Mission of Serving Hearts at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Winder, GA

At St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, the mission of Serving Hearts is rooted in the parish’s core identity of loving and serving others as Christ calls us to do. The parish’s “Why” statement explains that they answer the call to love and serve by walking with Christ, using their time, talent, and treasure to meet the needs of God’s people

Serving Hearts embodies this mission by:

• Meeting spiritual needs through God’s Word, the sacraments, and personal relationships with Christ.

• Giving generously to support the parish and its ministries.

• Fostering a deep sense of belonging within the St. Matthew Parish family.

• Inspiring personal growth and expanding God’s kingdom in the community.

• Demonstrating love for Jesus by caring for others, reflecting the commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”.

In practice, Serving Hearts is expressed through:

• Faith formation and education for all ages.

• Community outreach and service projects that address local needs.

• Worship and fellowship that strengthen the parish as a “Eucharistic Family.”

• Advocacy for life, justice, and peace, in line with Catholic social teaching.

Overall, Serving Hearts at St. Matthew Catholic Church is about living out the Gospel in daily life—transforming lives through love, service, and unity in Christ.