The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

presents
The Diocesan Pastoral Council’s

Parish Convening 2009

A day of renewal and formation for all who minister in the parish!

Ministering with the Heart of Christ

“As I have done for you…”

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), 12 Airline Drive, Albany

Registration, Refreshments, and Exhibits begin at 8:30 AM

(Light refreshments served all day.)
Gathering Celebration & Keynote – 9:30 AM
Workshop Session I: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Workshop Session II: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
(Choose two workshops from 25 wonderful offerings!)

Please plan to join Bishop Hubbard, the Diocesan Pastoral Council, and the diocesan community,
for a day designed to nourish all who minister in the parish. The Convening is for every
ministry and every minister – lectors, Communion ministers, RCIA teams, ministers to the
elderly and sick, catechists, youth ministers, music ministers, outreach ministers, Catholic school
teachers and staff, pastoral council members, pastors, associate pastors, parish life directors,
deacons, leaders and coordinators of ministries, and more!

Keynote Speaker - Father Gerald Fagin, SJ

Associate Professor of Theology – Loyola University, New Orleans

Cost: $25/person. Groups of 4 or more registering together: $20/person.

Brochure & registration form in The Evangelist – September 24th or online at
www.rcda.org Registrations due by October 30th.
For further information contact the Office of Ministry Formation (518)453-6670 or
david.amico@rcda.org