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All are Welcome to Join ARISE Season V: “We Are the Good News!”
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28.19)
We will be celebrating the fifth and final season of ARISE beginning the week of October 4th and running through the week of November 7th. The theme of the final season is Evangelization. Our small groups will explore how we bring the Good News to the world by the way we live our daily lives and through our relationships. We look forward to celebrating the season with past participants and welcoming new ones. Sign-Up cards are available at the back of the church from now through September 18th.
Sign-Up Weekend September 11/12 Prayer Commitment Weekend September 18/19 ARISE: Together in Christ is a two and a half year, parish-centered process of spiritual renewal that helps participants develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in community, and reach out in service to others. To learn more about ARISE, please take some time to review these additional resources on our site: ARISE Introduction; FAQs; and Reasons to Participate. Or contact a member of the ARISE Parish Team (team member list below).
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The goals of ARISE are to experience the Word of God in Sacred Scripture and to develop vibrant communities of faith and service. Though the entire parish experiences ARISE through Sunday Mass and other activities, a focus of the ARISE process is the formation of small groups which meet weekly throughout each six-week ARISE Season. Participants read, reflect on, and discuss Scripture sharing their own personal insights.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20)
During the first several seasons, our parish had 20 different ARISE groups. There were groups of all different types: mixed, women only, men only, and couples. A few neighborhood groups formed around a nucleus of friends; in other groups participants barely knew each other when the season started. Some met in homes, others chose to gather at the parish.
All groups had one thing in common: They told us what a great experience it was to participate in ARISE.
Here are some of the comments we received from participants:
“It has made me more mindful about living my faith.”
“I feel more connected to the people I see at Mass each Sunday.”
“It offers a support and has a calming affect. It helps me to put important things first. “
“When we resolved to do something in the Invitation to Act …, the feeling was great.”
“A better understanding of how Christ is in all of us.”
‘Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”’ (Matthew 14:27)
No matter where you are on your faith journey, whether or not you have studied the Bible or are knowledgeable about the Catholic Faith, there are no right or wrong answers. ARISE is an invitation to participate, to build community, to learn from each other, and to share our gifts.
St. Robert's ARISE Parish Team
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Maggie Butler 978-640-1879
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Kathy Colecchi 978-474-0270 |
Please feel free to contact a member of the ARISE Parish Team today! |
Bob Coleman 978-657-5068 |
Fr. Rick Conway 978-683-8922 |
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Dan Donovan 978-687-3610
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Robert Enos 978-851-3139 |
Maureen Stewart 978-851-8636 |
Pat Viscosi 978-475-0683
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Bill Wolfendale 978-685-4211 |
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