Pillar of Hospitality

 - Christian Kindness

"Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels." - Hebrews 13:2


Create in me a Love ever more open

Create in me a love ever more open, Lord,

that I may move beyond myself,

that I may transcend man-made borders

that I may go to the periphery,

that I may seek the hidden exile,

that I may offer generous hospitality, and

that I may rid racism from my heart.


In this way, may I help create conditions

where every person can thrive,

where community replaces isolation,

where racism is stamped out,

where justice is restored,

where work, land and housing are available for all, and

where the human family can live in harmony.


Guide us on the journey to the true path of peace, Lord.

Help us live out your vision of a world where no one is excluded

and the earth’s goods are shared and cared for by all.


Amen.


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Holy Grounds Cafe

  • †Holy Grounds

    The mission of Holy Grounds Café is to create a welcoming environment to strengthen our Catholic community through hospitality and fellowship. Holy Grounds Café is a non-profit venture, and earnings from the café will be donated to parish ministries. Volunteers are needed to staff the café at various times. Volunteers will receive training on preparing and handling the beverages and snacks offered in the café. Please consider joining this new ministry as a way of connecting with old friends and making new ones.


    We are open on Sunday mornings, 7:30 am - 10:30 am. ​


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  • †Usher (Accomodadore)

    Ushers assist in seating parishioners, gathering the weekly offering, facilitating the Communion procession, and other needs of the assembly as they arise. Formation is provided.


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  • †Welcoming/Hospitality Ministry

    Presentation Church, in its effort to be a genuine Christian community, where warmth and welcome are readily found, has a Welcoming/Hospitality Ministry. This ministry seeks to make that "warmth and welcome" a tangible reality through various channels.

    • Greeters: welcome parishioners to Mass and liturgies as they arrive at the doors of the church.
    • New Parishioner Dinners: help host a quarterly dinner at the parish to welcome newly-registered families.
    • Welcome Gifts: assemble and take a gift on behalf of the parish to the homes of new families.

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