Living as Faithful Disciples:
Come, Follow me!
Viviendo Como Fieles Discípilos:
¡Vengan, Síganme!!
A Message from Our Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It’s such a wonderful gift for us to be able to gather, worship, serve and be formed here at Saint Mary Immaculate. No matter what may be happening around us, our parish community is a constant source of peace in our lives. This is the place where we can gather at the Eucharistic table, serve our Lord, and be formed in the faith that has been passed down through the centuries.
Here, united as we are in God’s love, we are a visible sign and witness to the love of God in our community. Here we are nourished by prayer, Word, and Sacraments through which we get grace to go forth and do the work that God has chosen for us to do. Here we grow in relationship with our Lord who longs to be part of our lives. We value formation in the faith and sharing that faith with others through our witness, service, and evangelization. Through our many vibrant ministries, we put flesh on the words of Saint John: “If God so loved us, we also must love one another” (1 John 4:11).
With this in mind, I invite you to respond to our parish’s new giving initiative: Living as Faithful Disciples: Come, Follow Me! Please review the contents of this brochure and prayerfully consider how you and your family can play an active role in continuing the work of Jesus Christ through our parish community. Our goal is to increase our Sunday offertory contributions so that we can continue to worship, serve, and form people in the faith, bringing the love of Jesus to as many people as we possibly can.
On October 19 and 20, our parish will be observing a special Commitment Weekend, inviting members of our community to come together and make a financial commitment that will allow Saint Mary Immaculate Parish to continue its important work. We are counting on you! By participating in our giving initiative, we respond to God’s great gift of love by loving one another with the heart of Jesus.
Thank you for your generosity, prayers, and commitment to Saint Mary Immaculate Parish!
Yours in Christ and His Blessed Mother,
Father Pat Mulcahy, Pastor
Look for a brochure in your mailbox from Father!
Love Your Parish
Here, united in God’s love, we are a visible sign of the body of Christ and together we do great things. Nourished by prayer and the sacraments, the members of our parish community are journeying on the path of discipleship and growing in relationship with Jesus Christ daily. We value discipleship and evangelization.
Love Your Savior
As we strive to love one another better, good stewardship plays a key role. Stewardship isn’t a code word for financial support. Stewardship is about doing the work of Christ and engaging our many resources to further the ministry and mission of Our Lord. Remembering that everything we have is a gift from our creator.
Love Your Neighbor
We know the importance of bringing the love of God to our neighbors. Through our many ministries, and our social and service-oriented outreach programs, we put into action the truth stated so eloquently by St. John the Apostle: “If God so loved us, we also must love one another” (1 Jn 4:11).
See How Connie Sanfilippo Is Living As A Faithful Steward
I became Catholic in 2001, after falling in love with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament while on a pilgrimage, and have grown to love all aspects of our beautiful faith. Later that year some amazing people were talking about starting Eucharistic Adoration at SMI, and I wanted to help–I had not even known what that was before I experienced it on pilgrimage and thought it was the most beautiful thing ever! The Adoration Chapel opened on Corpus Christi Sunday of 2002, with people praying day & night for most of the week for the 22+ years since—that’s a lot of prayer, and the world sure needs it!
Not only has this ministry been a huge blessing to me (My 2 a.m. “date with Jesus” for many years helped me navigate some tough times), but adorers often tell me how their lives have changed for the better. Just a few of the comments:
- My relationship with Jesus has grown so much stronger and closer.
- I get the strength I need to get through each day and to reach out to those in need.
- I pray for loved ones and the world, and have seen so many answered prayers.
- My anxiety and depression have lifted—I just don’t worry as much anymore.
- Adoration has strengthened our family and brought us closer together.
- I come in, tell Jesus my concerns, and leave with peace and hope.
- I’ve gotten involved in my church & community, and more actively live out my faith.
I receive so much more than the time I give. My wish is that everyone could experience how beautiful it is to spend this intimate, quiet time with Jesus–He loves us so much and longs for our visit so He can shower us with graces!
Make your Commitment Now!
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