By itself love has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.  ~ Mother Teresa

Many smaller communities of faith and fellowship exist within our parish population, each helping to give life and meaning to our local St. Philip Catholic Church. Our St. Philip community life needs you to answer the Gospel challenge to love one’s neighbor as Jesus loves us.

How do you put your faith into practice? How often do you go out of your way to help others? Do you see a need and provide a solution? Think how your God-given talents can help you form little communities of fellowship and service at St. Philip. Our Lord gave us many examples of loving service.

We commend you for showing interest in joining one or more of our vital lay ministries, prayer groups and fellowship activities. Whatever your ministry may be, we serve together. We serve each other. The graces and blessings we receive from God as a parish are a direct result of the prayer and work of our lay volunteers.

God calls everyone to serve the Church first and always. Then our Lord Jesus  calls you to serve the poor in spirit, the meek, the sorrowing, those hungry for justice, the merciful, the clean of heart, the peacemakers and finally those who suffer persecution because they bear the name of Jesus.  [Mt 5:3-10]

Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. God won’t let you down. Open your mind and heart to his call to serve and participate.  Ask God to inspire you, to give you compassion and to give you determination. You are called to a mighty work in Christ! There’s always room in God’s kingdom for something special! It begins with you. 

To take the VIRTUS class, click (HERE) to find a class near you. After successly completing the approval process, you may volunteer.