RSVP: Ritual, Scripture, Verse and Prayer  

RSVP is a program that invites us to reflect on the scriptures, share our faith in a comfortable setting, and pray in small groups with fellow parishioners.  We gather in homes, at the parish or by Zoom for six weekly sessions in the Fall and in Lent and many groups meet year-round.  We read and reflect on the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass and share our response to the readings and to helpful reflection questions.  We then offer our prayers and petitions as a group.  RSVP is a wonderful way to share our faith and build closer relationships with our fellow parishioners.

          RITUAL:               lighting a candle or other ritual to remind us of Jesus’ presence with us
          SHARING:           faith sharing with reflection questions from the Scriptures
          VERSE:                reading and studying the Sacred Scriptures from the Sunday liturgies
          PRAYER:              praying with each other and special intentions

  For those wishing access to the daily readings, please visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website .

REFLECT & RENEW:
ENCOUNTERING CHRIST DURING LENT

Lent begins on February 22^nd.  This holy season provides a wonderful opportunity to grow in our relationship with Jesus and with each other (especially coming out of the pandemic and entering into the Archdiocesan’s strategic planning process for parishes).  You are invited to participate in a five-week, parish-wide series designed to build closer relationships in the parish and foster a deeper appreciation for Scripture.  Small groups will gather in parishioners’ homes, at the parish, or by Zoom to pray and reflect on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass. 

• Facilitators will be trained to lead prayer and faith sharing with the RSVP format of Ritual, Sharing, Verse and Prayer
• All who sign up will be matched with a group to meet weekly throughout Lent to pray, share and grow together in community
• Anyone can form their own group—resources and support provided!

For more information or to sign up, click HERE

LET’S KEEP OLG STRONG
Through Scripture, Prayer, & Community