The responses from parishioners to the Synod Survey have been compiled and are included in this report. We are grateful to the parishioners who took the time to complete the surveys.

The process of compiling parishioner input is to include “listening sessions” where folks can gather informally to express opinions regarding issues the Universal Church should address. The “listening
sessions” will be held on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden. All are invited to attend one of those sessions “in person.”

Our two “Synod Parish Ambassadors”, Jack O’Brien and Denise Lee, along with some members of the Parish Council will be present to take notes of what is discussed, and the information will then be forwarded to the Diocese. Bishop da Cunha will compile the information from all of the parishes, and the diocesan report will be forwarded to the National Conference of Bishops in Washington, and then onto Rome.

With regard to the parish needs expressed in the survey, the Parish Council will be reviewing them carefully in the next several weeks and will develop action items to address those needs. Those action items will be posted on the parish website and the bulletin. We look forward to implementing these action items and thus strengthening our parish community.

Fr. Mike, Deacon Tom and the members of the Parish Council:
Joe Andruzzi, Jenn Blood, Sarah Cosgrove, Joe Donovan, Lisa Hart, Tory Holmes, John Lynch, Mary Pope-Baratta, Nick Riccio, Charlie Spath, Lucille Stewart, and Jeff Ward.

CLICK HERE to read the survey report.