Holy Cross Parish will be presenting "Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life", a series of video presentations by Fr. Robert Spitzer S.J., on six consecutive Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning on October 19, 2009. All parishioners and interested members of the public are invited to take part.

The video presentations by Fr. Robert Spitzer, a renowned Jesuit writer, teacher and administrator, aim to help busy people develop a regular and deeper prayer life. The five pillars cited by Fr. Spitzer are:

• The Eucharist
• Spontaneous Prayer
• The Beatitudes
• The Holy Spirit
• Contemplation

Participants may wish to purchase Fr. Spitzer's book, Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life as a companion to the presentations.

There is no charge for participation. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

To register, please choose the method that is most convenient for you:

• Register online
• Fill in a registration card available at the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket at any Mass before October 19
• Call the parish office during working hours at 613-731-7834