Still, when he arrived nine years ago, Father Wilkinson found himself immersed in the family-style commitment and spirituality. When something needs to be done, there is a huge percentage of the people who respond. It's amazing, gratifying and speaks to the people's faith. When we have visitors, they share with me how welcome they felt. That is unusual in the Catholic Church.
People respond to that.
Father Wilkinson knows about the response to welcoming. He became a Catholic because of the invitation he felt at a college parish when he was a student. He commented that a small parish has limitations in its resources and programs, yet people come from as far away as Coweta, Cobb and north Fulton counties to worship here. The resources that are available must speak for themselves. Friendliness must surely be counted among them.