Your bold and honest input is needed.
Our Holy Father has initiated a Synod (Council) to which every member of the Church, the Holy Spirit and the Bishops are invited. Pope Francis wants your bold and honest input about your experience of Church. In walking together, listening to one another and discerning, the Holy Father trusts that the Synodal Process will lead us to proclaim the Gospel in a powerful new way.
The Pope’s dream is that among the People of God this process will plant dreams, draw forth prophecy and vision, inspire trust, bind up wounds, weave relationships together, awaken the dawn of hope, learn from one another and create bright resources that will enlighten our minds. It is not about changing teachings or doctrines of the Church.
As members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, we are invited into this process.
Bishop Crosby wants us to give our input, our observations, our experience, our insights and our concerns. All our input must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2021. There are three ways you can give input:
- Online Group Meetings – We are offering three evening online meetings, Nov. 23, 24 and 25 at 7pm, with a possible afternoon meeting if required. These groups would be no more than 15 people each so everyone has time to share.
- In Person Group Meetings – If people prefer to meet in person rather than on zoom we will arrange this, following all COVID protocols, hopefully also from Nov. 23 – 25.
- Diocesan Survey – If you prefer to give input individually you can fill out a survey from the Diocese online, or by calling the parish office and we will get you a printed copy. Access the online survey by clicking here.
I invite you to watch the introductory video below, and learn more on the Diocesan webpage by clicking here. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are willing to participate and which dates work for you so we can put a plan into action.
Blessings and Best Wishes to all!
~ Fr. Murray C.R.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish 