The spirit of synodal gatherings is praying, sharing, listening and entering into dialogue.
The three year synodal journey inaugurated by Pope Francis in 2021 to chart a path for our post-modern era follows in the spirit of the Church “renewal” begun by the Second Vatican Council where there was a re-emphasis on the renewal of the Church as the People of God, a people journeying in communion with a sense of co-responsibility and a renewed participation in the mission – being a community of faith.
St Patricks Parish - the journeying People of God.
In the Synodal Gatherings at St Patricks we will take up the Word of God (the Sunday’s gospel). Together we will listen to that Word and pray. We will listen to each other. We will take Mary as our guide: "You see before you the Lord's servant. Let it happen according to your word!" (Luke 1:38). We will enter into dialogue.
We will meet in groups of between 5 and 10 people for about 50 minutes and in that time we will:
There will be monthly gatherings for the reminder of 2024 and through 2025.
The meetings will be facilitated by Sr Therese Carroll RSJ, Br Ian Cribb and Paul Bullen.
The meetings in the Crypt will be on the second Sunday of each month at 10 am and 11 am.
The gatherings will be in small groups of 5 to 10. Where larger numbers attend they will be gathered into small groups.
Sr Therese Carroll RSJ will usually facilitate the meetings in the Crypt.
The next meetings in the Crypt are on Sunday 9th June at 10am and 11am.
The meetings on Zoom will be on the Monday of the second Sunday of each month at 7.30pm. If additional people register additional specific times will be worked out with those who want to attend by Zoom.
Paul Bullen will usually facilitate the Zoom meetings.
The Zoom meetings will be for 50 minutes – in small groups of 5 to 10.
The next Zoom meeting in on Monday 10 June, 7.30pm
All those who have previously registered will be sent the Zoom link a few days before the meeting.
If you are interested in attending a Zoom gathering, or might be interested, you need to express your interest by registering your email with Paul Bullen who will keep you informed of future Zoom options - including meeting times and Zoom links.
