Hollywood Prays Announces Schedule NewsRelease

November 25, 2009 - 2:15 PST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact:
Frank Tobin / 323.661.3720 (cell)
Dan Pitre / 323.309.8203 (cell)

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 25, 2009) - Family Theater Productions' Hollywood Prays offers spiritual support to young Catholics in entertainment industry
Featuring Prayer and Pasta, Going Deeper seminar, Theology of the Body study group, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

HOLLYWOOD - Family Theater Productions, the historic, Hollywood-based film, television and radio production organization which also conducts prayer and spiritual outreach ministries to the Hollywood Catholic community, announced its Hollywood Prays programs for the 2009-2010 season.

This 62-year-old Catholic production ministry, under the direction of Holy Cross Father Willy Raymond, CSC, launched this outreach ministry to the entertainment industry in July 2002. Hollywood Prays encompasses a variety of spiritual exercises, including Prayer-and-Pasta nights for young people in the media industry, Theology of the Body and "Going Deeper" sessions, and a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program to signal to Catholics in the entertainment industry that they have a spiritual home in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard.

"What began as a private prayer group for 8-10 people has now grown to a monthly faith-sharing experience for a large number of young Hollywood professionals over the past seven years," notes Father Raymond. "Our goal at Family Theater is to support and sustain them in their faith as they pursue their careers in a very challenging work environment."

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Family Theater continued its Prayer-and-Pasta program, a monthly open house, usually the third Wednesday of the month, 7 - 10 p.m., where industry newcomers can find hospitality and spiritual nourishment for body, soul and spirit. Joining Family Theater staff and other entertainment industry professionals, participants enjoy an evening of prayer and meditation open to all members of the entertainment industry.

Noted industry veterans and spiritual leaders often join the young participants to offer insight, encouragement and direction in a friendly dialogue over dinner. The format of the evening is a celebration of prayer from the rich variety of the Catholic tradition accompanied by live music and singing. Following the spiritual exercise, guests share a meal of pasta and red wine.

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, Hollywood Prays will begin a special thrice monthly program featuring Leo Severino, an attorney formerly with Fox Entertainment and now a film producer and president of Metanoia Films (Bella), and the manager of Mexican actor and inspirational speaker Eduardo Verástegui (Bella). Called "Going Deeper" into the Catholic faith, this challenging and enriching program begins with human reason and moves on to the revelation of God's grace in Scripture, Tradition and the ongoing revelation in the Church guided by the Holy Spirit. It will meet each Wednesday except the third Wednesday of the month from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Family Theater Productions also presents Pope John Paul's Theology of the Body, a radical and positive understanding of human sexuality in the context of faith. The late pope used philosophy, Sacred Scripture and his own pastoral experience with university students and young married couples to explore the harmony and dignity of the human person in relationship to God and to others.

Small groups reflecting on the Theology of the Body are presently meeting in more than 20 metropolitan areas in the United States. At Family Theater, as in most places, a weekly study group examines and discusses the various topics raised by the Holy Father. Remaining sessions in this latest series will be held on Monday, Nov. 23, Wednesday, Dec. 2 and concluding on Wednesday, Dec. 9. These sessions start with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 8 p.m. Tentative plans are being made to begin a monthly multi-media Theology of the Body program in the new year.

In 2002, Family Theater Productions began conducting an annual Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) to accommodate the special needs of men and women in the entertainment industry seeking to explore the Catholic faith or to gain full communion with the Catholic Church. The weekly RCIA sessions begin in the fall and reach a conclusion for most at Easter or Pentecost. The content of the program is the faith conveyed through great literature, art and film. The day and time are flexible to meet the special needs of the participants. (Call 1-800-874-0999 for dates and times.)

This year's sessions are being led by Barbara Nicolosi, founder of Act One, which mentors Christians for careers in mainstream film and television. She is also co-writer of the feature film, Mary Mother of Christ, currently in pre-production and starring Al Pacino, Camilla Belle, Peter O'Toole and Jessica Lange. Brad Elliott as well as Family Theater staff members Angela Calabro, Father Raymond and Holy Cross Father David Guffey, CSC, are also members of the team.

Hollywood Prays' workshops and community prayer groups are well attended by a diverse group of young and established Hollywood professionals who are enthusiastic about sharing their faith on a group level and committed to an informal program of spiritual exercises on a monthly basis. Industry veterans and aspiring new arrivals of all faith denominations are warmly welcomed.

Prayer-and-Pasta participant actress Isabel Chavez comments: "At Family Theater I found family and a home away from home. It is the one place in Hollywood where family still gathers around the table first at the altar than at the pasta bowl, telling stories or watching modern parables afterwards."

Another regular participant, Maria Vargo, an actress and singer, said, "Prayer and Pasta not only offers me the chance to build friendships but most importantly offers me the opportunity to worship our Lord Jesus Christ alongside other Christians in the entertainment community. It's a place where I can have an open dialogue about my faith and how my faith shapes my life and especially my art.

"At our last Prayer and Pasta," she related, "a first-timer said to me after holy hour, 'This place is a haven'. I knew exactly what she meant. Family Theater is a special place where beautiful Godly things are happening in the middle of Hollywood. My prayer is that we make an impact on our surroundings as well."

Founded in 1947 by Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, now a candidate for sainthood with the title "Servant of God," Family Theater Productions' famous slogan, "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together," depicts Father Peyton's vision for families around the world. Family Theater Productions is committed to producing quality programming and sponsoring special media projects and events to inspire, inform and entertain families.

For more than a half century, Family Theater Productions has enjoyed a dynamic relationship with more than 500 Hollywood actors and crew members in the creation of more than 900 radio and television programs and films, that have had more than 10,000 broadcasts and have won many industry awards.

Family Theater Productions continues Father Peyton's media mission as a member of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Easton, Mass. sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. For more information, go online to www.familytheater.org or call 1-800-874-0999.

Hollywood Prays Workshop & Community Prayer Information

Prayer-and-Pasta - 3rd Wednesday of each month; 7-10 PM;
"Going Deeper" - Begins Jan. 13, 2010, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, except the third Wednesday of the month.
Theology of the Body - Nov. 23, Dec. 2 and 9 (last session). Rosary at 7:30 p.m., presentation at 8 p.m.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

All programs take place at
Family Theater Productions
7201 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
1-800-874-0999
www.familytheater.org

People are welcome to attend any series after it begins with the exception of RCIA.

Contact

Frank Tobin PR
http://www.familytheater.org
CA, 90027-4515 US
Frank Tobin - President, 323 6613720

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