‘Welcome Warmly’ is one of the commitments in our parish Vision Statement, but what does that really mean? Before I answer that question, let me share some sad facts.
- One of the largest ‘denominations’ in our country is former Catholics.
- The majority of teens confirmed are not practicing Catholics ten years later.
- Research shows people walk away from church when: they feel they are ‘not connected’; or church seems cold/distant or not relevant to what is happening in their lives; or they are confused about ritual; or sometimes the problem is inertia, ‘I’m so far removed, why should I even bother to come back?’
Our Knights of Columbus Council is raffling off a patriotic quilt to benefit Coats for Vets this winter. The drawing will be at the upcoming Galleria on October 27th. The tickets are $2.00 a piece or three for $5.00. For tickets please call parishioner Bill Hast at 919.345.4502.
If you are expecting, you are invited to receive a special blessing for your child in the womb during the 9:30am (in English) and 2:30pm (en Español) Masses on Sunday, October 28th, 2018. Come and experience this joyful occasion with your surrounding parishioners as we support and welcome the smallest of our community. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lisa Higgins at SRDays4Life@gmail.com.
