Servant Song

In light of yesterday's Gospel, Matthew 25: 14-30, the Parable of the Talents, doesn't it seem to be a great time to  ask us to consider volunteering at our church or in the larger community?  Believe me, I like nothing better than to have an opportunity to go to Mass with no greater care in the world than, "Is the priest's Homily going to be interesting and will I catch a cold from the Sign of Peace?"  I was able to do that when we lived in San Diego for a couple years and it was terrific, but now that my husband and I are back home in San Jose where we are active volunteers, I have to say that I feel much more a part of this church family and less of a guest.  I can say from experience that it doesn't take a lot of talent to be a Eucharistic Minister, but it does call me to be more involved in the Mass.  Lector, usher, choir member, altar server, teacher's assistant for Catechism classes, sponsor for RCIA, there are lots of jobs in and around the church that you, yes you, can do.  Volunteering can bring a deeper sense of meaning and involvement to the Sunday Mass and might even reveal some hidden talents !