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Outreach Tip for February
Be Publicly Useful in One Small Way
Pick one community need the parish can meet without strain.
Best fits for aging parishes:
Hosting a grief support hour
Opening the church for quiet prayer during stressful times
Providing space for a AA / caregiver / veterans group
Partnering with a food pantry rather than running one
Do it consistently, not impressively.
Music Scholarships – The last Sunday of January is Music Scholarship Sunday in the PNCC! This is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of music within the parish and promote the Music Scholarship program of our Church. Information was sent to all parishes encouraging individuals with musical talents to apply for music scholarships. Thank You for raising awareness about this important program!
Pre-Lent – Lent is so important of a season in the PNCC that we utilize the 3 Sundays prior to Ash Wednesday as Pre-Lent Sundays. This year, the first Sunday of Pre-Lent begins on February 1.
Scout Sunday – Our Church will observe Scout Sunday on February 8. This is an opportunity to recognize any scouts in the parish and promote the Scout program of the PNCC. Please see the attached letter, and feel free to contact us if your would like further information.
Elevations – On March 3 at All Saints Cathedral in Chicago at 10am (central time), Cleric Al Becker and Cleric Jason Fox will be elevated to Subdeacon and receive the minor orders of acolyte and blesser. Prime Bishop Anthony will preside and bestow the orders. All are invited to attend this important event!
Word of God Study
The next Word of God study will begin soon! Please see the attachment for more information!
Annual Letters
Prime Bishop Anthony recently sent a letter to all parishes reminding them of special collections to be taken throughout the year, obligations, clergy salary and benefits guidelines and information on the clergy hospitalization program. Parish Committees are asked to review these documents and follow the instructions and guidelines. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or need more information.
United Women’s Societies
If you have an active women’s society in your parish, please share your activities and ideas with Prime Bishop Anthony – PBMikovsky@pncc.org , and he will pass along the information to the national United Society officers. Feel free to send a copy to Rev. Father Mariusz Zochowski – mariozoch@gmail.com , as he is the chaplain of the United Women’s Societies in our diocese.
Scholars Conference – Save the Date – This year’s Scholars Conference in the PNCC will be April 18, 2026 in Scranton, PA and online. If you would like further information, please feel free to contact Rev. Father Jim Ploskonka of the History and Archives commission at 216.650.5596
Need Guidance or Assistance?
Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about administrative, parish, or outreach matters. We are happy to help any way we can!
Thank You for all you do for your parish and our Church!
Very Rev. Charles Zawistowski
Administrator of the Western Diocese
Upcoming Events
National Mission and Evangelism Workshop – May 29 to 31
National Youth Convocation – August 3 to 7
General Synod – September 28 to 30
Thank You for all you do for our Church!