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Serving God in Your Place
"For the eyes of the Lord search back and forth across the whole earth, looking for people whose hearts are perfect toward Him, so that He can show His great power in helping them...." 2 Chronicles 16:9 TLB God has called each of us to serve Him in the place He has us. In His eyes we all have a ministry. Many serve Him in a local church through a variety of ministries, such as music, teaching, youth work, or by being a part of the church staff. Others serve on the mission field, on the job, at school, or at home. God knows you and He knows your heart desires to serve Him. You are someone that He will use to make a difference, to share His love, and to touch the hearts of others. What has qualified you for this high privilege of being used by Him? Is it your talents, your personality, your education, your influence, or your résumé? It is none of these; rather, it is the response of your heart toward Him. God is always searching for those whose hearts are yielded to Him so that He can work mightily through them. Sometimes we can be led to think that God's work is dependent upon us, upon what we do, and upon what we know. The truth is that God wants us to be totally dependent upon Him. He is the Treasure, we are the vessels; He is Vine, we are the branches; He is the Living Water, we are the channels through which He flows. The apostle Peter was someone who needed to learn this important truth. Jesus taught him the futility of trying to get results through his own efforts by allowing him, an expert fisherman, to labor all night and come up empty. Afterward, when He followed Jesus' word to cast out into the deep, Peter pulled in a catch that was beyond his dreams. As His servant, remember that your ministry is His idea and not yours. He is the One who knows you, who has called you, and who has equipped you to serve Him. Remain true, remain faithful, remain restful, and remain totally dependent upon Him. God is not looking for those who are clever, but for those in whom He can be wise; He is not looking for those who are talented, but for those to whom He can be all sufficient; He is not looking for those who are powerful, but for those through whom He can be almighty. Divine Mercy Ministry
The Divine Mercy Ministry promotes the Divine Mercy devotion - its history, its message and its practice as given by Jesus through St. Faustina - by performing deeds of mercy and other acts of charity in conjunction with the other Parish ministries. We seek to help members of St. Martha's as well as others in our community who are in need. Everyone is invited to pray the Chaplet and perpetual Novena with us after the weekday morning Masses. CLICK HERE to read this ministry's blog and the details of all their programs and activities.
Legion of Mary
Legion members visit the sick and homebound, organize enthronements, and encourage people of faith to visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, lead rosaries at funeral vigils and evangelize bringing many to renew their faith. Meetings are held Mondays, 7:15 – 9:00 pm in the Cry Room East inside the Church.
Liturgy Board
This board is comprised of all the liturgical ministry coordinators. They meet monthly to plan for the celebration of God’s word and Eucharist . They meet quarterly to vision for the next quarters services. For further information, please contact the parish office.
Mass Coordinators
Our mass coordinators assist at designated mass weekly or every other week, to coordinate all the details for each service. For further information, please contact the parish office.
Queen of Peace Rosary Group
This ministry focuses on the propagation and devotion of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary among families in Diamond Bar and its surrounding communities with faith in the promise that “the family that prays together stays together.” They have six images of the Blessed Virgin visiting homes for a week. A home visit of the Blessed Mother can be scheduled. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
SCRIP
SCRIP is another word for gift certificates and/or gift cards. They are available for purchase 7 days a week, either from Pastoral Office or courtyard after Masses on Saturday and Sunday. A truly cost-free way to support the parish.
Young Adult Ministry
“As intergenerational young adults, we welcome all those able to share their unique gifts, talents, and spirituality and life experiences so that the entire community will benefit.” Young Adults are 18 – 39, married or single, with or without children, looking to build relationships and friendships, community and belonging, and develop a personal spirituality. Mass on 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm.
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