Thank you to Parish Volunteers

This Volunteers' Week, we extend our thanks and appreciation to all the volunteers in our parish.

Your generosity, dedication, and willingness to serve make a tremendous difference to our parish community. Whether you help with liturgy, music, catechesis, pastoral care, hospitality, administration, maintenance, cleaning, fundraising, or countless other ministries, your contribution enriches the life of our parish every day.

Through your time, talents, and commitment, you help bring Christ's love to others and strengthen the bonds of faith and friendship within our community.

Thank you for all that you do, often quietly and behind the scenes. We are truly blessed by your service and grateful for your ongoing support.

May God bless each of you and your families abundantly.

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Prayer for Volunteers

Loving and faithful God,
we give you thanks for the gift of our parish community
and for all those who serve it with generous hearts.

For those who care for the elderly, sick and vulnerable,
for those who walk with the bereaved in their sorrow,
for those who support and accompany families,
for those who offer welcome and hospitality to all who enter our doors,

For all who offer their gifts and their time in any way in our parish.

We remember with gratitude those who serve quietly in the background,
and those who are visible in ministries that lead and guide your people.
Bless all who serve in our parish for their generosity, their time and their witness.

Stir in others a willingness to offer their gifts,
and inspire new hands and new voices to join in our parish community,
Together may we continue your work of compassion, welcome and faithful service.

We pray also for our volunteers who have gone before us.
May they rest in your peace and share in the joy of your kingdom.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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