"Go out to all the world and tell the good news!"
Joining a Catholic parish like St. Kilian's, means participating in the work of the local church. Where is the Lord calling me, inspired by the Spirit given to me in baptism, to build the kingdom of God? Is the Lord calling me to minister in the parish outreach efforts of St. Kilian? Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, giving drink to the thirsty-staffing the food pantry, driving folks to doctor's appointments, assisting immigrants in their adjustment to society in a new land, advising and giving counsel ....
Or is the Lord calling me to hand on the faith in the parish religious education programs? Am I called to prepare young people for their first holy Communion or the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) with the sacrament of confirmation? Do I hear the Lord calling my name to bring holy Communion to the sick or to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Sunday and weekday masses... Or proclaiming the word of God as a lector... Or assisting in the taking up of the offertory collection to assist the work of the church as an usher? Is the Lord urging me to use my voice to proclaim God's praises as a leader of song or a member of one of the parish choirs? Do I feel that I have been given gifts to console the grieving comfort the bereaved as a minister of consolation? Am I being called to assist engaged couples in their journey toward the sacrament of matrimony? Have I been called to give witness to the importance of the sacrament of baptism in our parish preparation programs to young couples with newborn babies?

President John F. Kennedy famously asked our nation: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what  you can do for your country." As baptized Catholics, we register in the parish to become fully engaged in the work of the local church. We do not register to get something for ourselves, but to give ourselves away in love for Christ and God's people. 

The Catholic Church, St. Kilian Church has doors open to all. We receive our sacraments here; participate at mass, and live the gospel. St. Kilian's is our parish. It is our home. It will be as warm and wonderful, as caring and understanding, as welcoming and invitational, as you and I are. 
Register for a ministry! Be a good steward; a caretaker of all that Christ has entrusted to you. Ministry is not an option, but a responsibility. All baptized believers, by virtue of our baptism are to spend our lives proclaiming the love of Christ by our words and actions. How will the Lord use you as his instrument?

Come to the Eucharist weekly. By our participation at mass, the high point of our week and of our lives, we are energized by the power of God; and in our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ, we are transformed to live as Christ lived.
 
How do I register? It is a simple matter of filling out the form on this page, or you may pick up a form at the rectory office. Or, if more convenient, just call the rectory at (516)249-0127 to request a form be mailed to your home.   Thank you and Welcome!
Fr. Bruce Powers
Pastor