RENEW

St. Victor's Parish and other parishes of the Diocese of San Jose have already started the third phase of the RENEW process this September.

What is RENEW? What does St. Victor's Parish hope to gain by the RENEW process? Who are the coordinators of RENEW for the parish? How can parishioners participate fully in the RENEW process?

  1. WHAT IS RENEW?

    RENEW is a spiritual renewal process aimed to help parishioners of St. Victor's and other parishes of the Diocese of San Jose deepen their commitment to Jesus and live out that commitment in their daily lives. RENEW provides an opportunity to grow as individuals in their faith in Jesus Christ and help the Kingdom of God as we reach the third millenium

  2. WHAT DOES ST. VICTOR'S PARISH HOPE TO GAIN BY THE RENEW PROCESS?

    It is hoped that the RENEW process will help parishioners arrive at a deeper understanding of the Word of God as well as greater love for His Church on earth. In particular, St. Victor hopes that the RENEW experience will bring about a greater sense of community, foster more lay leadership among is members and provide a better understanding of the Scriptures, the liturgy and the Sacraments.

  3. WHO ARE THE COORDINATORS OF RENEW?

    As pastor, Fr. Steve Perata, is the head of RENEW. But two generous and competent couples assist him.

    The over all Coordinators are:

    • Jim and Janice Simpson
    • Eric and Adora Tigmo

    Coordinators of Various Ministries are:

    • Prayer network - Jim & Vickie Reed
    • Sunday Liturgy - Glenn Frizzell
    • Take Home - Ted and Betty Galvin
    • Large Group - Alice Trigg, Poi Buenaventura
    • Small Group - Mary Morris

    These coordinators have worked assiduously over the past few months for the Renew kick off Sunday. But volunteers are needed to help the different RENEW ministries become successful.

  4. WHEN DOES THE THIRD PHASE OF RENEW START?

    RENEW will start the week of September 26 of this year. It takes two and a half year to go through. The target dates are:

    • Six weeks before Thanksgiving
    • Six weeks before Passion Sunday

    The central focus of these weeks is Sacred Scriptures. Certain themes of Sacred Scriptures will be explained, discussed and reflected on in small as well as large groups.

  5. HOW CAN PARISHIONERS PARTICIPATE IN THE RENEW PROCESS?

    • You may sign up to be a facilitator in a small group or you can host the small group sharing in your home.
    • Pray for the success of this parish renewal process
    • Participate in the small or big group meetings

    Kindly keep in mind that unlike other renewal effort, RENEW is not a brief, intensive event that occurs over a weekend such as a retreat. It is a gradual process of conversion that starts with the preparation and training of the parish leadership.

    This Fifth season is the final one for RENEW which started in September of 1997. Parishioners will be asked one more to sign up for the Small Groups some time in September of 1999. The Small Groups are the central focus of the RENEW process.




    St. Victor's Renew Schedule

    RENEW SEASON V
    THEME: EVANGELIZATION

    Sunday Date Theme
    First Sunday Oct 3, 1999 Accepting Jesus as the Good News in all of our life
    Second Sunday Oct 10, 1999 Living out the Good News
    Third Sunday Oct 17,1999 Sharing the excitement of our faith community
    Fourth Sunday Oct 24, 1999 Welcoming people to our community with hospitality
    Fifth Sunday Oct 31, 1999 Reflecting our love for Jesus and the Good News
    Sixth Sunday Nov 7, 1999 Continuing

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