I marvel at the way the way so many of you stay involved in our parish while also being committed to your own home and work. In my daily prayers of gratitude for each of you, I highlight these few this week:
Our Oktoberfest Team – lots of planning going on by these leaders so let’s show them our support and gratitude by volunteering to do our part.
Our Welcoming Team – they helped me host a wonderful welcoming event at my home on Monday night for a big group of our newest parishioners.
Our Ministry Leaders – who help organize and motivate our hundreds of volunteers.
All of you who are engaged in ministries - over 170 cards (households) responded in the first week (!) which means around 400 people said “Yes” to sacrificing some time to serve God and others.
Keeping our parish so vibrant and Spirit-Centered requires everyone doing their part. Thank you for how you contribute to this with the sacrifices of your time, financial support, and prayer.
All for the glory and honor of God,
Fr. Jim Deiters