St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Mission Statement
We, the people of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, in Phoenixville, PA accept our call to serve God. As stewards of the gifts he has given us and led by the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pledge ourselves to follow the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ in our church and our community
Through the coordinated efforts of Pastoral council members, pastoral staff and parish ministry volunteers, we promise to present a warm and welcoming spirit of Christian hospitality toward all.
We vouchsafe to actively participate in liturgical life.
To pray and celebrate the sacraments together.
To create programs that meet the worship needs of our parishioners and encourage their participation.
To strengthen the liturgical experience through music and special events that increase attendance and involvement.
We commit to build, grow and nourish a Christian community that inspires us to live the Word of God in our daily actions and relationships.
We will strive to better know on another.
Recognize, accept and utilize the diversity, gifts and talents of our parish members.
Embrace new, inactive or alienated parishioners and welcome all.
We will create a total parish education methodology that will teach the message of Christ
Adult programs for RCIA and Pre-Cana will compliment youth centered programs to meet the needs of our parishioners and community at large.
With the grace of the Holy Spirit we will support our community’s needs.
We will actively listen to, hear and respond to the most pressing spiritual and material needs of our community.
Envision solutions to meet those needs.
Utilize the best available human and financial resources to put recommended programs into action.