|
|
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
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 |
|
|