How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for Me? Psalm 116:12
At Baptism we are called to live our lives patterned on the life and teaching of Christ - we are called to be disciples. Stewardship is how we live as disciples, using our God- given gifts and talents to bring the Word of God to life out of gratitude for the countless blessings God continues to give to us.
There are many different gifts, but it is always the same Spirit; There are many different ways of serving, but it is always the same Lord. There are many different forms of activity, but in everybody it is the same God who is at work in them all. The particular manifestation of the Spirit granted to each one is to be used for the general good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
As Christian stewards, we recognize that everything we have, including our talents, our abilities, our loved ones, our resources, our world, our faith, and our very lives are gifts from God. We are the caretakers of these gifts, and as Christ's stewards we are called to: Receive God's gifts with gratitude, Cherish and tend them in a responsible and accountable manner, Share them with ALL in Justice and LOVE and Return them with increase to the Lord.
Ascension of the Lord Parish ~ Time & Talent Opportunities
Pastoral Council ~ Contact Father Mower or Parish Offices
Finance Council ~ Contact Father Mower or Parish Offices
Worship & Spirituality ~ [Commission Contact Person ~ Brenda Knapp]
* Worship & Spirituality Commission Member ~
Lector, Cantor, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher, Greeter, Minister of the Sick
Liturgical Music Ministers, Choir & Folk Ministers
Liturgical Art & Environment, Altar Society
Eucharistic Adoration, Charismatic Prayer, Rosary Recitation, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Devotions
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Prayer Request Line
Wedding & Funeral Ministers
Mass Hospitality Ministry
St Raphaels Bazaar, St Christopher CHRISTmas Faire, OLA Penny Sale Fair
Spring Fling Dinner Dance, OLA Turkey Dinners, Chili Cook Off, Golf Tournament
Helping Hands ~ Mercy Meals Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry
Family Game & Movie Nights, Coffee & Donut Hour, Mardis` Gras Celebrations
Annual "To GOD Be the Glory" Play ~ Actors, Stage Hands, Artists, Seamstresses ~ Opportunities for All Ages!
PLC Social Events ~
Easter Vigil Alleluia Celebration, Ascension of the Lord Feast Celebration
Lenten Meals, Advent Potlucks
Annual Parish Picnic, Annual Volunteer Appreciation Gathering
PLC Spiritual Events ~
Matthew Kelly Book Program, Catholic Book Discussions & Study, Discussion/Study Leaders
Special Guest Speakers & Musicians Events Volunteer, Fieldtrip Planning & Volunteers
PLC Hospitality Ministry ~
Hospitality Committee: Baking & Breaking Bread Teams
Welcome Committee: Welcome Package & Presentation, Annual Welcome & Ministry Event
Time & Talent Committee: Time & Talent Survey & Mailing, Time & Talent Coordinators, Annual Welcome
& Ministry Event
Social Justice & Peace ~ [Commission Leader & Contact Person ~ Fran Koerschner]
* Social Justice & Peace Commission Member ~
Outreach Program for our Sick, Elderly and Shut-Ins
Volunteer Drivers
Helping Hands ~ Funeral Mercy Meals
Local Food Pantries
Meals on Wheels Ministry
Table of Plenty Community Kitchens ~ York, Kittery & Berwick
The Giving Tree Program
CROP Walk
YSCA ~ York Community Service Association
York Ecumenical Advocates
Habitat for Humanity
Fair Tides
Salvation Army
Kairos Outside Program
Pro Life Organizations:
Maine Vitae
Birthright
St Andre's Home
New Generation