Mission Statement

     As a people of God, facing the challenge of the 21st century and accepting the mandates of Jesus as revealed to us through the Gospels and or own baptismal vows, we here at Holy Spirit declare our intention to create a community:

 

  • that recognizes the centrality of Eucharist in our lives and therefore our need to worship, pray and share faith together in order to reach our "full maturity in Christ."

 

  • that values the individual talents and gifts of all and encourages their use so that Christ may become a living presence in our lives.

 

  • that is loving, caring and supportive of each other regardless of age, gender, race, creed, cultural, or economic status.

 

  • that provides for the faith development and spiritual growth of all our parishioners.

 

  • that walks shoulder to shoulder with Jesus Christ as He continues His universal mission on Earth to the poor, the homeless, the oppressed - to those marginalized by society in any way.

    Recognizing our deep need of enlightenment, love, strength and courage to fulfill this mission, we ask to Patron of our parish, the Holy Spirit, to fill us with those gifts and graces we need to become a true People of God.

 

Prayer for Holy Spirit Parish

 

Lord, God, Father and Friend, we pray for

our parish, that Your Spirit may provide

guidance to our priests, teachers and leaders.

We pray that they may act with the wisdom

and justice Your own words and actions

proclaim.  We pray for Your peace that it may

provide comfort and healing to all parishioners in

their time of need.

 

Refresh us with Your Holy Spirit, so that we may meet

new challenges with an open heart and an open mind.

We thank You for that same Spirit which is ever active among us.

It allows your written word to become reality in our lives.

 

May you continue to shower us with Your gifts of

love, concern and curiosity; which call us to

respond to the parish community and beyond.

For those who respond to Your call,

may You grant them answered prayers, peace of mind,

love of family and the joy of friends.

 

Unite all the communities within Holy Spirit Parish

as one, so Your light will shine brighter and longer.

We praise you and pray to you forever. Amen

 

Peggy Barballa-Fitzsimmons

Holy Spirit Parish - 971 Suburban Road - Union, NJ 07083

www.holyspiritunion.org