The Hospitality Ministry at St. Pat's had its genesis last summer when the committee was formed to plan the St. Patrick Parish Picnic.  Through the efforts of chairperson Kathy Anderson, and volunteers, the picnic was a great success.  The response to this event illustrated the interest of our parishioners in social activities and led directly to the formation of an official Hospitality Ministry in March, 2001 by the Stewardship Committee.  

Today's ministry has a core group of nine parishioners and about 20 volunteers, once again working under the leadership of Kathy Anderson.  Assignments for the growing number of projects of this ministry are handled by groupings of the ministry's volunteers.

At the present time, Hospitality meetings are held only to organize committees for events, with follow-up contacts to finalize arrangements.  The group thus far has sponsored a successful potluck dinner to welcome newly registered families of our parish.  They also organize the wine and cheese/coffee and donuts socials after Saturday Vigil/Sunday Masses.  And remember the Second Annual St. Patrick Picnic coming up on August 5th.  These activities help foster a spirit of hospitality and caring in our Sunday worship and beyond.  

Kathy believes Hospitality Ministry volunteers achieve much because their activities encourage and enable our parishioners to actively participate in the parish community.  She personally feels this ministry enables parishioners to feel they are part of our Church and are helping to make the parish grow.

Anyone who enjoys being with people, planning and working on social activities, while serving their faith community and helping to make it grow, can be part of this stewardship of time and talent by contacting Kathy Anderson at (610) 444-2619.