For many years, the Ministry Fair—when all the many ministry groups of the cathedral celebrate their activities and accomplishments and invite new members to get involved—has been in the fall, on “Homecoming Sunday” after Labor Day, just as the new program year is starting. Last year, Homecoming Sunday also featured an All-Parish Picnic, which included a back-to-school Blessing of Backpacks and Briefcases. The picnic was a joyous community occasion, and many felt it was an ideal way to mark the end of summer, look forward to the new beginnings of the Fall season, and celebrate this Spirit-filled community.
To allow everyone to fully participate in the Homecoming Sunday Picnic, this year the Ministry Fair will be moving to Sunday, May 4, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services. This new date in Eastertide has several advantages. It is also the day after Cathedral Day (Saturday, May 3), so cathedral ministries who would like to have a presence at our great diocesan celebration can re-use their table display and promotional materials at the Ministry Fair the following day. More details will be announced as the date approaches.
For many years, the Ministry Fair—when all the many ministry groups of the cathedral celebrate their activities and accomplishments and invite new members to get involved—has been in the fall, on “Homecoming Sunday” after Labor Day, just as the new program year is starting. Last year, Homecoming Sunday also featured an All-Parish Picnic, which included a back-to-school Blessing of Backpacks and Briefcases. The picnic was a joyous community occasion, and many felt it was an ideal way to mark the end of summer, look forward to the new beginnings of the Fall season, and celebrate this Spirit-filled community.
To allow everyone to fully participate in the Homecoming Sunday Picnic, this year the Ministry Fair will be moving to Sunday, May 4, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services. This new date in Eastertide has several advantages. It is also the day after Cathedral Day (Saturday, May 3), so cathedral ministries who would like to have a presence at our great diocesan celebration can re-use their table display and promotional materials at the Ministry Fair the following day. More details will be announced as the date approaches.