Our focus this weekend is on ENGAGEMENT in parish life. We are blessed by the many people who give their time, talents and enthusiasm in so many ways – on our journey together in daily life – helping us to be a community where people are welcome, cared for and supported.

Today we will hear from members of our community who will share with us how being actively involved in OUR Parish has nourished their faith and positively affected their lives. We invite you to play your role, so please take some time to look at the Groups and Ministries form available at Mass this weekend and on the parish website. See how you can make your contribution to our special community – there is something for everyone!

THOUGHTS FROM OUR RENEWAL PROGRAM TEAM

Why is it important to be actively engaged in our
Parish Groups & Ministries?  

“I find that by being actively engaged in ministry gives me purpose and an opportunity to live out of the Gospel by sharing my time and talent with others.”

“Being actively engaged in our parish groups and ministries is for the purpose of personal growth and learning from others who share my faith, and using this to enhance our parish groups and ministries.”

“Our parish groups and ministries give us the chance to serve our community. We can be His hands on Earth and His work done through us. When we feed the hungry, we feed Him. When we clothe the poor, we clothe Him. We becoming the living word of God in our community.”

“Like a family, a parish community only works when everyone commits to contribute their love and support for all the family members. Being active in the parish is a way to “walk-the-faith”, better understand self (grow) and work with others to create a parish atmosphere that is alive with people who care for and support each other and have common vison for a life of love of God.”

“By our baptismal promises, we are all called to share our gifts and talents for the building of our Church. Active engagement in our parish ensures us to fulfil our baptismal promises as the body of Christ, and also helps us to provide the services and ministries which allows us to minister to others. As an organisation, a viable parish can only function with the support of volunteers as we cannot afford to have paid staff (other than the current parish office staff). How healthy our parish community is will be measured by the strength of our ministries and parish groups .”

POPE FRANCIS SAYS…“It is not enough to say that we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions .”