Mission Statement

Mary Queen of Heaven is a compassionate community of faith that strives to exemplify Christ’s mission. In the spirit of Vatican II, we take our role as the People of God seriously and value the participation and empowerment of the laity in the mission of the church. We appreciate the history of this faith community, its generous spirit, and openness to the future, knowing that the Spirit of God is truly guiding us.

We work together to share in the mission of Jesus by reaching out to those who are hungry, thirsty, lonely, sick, or otherwise in need. We nurture and care for each other with simple acts of kindness and love. There is a simplicity about Mary Queen of Heaven that can be seen in its physical structure and is mirrored in its people. We strive to be people of integrity who demonstrate our care and compassion for others through our daily lives.

We value youth as the future of the Church and our world. We understand the importance of helping our youth to learn to give of their time and talents in order to help them serve in a way that is meaningful for them. We recognize the power that is in them for good. We place an emphasis on the religious education and formation of youth in our community.

We invest time and energy on programs for the initiation of children and adults into the Catholic Church. We promote small faith communities as a way to deepen our own spiritual lives and grow in faith together as a parish family. We work to develop strong leadership of our staff and volunteers, in a continuing effort to strengthen our community. We encourage the participation of everyone in the ministries of our parish. We share our faith with one another so that we might be examples of Christ’s love for His people.

We are a welcoming community that seeks to provide a place of comfort and an atmosphere of acceptance and love for all. We have diverse needs and talents and different experiences and images of God. We recognize the value of family and understand that in order to live God’s Word we must strive to support all the families of our parish. Together, we have a strong sense of being part of God’s family; we are connected to one another and believe we are accountable to one another. We want Mary Queen of Heaven to be a place where everyone feels valued. We place an importance on inviting others to join us on our journey of faith. We enjoy being with each other and we enjoy worshipping God, through powerful liturgies with beautiful music. We are God’s people, living our lives through faith, hope, and loving service.