How Do I Participate ?

Welcome to the St. Joseph Book & Film Discussion Blog !

The quotes to the upper right and top of the page will serve as guide and theme to what we're about.

This new parish-based discussion is an opportunity for exposure to books and films that might not be offered in a secular group.
New selections as well as opportunity for discussion will be the first Sunday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

It was great to speak with each of you who stopped by the display table ( Sunday, Oct. 4).
If you enjoy the concept of this endeavor, help it grow and let others know about it !


Participating is very easy, here's a brief explanation of how it works, -

1. Books and films will be selected to appeal to the broadest segment of parishioners.

Future selections can be suggested and voted on by everyone participating. Each new book / film will be posted on the blog and/ or in the bulletin ahead of time.

To keep selections accessible and reasonable cost-wise, the goal will be to try to find books in the 175 - 300 page range or films that can be found at the public library, video rental stores, or purchased used and discounted on Amazon or other online sellers.


2. Anyone can participate either in person together at our Coffee Sundays, and by posting comments here on our Blog.

Comments will be screened before publishing. Criticisms are welcome as long as a Christian attitude of charity prevails.

Feel free to send a link to friends and family.


3. Being a parish-based endeavor, references to the New Catholic Catechism, United States Adult Catechism, and / or Compendium, and writings of John Paul II, and Benedict XVI will be useful while reading books / viewing films.


At our next Coffee Sunday, - the first Sunday in October, there will be an information table set up with our first book / film selection.

* Our first selection is, ..... the film "A Man For All Seasons", winner of 6 Academy awards.


* Please follow this link to view all selections and discussion questions.


Feel free to post comments / suggestions / questions here or via email.