Page 24 - Catholic Extension Magazine Spring 2020

24 INSPIRE

Cover Story

social service ministry, said, “The
church brings families together to
carry on their Catholic traditions
and understand that they belong to
something greater than their indi-
vidual selves. This is clearly a holy
place to gather.”
Father Britto Berchmans, pastor,
said, “In this church, parishioners
feel affirmed and respected. They
feel a sense of solidarity and
connection. They are so grateful
for our gift that they were brought
to tears. This personal encounter

A young girl in St. Luke’s parish hall is
a reminder of one of the parishioners’
biggest goals in building this new
church: investing in the next
generation and giving them a
spiritual home for years to come.

At a celebration in the new parish hall, which will be refinished later, young parishioners entertain with indigenous dances from Latin America.