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Sacred Heart Parish Ministries We have many ministries that encourage faith, and community and help us to become Missionary Disciples of Christ. We work to accomplish this through the use of our gifts of time, talent and treasure as we serve God and one another in the many parish ministries found in our parish family.
If you are interested in learning about our ministries, click here for a downloadable overview. Then, visit the ministry's website page (shown on the left) that interests you for more details.ANSWERING OUR BAPTISMAL CALL
According to Vatican II, every baptized Christian is incorporated into Christ and shares in His Priestly, Kingly, and Prophetic Office. By virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation all are called by Christ to fulfill their right and duty to build the Kingdom of God here on earth by reflecting God’s Presence to the world. (Catechism of the Catholic Church - CCC 900). In the sacraments one acquires the attitude of Christ, so one’s ministry becomes an extension of Christ’s Ministry. All of us have our own special roles based on the gifts bestowed on us at Baptism. By living into the fullness of these gifts, we live out our Baptismal Promises. “Hence, the laity, dedicated as they are to Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called and prepared so that even richer fruits of the Spirit may be produced in them.” (CCC 901)
ANSWERING THE CALL AT SACRED HEART
Such fruits are most evident in worship, spirituality, community, education, ministry to the sick & elderly, outreach, youth, family life, communication, and others. Each ministry under these headings is equally important in the communal and spiritual life of the parish. New parishioners have continually expressed how they have been welcomed and drawn to fuller participation through the example of those who are already living their faith by serving their church. Our Ministry Members have come to this understanding of their faith through the empowerment and full support of our pastor and his entire staff. Adult faith formation has been a growing priority. The results are a faith-filled community that gives willingly in Christ’s Name.
We can attest to the generous spirit and right intentions of our parishioners. Their response to the needs of our parish family and the larger community gives witness to their growing awareness of the Gospel message. This message challenges all to live into their true giftedness, which is passed down to our children, whose own participation as Altar Servers, Lectors, and service-oriented projects is a witness in itself. United with Christ, both young and old take part in sharing the reality of the sacraments with others. All the good works they do are done for the greater glory of God.
Our goal always is to return to our Christian Mission – to bear witness to God’s Kingdom. The only way, of course, our ministries can be truly faithful to this goal is to hear and heed Jesus’ words: “This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15: 12)