Parish Missions and Stewardship programs are helping to develop a broader sense of responsibility for parish life. With the changes that have taken place within the broader Church, especially the declining number of clergy and religious, the parish has made efforts to develop a growing sense of lay leadership. Programs such as New Exodus have provided training for parishioners, enabling them to assume a growing role in the life of the parish. Today there are 54 ministries and services that are an essential part of our parish life. The various commissions and committees provide expertise in the many different areas of parish life.
Liturgical renewal continues to be a high priority.
In 1994 the interior of the Church and the Sanctuary were refurbished. A variety of style of liturgical celebration are offered to help meet the needs of all members of the community. The Hospitality Ministry was added to insure that all people coming into liturgical celebrations will feel welcome and important to our community. Beginning in the spring of 1995 we initiated a Garden Club which takes on the responsibility for planting and caring for the flowers on the parish grounds. Thirty people come together to plant all the beds in May and then spend the remainder of the summer weeding and caring for our beautiful grounds.