From The Pastor
January 22, 2012:
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings,
Here we are in the middle of January. Things keep plugging along here at the parish. We are starting our discerning process. I am asking you, the parishioner, to share your leadership gifts with the rest of the parish.
We have several commissions; worship, education, finance, parish life, and outreach. Each commission advises me as pastor in the governance of St. Vincent's. If you have the gift of finance, why not discern onto the finance commission? If you like working in liturgy/worship, why not discern onto the worship commission? If you have the gift of education, why not discern onto the education commission? Each commission then sends a representative to the pastoral council.
This is a great way of assisting me in decision matters. It is also a great way to meet fellow parishioners. You have the gifts. Please share those gifts. If you know of someone who possesses a certain gift that would benefit the parish, please submit their name. We have a great parish community. Step forward and make St. Vincent's an even better parish.
National Catholic Schools week is approaching too. I believe a Catholic school is a major investment for the parish and the Church. We are educating the future Catholics of the Church. We will be celebrating our identity at the end of January.
Please keep our school in your prayers. We are doing a great job because of your prayers and support.
Peace,
Fr. Jack