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Saint Andrew's, A Roman Catholic Community of Faith
800 N. W. 5th. Street
Moore, Oklahoma 73160
(405) 799-3334
OUR MISSION
Jesus Christ wasn't born just to survive each day. Nor did he come among
us for
the purpose of getting a good education, finding a good job, marrying
a good person,
have a couple of nice children, moving into a fine home, and living
happily ever
after. The gospels reveal to us that Jesus came into this world with
a mission to
accomplish.
Jesus came to announce the good news of salvation
EVANGELIZATION
Jesus came
to teach us how to worship in spirit and in truth
WORSHIP
Jesus came to show us how to love one another
FRIENDSHIP
Jesus came to show us how to serve the needs of all
SERVICE
Since we are the members of Christ's Body -- The Church
-- his mission is our mission.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish, Newburgh, IN 47630-1604
Welcome to the community of faith in the Lord Jesus at St. John
the Baptist Catholic
Parish in Newburgh, Indiana. We are a portion of the Catholic
Church in Southwestern
Indiana that is the Diocese of Evansville. We are one
of the 70 parishes that comprise
this diocese.
Our primary work is to continue the mission of Christ to bring
about the Kingdom of
God. Thus we declare our mission.
We are Catholics, gifted through Baptism, to become a community
of believers
living in union with Christ and one another.
We are dedicated to:
-
assembling to give honor and glory to God through the
celebration of the mysteries of our redemption;
- educating
ourselves and our children in our Catholic faith;
- being instruments
of peace, reconciliation and service to others.
We shall pursue this mission faithfully through the power
of the Holy Spirit and
the gifts and talents of our members.
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish
3304 N Washington Blvd • Arlington • VA • 22201-4506 •
Our Mission
(who we are)
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, in the Diocese
of Arlington, is a
community of people with various cultural backgrounds
united as a
family of faith empowered by Christ. We call on
all to offer their
unique gifts in building the Reign of God's love,
as we proclaim the
word of God, celebrate the Sacraments, and
promote education,
hospitality, justice and service.
Our Vision
(who we want to become)
As a herald of God's Reign and in the
Spirit of
hope, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Parish will
be a joyful Christ-centered community living
in
solidarity and justice with our neighbors
near and far.
Our Strategic Goals
(what we strive to do)
1.To strengthen the faith of our members, invite others to join us and
engage ecumenically in the work of justice and dialogue.
2.To offer the workplace the illumination of faith.
3.To celebrate the cultural and generational diversity of our members
as well as our call to communion in all areas of parish life.
4.To be a circle of caring and concern through our neighborhoods, especially
for the vulnerable and the poor.
5.To be a compassionate companion to the church's third world Missions.
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Saint Francis Parish, Dracut, MA.
Saint Francis Parish is a suburban parish in the town of
Dracut, MA, formally established in 1963.
Since our founding, our parish has grown to approximately
1500 Catholic families
and is presently experiencing a re-awakening of
faith and community.
Our mission is to faithfully fulfill the teachings of Jesus
Christ.
Centered in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist
and the sacramental life of the Catholic Church,
we encourage prayer, religious vocation, parish involvement,
civic awareness, and nurturing the God given talents
and gifts of all.
We are committed to creating an atmosphere which will enhance
spiritual development.
Our challenge is to unify and strengthen the bonds of our
parish family, and to reach out and welcome others into our faith
community.
As disciples of Christ, we will strive to minister to one another
so we might provide dignity and improve the quality of life for all those
we serve.
The St. Francis Parish Mission Statement was developed by the Parish
Pastoral Council in June 1995.
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St. Fabian Catholic Church , Bridgeview, Illinois
Our Mission is to be
a Reflective and Active Presence
of Jesus Christ in the Community.
We are Called by God
as the Baptized Community of St. Fabian
to Embody the Risen Christ we Experience as
Savior,
Teacher,
Healer,
Peacemaker,
Compassionate Lover,
Embracer of All Cultures and Ages,
Celebrator,
Comforter,
Servant,
Host,
Entrance
and Guide.
United in Faith as Daughters and Sons,
We Live and Celebrate God's Presence.
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Corpus Christi Catholic Church,Bismarck, ND 58501-1799
Our Mission Statement:
WE, the people of Corpus Christi, are a community with a tradition
of lay involvement. As a sinful people w seek God. We openly share hospitality.
We seek to create a spirit of belonging through our personal and communal
faith sharing as we reach out to others.
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St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO
St. Wenceslaus Mission Statement
Members of the St. Wenceslaus Parish are Christian People on a journey, seeking companions to join us as we move toward our eternal goal.
We strive to be a stabilizing and strengthening factor in our community by being a source of service and help to our neighbors
We invite
others to join us in bringing their unique gifts, as together, we care,
nurture and love one another. United by the love of Jesus Christ, we strive
to be more fully connected with God's people everywhere.
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Resurrection Parish, 48755 Warren Road, Canton, MI 48187.
Our Mission:
Resurrection Parish is a Catholic
Family, proclaiming that Jesus is Lord, celebrating His presence, serving
others in His Name.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, Diocese of Columbus
Mission Statement
We the church of St. John declare it our primary responsibility to continue the mission of Christ to bring about the Kingdom of God.
We are Catholics, gifted through Baptism, to become a community of believers living in union with Christ and one another.
We are dedicated to:
assembling to give honor and glory to God through
the celebration of the mysteries of our redemption;
educating ourselves and our children in our
Catholic faith;
being instruments of peace, reconciliation
and service to others.
We shall pursue this mission faithfully through the power of the Holy
Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.
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Saint Thomas More Parish, Houston TX
We are a people called together by God into the Roman Catholic Parish
of St. Thomas More. We
are challenged to imitate Jesus as:
Priest, by prayer, worship, and celebration
of the sacraments
Prophet, by educational programs and witness
to Gospel truth in our lives
King, by service to parishioners' and others'
spiritual
and physical needs
in order that "we merrily meet in heaven" (St.
Thomas More)
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
Parish Mission Statement
The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas, Charlotte, NC under
the leadership of our Bishop, William G. Curlin, is a Catholic Faith Community
that gathers to celebrate the faith in worship, share the faith through
evangelization, strengthen the parish community and is committed to works
of charity, peace and justice all in the spirit of the post Vatican II
Church.
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St. James Parish,
Lakewood, Ohio
Our Mission
We, the members of Saint James, a Catholic parish,
are united as brothers and sisters in God's family.
We proclaim our commitment to the Good News of Jesus Christ
in and through our service to all peoples.
We challenge ourselves to welcome each individual as an integral
part of the living Church recognizing each person's strengths and
talents.
We strive to enrich our parish life with vibrant liturgical
celebrations, caring ministries, and a continuing Christ-centered
education.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we go forth seeking to
become Christ's beacon of light, love and hope to all we encounter
on our journey to salvation.
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Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish, Morrison, New Jersey
Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish in Kinnelon, New Jersey in communion
with the Bishop of Paterson is rooted in the tradition of the Catholic
Church. We seek to deepen our love of God and to live and proclaim
the gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We aim to nourish our members through prayer, outreach, education, and
joy-filled worship. We strive to build the kingdom of God by serving
the needs of one another and those of our neighbors.
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Our Lady of Peace, Marshfield, WI
Parish Mission
Statement
We, the people
of Our Lady of Peace parish, strive to serve the
needs of one
another thus forming a strong faith community to
continue God's
works. Our parish family believes strongly in
Christian principles
of family life, social justice, ecumenical
activity and
Catholic education. Our community worship offers
to God, through
Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit, a
continual sign
of gratitude for all His gifts to this Faith-loving
family.
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Saint Mary Church, Monroe, MI
Parish Mission Statement
St. Mary's Parish is a parish formed by the word of God. Our roots
and history as an organized
parish run very deep in the history of our city and the Archdiocese
of Detroit, of which we
recognize we are an important part.
As a parish, we strive through our public worship and our education to grow spiritually in our relationship with God. Formed by the Gospel, we understand our call to be of loving service not only to our own needs, but to the needs of the larger community as well. Reaching out to the young and old alike, we strive to keep alive our rich tradition of active faith, revealing to others the Love which God has shown to us.
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Saint Ann's, HI
Mission Statement
Today, St. Ann's continues to be administered by the same Sacred Hearts Congregation that established it in 1841. St. Ann's Community persists in its efforts to better understand and live out the gospels.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
THE PURPOSE OF ST. ANN'S PARISH
IS TO BE A COMMUNITY OF CATHOLICS
RESPONSIBLY COMMITTED IN WORD AND ACTION
TO THE PROCLAMATION AND CELEBRATION OF THE GOSPEL.
Parish goals:
1. To grow in our knowledge and understanding of our faith commitment.
2. To better celebrate our faith life in community.
3. To increase the number of resource people by training more members of the faith community in roles of leadership.
4. To deepen our proclamation of the gospel through loving service to our
neighbor.
5. To evaluate the implementation of the goals and objectives once a year in the light of the mission statement.