MINISTRY SIGNUP MONTH

SIGNING UP IS EASY!
Just complete a signup form after Mass on Saturday or Sunday or complete the signup form ONLINE by clicking on the button below. 
Dear Friends,
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It is time again to begin discerning which ministries we will participate in during the coming ministry year.
 
It is well known throughout the diocese that CCOP parishioners have a strong sense of what it means to be good stewards of not only treasure, but also of our time and talent. This is a particular characteristic of this parish of which I am very proud! One of the primary ways that we express our sense of stewardship is in how we minister to one another – both within and outside of CCOP.
Ministry Sign-ups will take place during the entire month of September. Sign-ups will take place in the vestibule of St. Augustine Church following Mass (throughout September).
 
Additionally, the Ministry Sign-up sheet can be downloaded from the CCOP website or obtained from the office at either church.
By our Baptism, we are ALL called to ministry, but discerning which ministry to select can be a daunting task – especially at CCOP where there are so many opportunities to serve. I deliberately used the word, “discerning” rather than “selecting” or “choosing” because the process of discernment is not an individualistic one, but one that requires prayerfully including God in this process. A process that forces us to ask the difficult questions: “Am I being called to a particular ministry?” and, if so, “Why?” It also requires of us an evaluation of our Gifts – gifts freely given by God to use in ministering to His people – “What Gifts do I bring to this particular ministry?” Discerning a ministry is much more difficult than just checking a box – but it is also so much more rewarding!
 
There are no words that can adequately thank you for your commitment to making CCOP a Spirit-filled parish. Rest assured that this is a direct result of your love for our faith, for our church, and for the people of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton!
 
Peace, God Bless and Happy Discerning!
 
​Deacon Gary
Director of Liturgy

​Please note that the diocese requires that ALL parishioners who participate in a ministry receive the Safe Environment Training (available on-line at https://www.virtusonline.org/). Once you have successfully completed the training, you will receive a printable certificate of completion that is good for three years.