S T. A L E X I U S - O U R L A D Y O F T H E A N G E L S - S T. PA U L ’S
An Inside Look at Our
GREETER MINISTRY
Fostering Hospitality in Our Faith Community
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e’ve learned a lot of new ways to do things during the COVID-19 pandemic, from electronic clinic visits to virtual Mass and much more. We’ve also learned that an important part of our faith is celebrating with one another. The Mass is to be experienced in person, alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ. And, what could be more important than making sure every single person seated around us knows they are truly welcome in God’s house? A dedicated group of greeters at St. Paul’s makes sure of this. They are there to open the door, lend a smile, or even a hug, once the threat of the spread of COVID-19 has passed. Ruth Pohlman and her son, Shannon, are committed to making sure everyone who enters the doors at St. Paul’s for 8 a.m. Sunday Mass receives a smile. About four years ago, Ruth signed up to be a greeter, along with Shannon, as part of the stewardship renewal. The mother-son duo makes a great team — Shannon opens the door and Ruth does the talking. “I am a social butterfly,” Ruth says. “I like being around people.” The Greeter Ministry is a great way for Ruth and Shannon to use their gifts to give back to our Lord. And, Ruth is a familiar face at St. Paul’s. She and her husband, Dan, have been members at St. Paul’s since they moved from Melrose in 1979. Ruth has actually been a member since birth, except for the few years when they lived in Melrose. Ruth really believes in the value and importance of the Greeter Ministry, especially as the threat of the virus wanes and we continued on back cover
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(From left) Shannon and Ruth enjoy serving as greeters at St. Paul’s Parish.
