[Straight Vermonter]

I just had a conversation with my sister this weekend about how Catholics are not prone to doing things until they are personally asked. At least that has been the case in the 3 parishes I have been involved with. About 30 years ago my parish had a "Welcome Sunday". Father advertized it well in advance and held it the Sunday just before Advent. Parishioners were asked to go to their family members and friends who had stopped going to Mass and ask them to return. Seeing so many folks at Mass that Sunday (including my uncle!) was such a joy and you could tell that Father was very pleased as well. How hard would it be to organize an event like this in all of our parishes?

[NYer]

I totally agree. Quick question. You said this took place 30 years ago. How long was the retention rate?