God's Doorkeepers Ministry
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Job Description
Blessed Solanus Casey was a humble doorkeeper. He answered the knock at the door, and brought those who were searching for something more, God’s life and love and His peace. How many people found the peace of the Lord through his humble hospitality?
2) Station two or three Doorkeepers at the main entrance to the Sr. Carol Center and one Doorkeeper at the church doors near the Holy Family statue. The fourth Doorkeeper should be stationed in the church, near the midpoint to help worshippers as needed.
We are called to offer that same “radical hospitality” to all we meet; to all who join us in our liturgies praising God. The duty of hospitality falls on every one of us - we joyfully spread the Good News by reaching out to others in sincere hospitality. God’s Doorkeepers must lead the way in hospitality and model it for our community. God’s Doorkeepers are St. Joan's welcoming hosts, helping those who come to worship, to fully take part in prayerful celebration.
What we do as God’s Doorkeepers:
1) Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your assigned Mass.
3) Smile, be friendly, be pleasant, be kind, be happy - make it possible for those you meet to mirror your outgoing and positive attitude. “Good morning! … How are you?"
4) Greet everyone you meet – help them to feel comfortable - are they looking for where to place their offertory donation? Treat all as you would a good friend or close family member – they are family! We have all heard stories about a small kindness, which we barely remember, but which meant the world to the recipient.
5) Slightly before Mass ends, prop open the main exit doors, and then offer everyone a personal and warm farewell as they depart - make them want to come back next week!
"Do not neglect hospitality, for through it, some have unknowingly entertained angels" (Hebrews, 13:2). Abraham gave hospitality to a visitor, not knowing that he was the Lord’s messenger. Have we, unknowing, been visited by angels? If we extend our hospitality to all, both the friend and the stranger, we may never know who our guest is, but we may serve as Christ for that person that day.
