by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent dePaul suggests these way to celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent in your parish on September 27. Others may find inspiration for their own parochial celebrations. Let’s Celebrate!! Feast of St Vincent de Paul – Sept. 27 It’s...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Amazing Parish – A parish is probably the most important organization in society — it is where most people come to know Christ and his Church.  That is why every parish must strive to be amazing. “The parish is the presence of the Church in a given...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2014 | Evangelization
New Evangelization and the parish – Vincentian perspectives Given the commitment of Vincentian Family leaders focus on New evangelization during this com in year this segment of Saturday Study Hall exploring the Vincentian Encyclopedia  offers some reflections...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Something that deserves wider circulation about children in church… A parishioner gave me the following intro from parish they had visited. It is called “Celebrating Children at our Parish!! To parents of our young children, may we suggest: Relax! God put the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Fostering a Vincentian Identity in Parish work. The following presentation by Fr. Tony Kuzia, CM and Marian O’Brien, MTh addresses the issues raised by changes in parish life in the last 50 years. This presentation offers their insights and practical...