Over the course of the last month information has been in our parish bulletin speaking about the special Synod called by Pope Francis. This Synod is unique in that Pope Francis is calling the Church to begin this Synod by listening to the entire People of God.
"It is a process of journeying together by listening, dialoging, praying, and making decisions together for the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
The Pope has asked each Diocese to gather people together with the goal "to be present with one another, to listen and learn with each other, and to grow closer to the Lord and His Church."
You are invited and encouraged to participate in this Synod by coming to one of the Synod gatherings in our parish. Each gathering will be a 2-hour session, at a small table discussion with up to 5 people at each table with a designated, trained facilitator, and participants are asked to wear a face mask. There will be four Listening Sessions at our parish, held in our Parish Center, Meeting Room.
Please register to attend the listening session so the facilitators may plan accordingly.
The Listening Sessions at St. John Paul II Parish are as follows:
After Mass, Saturday March 12, 5:15 p.m. — 7:15 p.m. (register by March 5)
After Mass, Sunday March 20, 10:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. (register by March 13)
Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. (register by March 16)
Thursday, March 31, 1:00 — 3:0 0 p.m. (register by March 24)
Please register by calling St. John Paul II Parish office at 989-755-0828.
