Question of Faith

Is It OK to "Parish Hop?"

December 13, 2022 Mike Hayes, Fr. Damian Ference, Maria Wancata Season 1 Episode 54
Question of Faith
Is It OK to "Parish Hop?"
Show Notes

0:00:   We've all parish hopped...but Fr. D had a particular experience,

1:00:   How did Maria parish hop?

2:42:  Is that really parish hopping?

3:18:  Here's Fr. D's early experience.

4:28:  What did Mike do when he moved to Cleveland?

5:40:  That's a common experience when you move?

6:00:  Is it all about you or all about the parish?

7:04:  Some are drawn by ministries rather than liturgies.

9:00  Check out St. John Neumann's Music Ministry

10:08:  Does one church have to do everything?

11:04:  How should I start to think about selecting a parish now?

11:54:  The internet vs. visiting churches.

13:46:  What about when we travel?  We look at the internet. 

14:00:  Go to an event and check out the people.

14:24:   What does your parish website say about you?

15:40:   Fun to compare notes on parishes.

16:30:   Ministry hopping might be more accurate.

16:50:  Collaboration is where it is at!

17:02:   Find a place to flourish and then dive in and find a place to rest.

17:50:  St. Rocco in Cleveland is this week's church search.

20:40:   Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

21:54:  Share your parish hopping experiences by emailing Mike at mhayes@dioceseofcleveland.org