HOW'S IT GOING? SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE

Now that we've had two months with Mass of Encounter, I'd like to know how you're doing with it, and what you think its future in our parish should be.

If you are registered in our parish Breeze database, you can take the survey online here; paper copies will be available in the narthex beginning Saturday, November 4.

The survey will be open through Sunday, November 26.

Thank you for your honest feedback, and for giving this setting a try! —Tony

Mass of Encounter was inspired by the profound spiritual reawakening I experienced after two years of pandemic-imposed isolation and distance from liturgy. God’s persistence in calling me back to service at Saint Noel finally breached my walls of stubbornness and hurt, and this family of faith has buoyed my soul ever since. This setting is a gift of gratitude, composed after several months of worship with this extraordinary community.

Liturgy is an encounter with the presence of Christ, in Word, in Sacrament, and with one another. The people of Saint Noel are Christ for me, and I pray that Mass of Encounter will serve as a means of growing closer to Christ for all who are welcomed into this family.

—Tony Ward