Community-building
“Community-building.” This is the goal of our parish activities, whether we are celebrating Sacraments, doing faith formation, or doing fund-raising. Our parish motto: “Open Doors, Open Hearts” is an expression of that goal. We welcome not just people who come through our doors, we actively open our doors of hospitality to people who have been rejected or turned away from other doors. If we are going to do this ministry well and appropriately we must become persons with open hearts. A person with an open heart learns to listen and to be available, even when the presence of the other is a challenge.
Willy Jam – One of our key community-building events, and important fund-raiser, is fast approaching. After our Parish Mass under the tent there are many fun activities, lively music, and much tasty food to enjoy. Volunteers who are members of the parish and members of our staff have asked for donations from various stores and businesses. Much of the food that we sell at Willy Jam is donated. All of the raffle items were donated by businesses or purchased by parishioners. A Television, IPad, Electric drill and impact driver set, 2 bikes for children, a chest freezer, household items, and other nice prizes await you. Good Luck!
Cristo Vivo (Christ Alive), our parish Youth Group, is raising money in order to participate in a Diocesan organized camping trip. Their event is a contest between Fr. Andy, Fr. Jack, Deacon Luis, and Youth Minister Griselle Montalvo. One of them will get a pie in the face! Whoever has the most money in their container will win (or lose!). Pie will be thrown at Willy Jam. Good Luck!
Graduation Season – Congratulations to high school, college, and graduate school students who have already been or will be graduated!! Note well that many of our Hispanic students are the first in their families to graduate from high school and/or college. Their parents did not have the opportunity to finish high school or even go to university studies. Graduation is always a great accomplishment and a joyful occasion. May your future be bright!!
Peace, Fr. Andy