Synod (Small Groups)
Seeking Additional Small Group Leaders
“Evangelization.” It’s a word we have heard a lot in our Archdiocese in the past year, especially regarding the implementation of the PECS (Parish Evangelization Cell System). PECS is the program that has helped Risen Savior to form small Christian communities. These groups, which meet in the homes of parishioners, have been a vibrant addition to our parish. Many of these “cells” are devoted to enriching the faith of their members AND planting seeds of faith outside the walls of Risen Savior. These cells meet on a regular basis, and the reviews from participants have been overwhelmingly positive.
What makes these cells so effective is that they connect people with similar interests. They each operate using a shared idea of what it means to evangelize, including:
- Evangelization is a way to bring the good news of Jesus to people in all situations.
- Evangelization encourages people to place their trust in Jesus and to follow his teachings.
- Evangelization is a way to incorporate people into the Christian community.
So, what happens next? We hope MORE groups will form and grow at Risen Savior. The PECS model is great for enriching faith, and we always benefit from additional groups that study Scripture, embrace Catholic devotional practices and, of course, pray for others. PECS is also a perfect format for groups that provide “pastoral support.” Pastoral support groups combine prayer, personal sharing, and information to help individuals respond in faith to specific life challenges. Examples include groups for: caretakers, single parents, parents of children with special needs, divorced/remarried individuals, and support for widows. PECS is also a great format for groups which address issues such as depression, addictions, and many, many other realities. Risen Savior NEEDS groups such as these.
To make this a reality, Risen Savior will host a PECS Small Group Leadership training in English on Saturday, February 22, from 9 am to 3 p.m. A training in Spanish will be scheduled as soon as training materials have been updated. Yes, it is a full day of training, but participants will leave knowing how to create and sustain effective, dynamic groups.
Please prayerfully consider being a part of this training! Complete the form below to register.
You can also register and get more information by contacting Mary Anttila at maryanttila072@gmail.com or Fr. Matthew at matthew.malek@risensavior.org and (952) 698-1710.
Small Group Leader Training Registration
Sign up for the Small Group Leader Training on Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Synod Implementation "You Will Be My Witnesses"
Synod Update November 2024
We are in Year 2 of the Synod Implementation and the focus is on the Mass and the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life. The Year 2 teaching priorities are: (1) The meaning of the Mass. (2) The Eucharist and its effect in our lives, especially the radical hospitality of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, openness to the gifts (charisms) of the Holy Spirit, and the movement to mission. (3) Recovery of celebration of Sunday as “The Lord’s Day:" What it means and how it might be celebrated in our families and parishes. The other Year 2 focus is the ongoing life of the Synod small groups started during Lent 2024. The Risen Savior Synod small groups are on-going. Risen Savior will offer Small Group Leader training in early 2025. We need more Small Group Leaders to grow our Small Group ministry.
In addition to the offerings at Risen Savior, the Archdiocese has many opportunities for us to learn more about our faith in Year 2.
Additional Information is available on the https://www.archspm.org/ website.
The New and Eternal Covenant
At these events, various speakers will present a vision of God’s desire for covenant and relationship with humanity, inspiring the faithful to:
- Enter into the celebration of the liturgy with a more intentional sense of belonging to God’s plan for salvation, and
- Rediscover God’s call to live out our baptismal priesthood as a holy and chosen people.
Though speakers vary, the same presentation is offered at each of the locations below. Choose the date and location that work best for you to attend.
Start Time: 6 p.m.
End Time: 9 p.m.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Location: Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville
Presenter: Fr. Glaser
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Location: St. Odilia, Shoreview
En Español
Presenters: Fr. Koop and Marta Pereira
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Location: Ascension, Minneapolis
En Español
Presenters: Fr. Koop and Marta Pereira
In Defense of Leisure: Reclaiming the Lord’s Day
In today’s hectic world, our identity often gets caught up in what we do, but this is only a part of who we are created to be. Let’s focus not only on what we achieve, but on what we receive. Join this “Defense of Leisure,” as presented by Dr. Michael Naughton and Dr. Pam Patnode. Each presentation will include a talk and Q&A and will conclude with a time of prayer and reflection.
Start Time: 6 p.m.
End Time: 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 20
Location: St. Hubert, Chanhassen
Presenter: Dr. Pam Patnode
Thursday, May 1
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Paul
En Español
Presenter: Dr. Pam Patnode
Thursday, May 15
Location: St. Helena, Minneapolis
En Español
Presenter: Dr. Pam Patnode
Life in the Spirit Seminar
This is a two-day seminar beginning Friday evening, January 17, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, January 18, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., and finishing with 10 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Hebda on Sunday, January 19. A $25 donation is asked to cover the cost of the seminar and lunch.
Dates: January 17-19, 2025
Location: NET Center, West St. Paul
Teaching Mass Retreat
Do you want to know and understand and experience the Mass? Father Michael Joncas, one of our beloved priests in the Archdiocese will be the facilitator.
All are welcome to attend this event, the language spoken will be English.
Date: Saturday, February 15
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: St. Bridget, Minneapolis
Jesus’ Pilgrimage to Us: Holy Hours Around the Archdiocese
These monthly Eucharistic Holy Hours, held in various regions of the Archdiocese, will be conducted according to the USCCB’s newly revised rite for exposition, adoration and benediction. Held at a new parish each month, all the faithful—and especially those already participating in adoration ministries—are encouraged to communal prayer, that more may come to know and love our Lord in the Eucharist.
All are welcome to attend this event; the language spoken will be English.
Start Time: 7 p.m.
End Time: 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 19
Location: Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Thursday, January 23
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings
Synod Update
Risen Savior is preparing to implement the Archbishop’s Year 2 Synod focus of the Mass and the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life (July 2024-June 2025). A major component of Year 2 is the continuation of the Small Groups that began during Lent 2024. These groups, which meet at the homes of parishioners, have been a wonderful way for participants to form relationships AND go deeper into their faith. Some of these groups will use Year 2 to learn more about the Mass and the Eucharist. Additionally, Risen Savior will have programs at the parish which highlight both knowledge of the mass and the beauty of the Eucharist.
Our existing small groups are ongoing, and you can join these groups. Risen Savior will maintain these groups, and new small groups will emerge using the PECS (Parish Evangelization Cell System) model. Risen Savior will also be offering training again for potential leaders and group members in with the PECS model in 2025.
To briefly recap, our current groups are the result of the Year 1 Synod implementation (July 2023-June 2024) and the hard work of the Risen Savior Synod Evangelization Team (SET). This team completed extensive training through the School of Discipleship, the Activated Disciple 40-day challenge, and the Activated Disciple Seminar. During summer 2023, the SET recruited candidates for the Small Group Leader training program which ran for 7 weeks in Fall of 2023. Approximately 80 participants completed the training which was offered in both English and Spanish. Risen Savior held the Small Group invitation weekend last January to invite all parishioners to join a group.
Many groups are open to new members! You are invited to join! Each small group determines their meeting schedule and focus area. The goal is to continue growing our small group ministry over the 5 years of Synod implementation.
Find a group that works for you. Click here to view all Risen Savior groups and to sign up.
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 14/15, 2024. That particular weekend is set aside to promote Year 2 of the Synod during and after all Masses. Information and in-person sign-ups for small groups will be available at a table in the commons.
Feel free to reach out to Mary at maryanttila072@gmail.com if you have questions about the groups.
Contact: Ben Caduff, benjamin.caduff@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1724
Make Our Parish a ‘Center of Constant Missionary Outreach’
You know who you are. You’re amazing: you love our parish, you volunteer at every event, you come to Mass with a joyful heart and share Christ in how you live. But you also see a Church that needs renewal, surrounded by a culture that is rejecting the love of our Lord.
Pope Francis has called the parish as a “center of constant missionary outreach.” How? By being a “community of communities” – fostering small groups that bring its members into deeper relationship with the Lord and with our parish. Be part of that mission!
Small Groups for the Person That’s ‘Not a Small Group Person’
In Lent 2024, our parish launched a new way of being parish – through a new type of small groups. Imagine a group that meets you where you are and helps you take the next step in your faith journey. Imagine group leaders that welcome new members (in word and deed), so that you don’t feel like the “odd person out.” Imagine deep prayer, sharing and community. Now stop imagining – and join a small group! Find a group that works for you. Click here to view all Risen Savior groups.
Give me three good reasons to join a small group.
Challenge accepted! Our parish launched a small group ministry that:
- fosters personal relationships,
- builds community, and
- provides formation, so we all may grow as joyful missionary disciples of Christ.
Joining a small group is easy! In-person sign-ups after all Masses the weekend of September 14/15, 2024.
Small Groups: Prayerful Unity in a Divisive Age
“Small group conversations ... were respectful and affirming. While we did not always agree with one another, we did listen and strive to respect the dignity of the other.” - Archbishop Bernard Hebda, You Will Be My Witnesses
Does this sound like an impossibility in today’s divisive age? It doesn’t have to be. Archbishop Hebda, in his pastoral letter You Will Be My Witnesses, describes experiencing this prayerful unity less than two years ago, in the gathering of the faithful in small groups. He is now inviting you to experience this yourself, by joining a small group at our parish.
What would Jesus do? Join a small group!
“In choosing the Twelve ... we could say that Jesus formed the original Christian small group, and once again set the example by saying, ‘Follow me.’“ - Archbishop Hebda
Our Lord set the example of sharing and living the faith in a small community. This Lent, see why small groups – in our Lord’s time, and now – are a powerful way to live our Catholic faith in the company of other believers.
Contact Mary Antilla with any questions regarding the Synod process and/or the small groups at
See below for older information and materials.
Further Information about the Archdiocesan Synod
- Archbishop Hebda started our local, archdiocesan synod process.
- Began in Fall 2019 with Prayer and Listening Sessions and has been unfolding since then.
- In the Fall of 2021, all parishes were invited to host parish small groups on the synod topics. Risen Savior hosted 15 small groups (10 in English with 68 participants and 5 in Spanish with 25 participants). Each participant was invited to submit feedback forms to the Archdiocese on the discussion topics. The Archdiocese will make the data from those forms available to our parish at a later date, and we look forward to sharing insights gleaned with everyone as soon as we’re able!
- Our parish invited participants to fill out a supplemental Overall Small Group Feedback Form, and our Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator reviewed them and wrote a letter to Archbishop Hebda and the Synod Executive Committee distilling the themes from that form and sending each individual response. You can view those documents at these links:
- In January/February 2022, 10 representatives from each parish will meet with others in their deaneries (geographic groupings of parishes). Risen Savior Deanery Representatives are Vince Breza, Maria Castellon, Michele Engstrom, Keyra Jimenez Vargas, Ken Mosier, Amanda Pampuch, Alejandra Renteria, Bob Schilmoeller, John Woell, & Marcia Woell. They will meet with other parishes’ deanery representatives and pastors on January 29th to discern themes that came out of the parish small groups, pray together, and offer suggestions for the archbishop.
- In June 2022, every parish sent 2 delegates to the Archdiocesan Synod Assembly with Archbishop Hebda to discuss pastoral priorities for our archdiocese. Risen Savior Synod Delegates were Vince Breza and Marcia Woell.
- On the Feast of Christ the King (Nov. 20th, 2022), Archbishop Hebda published a pastoral letter “You Will Be My Witnesses: Gathered and Sent from the Upper Room”, which outlines a plan and priorities for our Archdiocese through June 2025.
- Purpose: to listen to the Holy Spirit moving in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, to dialogue and pray with one another, and to discern what the needs and priorities in our communities are.
- Learn more at the Archdiocesan site by clicking here.
The theme of Year 2 in the Archdiocesan Synod was “The Church Prepares.” The materials are available on the Archdiocesan Synod web page or at the links for particular resources below.
Praying with Scripture Series
This five-part virtual series on praying with Scripture offers practical tools for growing in holiness, drawing upon the rich tradition of the Catholic Church. Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens will teach the fundamentals of praying with Scripture and explain how to use a Prayer Companion resource to enrich your prayer experience. This series ran in the Fall of 2020. Watch anytime at your convenience with family, friends or on your own using the materials at this link.
Healing and Hope Series
This five-part virtual retreat grounds each person’s fundamental identity as a beloved child of God. Yet each person has experienced wounds that bind. This retreat explores how to unbind these knots through the intercession of Our Lady, Un-doer of Knots, and open these wounds to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Encountering Jesus’ love and mercy brings healing and hope. This series ran in the Fall of 2020. Watch anytime on your own by using the materials found at this link.
Faith and Culture Series
Inspired by the thousands of participants at the Prayer and Listening Events, this series connects their stories to the story of the Church. Each video includes a talk, testimonials and a panel discussion including Archbishop Hebda. Watch the recordings of these presentations and find the talk outlines at this link.
Synod at Home: Tips and Tools for Growing in Faith
In the Synod process, the Church is taking time to listen to one another, pray, and discuss in order to determine priorities. These steps are important for every household, too, that wants to thrive.
The Synod at Home series takes helpful videos, tips and tools for growing in faith, and pairs them with family-friendly activities based on four pillars: Prayer & Sacraments, Lifelong Learning, Generosity & Service, and Traditions & Fun.
Chris Stefanick – founder of Real Life Catholic, author of The Search and other Catholic books, and global Catholic speaker – will begin each video, and you’ll hear testimonials from other Catholics about how their faith has grown deeper, and their relationships enriched, by intentionally living their faith.
Watch the recordings of these presentations and find at-home resources at this link.
Two Ways to Participate
- Download the Archdiocesan Synod App: Access videos, discussion questions, and daily Prayer Companion reflections. Plus, receive alerts when new content Is posted. Download MyParish App and within the app, search for “Archdiocesan Synod.”
- Sign Up for Weekly Emails: Receive an email each week containing links to new content, plus downloadable materials. Sign up here.
Small Groups Focus Areas
Based on the information already gathered in the Prayer and Listening Events, as well as the information gathered for the Ad Limina visit with Pope Francis in January 2021, and the results of the Disciple Marker Index, Archbishop Hebda has discerned the initial set of focus areas for the Archdiocesan Synod. Those areas will set the parameters for discussions at the deanery and parish levels:
- Forming parishes that are in the service of evangelization
- Forming missionary disciples who know Jesus’s love and respond to his call
- Forming youth and young adults in and for a Church that is always young
If you weren’t able to participate in small group, you can view all the Small Group Videos on YouTube:
In February 2020, Risen Savior participated in a parish-wide survey, the Disciple Maker Index. This was part of the Archdiocesan Pre-Synod efforts to gather input from the faithful across the Archdiocese. In addition to the survey, other data was collected from the Prayer and Listening Events held in the Fall 2019/Winter 2020. From August 16-September 27 our staff included bulletin articles on the results from the DMI, which are compiled below.
Please direct questions on Risen Savior’s DMI survey results to Grace Koleczek, Adult Faith Formation & Social Justice Coordinator, grace.koleczek@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1724.
In the Archdiocese, 28, 749 individuals responded to the survey.
189 Risen Savior parishioners completed the survey, which is a 10% response rate of our average weekly attendance prior to the pandemic. Those numbers compare favorably with the other participating parishes as well.
-Age of respondents: 30% between 66-75; 23% between 56-65; 22% over 75; 14% between 46-55; 5% between 36-45; 4% between 26-35; 1% between 18-25
-Sex: 67% of respondents were female. 33% were male.
-Marital status: 74% of respondents were married; 11% widowed; 7% divorced; and 7% single.
-Race: 95% indicated their race is Caucasian; 2% indicated Hispanic/Latino; 1% indicated Asian-American; 1% indicated African-American; and 2% indicated other.
Thank you to all who took the time to participate in the Disciple Maker Index survey. It is an important piece of the puzzle to help us as a parish understand our strengths and challenges and to help Archbishop Hebda as he leads our Local Church forward through the Synod Process.
*This was originally included in the August 16th bulletin.
One question that respondents indicated interest in and that could be an area for our parish to grow in is the following: “Feeling involved in decisions that affect the future of the parish.” We invite you to read on and learn more about how decisions are made at Risen Savior.
As with all Roman Catholic churches, decision-making authority resides with the pastor. Here at Risen Savior, the pastor is blessed with consultative bodies as well, the main ones being the parish trustees, parish council, and finance council. These are all comprised of parishioners. We also have many committees and commissions who bring their input into the larger parish council, as each council member is a member of at least one committee or commission.
In addition, a great deal of the decision-making authority within the Archdiocese resides with the Archbishop. One example was his directive to launch this very Synod process and related DMI. The Archdiocese makes large-scale decisions in aspects of every parish’s operations, from liturgy requirements to payroll and employee benefits, and things in-between.
Finally, many decisions are made at the staff level. Risen Savior is blessed with a magnificently diverse and expert staff. Some decisions stay within the department while others are brought to staff meetings and some are brought to the pastor for a final decision. In all cases, the staff work for the best interest of the parish while serving the pastor, all within the framework of employment within the Archdiocese. Anyone interested in discussing parish operations or with questions is welcome to call or email our Parish Administrator, Ryan Currens, ryan.currens@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1720
This was originally included in the August 23rd bulletin.
This week we are focusing on a key strength the survey indicated: 63% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Risen Savior helps them grow spiritually by offering music that deepens their desire to participate more fully in the Sunday liturgy. (14% neither agreed nor disagreed; 1% disagreed; and 2% strongly disagreed.)
Music Ministry Response to the DMI from Kevin Rotty, Director of Liturgy & Music:
Greetings everyone,
I was just delighted to see the positive responses in the DMI survey towards our Music Ministry at Risen Savior! It was very affirming to hear that a majority of the respondents found the music at Risen Savior to be a significant factor in drawing them closer to prayer in the Liturgy.
It is especially nice to hear because that is what we make it our mission to do: to facilitate greater participation in the Liturgy through sung, communal prayer. I’ve always made it my focus to clearly differentiate between musically facilitating prayerful participation versus “performing.” As a professional entertainer myself, I know well that performing has its place. However, I feel as though we achieve much greater success when we all raise our voices to God through music rather than simply observing someone else doing it.
It has been especially hard during this pandemic to go without communal singing. One of the rich blessings that I enjoy in my work with this community is their willingness to SING! It is never lost on me how much a gift that is and I look forward, at long last, to be able to “open” it again soon!
Kevin Rotty, kevin.rotty@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1728
*This was originally included in the August 30th bulletin.
This week we are focusing on one area that had indication for potential growth: Religious Education/Faith Formation. Please read the reflection by Rae Ann Konkol, Director of Secondary Faith Formation and Youth Ministry below.
We could not glean a lot from the DMI results due to the low number of people who responded to the questions that dealt with Religious Education/Faith Formation of Children (11 of 181 respondents). In January 2019, however, we surveyed families who had children in our Faith Formation programs. The response rate was about 50% of the families involved, and overwhelmingly, they were very happy with the programs offered. One area suggested to improve was communication with parents. Out of this, we now send a monthly e-newsletter of what is coming up for the next month. We also continue to email parents monthly in the GIFT program, and weekly in the middle school and Confirmation programs. We also added Flocknote (a texting service) to send reminders before each class and Sanctuary (Youth Group) meetings.
We have a LifeLong Faith Formation Commission that has representatives from the following committees: Preschool Faith Formation, Elementary Faith Formation, Secondary Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation; and Youth Ministry. Each committee is always looking for volunteers to help with planning for our Faith Formation programs and events. You can contact Tara Hahn about Elementary and Liturgy of the Word for Children, Rae Ann Konkol about Secondary Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, and Grace Koleczek about Adult Faith Formation.
For those unfamiliar with Faith Formation for children at Risen Savior, we offer the following programs:
Pre K/Kindergarten: Sunday school classes for children ages 3-Kindergarten as well as the Liturgy of the Word for Children during the Sunday Mass. Currently due to Covid-19 we are only offering Liturgy of the Word for Children online for this level.
GIFT is our family-based Faith Formation for children in grades 1-4. In this program, families learn together about our Faith with monthly sessions at Risen Savior that lead to families learning and exploring their Faith together at home.
Grades 5-8 is a more traditional program where children come together with their grade level to learn with the guidance of a catechist at Risen Savior. They explore the following topics: 5th Grade is the Bible, 6th grade is Jesus the Christ, 7th grade is Liturgy and Prayer, and 8th grade is Morality and Justice.
Confirmation is a two year program that helps prepare teens to confirm their faith in the Catholic Church. It includes large group and small group learning, service hours, retreats, and youth group participation. Teens can begin the program in grade 9, 10, or 11 and will be confirmed in grade 10, 11, or 12.
Sanctuary is our high school youth group that meets on Wednesday evenings. It is open to students in grades 9-12. We have young adult mentors who share their faith with the youth through fun activities, community building, and praise and worship and services.
Due to Covid-19 we will be having faith formation online for the year to keep all of our members safe. If you would like to get involved or have technology skills that can assist our volunteers, we would love to have you join us!
Rae Ann Konkol, Director of Secondary Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, Raeann.konkol@risensavior.org, (952) 698-1727.
*This was originally included in the September 6th bulletin.
This week we are focusing on a key strength the survey indicated: 88% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Risen Savior helps parishioners feel connected to the community by making information about the parish easily accessible. 10% neither agreed nor disagreed; 2% disagreed.
Response on Communication from Marianne Brass, Communications & Community Life
“Good communication is at the heart of a healthy Catholic parish.” – Deacon Don McArdle
Greetings everyone!
I was so excited to see the positive responses in the DMI survey results about Risen Savior’s communication practices. What a wonderful
affirmation! It is always very important to us to make access to information as easy and convenient as possible. We always strive to provide our parishioners with the very latest parish news and updates as well as with the most up-to-date information on programming and Risen Savior happenings. This is especially true right now during the coronavirus pandemic, when many of us are more isolated than ever, and being connected to our parish is of the utmost importance.
We use different platforms to communicate depending on the nature of information to be shared. Currently, our vehicles of communication are: email, bulletin, Risen Savior website (risensavior.org), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flocknote for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry, and, of course, in some instances, regular mail.
Since the COVID-19 shutdown in March, I have also been putting out parish emails every Friday to keep in touch with our parishioners and to report on the latest developments regarding our Risen Savior parish. The list for these emails is generated in our parish database. If you do not receive my Friday email updates, contact me at marianne.brass@risensavior.org, and I will add you to this email list.
Thank you all, and stay connected! Marianne Brass (952) 698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org.
*This was originally published in the September 13th bulletin.
This week we are focusing on another key strength the survey indicated: 84% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Risen Savior is a welcoming community by making parishioners and guests feel at home and comfortable. 12% neither agreed nor disagreed; 4% disagreed.
Response on ‘Welcoming Community’ by Marianne Brass, Communications & Community Life
Greetings everyone!
Today I am honored to share the positive responses in the DMI survey results about one of Risen Savior’s extraordinary charisms. Unlike
other attributes, Risen Savior’s welcoming character reflects on all of us, shows in all offerings, programs, events, etc.; it encompasses our
entire community; it is our Risen Savior spirit; it is who we are! Each and everyone of us is a part of this welcoming community and plays a
vital role! We are actively living our mission statement:
Our Doors Are Open to All
(These are the first words of our Parish Mission Statement, and so we welcome everyone to our Risen Savior community. We are truly a welcoming community of prayer, healing and friendship).
Our Eucharist Is A Celebration of the Risen Savior
(Everyone is invited to join us for our Liturgies and Masses filled with the energy of the Spirit. No matter which Liturgy or Mass you attend, expect to find a positive, inviting atmosphere, upbeat music, and a message to take with you, to nourish and sustain you in your everyday life).
Our Call Is To Love and Serve
We leave our Liturgies and Masses with these words in mind as the way the Gospel calls us to live our week.
Thank you all, and let us continue the work of the Spirit! Marianne Brass (952) 698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org.
*This was originally published in the September 20th bulletin.
This week is our final segment sharing concluding remarks from the DMI survey.
From the DMI, we were heartened to hear that respondents overwhelmingly connect to our music ministry, believe our communications are helpful and easy to access, and they feel a sense of community at Risen Savior. We also learned that two areas of growth that arose for many respondents were that parishioners feel disconnected from the decision making process and are also not as aware of youth faith formation opportunities. Our parish community includes our clergy, lay ecclesial staff, AND parishioners and visitors who worship with us. We are so grateful for your feedback via this survey and strive to continually grow into our mission of opening our doors to all, celebrating the Risen Savior in our Eucharist, and going forth to love and serve.
Thank you once more to all who participated!