“To be part of a Christian community is to belong to a group of believers who shun selfishness and give witness to God's love by loving and caring for one another.” Pope Francis
People experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the world through the ministry of the Church. The first task of the parish community is to reach out to all people in Christian love and service. Christian hospitality draws people together, opens them to participation, and sets the tone for the liturgy.
Every Christian is called to ministry and gifted by the Holy Spirit. This calling is rooted in our baptism. By means of our initiation into the Church and strengthened by grace, God empowers each person with the resources for ministry. The minister of hospitality is equipped for this ministry by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts make that ministry effective and enable the minister to build up the Body of Christ. In their welcome and Christ-like attitude, ministers of hospitality ensure that the faithful see and experience the love of Christ.
The ministry of hospitality is crucial because it is so visible in the Church. Certainly the attitude, conduct and even the appearance of the minister of hospitality directly affects, either positively or negatively, the experience of the faithful at Mass.
Saint Patrick Basilica Parish hosts “Coffee Sunday once a month. These gatherings offer parishioners an opportunity to meet and get to know one another better.
Hospitality Ministry members are part of a team of who organize and serve refreshments after the Sunday morning and 12:15 Masses.
We offer coffee, tea, juice and cookies to all who come to the lower-level at no charge.
Volunteers can be families, couples or just individuals looking to help out.
Volunteering requires setting up the tables, chairs, plating the food, making the coffee and tea, putting out treats and cleaning up after.
If you are interested in assisting in this important ministry, please contact us at [email protected] or click here to fill in the volunteer form.