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 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 to remind us of Jesus’ presence with us
          SCRIPTURE:        reading / listening to the Sunday readings
          VERSE:                reflecting on a phrase or word from the scriptures
          PRAYER:              praying and faith sharing with reflection questions

Our parish is using Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg's book entitled "Come Follow Me: Discipleshiop Reflections on the Sunday Gospel Readings for Liturgical Year B".  It is an excellent resource that breaks open the Gospel reading using current Scripture scholarship and insights.  In addition,  there are reflections that encourage us to respond more intentionally to Pope Francis' invitation to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and embrace our call to be missionary disciples.  You can also participate as an individual or as a smaller group in this wonderful serires. 

Please click under "Weekly Scripture Study Guides" at the left for our current week’s outline.  We strongly recommend using your own Bible in your RSVP groups to help deepen your understanding and conversation with Scripture.

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

“CARRYING THE TORCH FORWARD”
Preparing for Transition Through Scripture & Prayer

Lent begins on March 6^th.  During the season of Lent and this time of transition, you are invited to participate in a six-week, parish-wide series designed to build closer relationships in our community while fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through Scripture.   Small groups gather in parishioners’ homes or on the parish campus to pray and reflect on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass. 

Signups will take place the weekends of February 16-17 & 23-24 in the church or you can email your preferences to Helen at heleno@olgseattle.org

 WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT?