I am the head of my parish greeters ministry. It is to welcome both parishioners and visitors. Call me a “little priest” if you want, but hospitality is part of that “leaven in society.”
“I am the head of my parish greeters ministry. It is to welcome both parishioners and visitors. Call me a “little priest” if you want, but hospitality is part of that “leaven in society.”
I guess this is one of those times when I cannot tell the truth without offending. Some would say that I should not speak under those circumstances. I would disagree. I am entitled to my opinion, even if others (wrongly) disagree.
I deplore that protestant accretion. I do not like to shake hands, and I especially dislike shaking hands with strangers when I’m trying to prepare myself for Mass. If you want to be useful, make people be quiet before and during Mass. If you want to be a leaven, identify people who need help and try to get them some.
As a member of a parish with 6000 members, the pastor wouldn’t be able to handle everything without a lot of help.
We need more hospitality and fellowship in the Church. Developing fellowship allows discussion and discussion allows us to our religion with others.
Thanks for your service in welcoming us to Church.
I think back to how Abraham welcomed the three visitors that appeared.