The worship at Hickory Neck is joyous! Whether in the quiet of the candlelit Christmas Eve midnight Mass or the moving celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter, these ministries ensure our parishioners are well-fed through our Sunday worship services.

The Power of Prayer for Children as shared by a parishioner:

In September, for the Prayers of the People, our older daughter, grabbed a name from the basket for the first time at the 10:00 AM service.  She asked us what it was for, and we explained.  From there, we went about our day.  The next night, our daughter came down with a basket filled with 20+ names written on tiny pieces of paper.  It included her family, distant relatives, teachers, parishioners, and friends. 

As a mom, I sometimes wonder how much they are getting out of a Sunday morning.  Is it a chore for them to wake up and go?  Are we celebrating holidays without understanding the real meaning?  Is it a social hour?  Is it a routine rather than worship?  And, last night, I was reminded that children soak up everything.  At 8, she is learning the power of prayer.  Taking the tangible piece of paper and walking to her seat all of a sudden made the Prayers of the People personal and gave her a sense of responsibility.  It was a beautiful moment, and I wanted to share it with you.