As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is Teacher and Guide, we the people of the Advent are called to grow in our understanding of the gifts and demands of the Gospel as we deepen our faith and strengthen our commitment to Jesus Christ as the Lord of all that we are and all that we have.

As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is High Priest and Celebrant, we, the people of the Advent, are called to proclaim the Gospel as our primary reason for being through our worship, our preaching and our personal witness in the world.

As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is Pastor and Comforter, we, the people of the Advent are called to extend Christ’s healing care to one another in a nurturing family by providing support and encouragement in the face of life’s constant changes.

As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is Friend and Companion, we the people of the Advent, are called to share with one another the joys and responsibilities of Christian fellowship through hospitality,celebration, learning, creative expression, play and service.

As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is Prophet and Servant, we the people of the Advent are called to give ourselves away in servanthood in response to the needs of others beyond the walls of this parish.

As followers of our Lord Christ, Who is Leader and Worker, we the staff and people of the Advent, are called to use our gifts, engage our minds and concentrate our labor on the tasks that enable people throughout the parish to perform ministries of liturgy, pastoral care, outreach and Christian formation.