Theme Guidance: God, You and I Dance

CHRIST Prayer for Renewal RENEWS HIS PARISH What is CHRIST RENEWS Loving God, giver of all gifts . . . Renewal Weekends Fall 2013 we ask you to grant us HIS PARISH openness to your call, For Women Our life with the Lord is based on Faith “Christ Renews His Parish” (CRHP) is a program September 28-29 that we may be renewed designed to bring members of the parish together in Theme – Guidance: God, You and I “Dance” in Your Spirit and united in love Christ. All of our commitments, including our with one another. commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we For Men Help us to recognize are to be faithful. Christ Renews His Parish is an October 12-13 effective spiritual renewal process which calls together Theme - TBD our own giftedness members of the parish in order to experience personal that we may share these gifts conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish. St Francis de Sales Parish for the good of all your people. Lebanon, Ohio We pray that we, the community of We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will, with all the wisdom and understanding that His Spirit St. Francis de Sales, gives you. Then you will be able to live as the Lord may truly reflect your love wants and will always do what pleases Him. Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds and you will grow to all we meet. in your knowledge of God. Colossians 1:9-10 Bless our efforts to live out the gospel message by deepening our faith in Jesus Christ, whose Spirit enlivens us and refreshes us. Amen.

What is it? It is a retreat It is a parish organization It is a time to relax, pray and rethink priorities It is an opportunity to examine, rediscover, and/or intensify your personal relationship with Christ Who may come? What about cost? Women's Team #27 Terri Carmack 937-205-9415 "As a parishioner or family member of a parishioner There is NO cost; the Renewal Weekend is a GIFT of the (over 18 years old) you are especially invited, but all Parish and the Giving Teams. Angie Cole 513-543-9187 are welcome. You need not be a practicing Catholic. Elissa Whittenburg 513-282-2282 IT IS A GIFT you give yourself. God can give you NEW Think seriously about the Christine Bjerstedt 513-767-2442 LIFE. Kim Burke 513-850-3716 opportunity if . . . Virginia Carey 423-327-3346 Who facilitates the weekend? Maria Carmona 513-932-9588 The weekend is GIVEN FOR Christians BY Christians.  You want, or need, to deepen your faith Stacy Haynes 513-205-5699  You need quiet time for reflection Connie Hudgel 513- 580-1577 What happens during the Colleen Jacobs 423-748-2423  Your life seems out of balance weekend? Carol Monnin 513- 932-0912 The many activities include: prayer, reflections, talks,  You want to be more aware of the presence of God Pam Reed 423-312-1759 small group discussions, all in a relaxed atmosphere. in your life Michelle Ronsse 423-273-0069 There are opportunities for private and communal Michelle Schon 513-448-5777 prayer. It is a Sprit-filled weekend.  You would like the opportunity to become better Claire Spellmire 513-228-0487 acquainted with other members of our Parish Themes Include: Renee Wisser 513-600-0468 Renewal community Spirituality Men's Team #27 Christian Community Wendell Campbell 513-680-3434 Scripture Scott Day 513-282-2086 Reconciliation Josh Goins 513-646-9331 Eucharist Where can I get information? God's Loving Care You may call any of the CRHP Giving Team members Mike Howard 937-746-8982 Discipleship listed on this brochure. The parish website Jim Luers 937-746-5027 (stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org) also has information and Jeff Mitchell 513-490-7296 a signup form under the ministries tab. When and where does it happen? Tim O'Connor 513-932-8362 The renewal weekend begins at 8:30 a.m. on Andrew Rettig 513-707-2685 Saturday morning and ends around 4 p.m. on Sunday. Deacon Jay Rettig 513-932-4089 The entire weekend is informal so dress comfortably. Mike Sako 513-479-9690 Come prepared to experience a renewal in Mind . . . Heart . . . Spirit. CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH Ron Stone 513-932-7374 20 De Sales Ave Paul Sweetman 513-383-1713 Lebanon, OH Cas Wieszczek 513-850-1148 513-932-2601