Encounter
Jesus’ first words in the Gospel of John are words of encounter: “What are you looking for?”
Jesus speaks to the longing of every human heart to be seen, known and loved. And he invites all of us, like he does with his first followers, to experience a personal relationship with him as the answer to this age-old question. Encounter then is an invitation to enter into this relationship through the life of the Church. As Pope St. John Paull II said, “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness…”
Through these authentic, fruitful experiences The Mission Support Team wants to create spaces of encounter with Jesus that will allow you and your parish opportunities to recognize his presence in your lives and in those around you.
Upcoming Encounter Events
Wednesday, January 29: Parish & Pastoral Staff Retreat, Spalding Pastoral Center
Saturday, February 15: Abide in Me, High School Retreat, Sacre-Coeur Retreat Center
Matt Faley
Chief of Mission
mfaley@cdop.org
Carla Wizieck
Office of Mission Support
cwizieck@cdop.org
Jenny Witt
Office of Mission Support
jwitt@cdop.org
Phone: (309) 671-1550 | Fax: (309) 671-1579 | Spalding Pastoral Center | 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL. 61603