{"id":1991,"date":"2025-08-07T19:31:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfxmedina.com\/parish\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2025-08-26T18:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:34:28","slug":"journey-with-the-word-and-deacon-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfxmedina.com\/parish\/journey-with-the-word-and-deacon-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey with the Word and Deacon Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parishioners of all ages are invited to explore the Sunday Gospel reading with Deacon Mark while walking in a local Medina County park.<\/p>\n

These walks are designed to be low-impact and suitable for all ages. They will take place\u00a0every second and fourth Saturday between March and November at 8:30 a.m. (<\/strong>should be finished by 9:30-10 a.m.)
\nWeek 2, July 26, is at Mugrage Park. Join our Flocknote group to we\u2019ll let you know where we\u2019ll be journeying together next.<\/p>\n

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Journey with the Word<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Click the button above to receive notifications about upcoming events, or email Deacon Mark at\u00a0mtomecko@sfxmedina.org<\/a>\u00a0to be added to the list.<\/p>\n

Each walk will include quiet time with the Gospel and optional sharing. Here\u2019s our general rhythm:<\/p>\n

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  1. Opening Prayer & Gospel Reading<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sunday\u2019s Gospel will be read aloud and handed out on paper<\/li>\n
  2. First Segment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Silent walk (approx. 3\/4-1 mile), meditating on the Gospel, listening for a word, phrase, or image that stands out<\/li>\n
  3. First Stop<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Optional sharing of that word, phrase, or image<\/li>\n
  4. Second Segment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Listening for how God might be speaking to you through the Gospel<\/li>\n
  5. Second Stop<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Optional brief sharing<\/li>\n
  6. Third Segment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Asking how God is inviting you to live, pray, act, or think differently<\/li>\n
  7. Final Stop & Closing Prayer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Final chance to share; then we\u2019ll close with prayer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Other than the first segment (which is silent), you\u2019re welcome to walk and talk with a partner during the others if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

    Children Welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Children are more than welcome to join!
    \nWe\u2019ll offer age-appropriate reflections or simple challenges to help them engage with the Gospel at their level.<\/p>\n

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    A Note About Pets<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Because some parks do not allow animals and not all walkers may be comfortable around dogs, we kindly ask that you\u00a0do not bring dogs<\/strong>\u00a0on our walks.<\/p>\n

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    Our Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

    We will meet\u00a0every second and fourth Saturday<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a08:30 AM<\/strong>, now through the\u00a0end of November<\/strong>. Next year, we\u2019ll go from March to November.
    \nWe will rotate among different Medina County parks to enjoy the natural beauty all around us!<\/p>\n

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    RSVP<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you know you\u2019re planning to come, feel free to RSVP\u2014it helps with planning and allows me to watch for you at the park.
    \nThat said,\u00a0there\u2019s absolutely no need to RSVP to attend<\/strong>\u2014you\u2019re always welcome to just show up! And if you RSVP but need to back out at the last minute,\u00a0no need to let me know<\/strong>\u2014we understand things come up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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