Hospitality Ministry

“Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.” (Hebrews 13:2)

Mission:

The mission of the SFC Ministry of Hospitality is to provide and promote a welcoming environment of love, acceptance, support, and comfort within the parish community.

Goals/Objectives:

To enhance the faith of the parish community, strengthen attendance at Mass, and provide avenues for involvement in parish ministries, organizations, and activities.
To reach out to new parishioners, provide hospitality, and support to Parish community members.
To create and sustain programs to make the parish a welcoming community.
To create and implement a spiritual outreach program to help welcome back people to the Church, especially inactive parishioners.

Membership:

Active parishioners willing to share their gifts of time and talent in planning and implementing the committee’s goals.
Members should be available for monthly or other required meetings when needed.
Members should be available to attend events and programs the committee organizes.
Members should be willing to recruit volunteers to help out in the hospitality programs.

The committee helps to organize these programs:

Periodic events to welcome new parishioners.
Hosting periodic events to create opportunities for parishioners to share fellowship and socialize after Mass and other occasions.
Assistance to parishioners who are going through an illness or injury and may need temporary help with a meal or a ride.
Visiting or sending cards to those who are ill or homebound for some other reason.
Working with other Parish Ministries when help is needed with food or refreshments at one of their events.
Supporting the ushers and greeters on various duties, which allow the Masses to flow smoothly and parishioners to have a positive and prayerful experience.

For more information contact Teresa Adams at teresa@sfcabrini.org or hospitalityministry@sfcabrini.org.