ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

 

 

RENEW Mission

Sunday, September 15, 2002

 

Part One:

Welcome: - Father Ed Correia

Opening Prayer: - Margaret Mary

Song: "Gather Us In"

Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36:22-28 - Marie Perry

Reflection 1: "Search for Meaning"- Doreen Gonsalves

Words from the mystics and saints: St. Augustine - Carol

Sharing in pairs: I invite you to turn to the person to your right or left and to take the next five minutes or so to discuss these questions: "In what way do I find myself longing for deeper purpose and meaning in my life? In what areas of my life do I hunger spiritually?" - Bob Oliveira

Meditation Song: "City of God"

Break: Ten to fifteen minutes

 

Part Two:

 

Reconvene: - Margaret Mary

Psalm 24: - Marie Perry

Reflection 2: "Rediscovering God" - Charlie Lord

Ritual: Two parishioners process in with candles while Steve plays "Holy Ground".

Sharing in pairs: I invite you to turn to the person to your right or left and to take the next five minutes or so to discuss this question: "How can we seek God in our own lives?" - Bob Oliveira

Meditation Song: "Here I am Lord"

Break: Ten to fifteen minutes

 

Part Three:

 

Reconvene: - Margaret Mary

Song: "You Are Mine"

Congregation Prays Alternately: - Margaret Mary

Scripture Reading,: Philippians 2:1-11 - Marie Perry

Reflection 3: "In Search of Meaningful Relationships  - Reconciling Our Differences" - Anne Marie Lewis

Ritual: I invite you to turn to the person to your right or left and trace the sign of the cross on his or her forehead with the words, "May God who is holy be with you on your journey." - Bob Oliveira

Sharing in Pairs: I invite you to turn to the person to your right or left and to take the next five minutes or so to identify the most significant relationships in your life, i.e. spouse, friend, family and to discuss the following questions: "How am I being faithful to those relationships? In what areas of my life do I need reconciliation?" - Bob Oliveira

Meditation Song: "One Spirit, One Church"

Reflection 4: "How Family, Parish, School and College Have Influenced My Spiritual Life" -Timothy Zajak

Break: Ten to fifteen minutes

 

Part Four:

 

MASS WILL FOLLOW IN THE CHURCH

 

Part Five:

 

MEAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE CHURCH HALL