PARISH PASTORAL ASSEMBLY 15th Nov 2009

Presentation of the nine-year Parish Pastoral Plan in general and the P. P. Plan for 2010 in particular.

Our Focus: In 2010, OLL will continue to emphasize experiencing Jesus as the Word of God and adopting Christ’s Ways as our model at all levels to form Christian disciples towards church mission.

PARISH PASTORAL ASSEMBLY 15th Nov 2009

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9th Step (2013)We live the

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8th Step (2012) We live Our

Baptism.

7th Step(2011) We are the People of GOD

3rd Step (2007)It is good to be in Small Groups.

2nd Step (2006)Church is Community“to Accept”

1st Step (2005)Brotherhood“to know”

6th Step (2010) Christ’s Ways Our Model

5th Step (2009) Christ’s Teaching Our Light

4th Step (2008) BIBLE Our Book

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Stresses on coming together Reconciliation, Unity“Man & Society”

BIBLEStresses on Word of God“Christ, the WAY

SACRAMENTS

Stresses on EucharistSacraments and Mission

“Christ the Life”

Parish Community of FaithSTAGE 2- NIP

Parish Communion of BEC’s – STAGE 3 NIP

PARISH PASTORAL PLAN2005 to 2013

A nine-year plan divided into 3 stages of3 yrs in each stage

PARISH PASTORAL PLANfor 2010

Parish SynodBased on the Creed

6th Step (2010) Christ’s Ways Our Model

5th Step (2009) Christ’s Teaching Our Light

4th Step (2008) BIBLE Our Book

Stresses on Word of God in “Christ, the WAY”

BIBLE

theme for 2010 is Christ’s Way… our Model

date and time will be announced in due course

Word of God through the bible is still the emphasis for this year too

What briefly is CHRIST’S WAY?• Most of our clues come from the Bible and

particularly from the Gospels. • Especially helpful is Matthew’s account of the

“Sermon on the mount”• Christ’s way could be summarized under the

following headings:• The Beatitudes• Corporal works of mercy• Spiritual works of mercy• Praying to our Father in heaven

The Beatitudes The Beatitudes were given to us by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Beatitudes are solemn blessings The beatitudes were Christ’s gift to us to help us live right.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mt 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mt 5:3

Depend on God. Don’t let material things get in the way of loving God and others.

Materialism was proven to indirectly inflict an overall marital dissatisfaction by rising the frequency of financial problems.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mt 5:4

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mt 5:4

Share other people’s sorrows and joys. Don’t set yourself apart from others.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Mt 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Mt 5:5

Learn to be gentle with people and things. Don’t try to get your way by violence or bullying.

Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Make My Heart like unto Thine

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will

be satisfied. Mt 5:6

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will

be satisfied. Mt 5:6Work hard to make sure that all people are treated justly. Do what you can to change unjust conditions.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Mt 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Mt 5:7

Forgive others and ask their forgiveness. Let compassion, not anger, rule your life.

Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Mt 5:8

Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Mt 5:8

Turn your attention only toward what is good and right. Be faithful to god and God’s ways.

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Mt 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Mt 5:9

Work to bring people together. Don’t contribute to quarrels and fights. Look for ways to solve problems peacefully.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is

the kingdom of heaven. Mt 5:10

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is

the kingdom of heaven. Mt 5:10

In difficult times, keep trusting in God and standing up for what is right.

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Corporal Works of Mercy• 1 Feed the hungry• 2 Give drink to the thirsty• 3 Clothe the naked• 4 Shelter the homeless• 5 Visit the sick• 6 Visit the imprisoned• 7 Bury the dead

1. To feed the hungry

2. To give drink for the thirsty

3. To clothe the naked

4. To shelter the homeless

5. To visit the sick

6. To visit the imprisoned

7. To bury the dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy 1....Admonish the sinner

2....Instruct the ignorant 3....Counsel the doubtful

4....Comfort the sorrowful 5....Bear wrongs patiently 6....Forgive injuries 7....Pray for the living and the dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy

2. To instruct the ignorant.

3. To counsel the doubtful

4. To comfort the sorrowful

5. Bear wrongs patiently

6. To forgive all injuriesThe prodigal son

The prodigal daughter(artist is Charlie Mackesy.)

(by Rembrant)

7. To pray for the living and the dead.

There were many other things he said or did. . .far too many to be listed out here today nevertheless these pictures can

help: