What lessons/trends have we learned from this for the future of the parishes?

• Electronic - we need to offer more digital options for people, whether it be homilies or Religious Education.
• Home Bound/Nursing Homes - our outreach needs to extend beyond Eucharistic Ministers.
• Local agencies - volunteerism and financial aid should go to more nonprofits like Food Bank, Sojourner Truth and Family Promise.
• Support Groups - should expand beyond Women’s Book Club to encompass others like young parents, the grieving, etc.
• Quiet Prayer - other forms are suggested like contemplative, Liturgy of Hours, musically guided.
• Outreach by All Ages - actively suggesting a re-examination to people who have faded away
• Engaging Teens - identifying and seeking involvement of teenage leaders

We cannot continue with a Sunday-only existence of our faith and expect anyone to be interested. It must extend itself to all, every day.