Action Plan Activities & Reports
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AWAKEN: from Light of the World Evangelical Ministries
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AWAKEN Second Session
April 14-June 30The Light of the World Evangelical Ministries (LOTWEM) created a unique program to provide an evangelizing opportunity for parishes especially during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 20 parishioners are participating in the first session finding it an inspiring and engaging.
Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 with a mis of videos and small group dialogue. The full program is provided through Zoom conferencing. The end goal of the program is to build permanent small groups that will continue to meet on their own schedules and further deepen their faith and knowledge of the "Good News of Jesus Christ"
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Our Action Plan
Evangelization
Building a Vibrant Parish
Communications
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Synod Action Plan Activities
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Building a Vibrant Parish
Ministry Fair - How Everyone in the Family Can Serve!
A vibrant parish means lots of volunteers are involved in our numerous ministries. True disciples are engaged in spreading the "good news" and serving where there is a need. Parishioners from all the churches had their first meeting on December 1, 2019, to plan Ministry Fairs after Masses at each of the churches at a time that works best for each church. We welcome your input and most of all your commitment to discovering where the Holy Spirit may guide you to serve. 12/3/19
Enhancing the Sunday Worship Experience
One of the primary initiatives of our Parish Action Plan is Evangelization. The primary connection we have with one another is at celebrations of the Eucharist – our Saturday vigil and Sunday masses.
This is the time and place where most parishioners receive inspiration, engage in the sacraments, and pray together as a community. But do we understand the role of disciples spreading the Gospel? Together we want to prepare ourselves to be the disciples that Jesus has called us to be in our daily lives in very little ways, and sometimes in more challenging situations.The first conversation to “enhance our Sunday experience” was held on Dec 5, 2019. Keep tuned in and your ideas and suggestions are certainly welcome.
Let us know at ecc-engage@gmail.com 12/7/19
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Light of the World
Evangelization RetreatPOSTPONED Until Covid-19 VaccineAvailable
Holy Family Parish HallOne of our three Synod initiatives is Evangelization. Light of the World Evangelization Ministries (LOTWEM) will help us begin the transformation to a truly evangelizing parish. As LOTWEM states:
“Parishes need a strategy for evangelization. We provide a solid foundation for a game-changing evangelization process at your parish. We provide the first two stages of the evangelization process ...then help you build out the other stages.”
Mark your calendars for April 24—27 (Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday and Monday evening). It is a commitment, but well-worth the personal and spiritual rewards. The Retreat will stimulate and richly impact ECC’s evangelization goals. Responses from LOTW retreats at local parishes: thought it was wonderful; would highly recommend it; really, really enjoyed it; lots of faith sharing. 1/12/20
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