Hospitality

"When I was a Stranger, you welcomed me."

Jesus teaches that whenever we welcome one of the least of our sisters and brother, we welcome Christ Himself. By living the Stewardship Pillar of Hospitality, we seek to see the face of Christ in one another. We foster a sense of belonging, not only amongst each other, but also towards the newcomer.

A stewardship parish is a welcoming parish, a parish that seeks out and welcomes new members to the parish family, and, fosters a sense of ownership and personal involvement in lived stewardship to the parish family. When parishioners experience a warm and personal involvement and a sense of belonging, they in turn become open to give themselves to others.

This Pillar helps all parishioners feel that they have an ownership in the community.  While certain ministries have Hospitality as their focus, there is an important element of it present in all ministries.

The following Gifts/Charisms support Hospitality: Advising, Pastoring, Communicating, Welcoming, Evangelizing, Giving, Helping, Healing, Hospitality, Mercy, Leadership, Missionary, Service, Wisdom.

The following Ministries focus on Hospitality: Hospitality, Welcome Ministry, Senior Friendship, Card Ministry,
Funeral Reception, Parish Picnic Team, Multi-Parish Singles... and more.

Time—Talent—Treasure: We give all of these when we live by the pillar of Hospitality. Either
directly through participation or indirectly through support. We show our gratitude to God by returning the first fruits of all that He has given us.

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