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Welcome to Saint Matthew Parish’s The Wild Goose information and registration site!

What is The Wild Goose?
The Wild Goose is a program that invites us to encounter the Holy Spirit and allow him to transform our lives. The term “Wild Goose” was used by the ancient Celts to refer to the Holy Spirit. The program, consisting of fourteen segments, was created by Fr. Dave Pivonka, head of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. Each segment focuses on different experiences of the Holy Spirit and what God can do in our lives through the Holy Spirit. Each segment includes a short video and a study guide that provides a summary of key ideas, references to relevant Scripture, discussion questions, and ideas for reflection and prayer. For additional information and to watch the trailer go to: The Wild Goose — THE MINISTRY OF THE WILD GOOSE (thewildgooseisloose.com)

Who can participate in The Wild Goose?
The Wild Goose is open to all who are seeking a deeper relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit, a relationship that will lead us closer to the heart of God.

What is the format for The Wild Goose meetings?
Each session consists of a 25-minute video, a guided discussion in small groups, and time for reflection and prayer. Studying prior to a session is not required; however, you may want to keep a journal for jotting down your ideas and prayers.

Is there a cost to participate in The Wild Goose?
No, The Wild Goose program is entirely free. Study guides for the small group discussion and ideas for reflection and prayer will be provided at each session.

How long is The Wild Goose program?
Each session of The Wild Goose lasts 1.5 hours (video, small group discussion, reflection, and prayer), and there are 14 sessions (See schedule below.)

When does SMP’s The Wild Goose program start? End?
The Wild Goose program at SMP will start on Thursday, April 20^th and end on Thursday, July 20^th. We are excited to be offering this program in the weeks leading up to Pentecost, a key feast day in the Church when we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus!

Do I need to attend all sessions in The Wild Goose program?
The Wild Goose program consists of fourteen independent segments—the content is not cumulative and thus if you miss a session the potential for you to understand and participate will not be greatly impacted. Given that the program is running for fourteen weeks and into the summer months it is reasonable to expect that participants will miss one or more meetings due to other commitments. The videos and study guide are available online allowing those who miss a meeting to cover the material independently should they wish to do so.

Do you have further questions?
Please contact our team leader, Joanna Crammond, by email: [email protected], or phone: 412 877-8133

All meetings will take place on Thursdays and run from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Dates and locations of The Wild Goose meetings:
April 20^th – Holy Spirit Cafeteria
April 27^th – Holy Spirit Cafeteria
May 4^th – Holy Spirit Cafeteria
May 11^th – All Saints School
May 18^th – All Saints School
May 25^th – All Saints School
June 1^st – All Saints School
June 8^th – Saint Aloysius Social Hall
June 15^th – Saint Aloysius Social Hall
June 22^nd – Saint Aloysius Social Hall
June 29^th – Saint Bonaventure Newmeyer Hall
July 6^th – Saint Bonaventure Newmeyer Hall
July 13^th – Saint Bonaventure Newmeyer Hall
July 20^th – Saint Bonaventure Newmeyer Hall

All Saints, Holy Spirit, St. Bonaventure, St. Aloysius

SAINT MATTHEW PARISH

The Wild Goose