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the work of evangelization
Put briefly, the work of evangelization is the task of the whole Christ, Head and members. It is an ecclesial event. It is the presence of the Risen Christ acting in and through his members.
The Church is not simply an institution or a thing. It is Someone. It is the person of the Risen Christ living and acting through all the baptized. The whole Church, every member without exception is called to evangelize. Rev. Fr. Bede McGregor, O.P., Concilium Spiritual Director
Just before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave the apostles this command:
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The Evangelization Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Parish Office. Its purpose is to initiate processes and programs for the rector which will assist him with the spiritual growth of the parishioners, to reach out to fallen away Catholics and assist with their return to the Church, and to inspire and encourage those who may wish to join the Catholic Church.
"For the Church, evangelizing means bringing the Good News into all the strata of humanity, and through its influence transforming humanity from within and making it new” (Pope Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi).
Evangelization has several components:- Love of God, love of others, and love of self
- Invitation to an ongoing personal relationship with Christ
- Ongoing conversion
- Conscious, active, extension of ourselves within the community
- Nurturing the spiritual growth within the context of a worshiping faith community
- The ministry of loving service to others
Evangelization is an ongoing process. It is a person-centered ministry, and its core is the person of Jesus Christ. The message of evangelization always remains the same: dedication to conversion of self and others in the power of Him who was crucified, died, and rose again. This dedication leads to a renewed parish, which in turn becomes an evangelizing parish, reaching out and welcoming strangers.
If you are interested in becoming part of this vital ministry at our parish, please contact the office at (315) 393-3930. -
Evangelization Committee membersAimee Flynn
Bill O'Brien
Brenda Trivilino
Bryant Sandburg
Donna Rocca
Marika Donders
Sister Bernadette Marie Collins, SSJ
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Lectio: Evangelization
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