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HOW MANY
PARISHIONERS ATTEND OLHC?
We have 849 registered households.
this represents a total of 2267 individuals. actual attendance is another
matter. attendance at olhc is about the same as that around the diocese
and the country. only about 30% of those registered regularly attend.
WHY WOULD MY
FAMILY AND I SELECT OLHC OVER ONE OF THE LARGER PARISHES IN THE AREA?
olhc offers an atmosphere where
you can feel welcome and at home. you are not lost among the large numbers
of a mega-church. there are many opportunities for you to participate in the life
of the parish in the various ministries, committees, and social functions. we
have something for everyone from our youngest to oldest members.
DO I HAVE TO
ATTEND MASS AT THE SAME SITE EVERY WEEK?
The simple answer is no. usually a
person attends a certain site on a regular basis. but there are times when
another mass time at another site will be more convenient for you. you will still
be in the same parish but at another site.
WHAT
MINISTERIAL OPPORTUNITIES EXIST AT OLHC?
there are many
ministerial opportunities that exist at olhc. among the liturgical ministries
there are the following:
eucharistic
minister, lector, commentator, server, mass coordinator, usher, greeter, art &
environment committee, church cleaner, bread baker, music ministry.
you may serve on the various
councils, commissions and committees: parish
pastoral council, finance council, local site committees, development
commission, social justice commission, evangelization commission, liturgy
commission, blue ribbon restaurant committee, annual golf fund raiser committee.
we also look for help with
grass mowing, maintenance at the sites, and building projects. we have a
sunshine club and bernadette guild .
ARE THE
SACRAMENTS--BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION AVAILABLE TO MY CHILDREN?
yes. there is a baptism
preparation program for parents . you are encouraged to attend prior to the
birth of the baby.
there is a reconciliation and
first communion preparation program for the children and parents.
the confirmation program is
conducted by our youth minister. we celebrate the sacrament of confirmation
every other year for our high school students. |
