Upcoming
Studies
Hebrews (Ignatius Press)
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Author: Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch
Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of The Letter to the Hebrews, using the biblical text itself and the Church’s own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church.
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Begins: September 15
Meets: Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM -
Leader: Lamis Hajjar
Suggested Donation: $15
Deadline to order materials through St. Max: September 1
You may register online here or by contacting Jo Zink at jzink@saint-max.org.
After September 1, you can order at this link or anywhere else you choose.
Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality
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Author: Matthew Kelly
In The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality, Matthew Kelly demonstrates the timeless genius of Catholicism by illustrating the practical and spiritual ways these ancient spiritual habits continue to enrich our daily lives today.
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Begins: Sep. 16
Meets: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30
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Leader: Mary Graf
Suggested Donation: $24
Deadline to order materials through St. Max: September 1
You may register online here or by contacting Jo Zink at jzink@saint-max.org.
After September 1, you can order at this link or anywhere else you choose.
Mark: The Gospel Through the Eyes of Peter
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Author: Michael Pakaluk, PhD
The Gospel of Mark has long been regarded as the authoritative teaching of Peter, composed by his follower, Mark. This study is a deep dive into this most foundational book of the Bible. See Jesus through the eyes of Peter. Experience him first as a “worker of mighty deeds” who expels demons and heals the sick, who teaches that the Kingdom of God has arrived in power. And learn with Peter why it was necessary for the Christ to suffer.
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Begins: September 16
Meets: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM -
Leader: Don Dunbar
Suggested Donation: $30
Deadline to order materials through St. Max: August 24
You may register online here or by contacting Jo Zink at jzink@saint-max.org.
After August 24, you can order at this link or anywhere else you choose.
Hebrews (TAN)
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Authors: Scott Hahn & Mark Shea
Hebrews is a masterfully written work with a fascinating point: the New Covenant of Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills the Old. Even more impressive, however, is the fact that only the New Covenant can free us from sin. The news was so shocking—and so radical—that it literally shook the world, beginning with an earthquake at Calvary, and thundering down to us thousands of years later. How often do we think of the crushing sacrifices made by the first Christians to preserve and guard our faith? Hebrews is a glowing testament to their valiant witness. Let these chapters inspire you to be a little bolder in your own witness every day.
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Begins: September 17
Meets: Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Rooms 2/3) -
Leader: Kathy McGill
Suggested Donation: $17
Deadline to order materials through St. Max: August 24
You may register online here or by contacting Jo Zink at jzink@saint-max.org.
After August 24, you can order at this link or anywhere else you choose.
Job (Ignatius Press)
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Author: Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch
The 18th volume in the popular Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Book of Job using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. It also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of Job, often relating them to the teachings of the Church.
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Begins: January 11
Meets: Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM -
Leader: Lamis Hajjar
Suggested Donation: $13
Deadline to order materials through St. Max: Dec 15
You may register online here or by contacting Jo Zink at jzink@saint-max.org.
After Dec 15, you can order at this link or anywhere else you choose.
33 Days to Morning Glory
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Author: Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
An extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Fr. Gaitley masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp, and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thoughts into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.
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Begins: November 4
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Leader: Marlene Doughman
Suggested Donation: FREE
Booklets are available in the office at no charge.
Do the consecration on your own or with a group of friends!
Ongoing Studies
Anyone is welcome to join at anytime!
The Bible Timeline
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The Bible Timeline® Study Program takes you on a guided journey through salvation history. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and gives you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven through Scripture. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Faith.
The Study Set includes:
• The Full-Color Bible Timeline Workbook – Provides session overviews, home reading assignments, engaging study questions, responses, and talk notes for the video presentations.
• The Bible Timeline Chart – A fascinating, color-coded overview of the twelve Bible Timeline periods, the historical context for each book of the Bible, and the family tree of Jesus Christ.
• The Bible Timeline Bookmark – A handy color-coded bookmark with a summary of the twelve Bible Timeline periods and a list of the scriptural books that tell the stories in each period.The Bible Timeline® is a powerful and immersive journey through Scripture from Creation to the establishment of the Church. With all-new videos in breathtaking locations across the Holy Land, Egypt, Rome, and beyond, this updated edition brings God’s Word to life like never before.
Using the groundbreaking color-coded Bible Timeline system, you’ll follow the major people, places, and events of the Bible through twelve distinct time periods
Whether you're new to the Bible or looking to go deeper, The Bible Timeline will equip you to read and comprehend the entire biblical story—and discover your place within it.
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Meets: Two Wednesdays per month starting December 3, 2025, through December 2, 2026. Contact Cathy Casto, m.cathy.casto@gmail.com, for the full schedule.
Upcoming sessions:
March 18 – Desert Wanderings
April 1 and 15 – Conquest and Judges
April 29 and May 20 – Royal Kingdom
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Leaders: Cathy Casto m.cathy.casto@gmail.com and Kathryn Gruver kathryn.gruver@hotmail.com
Suggested Donation: $40
Registration: email the leaders or use link to registration page: https://forms.gle/AW8EbPxFy8AR6R2C7
St. Max will place the book order on Nov. 10. After that people may order from Ascension Press: https://ascensionpress.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop32RscRDjljobZhuXfZzV5sH7uDGhpcxCZkO7Dfbvjn3jtkdPG
St. Benedict Study
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St. Benedict Bible Study is a faith sharing and bible study group that focuses primarily on preparing for the Sunday readings, to help each other more deeply understand scripture and how it can relate to personal faith journeys. The group is composed of adult men and women and open to all adults of the parish. For more information, contact Paul Groh at StBenedictBible@saint-max.org or 513-324-2937.
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Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
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Paul Groh
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