“When I was a stranger, you welcomed me.” (Mt. 25:35).

"Jesus Christ teaches that whenever we welcome one of the least of our sisters and brothers, we welcome Christ Himself.  Parishioners of a stewardship parish seek to see the face of Christ in one another. With special vigilance, parishioners must seek out and welcome new members to the parish family.  A stewardship parish is a welcoming parish regardless of the parish demographics: large or small - urban, suburban or rural." The Pillars of Parish Stewardship.