Past Gatherings
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CLA First Ministry Year Gathering: October 2024
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The CLA began this ministry year with a great meeting at St Paul Inside the Walls on October 16th. The beautiful Fall day began with coffee and fellowship to meet and greet. We then moved upstairs to have wonderful conversation about how our programs are starting off and what do we see happening throughout the year… spiritual events, family gatherings, and so much more! I huge thank you to all who attended and to St. Paul’s for their hospitality.
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CLA Final Retreat: June, 2024
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On June 13th, CLA had its final retreat of this year. It is always a wonderful day when we can gather together, worship together, and break bread together!
This year, we joined together at Sacred Heart Retreat House in Newton. The Sisters and Novices were absolutely welcoming and so gracious to us. We started the day with a beautiful talk about “reclaiming the joy” given by Linda Baratte.
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We continued with Fr. Yojaneider saying Mass for us in their lovely chapel, followed by a delicious lunch prepared and served by the sisters.
Thank you to all who were a part of this glorious day.
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Thank you to all who were a part of this glorious day.
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CLA Meeting March, 2024
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Our latest gathering on March 8, 2024, was at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne. We had the honor of welcoming the Blessed Carlo Acutis exhibit, “The Miracles of the Eucharist.” What better time to be able to spend the morning reading over these extraordinary events than during the National Eucharist Revival.
The day began with Mass, said Fr. Yojaneider Garcia, and ended with lunch and fellowship. Our next gathering will be June 13, 2024, at The Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ. Hope to see you there! -
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CLA Meeting October, 2023
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October 17, 2023, was CLA’s first meeting for the new school year! We met at St Paul Inside the Walls from 9:30-12:00, and most stayed for 12:15 Mass.
We gathered together for coffee and light snacks, then moved upstairs for a group discussion about three topics… Sacramental Retreats, The Eucharistic Revival, and Family Catechesis. -
We broke up into small groups and then gathered back together to share what we learned. It was such an inspiring time to listen to our partners in Ministry as we all brought something to the table to share.
Our next gathering is on December 11, 2023. I hope you can join us!
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CLA Meeting June, 2023
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On June 8, 2023, 30 members of the CLA attended our final year retreat at the Villa Pauline Retreat House in Mendham, NJ. It was a memorable day from start to finish beginning with a light breakfast and moving on to the highlight of the day, listening to Sr. Theresa and Sr. Nivia grace us with a discussion on the life of our Blessed Mother. What a glorious time!
We then stepped into the beautiful chapel where Fr. Yojan joyfully gave Mass, followed by a delicious lunch.
All DREs/CREs of the Paterson Diocese are welcome and encouraged to join us at future events!
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Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Wayne, October, 2022
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On this glorious, crisp fall day, we gathered together for a joyful Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael Lombardo before traveling down the hill to the Ministry Center for fellowship. We started off with coffee and light refreshments while meeting each other for the first time or catching up with old friends.
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Then it was down to business with the swearing-in of the new board members. Once that task was satisfied, we shared wonderful ideas on important topics, such as Sacramental readiness, parental involvement, and much more. It was a fun and faith-filled morning, enjoyed by all!
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