Although St. Patrick’s and St. Malachi’s Synod Listening Sessions have been completed, there is still chance to give feedback. Individuals may submit input on Diocese of Cleveland Diocese website www.dioceseofcleveland.org/synod/individual-particiption.
Feel free to forward this to anyone who you think would like to still be a part of this global listening effort.
Dear Parishioners,
As you know, the Universal Church is embarking on preparation for a Synod on Synodality, called by Pope Francis. Fr. Gurnick has asked me to direct the process at St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes, as outlined by our Diocese, with the assistance of Christy Bartley, Communications Coordinator at St Patrick. I have received materials from the Diocese and will be completing Facilitator Training soon. In order that input is relatable among all Cleveland parishes, the Bishop wants all of us to use the same process for prayer and listening. As soon as I study the process we are asked to follow, I will, with Christy’s help, communicate with everyone regarding the listening sessions at both St Malachi and St Patrick Parishes. In the meantime, let us pray that the Holy Spirit grace this time with faith, hope, and charity. I will continue to be in touch with everyone as I have details to offer.
God’s blessings on all of us, the People of God!
Stephanie Pritts
Synodal Initiative Underway: Message from Fr. Gurnick
The Diocese of Cleveland is sending out detailed materials to all parishes by next week as we prepare for the Synod on Synodality. To ensure fruitfulness on the parish level, in accord with the vision of our diocesan leaders, I’ve asked Stephanie Pritts to facilitate the process at Saint Malachi and Saint Patrick parishes. She will be assisted by Christy Bartley who serves as Coordinator of Communications at Saint Patrick. Both Stephanie and Christy are working with Thriving Congregations, another initiative involving a process of listening and discovery for both parishes. Once we receive and review the diocesan materials, Stephanie will be communicating with parishioners about the next concrete steps. Let us continue to pray for the success of this endeavor and for the needs of the Universal Church.
