"We are a Roman
Catholic Community committed to extending
the mission of Jesus Christ
through
word, sacrament and service to
the people of the southwest corner of Youngstown and the
surrounding areas."
Christ Renews His Parish is a weekend experience of evangelization
and spiritual renewal. Participants gather Saturday
morning and through Sunday afternoon experience Christ’s
presence through community with one another, prayer,
witnessing and the liturgy.
Annually, one weekend in early March is held for men of the
parish, another weekend for women of the parish. Participants then are
invited to commit themselves to forming the team for the
following year.
As team members, they meet over the course of the next year for
prayer, reflection, community building and preparation for the
next year’s Renewal Weekend.
Two deacons of the parish serve
as spiritual directors, respectively. One of the parish
priests or pastoral associate participates in the weekend itself.
Parishioners, age 18 and over,
especially those who have been inactive or distanced from the
church, are especially encouraged to attend. There is no
cost.
Many who have made the “Christ Renews His Parish” experience a profound
renewal in their faith and in their personal lives, and go on
to further involvement and commitment to Christ and His
mission in the Church. The “Christ Renews His Parish” has
been a significant instrument of spiritual renewal for the
parish since 1976. Everyone should make the renewal weekend at
some time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT RENEWAL
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any St. Christine parishioner over the age of 18 is
invited to participate.
HOW LONG DOES THE RENEWAL
WEEKEND LAST?
The Renewal weekend begins on Saturday morning and ends
on Sunday afternoon. An
overnight stay is required.
WHERE IS IT HELD?
The Women’s Renewal is held at the St. Christine
Preschool and the Men’s Renewal
is held in Gutman Hall.
WHERE DO I SLEEP?
Two participants sleep per room on cots
and beds at the
St. Christine Preschool.
WHO PLANS AND HOSTS THE RENEWAL
WEEKEND?
A
separate team of men and women comprised of about twenty team
members who previously participated in a Renewal weekend meet
throughout the year to pray and plan for this spiritual
experience.Msgr.
David Rhodes, Deacon Dave Beil (Men’s Team), and Deacon Ron
Layko (Women’s Team) are team members and serve as Spiritual
Directors.
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE
WEEKEND?
There is no cost to you for the weekend. All of your meals are included.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A RENEWAL
WEEKEND?
The CRHP Renewal is a spiritual and
uplifting program that follows a schedule that is varied and
provides time for prayer, song, reflection, reconciliation,
Eucharist and celebration in a warm, relaxing, and comfortable
setting.
WILL I HAVE TO TALK ABOUT MYSELF
IN FRONT OF OTHER PEOPLE?
NO,
There is no pressure - the Team members give all of the
talks and witnesses.Our
goal is for you to relax and experience a sense of calm during
the weekend.The
amount/extent that you chose to participate is strictly up to
you.
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE IN
RENEWAL?
Whether your faith is strong or weak, whether
you are an active parishioner or one who rarely attends Mass,
you will benefit from attending the Renewal weekend.Renewal will bring you closer to God.It enables you to recognize and appreciate His presence
in your life.It
is also an opportunity for you to meet other people from the
parish.
WOMEN'S
RENEWAL
For
more
information
about attending a
women's renewal or joining a renewal
team,
please contact ...
