Your Journey

While many people keep journals of daily events, feelings, dates, etc., a Bible reading journal will record what God is saying to us through His Word, and our response to him.

Here is a format that worked for me. Don't forget to date it. You'll be surprised as to how you've grown and changed over time.

Date____________________ What I read today __________________________

What word, phrase, or image from the Scripture reading touches my heart or speaks to my life, today?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How do you feel about this message? (Consoled, anger, confused, etc.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you prompted to take any action? (Change, Continue, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This week read Deuteronomy 4:32-40 and Matthew 28: 16-20

Theology on Tap

ARISE/RENEW's Theology on Tap Comprehensive Young Adult Ministry Process

This comprehensive process is rooted in what RENEW's Young Adult Ministry Team has learned are the four essential elements of building and sustaining a successful young adult ministry program:
A strong core community
A commitment to personal invitation
A pervasive spirit of hospitality
Meaningful follow-up
RENEW's Young Adult Ministry Team will assist you in setting up a sustainable model for young adult ministry.

This informational session will be presented by Kathy Motyka of RENEW International and will introduce you to these essential elements. The workshop will also demonstrate "how to create" sustainable young adult ministry in the parish.

COME HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!

All parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston are invited to this workshop!


WHEN/WHERE?

Wednesday, June 10

1:30 pm-3:00 pm - Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Braintree
6:30 pm-8:00 pm - St. Luke Church, Belmont


Thursday, June 11

1:30 pm -3:00 pm - St. John the Evangelist, Chelmsford
6:30 pm -8:00 pm - St. Augustine, Andover


To register for this ARISE/Theology on Tap
Informational Workshop
contact:

Mary Ann McLaughlin or Ann Cussen
ariseinchrist@rcab.org

or call 617-779-3640

Arise Meeting

Mandatory meeting for the team, but it is open to all interested people:

June 15, Rectory dining room, 7:15 PM.

Spend time with Jesus

Now that Arise has put you personally in touch with Jesus, you might want to spend more time with Him. Our parish does have Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays. This is where Jesus is exposed in a Monstrance on the altar for people to "adore." You go and spend some quiet time with Our Lord.

However, you might not have the time that you need. Here is a link to an online Eucharistic Adoration site. Imagine that! A link to the Real Presence via modern technology. Now even at work, you can reach out to Jesus.

A Little History

In a letter to Fr. Dave Callahan, in June 2007, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, OFM, wrote that the Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston is a time to celebrate, remember, and honor the past, and give thanks for God's goodness. He also stated that it would be a time to renew the life of the Church in Boston.

After consultation with the Council of Priests, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, and other key leaders, Renew International was invited to create a process that would respond specifically to the pastoral and spiritual needs of the Church in the Archdiocese of Boston.

After listening to various groups, leaders in the archdiocese, etc., Arise Together in Christ was developed. An outline was presented in May 2007. The Cardinal appointed Mary Ann McLaughlin and Bishop John Dooher as Coordinators for Arise Together in Christ.

Presentations were made throughout the diocese. A prayer network consisting of seminarians, nuns, religious living in retirement homes, monasteries, and hospitals, prayed for the success of Arise.

St. Mary's itself gathered a team by personal invitation from Fr. Dave. Twelve were chosen: Brenda Delasanta, Dave Delasanta, Katie McNeice, Joe DePalo, Michael Rein, Robbie Clary, Paul Clary, Ray Cadorette, Christine Cadorette, Nancy Rappa, Neil Roche, and Faith Flaherty. We attended the workshops not really understanding what was expected of us.

Gradually, we began to get the picture. We began to get excited. We were starting a project to help our parish and we felt we were doing God's work. "We were psyched!"

After two sessions, we're in awe. We've grown. Arise is successful. The parish is thriving and happy. Praise God!

What's next?

Season Three: "In the Footsteps of Christ".

You can't hold back the Holy Spirit.

Season Three

Season Three ~ In the Footsteps of Christ



Small Community Leader Training Workshops:



September 14th through September 26th

(in all regions of the Archdiocese)



This workshop prepares small community leaders to lead Season Three: In the Footsteps of Christ.

It offers a theological explanation of the Catholic understanding of discipleship and how this implies active commitment to charity and justice.
It will assist small community leaders to understand the social teachings of the Church and the communal dimension of life as a disciple of Christ.





Audience: Small community leaders and the ARISE Parish Team



It is important that ALL LEADERS ATTEND ONE SESSION!







SAVE THESE DATES!



Sign Up Sunday ~ September 12th and 13th



Prayer Commitment Sunday ~ September 26th and 27th



Season Three Faith Sharing begins the week of October 4th!

Reception for Fr. Dave and Fr. Ted

Reception is May 9, 2009 at the Senior Center, from noon to 3:00 PM. The Arise Team is cordially invited to come share favorite memories.