YEAR 2 – THE MASS

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We have moved into Year 2 Implementation (July 2024 to June 2025), where our focus turns to the Mass – particularly, the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life. This is happening in the midst of a National Eucharistic Revival through which so many have already experienced a deeper love for our Eucharistic Lord.

The plan… shares details on how laity, clergy, parishes and Catholic schools will be invited to implement the Year 2 Priority, with the goal of enriching our understanding and lived experience of what is really going on at Mass.  “The beauty of the Mass is expressive of our inner joy that Christ Jesus remains with us, through his Eucharistic gift of self. This is why it seems fitting to ask that we reacquaint ourselves with what the Church understands about the art of dignified and beautiful liturgy – a good foundation for all that we do.”  Archbishop Hebda

Read the full year two implementation plan.

 

Year 2 St. Patrick Synod Goals

  1. Parish-wide teaching on the Eucharist through small group resources, teaching at Mass, Eucharistic testimonies before Mass, once a month tidbit offered during weekend fellowship.
  2. Extend our Adoration Chapel Hours by possibly opening earlier on Sunday right after Mass or extend through Friday until 5pm.
  3. Schedule and plan another healing Mass at St. Patrick
  4. Offer a Life in the Spirit Seminar at St, Patrick.
  5. Small group resources focusing on the Eucharist and Mass are available – some will be rolled out for full parish participation and others available for current and new small groups.
  6. ReachMore (discipleship training) is scheduled to launch 2 more training groups in October.

RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

 

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW OF HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE!

Learn more on their official website!

WATCH OR LISTEN TO SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS FROM THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS ON YOUTUBE!

Father Mike Schmitz

Mike Hopkins

Bishop Robert Barron

Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart

Sister Josephine Garret

Chris Stefanick

Monsignor James Shea

A Look at the last night of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Scott Hahn, and Fr. Robert Spitzer discuss Biblical Theology of the Eucharist

Relevant Radio – browse their page for many of the talks from the Congress.

 

St. Patrick Parishioners – Itasca Procession

Some of our St. Patrick parishioners, along with the Troops of St. George, were able to be part of the Eucharistic Procession in Itasca this past weekend. Check out what Shaun O’Keefe shared about his experience:
“My family and I were fortunate enough to be a part of the Eucharistic procession in Itasca this weekend. The troops of St. George were part of the procession which was an amazing experience. There were roughly 9 bishops and 20 priests present for Mass and the procession. Here are a few pictures. St. Patrick’s was represented by my family, the Schulzetenbergs, and Joel, Deb, and Sarah Rhein. There may have been others that we didn’t run into. “