In early July, a USCCB Convocation of 3,500 Catholic bishops, clergy
and lay leaders gathered in Orlando to prayerfully explore themes of
renewal and evangelization, utilizing Pope Francis’ “Joy of the
Gospel” as a roadmap. Our Archdiocesan delegation returned to Oregon
with four key areas to focus on: mission, witness, unity and renewal
throughout the Church. The question on everyone’s mind after the
convocation was…“what’s next?”These “Parish Leadership
Regional Gatherings” are intended to respond to this call of the
convocation to renewal through missionary discipleship. Parishes are
invited to join Pastoral Center staff in continuing the dialogue and
vision of the convocation in three regions in Western Oregon: Central
Point on August 22nd, Springfield on August 23rd and Portland on
August 24th.
This is a great working opportunity for all PARISH LEADERSHIP TO
GATHER TOGETHER AHEAD OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, to share ideas in
breakouts with peers, pray together, and to discuss the latest
pastoral initiatives. IN PARTICULAR, WE ENCOURAGE FAITH FORMATION
LEADERS AND YOUTH MINISTERS TO ATTEND, SINCE THIS EVENT EXPANDS ON THE
IN-SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED IN PAST YEARS. An
agenda is available HERE
[https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/142400643/parishleadershipregionalgathering.pdf].
Twelve members of the Pastoral Center Staff will be present and
available for one-on-one discussion.
In addition to Faith Formation leaders and Youth Ministers, we
invite clergy, pastoral council members, committee chairs, volunteer
coordinators – and others who are involved in the LEADERSHIP OF YOUR
PARISH. Help us ensure that your time together is successful by
taking ten minutes to complete THIS
[https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNY92SZ]brief planning survey.
We look forward to seeing you on the road at the end of this summer!
_OUR LADY OF FATIMA, PRAY FOR US!_
SCHEDULE
_August 24 - St. Pius X, Portland: Mass at 8:15am_
9am: Welcome, prayer and introductions
9:15am: Foundation, Motivation and Context of the Gathering
9:30am: Pastoral Center staff updates
10:30am: Break
10:45am: Break-out Session I - _Gathering in specific ministry
groups_
12pm: Lunch and Networking
1pm: Break-out Session II - _Gathering in specific ministry groups_
2pm: Time to share Parish ideas, initiatives, questions
2:30pm: Closing Prayer
PASTORAL CENTER STAFF ATTENDING:
Rolando Moreno: _Catechesis & Faith Formation_
Jason Kidd: _Marriage & Family Life / __Youth & Young Adult _
Deacon Felix Garcia: _Hispanic Ministry_
Kelsey Rea: _People with Disabilities_
Matt Cato: _Life, Justice and Peace_
Miriam Marston: _Institute for Catholic Life & Leadership_
Patrick Clark: _Stewardship & Development_
Todd Cooper: _Divine Worship; Oregon Catholic Conference; Pastoral
Councils_
David Renshaw: _Communications_
Fr. Jeff Eirvin: _Vocations_
Sarah Kresse: _Vocations_
Deacon Kevin Welch: _Director, Pastoral Ministries_
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