PARISH GROUPS
PARISH
ACTIVITIES
Saint
Gregory the Great Parish,
Recognizing the
fact that their parish is comprised of a diverse group of
individuals including person with a wide range of
disabilities, the Family Faith Formation, through the guidance
of Joan Rischmiller and Sister Maureen Fanning, has imitated a
focus group to address the different needs of the members of
their community.
The Advocates
for the Spiritual Needs of Persons with Disabilities is
committed to providing resources and support for individuals
with disabilities so they may fully participate and share in the
experiences of parish life, including prayer the sacraments,
liturgy and service;
They have
dedicated themselves to:
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Helping
facilitate spiritual growth in the Family Faith Formation |
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Creating a
welcoming and accepting environment for their diverse
members, including individuals with disabilities |
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Promoting
awareness and acceptance of diversity through education |
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Empowering
individuals with disabilities and their families by
providing accommodations to participate in Mass, religious
education and other desired parish activities |
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Recognizing
that persons with disabilities are able to contribute to the
parish by sharing their many gifts and talents |