Dear Friends in Christ,
Our call to discipleship begins the day of our Baptism when we are claimed as His sons and daughters. Each day of our lives, God manifests His presence to us in many and various ways. He continually invites us into a deeper relationship with Him, with the Church and the with the beauty of creation.
Do we take the opportunity to acknowledge His presence and loving call?
How do we respond with a spirit of openness and love?
With this booklet we revisit some of the ways our parish community of Annunciation Catholic Church responded to these questions in the past calendar year. As you peruse these pages, please note how we celebrated our faith and discipleship together as a parish family. This Annual Report provides you with a basic overview and accountability of how your generosity of time, talent and treasure is a living witness of Our Mission. Please keep in mind that numbers tell only part of our story. Our faith cannot be quantified and the call to discipleship and ministry lies in the hearts of God’s holy people. Taken individually, each activity our parish sponsors is significant. Collectively, we work together to grow in faith, hope and love.
As your Pastor, please know that I am most grateful to all who are dedicated to selfless stewardship of prayer, finance and ministry which contributes to the life of Annunciation Catholic Church. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your presence and prayers. I hope that you will review the Worship, Formation and Outreach areas of our parish life as individuals and as a family to reflect on your response and level of commitment to your baptismal call. May God continue to inspire us to grow in our love for Him, the Church, our parish and the beauty of creation!
In Christ,
Very Rev. Stephen D. Parkes, V.F.
Pastor
To view our 2016 Annual Report please click here
