Our parish in recent years has witnessed the growth and development of various ministries. These ministries have provided opportunities for individual members to grow in their faith, love and commitment to God. At the same time they have equally played an indispensable role in the building and strengthening of our Christian family of St Stephen. Appreciating the vital role of ministries in our community, the pastoral council in their quest to strengthen our communal bond and deepen our spiritual lives, saw the need to explore the riches of the various ministries in our parish. We will therefore be dedicating one Sunday every month, beginning from today and for the next several of months, to talk about the ministries and give all the opportunity to avail themselves of the blessings that abound in them.  Every ministry is not only an opportunity to serve; it is equally an opportunity for spiritual growth and to receive God’s blessings. May the Lord strengthen us in our resolve to serve him through our individual gifts.