You Belong To Us
Welcome, whoever you are!
Are you a regular at Saint Frances of Rome, or are you a guest here today?
Are you new to the area, perhaps from another state or another country?
Are you overwhelmed by the stress and expectations of life?
If you are, then you belong here with us,
because you belong to Christ.
Christ is the host here today.
Christ sets this table, and Christ welcomes all!
Yes, you belong to us, for you belong to Christ.
With Christ we welcome you as part of His body!
Are you newly married or married with children?
Are you single or divorced?
Are you a young person searching for acceptance?
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
Are you surrounded by family and friends, or are you separated from family this holiday?
Are you fluent in another language?
If you are, then you belong with us, because you belong to Christ.
Christ is the host here today.
Christ sets this table, and Christ welcomes all!
Yes, you belong to us, for you belong to Christ.
With Christ we welcome you as part of His body!
Have you been laid off, or begun a new job?
Are you homeless, or struggling financially in these difficult times?
Are you celebrating a success in your life?
Are you a victim of discrimination because of your age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic background?
If you are, then you belong with us because you belong to Christ.
Christ is the host here today.
Christ sets this table, and Christ welcomes all!
Yes, you belong to us, for you belong to Christ.
With Christ we welcome you as part of His body!
Are you mending a broken relationship,
or beginning a new one?
Have you welcomed a new child to your family?
Are you disabled or dealing with ill health?
Are you questioning your faith?
Are you unsure of your place in the church community
or society in general?
If you are, then you belong with us because you belong to Christ.
Christ is the host here today.
Christ sets this table, and Christ welcomes all!
Yes, you belong to us, for you belong to Christ.
With Christ we welcome you as part of His body!
Today, let us remember our own
birth in Christ through the Baptism, where we first become a member
of his Body.
If you are an ever-faithful disciple
of Christ, welcome!
If you have been away, welcome back!
If you have not been able to believe without seeing Christ, look around you. The Body of Christ gathers here today.
Saints and sinners are welcome together.
Everyone is welcome to come to Christ, our Lord and
our God, indeed!
