Cluster 73 Pastoral Planning Implementation Committee
Communiqué VII Fall 2003
Rev. Msgr. John C. Marine Vicar Immaculate Conception Rev. Msgr. John J. Conahan Mrs. Maria Cain Mr. George Stanley Our Lady Help of Christians Rev. Joseph D. Bowen Mr. Arthur Burke Mr. Ronald Hussey Queen of Peace Rev. James P. Matteo Mrs. Maryann Ford Mr. Francis E. Maloney Saint Albert the Great Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Curran Mr. William Brown Miss Denise Franchetti Saint David Rev. Richard T. Bolger Ms. Joan Fenstermacher Mr. Gary J. Warnalis Saint Hilary of Poitiers Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Carroll Mr. David Antoni Ms. Jane Zegestowsky Saint John of the Cross Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Duane Mr. William Kugler Mr. James V. Templeton, Jr. Saint Luke the Evangelist Rev. J. Michael Flood Mrs. Jeanne Kyle Mr. Jane Margraff For further information, please contact your Parish Representative. |
CLUSTER 73 HOLDS ITS THIRD LITURGY WORKSHOP On Saturday, October 4, 2003, the Cluster 73 Third Annual Liturgy Workshop Day will take place at Bishop McDevitt High School. Those who have attended the previous workshops can attest to the fact that they are not only worthwhile from an informational standpoint, but they also provide the oft-needed affirmation that what we do as people providing ministry in our parishes is needed and appreciated. One of last year's attendees wrote: "I have been to numerous regional and national conventions. Today was just as good, if not better . . . The presentations were varied, each presenter was very knowledgeable and passionate about [his or her] particular area. It is important for ministers to hear others talk on all ministries, not just their own . . ." To that end, the Cluster 73 Liturgy Workshop Committee has put together a roster of presenters to cover each ministry, as well as a couple that will surely enhance every person's spiritual journey and life of prayer. Therefore, it is important that you attend sessions other than just the one being given on your particular ministry. Knowing how what you do plays a part in the mosaic of liturgy and how it fits into all the other pieces of that mosaic will go a long way toward your understanding of the role you have and toward the way you fulfill that role. The presenters this year include Fr. Louis Bellopede who is such an enthusiastic speaker. This year he will lead a lively discussion on the topic "We Have Come This Far by Faith," in which he will make the Vatican II document on the Liturgy come to life for us at a plenary session. Fr. Ed Windhaus will repeat his presentation for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. This session will fulfill the Archdiocesan requirement for the training of new Ministers, and includes wonderful insights into the beauty of this special ministry. Sr. Mary Ann Johnston, a very well received speaker at our first Workshop in 2001, returns this year
with the topic "Listen!" Our theme this year is "Listen with an Open Heart," and Sr.
Mary Ann's session is bound to give us much food for thought that will help us in our ever-growing need to "open
our ears" to the voice of God. Msgr. John Miller's talk centers on Adult Faith Formation -
such an important topic for all of us in these days when so many things distract us from what is important to our
faith life. Msgr. Miller's presentation on the History of the Mass at last year's workshop was a favorite of many,
so this is a "not-to-be-missed" session.
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