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Voice of the Faithful

Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) is an organization of concerned Catholic laity formed in response to the revelations of abuse of children by clergy and the resulting cover-up by the heirarchy here in Boston and throughout the country.

Mission Statement:
To provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church.

Goals:
  • Support those who have been abused.
  • Support the vast majority of priests who are faithfully living their ministry.
  • Shape structural change within the Church that will help ensure such abuse and cover-ups do not occur in the future.

    The members of Lynn area "Voice of the Faithful" are concerned Catholics who love our church, but we also recognize that we have a responsibility to assist in its renewal so that our children and our children's children will be full participants in their faith community. We meet bi-weekly to pray, discuss what is happening at the main chapter, share ideas, study portions of the Vatican II documents referring to the responsiblities of the laity, and plan educational opportunities for the parish community.

    "In the light of the Spirit, and in full accord with Church teaching, we can envision a renewed Church, with the laity fully involved, according to the gifts and talents the Spirit gives to each." (Massimini, Anthony T., Ph.D)

    We invite you to join with us as we struggle to "Keep the faith, Change the church."

    We are grateful to the Pastoral Staff for their continued support in all that we are trying to do.


    Upcoming Meetings
    The Lynn area VOTF meets the first and third Monday of every month in the St. Pius V Rectory at 7 p.m.


    Updates

    Friday, December 29, 2006

     

    Agenda for Monday October 22, 2007 7pm

    Opening Prayer:

    Additions to Agenda:

    Old Business:


    New Business:

    Show video of Fr. McBrien from the VOTF convention

    Steering Committee Meeting with North Shore and Seacoast:

    • Review minutes from Seacoast and discuss the topics for the next joint meeting

    • Next joint meeting Nov 13, Tuesday 6pm St. Rose Lima Topsfield

    • Set agenda Lynn hosting

    • Set meal Lynn hosting needs

    • Discussion on Faith Formation series opening lecture Fr. Leclerc

      Carl update hem any other way? from Boston Group

    Concerns or Statements

    Closing Prayer:



    Next Meeting-------November 19, 2007, 7pm St. Pius V Pastoral Center


















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