Ministering to women of St. Andrew the Apostle by offering a welcoming and caring environment in which to gather, share and celebrate our common faith, build a sense of community and provide social, spiritual and service opportunities enriching and empowering the lives of women.
What is The Sophia Ministry?
The Sophia Ministry was created in 2007 to minister to the women of St. Andrew’s. During the formation process, the name, Sophia, was recommended by Fr. Joe Hennessey, St. Andrew’s founding pastor. As he explained, Sophia is the Greek word for Wisdom and can be found throughout the Bible as a reference to Divine Wisdom. We felt this name was a perfect fit for our ministry as we seek to empower women to discover God’s Divine Wisdom and strength within themselves.
The Sophia Ministry is for women who:
- Wish to connect with other women of the parish
- Yearn to deepen their spirituality
- Desire to give back to their parish and community
Goals
Sophia Social Goals
- Create a sense of community by providing a safe and trusting environment to connect with other women of the parish.
- Empower women to make new friendships and deepen acquaintances.
- Dare to break the familiar by seeking and welcoming diversity.
Sophia Spiritual Goals
- Create an atmosphere of trust and acceptance by welcoming women where they are on their spiritual journey.
- Empower women to recognize and embrace God’s divine wisdom by providing faith sharing and learning opportunities.
- Foster a healthy love of self, family and community, rooted in God’s divine love.
- Dare to support other women on their spiritual journey.
Sophia Service Goals
- Create opportunities for women to make a difference.
- Empower women to utilize their God-given gifts and talents to serve others.
- Dare to break out of our comfort zones and reach out to our community in service.
Activities
Because we are a new ministry, we welcome ideas from women of the parish about activities they would like to see offered and that fulfill our Social, Spiritual and Service goals. If you have ideas or suggestions, please contact us. We look forward to offering a wide variety of opportunities for women to gather, share and serve.
Contact Us
For more information, please email The Sophia Ministry.