St. Irenaeus Hospitality Ministry
Welcome to the St. I's Hospitality Web site!
Hospitality Vision
Ministers of Hospitality set the tone of welcome and help to create a sense that "something important is happening" as the parish community gathers for worship. Our primary task is to honor the dignity of each member of the Body and encourage a sense of belonging within the assembly. By efficiently taking care of our ministerial tasks, we allow people to feel at home.
Love your fellow Christians always.
"Do not neglect to show hospitality, for by that means some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Hebrews 13: 1, 2)
Join Us
From the St. I's Mission Statement, "... we gather around his altar as baptized people and go forth to carry his message to all, to serve others in their needs and grow spiritually."
What better way to serve the needs of others than in the Ministry of Hospitality? If you'd like to join us or see what the Hospitality Ministry is about, click What is Hospitality Ministry?.
Quotes
"Never underestimate your Ministry." (Leah Smith at liturgy workshop, St. I's, 5/15/04)
"We are called by our baptism." (Leah Smith at liturgy workshop, St. I's, 5/15/04)
"The performance of ministerial service at weekend Mass is only a small part of the commitment to ministry. Ongoing formation (ministry meetings, days/evenings of recollection, diocesan events and parish adult education opportunities) is vital to the spiritual sustenance of all ministers." (Hospitality Ministry charter)
"Seek always the face of the Lord." (Psalm 105: 4)
"Christianity is not difficult. Christians have made it that way. We can be the people that Christ created us to be, but we just have to put the effort forward and request it." (Father Brian Higgins, director of vocations for the archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia)
Announcements
Newest Minister
Please welcome Joseph Mann, our newest Hospitality Minister. Joseph had his orientation on 6/29. He last served the parish as an altar server. Joseph will minister at the 5 PM Saturday vigil mass.
New Core Team
We have elected our new core team! The election took place on June 08 at our successful social meeting and dinner at Omega Restaurant. It was a fun-filled event, MCd by our outgoing Coordinator, Connie Holloway.
New core team members:
Coordinator: Rolly Arenz
Assistant Coordinator: Dee Logan
Member at Large: Barbara Jaramillo
Secretary: Rose Mary Fiola
Orientation: Connie Holloway
Special recognition to Connie Holloway who had many accomplishments as past Coordinator. And Doc Sweet who continues to do a great job updating and printing our Hospitality mass schedule assignments.
See the June '04 Hospitality meeting minutes.
Mass for Shut Ins
Sunday Mass for shut ins: Channel 56 at 9 AM.
Comments?
Please direct any comments/suggestions to the Hospitality Coordinator.
Last updated on 01/13/05