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Church on Fire Parish Mission

- Schedule of Events
  
  Sunday, January 29
  Encountering the Father’s Love
  
  1-2:30 PM Mission (includes 11:00 AM Mass, light lunch at noon)
  
  Monday, January 30
  
  Forgiveness & Redemption
  
  9:30 AM Keynote (45-60 minute version of the Monday evening session) (no childcare available at this session)
  
  6:30-8:30 PM Mission (Dinner at 5:30 PM)
  
  Tuesday, January 31
  Fire & Fullness of Confirmation
  
  6:30-8:30 PM Mission (Dinner at 5:30 PM)
  
  We encourage you to come to all 3 talks, or come when you can!
  If you are not able to attend in person, please join us on the live-stream that's accessible via a button on the parish homepage. (except Monday's 9:30 AM Session)
  
  Click here to watch!
- Meals
  
  There will be lunch after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday and a light dinner both Monday and Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM. The meals are complimentary and made possible by the generous stewardship of Lumen Christi Parish. There will also be hospitality after each session. We appreciate an RSVP for the meals to help us prepare.
  
  Sign up for meals here!
- Childcare
  
  There will be FREE childcare Sunday afternoon and both Monday and Tuesday evening. Drop off 15 minutes before the mission talk and pick up 15 minutes after the talk ends. Our caregivers have been given background checks and are excellent. The St. Theresa of Calcutta Room is where you can drop off and pick up your children. We will accept children 6 months - 10 years old. Goldfish crackers and water will be provided as a snack, unless you pack something otherwise. We are limiting the number of children and are requiring an RSVP ahead of time.
  
  Sign up for childcare here!
- A Parish Mission is for Everyone
  
  A Parish mission is for everyone. For those who have been away from the church for some time. Perhaps since COVID, you drifted away from your faith & haven’t found your way back. Maybe some deeper hurt, burden, or misunderstanding has kept you away. Come receive Jesus’s love & mercy here.
  
  For those who are new to The Church. This is a great place to start. You’ll find Jesus here.
  
  For those who come to Mass each Sunday. Come fill yourself with something more, be challenged! Make a change, allow God a little more room in your life.
  
  For everyone in between. There is something here for you. HE is waiting here for YOU.
  
  At a parish mission, we have the opportunity to experience an extraordinary message by a dynamic national speaker, Bart Schutchs. He will share personal stories, examples & meaning of our Catholic Faith. He will bring scripture to life & move your heart to encounter Jesus in a real & personal way. A mission helps reinvigorate our lives & our parish, to move us forward from the routine of our faith to the rejoicing in our faith. This is big. This is something you want to be a part of.
  
  It is a time of grace, a time for repentance, for change, for becoming a renewed person. You should expect to be moved & encouraged. You should expect to be given real & tangible ways to live your Catholic faith. You should expect to make new connections & relationships.
  
  Be intentional. Put it into your calendar. Schedule this time. And bring someone along to experience the journey with you.
  
  Meaghan Turner
  Director of Catholic Formation
  turnerm@lumenchristiparish.org
- Our Speaker: Bart Schuchts
  
  Bart Schuchts is the founder of Church on Fire and has been associated with the John Paul II Healing Center since its inception. Bart has been in ministry across the body of Christ for over 30 years. Bart grew up in a Catholic home yet drifted away from God while in college. Following a desperate plea to God while sitting in an NFL locker room, Bart had a powerful encounter with the Father’s love that Transformed his life forever. Bart travels the country presenting at conferences and retreats, bringing thousands into an intimate and powerful encounter with the Father’s love, transforming lives, and equipping people to live more fully into Christ’s mission. Bart’s passion is to see the Church Transformed and equipped to live into the fullness of Her 2000 year history. Bart is married to Brooke and they have four children: Hannah, Gabrielle, Kailey and Joshua. A pastor summed it up well when he said, “Bart is one of the most passionate men for God that I know... His heart is for people to live into the fullness of who they are Called to be.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a parish mission?
  What is a parish mission?
  
  A parish mission is a time of spiritual renewal for the parish. It is like a retreat for the parish - something special and out of the ordinary. We invite a keynote speaker to lead the mission and give a series of inspirational talks centered around a theme. A parish mission is an opportunity for the parish community to grow spiritually and to experience the love of Jesus Christ in their midst.
- When & where is the parish mission being held?
  When & where is the parish mission being held?
  
  At Lumen Christi Parish on:
  
  Sunday, January 29 | 1-2:30 PM
  
  Monday, January 30 | 6:30-8:30 PM
  
  Tuesday, January 31 | 6:30-8:30 PM
  
  And a bonus Monday, January 30 | 9:30-10:30 AM in St James Hall (this will be a repeat to Monday evening’s Keynote)
- Who can come? Can I bring a guest?
  Who can come? Can I bring a guest?
  
  A parish mission is for EVERYONE. This is for the individual who have fallen away from the Church, those who are seeking, parish members who are in the pews every Sunday and everyone in between. It is for you, your family members, your friends, your neighbor, your barista at Colectivo. It is for those of all ages. You SHOULD invite someone to come with you - do not make this journey alone!
- Will there be childcare available?
  Will there be childcare available?
  
  YES! There will be FREE childcare Sunday afternoon and both Monday and Tuesday evening. Drop off 15 minutes before the mission talk and pick up 15 minutes after the talk ends. Our caregivers have been given background checks and are excellent. The St. Theresa of Calcutta Room is where you can drop off and pick up your children. We will accept children 6 months - 10 years old. Goldfish crackers and water will be provided as a snack, unless you pack something otherwise. We are limiting the number of children and are requiring an RSVP ahead of time.
  
  Sign up for childcare here!
- Will there be a meal before each mission talk?
  Will there be a meal before each mission talk?
  
  There will be lunch after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday and a light dinner both Monday and Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM. The meals are complimentary and made possible by the generous stewardship of Lumen Christi Parish. There will also be hospitality after each session. We appreciate an RSVP for the meals to help us prepare.
  
  Sign up for meals here!
- Is this a lecture or more of a discussion (where I can ask questions)?
  Is this a lecture or more of a discussion (where I can ask questions)?
  
  Each session, you can expect to hear a dynamic message from Bart Schuchts who will share personal stories, examples and meaning bringing scripture to life and making our faith incredibly real and relatable. Each night will have a prayer opportunity, led either by Bart Schuchts or parish leadership. There will be time before and after for fellowship and small group conversations.
- I cannot attend all three mission talks, can I go to just one or two?
  I cannot attend all three mission talks, can I go to just one or two?
  
  YES! You will WANT to be at all three mission talks, but if your schedule allows you to make one or two that is great too. The message each night is different and they will relate to one another but do not rely on one another. You can attend ANY of the mission talks without feeling like you have missed major content.
- Is there a night geared to a specific audience (youth, married couples, men, women, etc.)?
  Is there a night geared to a specific audience (youth, married couples, men, women, etc.)?
  
  Each Keynote address will speak to your heart whether you are 10 or 110. Our speaker is just that good and relatable. We are not specifically advertising a night to a targeted audience but are encouraging families and individuals of all ages to attend each session.
- Are there daytime talks available?
  Are there daytime talks available?
  
  YES! Sunday is an afternoon event (1-2:30 PM). Monday morning Bart Schuchts is giving his keynote talk at 9:30 AM in St. James Hall. His message will be repeated Monday evening.
- I have an infant younger than 6 months, can I bring him/her into the mission?
  I have an infant younger than 6 months, can I bring him/her into the mission?
  
  YES! Infants are welcome and so are ‘bigger kids’ as you feel comfortable.
- If my teen is attending as a part of the retreat or make up option, do I need to stay?
  If my teen is attending as a part of the retreat or make up option, do I need to stay?
  
  If you are bringing your teen to the mission, why wouldn't you stay?
- Will there be an opportunity to go to Confession?
  Will there be an opportunity to go to Confession?
  
  YES! There will be a priest (or two) at the end of each day/evening available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We hope that you will take advantage of it!
- What does it cost to attend the Parish Mission?
  What does it cost to attend the Parish Mission?
  
  The parish mission is a free event made possible by the generous stewardship of our parish members. We hope you will come to see the great ministry and fruits of your financial gifts.
- Will the Parish Mission be live-streamed?
  Will the Parish Mission be live-streamed?
  
  Yes- we want EVERYONE to be able to participate. The Parish Mission Sunday afternoon, as well as Monday & Tuesday evening will be live streamed. The Monday morning session will not be live streamed. Join us whether you are homebound for the event, traveling for work, or wintering south! We want you to be a part of this wherever you are. You can find the live stream link here
- I have more questions! Who can I ask?
  I have more questions! Who can I ask?
  
  Meaghan Turner, Director of Catholic Formation | turnerm@lumenchristiparish.org | (262) 512-8985
- Contact Us
  
  Meaghan Turner
  
  Director of Catholic Formation
  
  262-242-7967
  turnermlumenchristiparish.org