Commitment to Community

Last week I wrote a bit about the mutual commitment we ask of parishioners at St. Joseph the Worker.  I mentioned praying for one another, vibrant worship, care for each other.  We also ask you to discern God-given talents and gifts and then to use them in the community as well as the parish.  We want you to continue to grow in your knowledge of the Catholic Faith so you can keep growing as an individual.  We want you to share your treasure responsibly with the parish working towards a goal of 5% to the parish and 5% to other charities.  And to extend an invitation to your neighbors and friends to join us in worship.  If you like our worship there is a very good chance your friends will also.  In return the parish will offer you opportunities to use your God given talents and gifts.  We will give you opportunities to build community relationships.  We promise to be good stewards of your money.  We will set an example of caring for one another and creation.  Our commitment to one another will make the parish a vibrant member of the Northwest suburbs.  Thank you for your commitment to this parish.  Fr. Mike