The Gift of Talent

 

As Christian stewards of the gifts God has given us, we are called to reflect God's love in our community. We are called to love as Jesus loved, to serve as Jesus served. This means we have a responsibility to reflect the Gospel in our work in or outside the home, in our streets and in our neighborhoods. We can contribute to the peace and security of the world by offering loving service to others, even if it's simply by smiling in return for a frown.

 

Each day, parishes and communities are blessed by the generosity of their people; stewards who seek opportunities to serve. One might be a father drawing chalk lines on a town soccer field after work; another, a mother on the finance committee working on the parish budget. There may be a teenager serving as a lector at Mass or a woman volunteering at a Christian crisis pregnancy center.

 

In our nation, earlier generations of Catholics used shovels and plows to dig foundations for their churches. We can help build upon their dedication by lending our hands and our hearts to our church. And we can intensify the light of Christ they carried by shining it forth as Christians who are visibly helping in all areas of community life.

 

This, then, is our opportunity to become part of God's great promises, to us and to all people. We know God will continue to bless us for sharing His gifts in our parish and our community.

 

  

We are blessed with talents

 

Parishioners can serve God in countless ways, every parishioner at any age has at least one gift to share with the parish and the community. Consider these opportunities for sharing your talent.

 

V  Hospitality/welcoming group members

V  Lectoring

V  Baptism preparation couple

V  Building and grounds volunteer

V  Altar server

V  Cantoring

V  Distributing holy Communion to the homebound

V  Joinging the youth choral or chime ensemble

V  Help decorate the church during the holidays

V  Plus many more ways you can help out our parish.

 

Reflection
 

V  Does God and his church get the "best portion," or what's "left over"?

V  Are there talents that I have not nurtured yet?

V  What new talent could I offer to share with St. Regis or local community?