Some years ago our previous generation of leaders was unable to continue in their positions of leadership. So Fr. Gregory went to seminary to fill that need. Other of our (then) young people stepped up and took on other leadership positions in our parish. The generational transition worked, with some hiccups, not because the previous generation was so desirous of it, but because it had to happen. But we don’t want to do it that way again. We don’t want you to have to put us in the ground before you step up. We want to share with you what we’ve learned. We know you won’t do things exactly the same way we do, but we at least want to share what we do as leaders so at least SOME of it will be useful for the next generation. But, although we do mostly know where you live, we aren’t going to steal you away in the night and make you take a leadership position. At the same time – we want to start this transition NOW – so it is MUCH easier than it was when we took leadership positions in the parish. We don’t think of ourselves as old – but that time is around the corner. Step up now! Begin to dip your toe into parish leadership. We want to replace ourselves! Help us do that! Let’s start this generational transition NOW, so that when you do put us in the ground you won’t curse us, but pray for us. Just as we will pray for you if we find favor before our Lord. This is how it works – generation to generation. But NOW is the time to begin. Contact Fr. Gregory, Brendan, or any of our parish council members to learn more about how you can help.
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