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As I See It  by Fr. Vin

As I See it Archive

Priorities for the Future – VI

These past weeks I’ve written about what we’ve been doing on the Pastoral Council and on the ministry staff with what you told us helps you to grow closer to Christ.  Through the Gallup ME25 survey and the listening sessions that followed, we heard from you what deepens your spiritual life.  From that the staff and Council drew six themes, and then we drafted statements about those themes that will help in planning for the future.  Here’s the sixth and final draft theme text:

A priority of OLOG is to prepare its young people for lifetime discipleship as engaged Catholics.

By means of involving them in parish activities that:

  • meet their spiritual needs,

  • have them learn and use their gifts and experience belonging to a community of similarly-committed people of all ages, and -

  • affirm their gifts and contributions toward their families, the community, and the world.

In order to prepare and inspire them to grow toward Christian maturity.

Again, we hope to hear your suggestions to improve this draft.  You can (preferably) e-mail your suggested revisions to priorities@ourladyofgrace.net; or you can use the form at the bottom of the next page (for this theme or for past drafts). If we haven’t said things clearly in these six themes, offer your insights.  Thanks to those who have offered comments so far!

[Here are all the other draft themes; comments also welcome on these.]

March 30: A priority of Our Lady of Grace  is to help parishioners understand and integrate what we do at the Eucharist.

By means of fostering full, conscious, and active participation of all parishioners in the Sunday Eucharist and in other sacraments.  By investing in good music, liturgical environment, ministerial formation, and preaching; and by educating parishioners in how to pray liturgically.

In order that parishioners may better understand and embody the full meaning/message of the Eucharist and so become more like Christ in our daily lives.

April 6: A priority of OLOG is to serve God and others.

By means of knowing and using our gifts; and by determining those areas of need in our community where those gifts are best utilized.

In order that parishioners may grow in knowledge and love of God through the exercise of their gifts; and that we may give witness to the Gospel by reducing the suffering of others.

April 13: A priority of OLOG is to help parishioners to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, tradition, and practices needed for effective discipleship today.

By means of good preaching that enlightens and challenges; adult education that addresses contemporary issues; and creating an expectation that adult Catholics have an obligation to inform themselves and to hand on faith in Jesus Christ.

In order that parishioners may be more effective disciples in family, church, and society.

April 20: A priority of OLOG is to encourage our parishioners to be welcoming and inclusive of all.

By means of creating an atmosphere of fair, clear expectations; preaching and teaching regularly on the importance of inclusion and respect for differences; respecting the gifts and ideas of all parishioners; and encouraging full participation in the community.

In order that all persons who approach us may feel and be welcomed graciously.

April 27: A priority of OLOG is to expose parishioners to different forms of prayer and provide diverse opportunities for                    prayer.

By means of providing opportunities and resources to learn about and to form groups for prayer and / or faith sharing.

In order that OLOG might be a place where people become prayerful, engaged in the life of the larger parish community, hearing and living the Word of God.

# Here is my suggestion on how to improve the parish statement of priorities: [Please offer your actual suggested wording, if possible:]

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may return this in the collection or to the Parish Office.  Or e-mail your suggestion to priorities@ourladyofgrace.net.

Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM & 9:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated Sunday Liturgy)
Sunday
7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 AM,
12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM
Holy Days
Eve: 5:30 PM;
Day: 7:45 AM & 9:00 AM
and 7:30 PM

Reconciliation

Saturday

4:00 - 4:45 PM
or
Any time by appointment with one of our Priests

(call the parish office)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday
12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
(except holidays)

Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday
following the
8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Masses
First Friday
of every month at 7:30 PM in the Church
Our next Taize Prayer Around the Cross
will be offered on
Sept. 5, 2008

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West Babylon, NY 11704
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Updated 02/09/2008 by Deacon Bill Austin