The opening of Catholic Schools Week featured a full church, full parish coffee and full hearts! The church hummed with energy from the many families and parishioners in attendance, including SKS school teachers (thank you Mr. Burman for singing!) and students in their school uniforms. The children’s choir, comprised of school and PREP kids, filled the sanctuary with joy. Father Bill Gabriel, O.S.A, Head of Mission & Ministry at Malvern Prep, invited the children to the altar and delivered a homily with a message relevant to all. Mass was followed by a parish coffee, hosted by Home & School, that featured a service project from Faithful Families.
Successful weekends like this come together with planning by the Liturgy Experience and Parishioner Engagement committees of the Pastoral Plan. The two teams collaborated on ways to create a meaningful experience, including consulting with Monsignor Brouwers, Home & School and the Music Ministry, fostering a welcoming ambience and spreading the word about the Mass. Their behind-the-scenes efforts helped create a spiritual and memorable morning!
