Roman Catholic Diocese Of St. Petersburg

A Welcoming ChurchWhen you arrive at church, and walk to the entrance, what do you notice?  Are there people to greet you and welcome you?  Do they have a friendly smile, offer a nod or handshake acknowledging you?  Hopefully, the answer is “yes.”  You’ve noticed that restaurants have people there to welcome you at the door, take you to your seat and assist you.  But Church is really like a home - where we all belong because God invites all of us into relationship, to worship Him and to come together as one community. God invites all to church and a welcoming church is one that will grow in numbers, spirit and charity.  It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been away. You are always invited to the Mass to encounter Jesus, who welcomes you with open arms. To learn more, visit WelcomingYou.org.