The Welcoming Ministry's goal is to contact new parishioners personally or by telephone welcoming them to St. Benedict the Abbot. We want them to feel connected with our church family by introducing them to various ministries and services offered.

Our ministry is open to all parishioners who have a calling to welcome new members. In such a large parish of nearly 10,000 members, it is far too common for new members to feel alone and disconnected. To assure newcomers that we are a vibrant, spirit-filled parish of one family in Christ, the Welcoming Ministry serves as an avenue to become spiritually and socially connected with others of like interests. Various parish families and singles have chosen to support and assist new parishioners by introducing and, on occasion, accompanying them to the numerous spiritual, educational and social programs we offers.