Dear Friends,
It gives me great joy to share that our Pastoral Council will be hosting a special Welcome Event for new parishioners this May and June - a long-overdue moment of grace and hospitality. Over the past several years, Christ the King–St. Stephen Parish has grown steadily, with many new individuals and families joining our faith community. As your pastor, it is both a privilege and a blessing to welcome you into this vibrant, Spirit-filled parish. You are invited to sign up for one of these dates.
Tuesday, May 20, 7:00pm
(St. Stephen Church)
Sunday, June 1, 2:00pm
(Christ the King Church)
There is no secret formula, no perfect program, nor a certain level of giving that grows a parish like the simple but powerful virtue of hospitality. As one pastor wisely said, “For heaven’s sake, say hi to new parishioners.” That simple act can transform a parish culture more powerfully than any vision statement or strategic plan.
To RSVP for this free event click below.
Culture matters. In fact, culture is often the strongest force in any community. As Peter Drucker famously observed, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Parish culture silently shapes our habits, attitudes, expectations, and interactions—it says, “This is how we do things here.” And it doesn't need a push; it