Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
Liturgy Days
 
Please look in the bulletin for the upcoming annual Liturgy Days. Every year I offer some continuing education in what is most important for us as a parish - giving worship to God through the Church’s Liturgy.  Without the Liturgy and sacraments (especially the Mass) we are lost and all our efforts are diminished.  Because the Mass is God’s continuing presence among us, there is always more to learn and deeper to go.  That is why we are offering multiple days to choose from.  This is open for the whole parish and even others you may want to invite. No RSVP is required.
 
While these days are open to all, we do require all our liturgical ministers to attend.  This includes sacristans, ushers, cantors/choir/musicians, servers, lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  If you are in one or more of these ministries please call the rectory to let us know you are attending. 
 
Since we are talking about liturgical ministries, allow me to put out a call for volunteers.  Perhaps God is calling you to share your gifts in a particular liturgical ministry.  Have you considered and prayed about it?  I hope so.  In this bulletin is a listing and explanation of the different ministries.  Check it out and if you are interested in any of them call the rectory and plan on attending one of the Liturgy days so you can get started.  In a particular way we are looking for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, ushers, and altar servers (adult or youth).   There is so much that goes into our worship of God at Mass; many people and resources to help our parish Encounter Christ in the Eucharist.   Every one of us is called to participate at Mass no matter what, but I invite you to explore if God is calling you to minister in one of these particular ways.
 
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Pfr