Women in Ministry

Contact: Terri Rizzo, 410.494.0336

Women in Ministry is a group of women who believe that, through Baptism, women as well as men may be called to diverse and various ministries in the church, including ordination.  In solidarity and through prayer and action, we serve our Church community by:

• Promoting the liberating messages of the Gospel
   

• Increasing the awareness of overt and covert sexism within the Catholic community
   

• Working to eradicate unjust and unfair policies that prevent all of   God's people from using their gifts and talents to their fullest extent

Women in Ministry is an opportunity for those who share this belief  to explore and deepen our understanding of how we experience God in our lives, and to integrate our life experiences with the Gospel story.  Through the discussion of various resource materials such as books, film, art, poetry, and music, we journey together centered on the Word of God in scripture, prayer and spirituality.  Understanding that there is a wealth of insights to gain from other traditions, we also delve into varied and novel spiritual concepts, ways and ideas.

Sharing life stories with each other gives concrete examples of God's grace in our lives.   We reinforce one another, encourage one another, and learn from one another, and grow in relationship with God and each other.

This group is open to all women in the parish.  We meet every third Monday of each month, at each other’s homes, from 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm with an opportunity to socialize afterwards.  The group is not a committee and there is no chair.  Women take turns facilitating and/or hosting each meeting.