Franciscan Ministry
of the Word
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The Parish Mission
or Retreat
- What?
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A three or four day program which consists of a morning or midday Mass with preaching, and an evening service of the Word.* The team arrives on Saturday afternoon to preach an invitational homily at all weekend liturgies prior to the mission/retreat. In addition to the preaching events, the team is also open to the possibility of visiting the shut-ins of the parish and conducting sessions with the students in the school and/or religious education program. About two months prior to the mission a team member, either in person, or by phone, will meet with the parish staff to work out the details of the program.
* Whether the mission is 3 or 4 days depends on the needs of the parish and the availability of the friar(s) involved in the mission - Who?
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One or two members of the team, depending on the size and needs of the parish, will preach the mission/retreat.
Why?
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Overall spiritual renewal of the parish.
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Preparation for the coming millennium/jubilee.
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Return of alienated Catholics.
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Healing of hurts and divisions.
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Individual forgiveness/healing.
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To instill a spirit of evangelization/mission in the parish.
- Fee?
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We charge no fee or stipend. Instead we take a free will offering (collection) on the final day of the mission/retreat.
- Please Contact us if you would like to schedule a Parish Mission