We believe in collaborative ministry in our faith community of Saint Brigid: our priests, deacons and lay faithful working together to build the Kingdom of God. Our Lord has blessed each of us with a unique set of gifts, skills, talents and resources so we can play a special role in building up that Kingdom here on earth.
Many of us are busy people who want to assist in some way at our parish, while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities. As we strive to balance our responsibilities, we may quickly realize that it is often difficult to discern what God wants from us unless we spend some time communicating with Him. We are encouraged to spend time in prayer, and to listen to hear if God is calling us to a more active, conscious participation in our parish.
In addition to prayer, to help us discern how we may place our talents at the service of God and His Church, next weekend we will have a Ministry Fair in Corbett Hall after each of our Masses. More details concerning the Fair can be found on the parish website. Representatives of many of our parish ministries will be present to explain the purpose of their respective ministries and to answer questions. We encourage you to attend the Fair and then prayerfully consider how you may more actively participate in a ministry that interests you. We invite those who may not have participated in any ministries in the past, to consider participating in just one ministry for one year. Your involvement, even on a limited basis, can enhance the spiritual vitality of our Saint Brigid faith community, and also your own spiritual life.
The following prayer provided by the media outlet, “PRAYERSAVES” asks God to guide our volunteers as they respond to the call to serve our parish community.
Heavenly Father: We humbly lift our church volunteers, who tirelessly dedicate themselves to the well-being of our congregation.
We ask for your strength to fortify their commitment even in the face of challenges and fatigue.
Let their hearts be fueled by a deep sense of purpose and their spirits sustained by your grace.
Grant them the perseverance to continue serving faithfully, knowing that their efforts contribute to the spiritual growth of our community.
May their unwavering dedication inspire others to join in the journey of service, creating a church that stands united in love and devotion.
In your steadfast love, we pray. Amen.
As we reflect on this prayer, we are invited to ask God what He may be calling us to do to enrich and strengthen our parish community as we continue