Pastor's Reflection - November 2, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Our parish will soon host Partners in the Gospel listening sessions, and I warmly invite you to participate. These sessions are opportunities for our community to share what nourishes our faith, what challenges our parish, and how we can better serve families, form disciples, and reach those who have drifted away. Your experience, concerns, and hopes are vital to shaping how we move forward together.

Why attend?

•         Your voice helps shape parish priorities — worship, formation, outreach, and

ministries — so decisions reflect real needs.

•         Listening together builds understanding and stronger relationships across

generations and ministries.

•         This is a prayerful process of discernment; your participation is a stewardship of our

common life in Christ.

Please sign up for one session so we can plan for meaningful conversation. Sessions are listed in the bulletin; you may attend whichever is most convenient. At our last deanery meeting, several parishes reported low attendance. I sincerely hope that will not be the case here because your input is needed and deeply valued.

In Christ,

Fr. James Northrop

James Northrop