2012 Senior Girls' Basketball Players - St. Mary's Central High School

RELIGION
RELIGION
By: Sam Hager & Jake Voeller
The new Saint Mary’s Bible study group, led by Mr.
Rubbelke, is giving students a new way to grow in their faith
and understand Sacred Scripture. Though the group has only
met a few times, it has already sparked an interest among the
students. By covering topics that directly affect them, such
as friendship, balance, and prayer, students fi nd study of the
Scriptures to be helpful in everyday life. This is just what Mr.
Rubbelke intends for the group: students applying Scripture
to their lives, building friendships, and sharing personal faith
experiences.
The goal of the group is to respond to the interest of
the students with Scripture that covers those situations. This
is accomplished through lectio divina every Thursday at 7:45
A.M. Lectio is a way to read Scripture and derive its meaning
for our lives. They also meet every other Thursday evening
to discuss Scripture as it relates to life in high school. All are
invited to lectio, so be sure to listen for the time of the next
discussion. Some other plans for the group include a movie night
and a pilgrimage to Assumption Abbey.
If you are still unsure about attending a discussion or
going to lectio, there are many reasons to join. If the prospect
R.U.B.S.
Rubbelke’s Ultimate Bible Study
(Offi cial unoffi cial name of the group)
Lectio Divina
Photo by: Sarah Storick
of Mountain Dew and cookies isn’t enough to entice you to join, Mr. Rubbelke says, “Your soul hangs in the balance.” In all seriousness, the
prayer and discussion shared by this group will, says Mr. Rubbelke, “help you to see that your story is a part of a larger story and that you are as
important to that story as any of the saints.”