Welcome Back Home

Let us join in prayer so that Christ may open our hearts to become a welcoming community that shares God’s love with one another.   Together, we are One Body in Christ, a family in faith.

WELCOMING PRAYER
Jesus, you are the Bread of Life, the everlasting source of life, goodness and love. Instill in us the courage to share your Good News. Form us as your disciples of hospitality who welcome our brothers and sisters to the celebration of Mass with open arms. Help us to follow your example of accompaniment, especially with those who are different from us in appearance, attitudes, culture and language. Keep us humble servants, like the Blessed Virgin Mary, so that we too may proclaim that the Lord has done great things and holy is His name.
In your holy and blessed name, we pray

Amen

“Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.”

-Romans 15:7

Jesus Christ our Savior profoundly welcomes us from the cross with open arms as we celebrate his greatest act of love in every Eucharist.   

Catholics Come Home invites each person to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.  If you have been away from the Catholic Church, allow us to welcome you back home.  

Rosie Bridges - 813-671-4434 or email Rosie at Rosie@ststephencatholic.org