St. Mary Parish

The ideas listed below represent just some of the ways we might address the contents of each pillar. This entire ministry is a work in progress, which is very exciting! As you read through the myriad of ways fellow parishioners have brainstormed how we might address the pillars connected to our mission and vision; keep an open mind and let us know of any ideas that inspire YOU!

• Dedicating a day of the Rosary or a decade with the rosary group – follow-up on details.
• Write a Sister Parish Prayer, a shared prayer for both parishes and our sister parish relationship.
• Include in the weekly Sunday Petitions the needs and intentions of our sister parish.
• Share Special Dates and Calendar to pray for each other: Sacraments, Feast days, other.

• Bulletin – utilize a section in our weekly bulletin: Sister Parish Corner with a logo, etc.
• Share information about the Karangazi parish, traditions and Rwanda, facts.
• Share information about individual parishioners, sacraments, and special celebrations, etc.
• Parish Website – website information about the ministry and archived bulletin info.
• Reading List - suggested books about Rwanda (on the website)
• Parish Visit – plan dates when we can visit the other’s parish and share experiences.
• Sacramental Celebrations – learn the unique customs / traditions of the sacraments by parish.
• Lent and Advent bags – provide and special prayer or Rwandan special seasons traditions.
• Invite a Rwandan speaker to share their story customs etc.

• Sponsor a Rwanda Evening – Fun / Food / Culture / Music– coordinate with Fr. Jean’s visit to Ohio.
• Host an annual Immersion Trip.

• Each parish can hand make a sign, quilt, or other type of banner for the other parish
• celebrating our Sister Parish relationship.
• Provide handmade items that can be sold at Christmas time.
• Develop a pen pal relationship with the school aged children.
• Benchmark our men’s club and life teen programs for potential future formation.