The Rescue Project – Experiencing the Gospel
In the spring of 2023, Pastor Father Mike Grisolano worked with parish staff to introduce on a “let’s-try-this-out-basis” a new program called “The Rescue Project.”
Its goal is to allow parishioners to encounter – or re-encounter – God wherever they are on their faith journey.
The pilot rollout at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was a solid success.
Since then, our parish has regularly run the Rescue Project — described by its founder, Fr. John Riccardo, as a means to offer people, “a way of seeing reality, and of making sense of the world, history, and life that is vastly different from the story our modern culture tells.”
Including the initial “rehearsal” program, SEOTT has presented the Rescue Project six times, always without charge. Each session, in various ways, has accommodated
the Spanish community.
Up to the most recent offering, all the sessions have been held on weekday evenings, with a social time as part of the agenda.
The last sessions and current session are on Sunday morning immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
More than 100 parishioners have participated in this powerful, inspiring program.
While the social time provides an opportunity for camaraderie and conversation, the centerpiece of the program is: the video presentations featuring Father John Ricardo; open, honest, personal sharing of experiences regarding one’s faith; and prayer.
Thank you’s go to the half-dozen hospitality volunteers, a dozen volunteer table leaders, plus several parish staff members for their important support and assistance.
It indeed takes a village, in this case a parish, to offer such a program.
Here are just a few of the many positive, personalized comments from parishioners.
“It was a compelling and transformative experience, inspiring spiritual growth and
deepening of faith.” — Milka Stanojevich
“It was enlightening and thought provoking. It was worth hearing and being reminded about what is really important.” — Laura Caraballo
“I had such a wonderful experience with the Rescue Project. It was remarkable to collaborate with others in the church and school community and delve into different perspectives on faith.” — Joris Soding
“I’ve had the opportunity to go through the program and its message continued to resonate with me from week to week. It provided me with a new appreciation of my faith and edified me in my journey.” — Darlene Duggan
Be sure to consider participating in the next offering of The Rescue Project at SEOTT.
It is a proven opportunity for experiencing Jesus.
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“Parishioners Corner” is a dedicated space for parishioners. All are invited to share their thoughts about the parish merger and building the new reality of SEOTT.
In addition, we invite parishioner thoughts about a journey of faith, a moment of grace, a prayer intention, or a reflection on the readings.
Send your thoughts (anonymously if you wish) to the Rectory office.