Our Community

Mission Statement

We are a spirit-led Catholic Community that welcomes all to celebrate the Eucharist, to pray, and to know, love and serve Christ.

Vision Statement

To foster Stewardship as a way of life, engaging our community in works of ministry founded on hospitality, prayer, formation and service.

Why Register at Our Parish?

Before delving into the question of parish registration, let’s be mindful of what a parish is.  Per Canon Law, a parish is a definite community of the Christian faithful established on a stable basis within a particular Church; the pastoral care of the parish is entrusted to a pastor as its own shepherd under the authority of the diocesan bishop.    The Second Vatican Council's "Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People" asserted that the laity should be filled with an apostolic spirit, work closely with their priests to engage in apostolic works and cooperate to spread of the Word of God, particularly by catechetical instruction.  Pope Pius X reminded us that the purpose of the parish is to gather people with their different backgrounds and talents and insert them into the universality of the Church.  While nurturing the souls of the faithful members, the parish as a whole responds to the broader needs of the diocese and the national and international Church.

The Pastor, his Deacons, pastoral staff and the faithful work together to build a sense of community within a parish, particularly through the celebration of the Mass. For this reason, under normal circumstances, adults are to be baptized in their parish church and infants in the parish church of their parents; and couples are to be married in the parish where either the bride or groom lives. Through the spirit and practice of the laity and clergy working together to foster a community, the relationship of the parish is strengthened.  To help ensure this dynamic in the parish, parish registration creates an obligation to support the mission, vision and needs of the parish.  In her wisdom, the Church has seen the practice of registering at the church as the best way for laity to meet these obligations.  Being a registered member of our parish gives you a home for worship and celebration of the sacraments within the Body of Christ. 

Registration is the official way to join our parish community.   Many people think that because they attend a particular parish they automatically belong. At times young adults who have moved away for years think they are still signed up under their parents registration. But membership requires signing up, formally enrolling yourself in a parish. Registration is a way to be included in the religious, communication, social and ministerial activities of our parish.  If you have not registered yet, a regular summer/winter visitor, a young adult living at your parents’ home and working, or you know us and want to be a member, please register.  Use this registration form or if you want a copy, stop by the parish office or call to have one mailed to you. Already a registered parishioner but recently moved? Changes in your household (births, deaths, marriage)? Let us know by calling at 480-948-8370 or emailing the parish.

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