A Journey with a Rural Parish and Its Mission Parish: The Beginnings of Spiritual and Liturgical Renewal Through Created Discipleship
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Author
Geeding, Ginger
Date
2004
Degree
Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
Abstract
Nearly a year and a half ago, in June 2003, I decided that whatever my pastoral project
was to be, I wanted it to be located in a rural parish where I knew its pastor and its people
only casually or not at all. Thus my process for identifying a pastoral concern came first
by establishing a parish where the project might take place. In my initial contact, I looked
for a pastor who seemed to be willing to take on collegiality, who was open, and who
from all outside appearances could use some assistance. I chose to work with Fr. Daniel
Petsche, O.S.B. who is the pastor of both St. Peter Catholic Church in Stanberry, MO,
and its mission church, St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ford City, MO. I was determined
to be as open as possible to his needs. I decided to let the pastor of these parishes share
his concerns by my simply being with him and listening and then praying for clear
guidance from the Holy Spirit.