Bishop Larry to Hold MSOS Parish Episcopal Visitation January 21/22, 2017 By now, you’ve all received a copy of the Parish Pastoral Plan - 2017-2021 distributed this past weekend in the pews after all the Masses. We are hopeful that you found time to review its contents to prepare for Bishop Larry’s visit this coming weekend. Your involvement as parishioners will help to equip and inspire clergy and parish leaders to think long term. The Parish cannot become what it needs to be by remaining what it is but, by adding additional viewpoints and expanding participation in the planning process, the quality, support and buy in for the plan will be enhanced. Here’s your chance to be part of that plan by making your voices heard. All parishioners are welcome and will have an opportunity to dialogue/partake in conversation to share their views with the Bishop after the 10:15 am Mass, Sunday, January 22nd. What to expect: the Bishop will preside at the 5:30 pm Mass, Saturday, January 21st, and the 8:15 am Mass, Sunday, January 22nd. He will be preaching at all the other weekend Masses. The Bishop will also meet with clergy, parish and school leaders, and the youth group at designated times during the weekend to discuss the Parish’s plans for the future; the challenges we are facing or will face and how we hope to address these challenges. Copies of the Parish Pastoral Plan -2017-2021 are still available at the entrance to the Church, or by calling the Parish Office at 734-0396. Let us warmly welcome our Bishop who is the Shepherd given us by our Lord, Jesus Christ!