"Our parish is a vibrant, welcoming and loving community of the faithful, centered on the celebration of the Eucharist. Through engagement of all ages, and living a life of Stewardship, we give witness to the Kingdom of God."
Our Parish Expectations St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish is inviting all to belong and as a way towards this engagement we ask all to consider these expectations as a “Commitment to Belong” Worship: to worship with the community of believers at Mass each week Give: to give of your time, talent and treasure – to live as a steward in giving of self and proclaiming the kingdom Connect: to build my community andparticipate in ministry by giving of time and talent Invite: to invite one other person to a parish activity Love: to give of myself in love of neighbour and God
| Prayer for Our Parish: Lord God, giver of life and source of every gift, we come to you in faith and gratitude, nourished by Word and Sacraments, in our beloved St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish. To see the Kingdom of God more fully realized in our parish is Your will and our privilege. Help us always to use our gifts of time, talent and treasure wisely, and teach us to share them generously, to bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives. Please bless our efforts as we seek to become a vibrant, welcoming and loving parish, extending the work of spiritual renewal in our parish and community. Create in us a spirit of trust, so that as we have been given, so we will give. We pray this with grateful hearts in Jesus' name. Amen.
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