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Synod 2021 - 2024

OSP Synod Prayer

Mighty and loving God, send your Holy Spirit among us, 
who gather in the name of your Son.

As we make our way together as church, 
speak tenderly to our hearts so that we may listen tenderly to each other.

As we make our way together as loved sinners, 
remind us to love one another as you loved us first. 

As we make our way together in the Good Shepherd’s flock, 
fix our attention on Jesus Christ wherever he may lead.

And as we make our way together in the power of the Spirit,
let that same Spirit guide the Synod that seeks your wisdom.

Renew and transform your church, 
that we may reveal your kingdom and give you glory.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Synod (noun): making a way together, walking a path together
syn + hodos = ‘with’ + ‘path’

Official Synod Website
Resources:
Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Delegation for the Presentation of the "E Giornalismo" Prize
‘Synodality’: A new word for an ancient reality 
Synod on Synodality: Your questions answered
Pope Francis: Synod calls us to become experts in the art of encounter
​North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
Articles on Synodality by the America: the Jesuit Review
What is the Synod?
In its technical sense a synod is a gathering of church leaders to discuss matters of faith or church practice. The word literally means “journeying together” (from the Greek word synodía), to indicate that this process should always be done in the company of others and never alone.


What is that is the purpose?
The objective of this synodal process is not merely to offer a brief or singular encounter of unity, but rather to present a chance for the entire People of God to collectively determine the way forward in the journey toward becoming a more synodal Church over the long haul.

"We recall that the purpose of the Synod is not to produce documents, but to plant dreams, draw forth prophecies and visions, allow hope to flourish, inspire trust, bind up wounds, weave together relationships, awaken a dawn of hope, learn from one another and create a bright resourcefulness that will enlighten minds, warm hearts, give strength to our hands."

What is being discussed?
The Instrumentum Laboris document guiding the discussions at the October synod assembly suggests discussions on questions regarding topics such as women deacons  and LGBTQ outreach. 
What does it mean to be a local church to be the Old St. Patrick's community - today? What are the particularities of our place and time that shape out life together and our mission? Share your thoughts and prayers with us here.
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  • Home
  • About
    • myOSP
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    • Mass Schedule
    • Sunday Bulletins
    • Weekly Reflections
    • What's happening in the OSP community? >
      • Calendar
    • History >
      • Tour & Gallery
    • Vision & Mission >
      • Renew My Church
    • Contact Us >
      • Staff & Board of Advisors
    • Parking
  • Liturgy & Music
    • Liturgical Ministry
    • Livestream
    • Mass Intentions
    • Book of Patrick
    • Music Ministry >
      • Sunday Music Now Playing
      • Wedding Music
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • First Holy Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Confirmation
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage/Weddings
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Sacramental Records
  • Community Life
    • Special Events
    • Social
    • Spiritual
    • Families
    • Pastoral Care
  • Giving
    • Sunday Giving Commitment
    • Capital Giving
    • Funds, Memorials and Legacy Gifts
  • Social Action
    • Mission Overview
    • North Lawndale Kinship Initiative >
      • North Lawndale Works
      • Phoenix Hall
    • Racial Equity & Justice Initiative >
      • Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
      • Green Team
    • Outreach
  • Synod 2021 - 2024