St. Anthony Parish at 485 Grand Avenue, Taylor Mill, KY 41015-1919 US - Ten Commandments of a Welcoming Parish

1. Thou shalt be friendly and cordial.
2. In a warm climate, thou shalt stand just outside the church doors.
3. Thou shalt give a little more attention to visitors than to regulars.
4. Thou shalt develop your gift of hospitality.
5. Thou shalt link up newcomers with an usher, making sure they get bridged to the next step in their entry process.
6. Thou shalt call everyone by name.
7. Thou shalt try hard to remember the names of new people, so that you can personalize your greeting the following Sunday.
8. Thou shalt get your physical exercise by greeting children on their level.
9. Thou shalt not do church business with the regulars as people enter the church.
10. Thou shalt be acquainted with Sunday school classes in case questions arise.

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