“On Saturday September 4th 2021 the Parish Pastoral Council of the St John’s Parish held an extra ordinary meeting from 9.30 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. at the Conference room of the Presbytery in Mesopotamia.
The meeting was specifically held to examine what was achieved since the meeting of Saturday March 6th 2021, what was not achieved and the way forward.
The meeting was specifically held to examine what was achieved since the meeting of Saturday March 6th 2021, what was not achieved and the way forward.
The Agenda for the meeting was:
Welcome
Songs of Praise
Gospel Reflection
Report Mrs. James
Discussions
Idea Development based on Planning tool
Presentations and Synthesizing
Immediate planning
Barbecue
Harvest
* Concert
* Pledges during concert
Raffle tickets
Fr. Collin chaired the meeting, with Monsignor Mike present.
The following are some of the activities which will take place in the Parish:
Sunday September 19th 2021 – Invite and appoint catechetical teams in Gomea and Mespo – Carmillie and Fr. Peter.
Wednesday September 29th 2021- Feast of the Archangels: Fr. Peter will prepare a tract of the spiritual interpretation. The information will be posted on Social Media. Mon. Mike to make a presentation at a Round Table session later.
Next PPC meeting Thursday September 30th 2021 at 6.00 p.m. Mespo.
October 1st 2021 St Therese of Lisieux – Week of activities in Gomea
Sunday October 3rd 2021 – Harvest Mespo. Mass at 7.00 a.m. Virtual Concert at 3.00 p.m. Please be generous and make your donations.
Sunday October 24th 2021: Mission Sunday – Mon. Mike, the Youths, Fr. Collin “GET ON THE ROAD”. Hand out cards inviting persons to attend Mass.
Saturday November 6th 2021 – PPC planning meeting (Advent, Christmas)
Sunday November 14th 2021 – World day of the poor – First Communion. Mesopotamia. Mon. Mike would like to encourage the children to share from an early age. We are asking them to bring something to share with the poor.
Sunday November 21st 2021- Feast of Christ the King- Family day/ Commissioning of the PPC.
A written report was presented by Dr. Chellise Cato who is co-ordinating the Youth Ministry. She is assisted by Sabrina. Youth meetings are held every Saturday at 4.00 p.m.
We are pleased to report that much has been achieved in our Parish despite the many challenges facing our country and our world. Much more needs to be done and we pray that with the help of Almighty God we will tackle them with enthusiasm and confidence, as we bring the good news to all God’s children.
1 Cor. 13:1 “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Prayer: Almighty and ever living God, through the power of the Holy spirit , help us to live in harmony with others, be sympathetic, love as a brother or sister, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8. For you oppose the proud but give grace to the humble. James 4:6.”
