ROCKFORD—The 16th annual Advent Bible Lecture Series will begin Nov. 29, running the first three Sundays of Advent from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church St.
The series features John McGrath, diocesan director of Faith Formation. He has selected “The Messianic Prophecies of Jesus” as this year’s topic. The titles for the individual talks are:
â–º Nov. 29: Messianic Prophecies in the Old Testament
â–º Dec. 6: Messianic Expectations at the Time of Jesus
â–º Dec. 13: Jesus as Messianic Fulfillment
The annual series is jointly sponsored by the Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women and the Rockford Deanery Bible Fellowship for Men. Cost for the entire series is $10. Individual lectures may be attended for $5.
Reservations are appreciated. Send checks payable to RDCCW to Carol Cox, 12878 Vivian Ct., Rockton, IL 61072.
Info: 815/543-1178.