Greetings all! This week we have more info on the Synod on Synodality through a video. This is especially useful if you have not yet heard that the Church wants to hear from you and what the Synod is all about!
We also have info at the right on the closeout of the Year of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic Congress in June. Please consider attending.
The times and dates for the Immaculate Conception Holy Day are on the right.
After the past couple of years isn't it nice to be busy in the parish again!
May you all have a blessed Advent Season! Holly Clark, Pastoral Associate
From the Pastor's Desk
Notes on the Synod on Synodality:
- The Synod on Synodality will be the XVIth (16TH) Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in the Catholic Church. The synodal process began October 11, 2021 and will conclude with the Synod of Bishops proper in Rome in October of 2023.
- Theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion - Participation- Mission”
- The aim is to see how the Holy Spirit will grow “our journeying together” by enhancing the active involvement of all Catholics in the life of the Church
- In response, the Archdiocese of Boston (RCAB) will articulate her response to this universal discussion after gathering responses from the folks in the pews (link to survey is below)
- Archdiocesan Guidelines have been sent to the parishes for further discussions in before the RCAB can articulate her submission.
- With the Archdiocesan Guidelines now out throughout the Archdiocese, St. Isidore discussions will take place between February and June of 2022.
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Through our Archdiocese a short survey has been put forth where you can offer your opinion on what is needed in our church today. To go to the survey directly: https://forms.office.com/r/aPadVsPFt9 Your input is valuable!
From the Pastor's Desk
Notes on the Eucharistic Congress and Conclusion to the
Year of the Eucharist
Year of the Eucharist
- To conclude the Year of the Eucharist the Archdiocese of Boston will hold Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress on June 18, 2022, 8.30am-6pm
- Venue: Tsongas Center, Lowell
- Registration: available for individuals, families, groups, parishes, priests - link for registration already available & open until March 31, 2022 (link: https://www.bostoncatholic.org/jesus-is-here )
- Special Archdiocesan Year of the Eucharist night for youth and young adults will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, 7:30–9:30pm
at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston - See also flyer attached to this email.
