Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is an African-American community that celebrates the Gospel of Christ by welcoming the stranger among us. This unity in diversity is seen in the different traditions, cultures, and songs, which the Lord has given us. This variety reminds the Church that God's kingdom is like a banquet: a festive gathering for all people of every race and color--a table at which the lonely find company, the hungry savor rich foods and fine wine and strangers enjoy warm family ties. Jesus calls us to build this kingdom here on earth.
Building community is the result of a living dialogue between the culture of the people and the Word of God. At our church this dialogue is dynamic rather than static.
At Saint Benedict the Moor we have the following ministries: Christian Mothers and the Women's Guild, Gospel Choir; Traditional Choir; Altar Servers, Sunday School Teachers, Bereavement Ministry, Coffee Hour; Health Ministry, Lectors, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, and Youth Ministry. The task of these, along with the Pastoral Council, is to build one community through fellowship as we understand the differences between the cultures and bring them together. This enables us to echo the person of Christ into our lives. In other words, the ministries of the parish are a support to inculturate the Gospel into the community . The goal at our Church is to help people to live their lives in greater fidelity to Christ and to see their lives expressing care to one another.
At Saint Benedict the Moor Church, we celebrate the warm religious experience of our African heritage here in America. |
