In preparation for the Festival of Ministries, we ask that people get a little prayerful insight into what God has given them to put to use!

We have a spiritual gifts inventory available here on the parish website; find it and more detailed guidance on this page:

What will you find at the Festival?

1. Fellow parishioners!
Come meet other Lourdes parishioners

2. The work for the Lord that they are involved in
Hear what your fellow parishioners are doing to serve the Lord inside and outside the parish grounds.
We will have representatives of all the parish ministries available after each Mass on the weekend of September 14 and 15, together with a display of their work.

3. Scavenger Hunt (created by our school 6th grade) and Play/Coloring Area for the kids
So parents have more time to look around and discuss
There might be prizes...

4. The "Dream It" Board
Looked around and didn't see the thing you wanted to be involved in? Add it to the board - maybe others will see it and feel the same way

5. Coffee/orange juice/etc.
Sure, that may not be reason enough on its own to come over, but hopefully it helps!

6. A challenge, perhaps:

Goals of the Festival:

• Information. Even if you are not in a season of life where you can join a ministry, it can help to know that someone here at your parish is doing an important service. And if you know what's available, then you can connect friends to the best ways they can serve!

• Increased participation. We hope to have more parishioners become more deeply involved in the ministries of the parish, and that we can empower you to feel confident in adding your talents to the mix.

We will be sending a series of Flocknotes to help you prepare: