by Nic Prenger | Apr 6, 2021 | Ministry Tip
After the busyness of Holy Week, it can be difficult to muster to enthusiasm to analyze your Easter collection. But there is a lot to be learned from spending ten minutes with the summary of the offertory from Easter Sunday. This week, set aside some time to look back...
by Nic Prenger | Dec 1, 2020 | Ministry Tip
Christmas represents an incredible opportunity to minister to “Creasters,” those nominal Catholics that only attend Mass during Christmas and Easter. But there is no “one size fits all” ministry answer to how to approach Creasters. Instead, a...
by Nic Prenger | Oct 13, 2020 | Ministry Tip
Is a return to normalcy coming soon? Even while social distancing continues around the world, it’s time to begin thinking about the first normal day back at the parish, perhaps once a vaccine is available. No doubt the first Sunday Mass will be a poignant...
by Nic Prenger | Aug 6, 2020 | Ministry Tip
Ever wonder about that new family two pews down from you? They have been attending Mass regularly, but you never see them stay for coffee and donuts. I wonder where they are from. Why did they join our parish? Are they interested in joining a ministry? There are...
by Nic Prenger | Jul 2, 2020 | Ministry Tip
If you’re looking to make your parish more family-friendly, the next best thing is not free parenting classes or Dave Ramsey money management classes. It’s committing to child care. That’s it. The number one thing stopping young families from...