CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH is a process to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. Christ Renews His Parish is an effective spiritual renewal process which calls together members of the parish in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.

      NEXT WEEKEND: March 14 & 15, 2009. For a weekend you'll never forget contact Lay Director Joyce Burns @ 330.534.8798

The weekend is open to all Parishioners of Saint Patrick Parish who are at least 21 years of age.

Christ Renews His Parish is for anyone seeking spiritual renewal, desiring to build up the Body of Christ or gain a deeper sense of purpose within the parish community.

Praying for guidance is important. If you feel that Christ, through the Holy Spirit, is calling you...COME!

The renewal weekends are given for PARISHIONERS by a team that has previously attended a Christ Renews His Parish weekend. They work together in prayer and love to provide you with a two day, one overnight, live-in experience.

The weekend is held in our Parish from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon.

Meals will be prepared by volunteer parishioners. The entire weekend is informal. Casual and comfortable is the "rule". Every effort will be made to accommodate any special needs.

The weekend begins in St. Patrick's Parish Center at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and will end by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Sleeping accommodations are in the St. Patrick's Parish Center. You are asked to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow, along with your own towels, soap and other toiletries that you might need. Air mattresses are provided or added comfort.

Come prepared to have fun and renew your heart. The process is centered around reflections by team members with emphasis on small group discussions and activities.

You will be free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. You and your needs will always be respected. The sharing dialogue is stimulated in a very liturgical, scriptural, and prayerful atmosphere.

Sacraments are part of the weekend. Mass is celebrated on Sunday in a chapel. Reconciliation is offered with our pastor and visiting priests from neighboring parishes.

An opportunity for Mass and reconciliation will be provided.

YES! The renewal weekend is a gift from the presenting team and the parish. There is no cost to you.

No one is required to get up and speak. You may have the opportunity to share your experiences, but you are not required to.

From the church Administrative Assistant: Lisa Hosack