On Holy Saturday, Teams of Missionaries (or Families) will go door to door in the local neighborhood to personally invite every home to join in the Easter celebrations. They pass out flyers with dates and time for services. They take down any prayer intentions and gather any requests for things like communion to the sick. If they are invited to do so, the missionaries can answer any questions about the faith that persons in the home may have.

• To Share the Love of Christ! 
•  Jesus said to them. "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to EVERY CREATURE."  Mark 16:15.
• Speaking at World Youth Day in Denver (1993), St. Pope John Paul II implored all young people: “Do not be afraid to go out on the streets and into public places, like the first Apostles who preached Christ and the Good News of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages. This is no time to be ashamed of the Gospel (Rom 1,16). It is the time to preach it from the rooftops (Mt 10,27). Do not be afraid to break out of comfortable and routine modes of living, in order to take up the challenge of making Christ known in the modern "metropolis". It is you who must "go out into the byroads" ( Mt 22,9) and invite everyone you meet to the banquet which God has prepared for his people. The Gospel must not be kept hidden because of fear or indifference.”

“Do not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent.” -Pope Francis, Rio de Janeiro 2013.

•  The 2023 Door to Door Mission will be Holy Saturday morning, APRIL 8, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. 
•  Missionaries will gather at the St. Joseph PAC to check in, meet with their team members, receive supplies, instructions and a blessing before being sent out to the neighborhoods and areas around St. Joseph Church and within the parish boundaries.

EVERYONE!! This is a family mission for young and old, parents, children, teens, young adults, and everyone in between! 

• Teams will be composed of 3-4 Members (or an entire family)
• Each Missionary Team will have a Team Leader (age 18+ and VIRTUS compliant with the Diocese of Austin)
• Team Leaders will receive training prior to Holy Saturday (required)
• Each Missionary Team Member will receive a Mission t-shirt, Crucifix, supplies for the mission and lunch afterward in the PAC
• We need 50 teams to accomplish our mission of knocking on over 1000 Doors!
• Missionary Teams will gather for Prayer and Consecration on the morning of the mission before setting out in their assigned neighborhoods and return for a celebration lunch and sharing of graces at the PAC.
• Every individual must be registered to participate on a missionary team.

When you register you can indicate if you would like to be a Team Leader. Team Leaders will be contacted about the required training they will receive prior to the Door to Door mission. Training will include things like: team roles, dialogue skills, best practices and things to avoid.
Team Leaders are required to:

• be over the age of 18
• be up to date with the Safe Environment training offered by the Diocese of Austin (VIRTUS- formerly EIM). If you are unsure of your status, please check with the Diocese website or contact the church office. https://www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions
• Attend team leader training (date to be announced soon). 

All Missionaries are required to register online. 

Cost 

There is a small cost ($15/missionary, with discounts for families) associcated with going on mission. The Missionary registration fee includes a Mission t-shirt, crucifix, supplies and lunch following the mission at the PAC. If you or your family would like to participate and are not able to afford the registration cost please contact Fr. Will Rooney as scholarhsips are availble. 

Options are available for:

• Individuals (under 18)
• Individual (18+)
• Family Package (2 parents and 2+ children) 

Permission, Waiver Forms and Safe Environment Certification (VIRTUS)

• Each participant is required to have either a Parental Permission form (under age 18) or a Waiver form (over 18 or Family participating together) for insurance purposes. Forms are available in PDF for download and may be completed in advance and turned in at check in or emailed.
  • Permission Form for Minors
  • Waiver Form for Adults
  • Family Permission Form
• Team Leaders are required to be over the age of 18 and must be up to date with the Safe Environment training offered by the Diocese of Austin (VIRTUS- formerly EIM). If you are unsure of your status, please check with the Diocese website or contact the church office.

Register Here

Anyone who would like to make a Donation to the mission may do so by following the instructions on this Donation Form. Your contribution to the Door to Door Mission is greatly appreciated!

There are many ways to get ready for mission service.

Pray

We ask you to begin praying that the Holy Spirit will create in your heart a deeper desire to seek Christ in those around you with compassion, charity and hospitality. 

Fast

Because we are preparing for this mission during Lent, maybe take a moment to begin fasting in a particular way right now for the souls you will encounter on mission. 

Prepare

1. Mission Youth Holy Week Mission explained
2. How can I strike up an evangelization conversation?
3. I get nervous about evangelization; how can I change?

Be open

    By Email: hwmissionsbcs@gmail.com
    By Phone: 979-777-2517 (Gloria Maria Tabler)