Those with this charism possess a keen ability to see the needs or gaps that will make things better and that others may not notice. They act on their own to accomplish the tasks and do so behind the scenes. They encounter God’s presence in humble acts of service, and are happy to give time and energy freely for a greater good.
Born on October 16 1890 in Corinaldo, in the Ancona Province in Italy, her farmworker father moved his family to Ferrier di Conca, near Anzio. When he died of malaria, Maria’s mother had to struggle to feed her children.
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ACTS Retreats
Church Office Assistance
CK Women
Homebound/Elderly Outreach
Knights of Columbus
Religious Life
Sacristy-Church-Altar Care
St. Anne’s Society
St. Joseph’s Society
St. Lawrence Ministry
Stewardship Committee
Ushers, Greeters
Votive Candle Volunteer