Evangelization 101 Workshop

Evangelization 101 Workshop

Join us for an exciting in-person event at St. Agnes Catholic Church! Whether you're a seasoned evangelist or just starting, this workshop is perfect for you. Learn practical tips and tricks to confidently share your faith with others. Our experienced speakers will cover a range of topics, including effective communication, building relationships, and overcoming obstacles. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and become a powerful witness. Reserve your spot now!

Guest Speaker : Fr. Smon-Felix Michalski, OP

I was ordained on May 11th, 2008 in St. Louis Missouri, by our own Dominican Bishop Kelly, O.P., and obtained a Mdiv, Master of Divinity at the same time.

After my Ordination I went to serve in Columbia Missouri at St. Thomas More Newman Center, as an associate pastor and as House Superior, until 2012. I also served at Sacred Heart Parish in Columbia MO. In these years I made an intense study of the priesthood.

My next assignment was in Bloomington Indiana until 2015, again as an associate pastor at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, and House Superior. I worked with Evangelical Catholics in establishing and Equipping students for Evangelization. I also made an intense study of the Dominican way of prayer and living.

I then served in Madison WI at Blessed Sacrament Parish, as an associate pastor (parochial vicar) and as a Prior of our Convent, Blessed Sacrament Priory until 2017

In 20017, I was elected Prior to our House of Studies in St. Louis Missouri. I served until 2020.

I worked during this time with Food for the Poor, St. Ambrose on the Hill, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, as well as Mercy Hospital. A Prior has charge over the Friars who live in his care. Also while in St. Louis I received certification and training in healing and deliverance prayer at the Catholic Renewal Center.

In 2020 I was appointed Pastor at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Parish in River Forest, Illinois. I served there during the COVID pandemic.

For medical reasons regarding my cardiac and circulatory system, I resigned in 2022. I was on a sabbatical for six months undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, emotional care, and spiritual care during my initial recovery.

I was then assigned for a second time in Bloomington Indiana, at the St. Paul Catholic Center. I am serving as an associate pastor with special interest and attention to missionary disciple training. I also have a heart for healing/deliverance prayer and the spiritual life including contemplative and mental prayer.

My other interests include history, nature, and museums.

I have given my life to following Jesus in the way of St. Dominic. We are called Dominicans, or more formally the Order of Preachers. Dominicans are known as Friars. Friars are like monks, except we do not live in monasteries. We spend some of our day in contemplation and prayer, some of our day living in community, some of the day we spend in study; and some of the day we spend in service or ministry. These are the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Ministry or Preaching. I find that I am fulfilled and happy in this way of life.

**Parish will be assessed the $25 Registration Fee**