministry Center

April 27:  Empty Nest & Blessed Topgolf | 6:00 pm, Topgolf

April 27:  Diocesan Young Adults Cookout |  6:00 pm, St. Mark Catholic Church

May 2:  CMG Women's Group Mass and Brunch | 9:45 am, Chapel and Fresh Chef

May 9:  Dementia Conversations | 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall - Church Building

May 18:  Happy Hour for Recently Married Young Adults | 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall - Church Building

May 22:  Leverage Your Strengths for College Students | 5:00 pm, Ministry Center

May 23:  Cheers to Summer - Parish Social | 6:30 pm, Sugar Creek Brewing Company

Tuesdays:  Women's 55+ Fun & Fit Exercise Group |11:00 am, Ministry Center

Tuesdays:   Young Adults ARC Running Club |7:00 pm, Freedom Park

Fridays:  St. Gabriel Artists/Painters Group |10:00 am, Ministry Center, Room C (breaks during summer)

Monthly:  Spritual Writers Group | Ministry Center

Young Adult Events and Programs

Numerous social, spiritual, and service events dates throughout our diocese available here on Meetup. 

Youth & Teen Events and Programs
 

April 28:  Teen Mass | 5:00 pm, Church Sanctuary

May 6:  Youth Group Mother's Day Gifts | 5:30 pm,  Ministry Center

June17-21:  Vacation Bible School | 8:30 am - Noon, Parish Center

St. Gabriel Artists Group

Calling all artists!  Join other adult artists (of every level) for a morning of shared creativity every Friday morning at 11:00 am in the Ministry Center, Room C.   Bring your talents and your own art materials.   Questions?  Contact Alice St. Angelo at abankst519@gmail.com or 704-552-1584, or Judy O’Toole at jotps46@carolina.rr.com or 704-684-5600.

Women’s Fun & Fit Exercise Group 

Looking for a way to exercise and socialize at the same time?  Our Fun & Fit weekly class for women 55+ meets in the Ministry Center on Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.  It is a chair exercise class to upbeat music, using stretch bands and streamers to strengthen the upper body.  Classes are free and include time to socialize.  New participants are welcome to join anytime!  Lunch, Bunco or birthday celebrations often take place after the class.  Contact Laurel Hamber at laurelcardinali@gmail.com with questions.  

St. Gabriels O.W.L.S. (60 +) April  Meeting

The next meeting of the St. Gabriel O.W.L.S.(60+) will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 am in the Ministry Center.  Singer Les Marple will provide entertainment and lunch will be catered by The Great Wall of China.  

RSVP must be received by Friday, April 12.  Donation is $8 for members and $10 for guests, by reservation only.  Guests and new members are always cordially invited.  Please make check payable to St. Gabriel O.W.L.S. and mail to Ms. Mary Lou Johanek, 4008 Larkston Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226.  For details, call 704-542-9125.

Spiritual Writers Group

Interested in spiritual writing?  Do you feel God is nudging you to write?  Join a small group of writers using our individual talents to write from the heart and who like to share their personal experiences about writing with others.  We meet monthly and welcome you to join us.  For details, contact Judy O’Toole at jotps46@windstream.net.

Forever Young:  April Lunch

Join us for lunch and entertainment on Friday, April 26, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Ministry Center.  RSVP to the church office at 704-364-5431 by Monday, March 25. Our Mission: To provide the parishioners of St. Gabriel who are of the age of 75 and over, a fun environment and the opportunity to join together in fellowship.

Welcoming Prayer Workshop

Saturday, April 13
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ministry Center

The “Welcoming Prayer” addresses the question, when my centering prayer time is over, what is my next step?  It’s about letting go and opening space for God to dismantle the false self system (fear, anger, jealousy, wrong motives, approval addiction, etc.) and heal the wounds of a lifetime.  The Welcoming Prayer supports all forms of prayer and moves one toward wholeness and divine transformation.  Find details and register online here.

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning

Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pm  •  Fellowship Hall – Church Building

Join us for “Dementia Conversations”, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.  When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable.  This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address common but difficult topics:  going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.  No RSVP needed.   Questions?  Contact Ana Lothspeich at 704-362-5047, ext. 212.

Diocesan Young Adults Cookout

Ages 21-39, this is for you!  Young adults, single, newly married, young families...mark your calendars for a great time at beautiful St. Mark Church. It's a quick drive on a Saturday.  Music, food, fellowship, local brews.  Hope to see you there!  See flyer below.   RSVP online here.