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Synod

Synod Recap Session

Thank you to all 50+ of you who attended our Synod “recap session” on May 5. During the session we focused on:

Thank you to all 50+ of you who attended our Synod “recap session” on May 5. During the session we focused on:

  • Thank you to all involved in this process

  • Review of the process that Sue and Tricia followed in creating this beautiful and honest report

  • An overview of the Archdiocese 3-day Synod retreat

  • Small group discussions on two questions:

    • What, in the report resonated with you, that you said “amen” to?

    • What does the Holy Spirit call us to do individually, to support this synodal path?

  • Small group discussion was then shared to the whole group

  • Additional comments suggestions recorded

Here are some of the main themes that were mentioned more frequently in the small group discussions.

Question 1: What did you say “amen” to in the report?​​

  1. Beauty of honesty of this well written report. Voices were represented.

  2. Holy Spirit continues to call us to community as a foundation of our faith

  3. We need to be a welcoming community to all

  4. Change in our Church is needed

  5. Eucharist should not be denied or used as a weapon

  6. Our youth and children need to be welcomed and encouraged to participate

  7. The status of women in the church should be honored

  8. LGBQT should be welcomed

Question 2: What can you do individually to be church?

  1. Speak up and stand up for your beliefs

  2. Be a welcoming church to all, not judgmental, welcome those who are new and may praise differently, welcome Fr. Daniel

  3. Continue to be involved in service through ministries at MPB, carry on the Vincentian charism

  4. Welcome and be inclusive of our youth

  5. Support Eucharist for all

Next Steps: That question keeps coming up and it’s an excellent question. Continue to listen, pray and discern. Stay tuned!

  • 🕊Where and When Does This Happen?

    The term Synod comes from the Greek syn-odos, “walking together”. It is not so much to forge agreement or air complaints, as to recognize, honor and reconcile ideas and differences on a higher place where the best of each can be retained.

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    Our Father, Pope Francis, has invited the Catholic Church to embark on a journey together. Through listening and discernment rooted in the Holy Spirit, the entire people of God will be called to contribute to a process by which the Church deepens in understanding of Her mission and look toward the future. All are encouraged to participate.

    We are scheduling 5 discernment or listening sessions. We will be meeting in person at the church and parish hall. Virtual session(s) will be via ZOOM. The dates and times are as follow:​

    • Tuesday, January 25th from 6:30 – 8:30pm (in person)

    • Thursday, January 27th from 9:00-11:00am (in person)

    • Sunday, January 30th from 6:00 – 8:00pm (in person)

    • Wednesday, February2nd from 9:00-11:00am (in person)

    • Monday, Feb 7th from 6:30 -8:30 pm (virtual)

    Additional sessions will be scheduled if needed. We are limiting each session to 60 participants.All sessions are subject to change to virtual depending on COVID protocols. Masks will be required.

  • onlineministries.creighton.edu
    Creighton University has an excellent source for those in grief. It includes wonderful prayers, ways to support the bereaved and online resources.

    Creighton University Grief Information

  • National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved (NCMB)

    PO Box 16353
    St. Louis, MO 63125-0353
    (314) 638-2638
    griefwork.org
    NCMB is a compassionate Catholic ministry dedicated to the bereaved. To find internet resources go to their website, click on “Resources”, then click “Links to Related Sites”.

    St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
    6673 West Chatfield Avenue
    Littleton, CO 80128
    (303) 683-3037
    Support Group for widows and widowers.

    Hope

    Helping adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find transformative healing in Christ.

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    lifegivingwounds.org

    Life Giving Wounds

  • An all-encompassing resource for families experiencing the tragedy of miscarriage.

    catholicmiscarriagesupport.com

    Catholic Miscarriage Support

    The loss of a child in pregnancy or at birth is a very difficult time for families. Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of Colorado ministers to families during this time of need. Children who were lost during a pregnancy or at birth are welcomed into our care for placement into one of our Catholic Cemeteries at no cost to the family.

    Precious Lives Burial | CFCS Colorado

    Precious Lives Burial

    Behold Your Child Ministry serves parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, prenatal diagnosis, or infant loss (whether recently or years ago). Originally launched by the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa we are in the beginning stages of establishing this ministry in the Archdiocese of Denver.

    Behold your Child – Evangelization and Family Life Ministries (archden.org)

    Behold Your Child – Archdiocese of Denver

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