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As a means to share the many spiritual and intellectual gifts that God has generously given to the Sisters of Notre Dame, members of the province are pleased to offer the Sharing our Gifts Speakers' Bureau to the community.

To arrange for a speaker, contact the sister directly. Since scheduling may be a challenge, please make arrangements as early as possible. In some cases the speaker has recommended an approximate length of time; usually this can be adapted to the needs and interests of the group.

A stipend is optional, but greatly appreciated since it will support the life and ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame. For destinations beyond the metropolitan Los Angeles area, travel expenses need to be reimbursed.

It would be very difficult to make a comprehensive list of topics, so please contact Carmela Burke in the Development Office at 805-917-3714 and an attempt will be made to accommodate your needs with a speaker on topics similar to those listed here.

Topic/Title:	Bible Study - Apocalyptic Sacred Literature
Speaker:	Sr. M. Emilie Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505
Format:	Lecture or workshop
Intended audience:	Adults, Catechists, Elementary or High school staff, Parish staff, School parents
Description:	An overview, analysis and foundational perspective of the purpose of apocalyptic literary forms in the Bible, for example, the Book of Revelation; Tools to read and understand it and ways of implementing it in prayer

Topic/Title:	Bible Study - The Bible As Prayerbook
Speaker:	Sr. M. Regina Robbins or 805-482-2755 X 1017
Format:	Lecture or workshop
Intended audience:	Adults
Description:	Various ways of using the Bible for personal prayer and mediation relative to themes affecting one's personal growth and daily life: love, suffering, discernment, petition, thanksgiving and more [Topics can be adapted, such as introductory lectures or a focus on an individual book of the Bible.]

Topic/Title:	Bible Study - Scripture 101 (2 parts)
Speaker:	Sr. M. Emilie Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505
Format:	Lecture or workshop (2 sessions)
Intended audience:	Adults, Catechists, Elementary or High school staff, Parish staff, School parents, Senior citizens
Description:	A hands-on survey-lecture of Sacred Scripture: What is Revelation? The role of Scripture in liturgy; survey of the Bible; translations; Scripture as a living source of liturgical and private prayer Participants will need their own copy of the complete Bible.

Topic/Title:	Bible Study - Women in Scripture
Speaker:	Sr. M. Regina Robbins or 805-482-2755 X 1017
Format:	Lecture or workshop
Intended audience:	Adults
Description:	Highlights of selected passages and women of the Bible Connecting our story as women in the church of today with the vibrant and ingenious women in the Old and New Testaments Learning from them about God's great love and our giftedness

Topic/Title:	Fundraising and Development
Speaker:	Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:	Workshop or lecture
Intended audience:	Adults, School parents, Service organizations, Non-profit organizations
Description:	Matching the "need to give" with practical tools to meet the ongoing challenge of resource development for a parish, school or non-profit organization

Topic/Title:	Holistic Spirituality in a Stressful World
Speaker:	Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:	Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Intended audience:	High school Students or Staff, College Students, Adult Groups
Description:	This presentation focuses on the various dimensions of a meaningful spirituality, especially for adults trying to gain balance in a world of stress.

Topic/Title:	Human Sexuality
Speaker:	Sr. M. Carlann Paganelli or 310-839-5289 X238
Format:	Workshop
Intended audience:	Adults, Catechists, Elementary or High School Staff, Parish Staff
Description:	Foundations in human sexuality

Topic/Title:	Leadership - The Power of One
Speaker:	Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:	Lecture, workshop or retreat
Intended audience:	Adults, Catechists or other parish/agency ministers, High school/college students, Parish staff, School parents
Description:	Motivational presentation which examines the true meaning of leadership in the spirit of the Gospel as well as practical applications for today, including goal-setting, team-building, communication skills and motivation techniques

Topic/Title:	Liturgy/Liturgical Hospitality - Greeters: The First Face of Liturgical Hospitality
Speaker:	Sr. M. Emilie Ann Palladino or 818-342-4505
Format:	Workshop (6 hours)
Intended audience:	Adults, Parish staff
Description:	Purpose of greeters, role in liturgy, how to set-up the ministry in a parish, following through on the ministry, tools for the formation and preparation of greeters

Topic/Title:	Mother/Daughter Retreat
Speaker:	Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin or 805-495-6494 X382
Format:	Retreat (4 to 6 hours)
Intended audience:	Mothers and high-school aged daughters
Description:	Reviews the special needs of adolescent daughters and their mothers--grandmothers, too! Develops and practices ways to improve communication skills Includes prayer experiences

Topic/Title:	Retreat for Single Young Adults
Speaker:	Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin (805-495-6494 X382) Sr. M. Leanne Hubbard (805-495-6494 X311)
Format:	Retreat (1 to 2.5 days)
Intended audience:	Single Young Adults
Description:	Spend time with yourself and your God--learn new methods of prayer and discover new directions in your life! Topics include discipleship, discerning life directions, holistic balance, Scriptural prayer and reconciliation.

Topic/Title:	Vocation Discernment
Speaker:	Sr. M. Judeen Julier or 562-301-7373
Format:	Lecture
Intended audience:	Adults, Catechists, High school/college students students, Parish staff
Description:	Discerning a call to the priesthood and religious life Discovering "signs" pointing toward a particular vocation Answering such a call

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