Mission Statement
Saint Mary’s Parish responds joyfully to the love of God that calls us to holiness. Drawing strength from the Word of God and the sacraments, we seek to be worthy stewards sharing our time, talent and treasure to witness Christ in this time and place.
To fulfill this mission, we establish the following goals:
1. To celebrate the presence of Christ in our midst through our liturgical tradition, emphasizing love, hospitality, diversity, and joyfulness.
2. To teach the life of Jesus and the mission of the Gospel so as to be real, true, and fully alive for all generations.
3. To nurture harmony, deepen understanding, and cultivate familiarity among the diverse cultures, beliefs, and languages that compose our community.
4. To help all members of the parish family in identifying their gifts and talents in the Reign of God.
5. To provide leadership and guidance for the youth of the parish to fully participate in the Reign of God.
6. To continue and promote a spirit of hospitality and openness to all who encounter our parish.
7. To attend to the needs of the community beyond our parish and to cultivate global responsibility.
8. To be responsible in our stewardship of God’s gifts by promoting a sharing of our Time, Talent and Treasure.