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Core Values

Respect-

Treating others as we want to be treated. Accepting all persons for their unique religious beliefs, gifts, circumstances, and needs. Believing in the inherent worth and sacredness of each person.

Integrity-

Seeking to effect wholeness in all our relationships-individually and organizationally. Keeping our word and being faithful to who we say we are.

Compassion-

Caring and comforting in a personalized manner through our diverse presence as a social service providers.

Hospitality-

Welcoming all, especially those most vulnerable and in need, to an environment of dignity, safety, warmth, and a sense of being “home”.

Excellence-

Consistently aiming to achieve highest quality outcome while striving for innovation, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.

Stewardship-

Making use of all our human, material, environmental, and other financial resources in a responsible and accountable manner.

 

Prayers

A Prayer for the Poor

Dear Father in heaven, in the days and years remaining to me in this life, I shall find myself called upon to come to the assistance of those who lack sufficient food or clothing, or who need a place to live, or who need work. May I always find a way to follow the promptings of my conscience to help others whose humanity is diminished by the desperate conditions of their lives. Let me remember that you showed your love especially to the poor, and warned the rich that their wealth was an obstacle to holiness.

Amen

 

Harvest of Hope Prayer

We praise you and we offer you our efforts this day. As we strive to serve you, we are grateful for the talents you have given us and we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to guide and inspire us. The honor of the task you have given us humbles and also excites us, and we know your Grace is with us as a community.

 Thank you for bringing us together today. Thank you for the fellowship and friendship we experience in this community. And thank you for the joys of working together. We ask that you continue to help us put together our Harvest of Hope, and  that you grant us all the opportunity to feel your presence as we serve your poor.

We prayer in the name of your son, Jesus Christ.

Amen

 

 

 

The Minsters of Presence

By-Laws 

June 23, 2020 Revision

 

Purpose

 

The purpose of The Ministers of Presence Guild is to promote and support the mission and work of Catholic Charities. This is accomplished through involvement in special events, volunteer service and representing Catholic Charities to the wider community. 

OUR MISSION

The Ministers of Presence are called to respect the presence of God among us, to serve, advocate for and empower those in need on behalf of Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno.

 

ARTICLE I

Name

The Group shall be organized and known as The Ministers of Presence Guild.

 

ARTICLE II

Governance

 

The Ministers of Presence Guild comes together under the structure of their By-Laws and are directed by the Executive Committee in conjunction with the Development Director and Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Fresno.

 

ARTICLE III

Officers

The elected officers shall be: President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer. These officers are elected for a one-year term. Other Officers include Parliamentarian who shall be the past President and the Agency Liaison who shall be the Development Director of CCDF. These (7) officers shall make up the Executive Committee and will meet when necessary.