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World Mission Sunday Parish Announcements (2017)
World Mission Sunday Parish Announcements (2017)
Today is World Mission Sunday. Each October, this celebration leads us to the heart of our Christian faith – leads us to mission, as Pope Francis explains.
On this day, we are called – as baptized Catholics – to celebrate and support local churches in Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, an area that covers more than half the territory of the globe. Through the work and witness of mission priests, religious and lay leaders, the poor receive practical help and experience God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace.
This year, we are invited as well into a special opportunity to engage with Pope Francis and learn more about his missions. To do so, simply scan the image on the posters you see hanging in our [insert location of posters] or visit ChatWithThePope.org.