Parish Missions/Revivals

What is a Parish Mission - A Parish Mission is a parish awakening; a time for the entire parish to come together for reflection upon the Word of God, to renew their faith, and to pray with open hearts and hands.

What is a Parish Revival - A Revival is also an awakening of a Parish. A revival (similar to a Mission) consists of much Praise, Worship, Preaching, Teaching and Celebration. Parish Revivals have deep roots within the Catholic Church and is an outstanding way to Celebrate Who We are and Whose We are; done is a very Inspiring and Charismatic format.

Parish Missions for Advent, Lent, Pentecost and Ordinary Time are STILL available for 2011 and 2012!

1. The inviting Parish would reimburse Richard for airfare / travel expenses

2. The inviting Parish would allow Richard to reside in a room in the rectory during his time in service to your Parish

3. The inviting Parish would provide Richard with a $300.00 retainer to lock your requested dates in his calendar

4. The inviting Parish would allow Richard to take up and receive a free will love offering after each nights preaching for his services

BOOK YOUR DATES NOW for Lent, Pentecost and Advent!!! EMAIL HERE!

Parish Mission/Revival Format - Qorban Ministries strongly suggests a 4 day Mission format, with the Mission beginning on Monday and ending on Thursday evening. Evangelist Richard Lane will preach (reflections) each Mass on Saturday and Sunday, to encourage people to attend each night and give them a little taste of what is to come. (We are able to do 3, 4 or 5 day Mission formats)

* Special Note - It should be noted that although it is encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Revival format, it is not officially incorporated into the program of events for each evening, but can be added 30 minutes prior to the start. (Priests are needed and required for this Sacrament)

Preaching all weekend Masses, inviting others to attend and bring more participants
Four days, each evening lasting approximately 60- 90 minutes, with Music, Scripture readings, Preaching, followed by Blessing/Benediction (given by Priest or Deacon) Hospitality is encouraged after each evenings events or prior to the start
Optional use of daytime as well as evening format can be used for Parishes who have those that only enjoy coming out in the day
The use of a Worship aid is needed for attendee's to follow along, as well as take notes
Attendee's are encouraged to always bring their Bible's to each evening's event

Qorban Ministries will work with the Pastor/Deacon/Coordinator to come up with an overall theme for the Mission/Revival. Discernment is on the part of Qorban Ministries for sub-themes for each evening. Many themes will encompass what most Parishes are in need of;

Day One – Healing
Day Two – Coming Together as a Community
Day Three – Growing Together as a People of God
Day Four – Sending Fourth/Re-Commissioning

Additional Services Provided by Qorban Ministries while in-service to your community;

Evangelist Lane will serve at each daily Mass as Acolyte
1 day or ½ day Staff Retreat during the week
Spiritual Direction for those in need of or desire
Evangelization Workshop; (Parish/Staff)
Sick/Shut-in Visits for those who desire Communion and to be a part of the Mission but cannot make it due to illness
Assist Pastor in Parish activities as directed
Conduct Eucharistic Adoration / Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Assist Priest/Deacon with Exposition/Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Assist Priest/Deacon with Funeral Mass

Qorban Ministries will work with the Mission/Revival Coordinator to provide information;

Advertising flyers
On-line PDF Flyers for your website and email
Worship Aides for each evenings events
Prayer Intentions and Bulletin Announcements for all Masses 3 weeks PRIOR to the Mission/Revival
Public Service Announcements/Press Releases of your Mission
- Released to Archdiocesan Agencies to advertise
- Surrounding Parish Invitations
- Deanery / Vicariate Invitations
- Invitations to surrounding inter-religious and ecumenical communities

This might seem like a lot of work but actually it really is not. The planning is simple and we at Qorban Ministries have the know-how to assist you and make your next Parish Mission a great success in providing measureable results – Seeing the Fruits of this Harvest you are making.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Evangelist Richard Lane