I had my first experience with a catechetical experience called Generations of Faith in this wonderful parish. It is a multi-generational way for families to share faith together.

I also made 2 presentations for the parish mission.

The topic was servant leadership. I got to see what I was speaking about in practice. Fr. Terry Hazel is pastor, and Barb Spencer, Paula Ekis and Lori Pugh were the leaders who were of such support to me during my time there.

There was a special feel to the time in Canfield. The large numbers of people taking part was impressive. (I called it “Going the Extra Myle”—no it is not a typo!)

Canfield is a very neat town and it was so cool for me to see the leaves fall off the trees in a wind storm as well as to see a few snow flurries. (But no so many as to make my plane home delayed!)

I got to have lunch with Cindee Case, diocesan director for youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Youngstown, OH. It was good to see her, especially since she was under the weather.

I met Jim Merhaut —a key figure in the development of national resources for Generations of Faith—his family and his precious 7 year old daughter Elena. She drew a caricature figure of me I need to get scanned for the web site…it can go with the other one I use so often.

It was good to share faith among families…all sitting at the same table, hearing the same stories and sharing their insights. I liked my first experience of Generations of Faith and look forward to many more down the road.