Parish and Family Life

Description:

Wash and iron soiled altar linens. They can be picked up in the Ministry Center on Monday and returned to the Ministry Center by Friday of the same week.

Time:

1 ½ - 2 hours per week, approximately every 6 weeks

People needed:

Unlimited

Description:

The A/V ministry is responsible for the operation of audio and video equipment for all liturgies and special events. Members must be willing to arrive at least 20 minutes before each liturgy to setup equipment and in some cases remain after to support various audio/video requirements. Members will also be requested to provide support on Holy Days, special liturgies and choir concerts on other than Saturday/Sundays.

Time:

2-3 Hours per Month

People needed:

12-15

Description:

A Baby Play Group where parents and babies (birth-3years) can get together to pray, socialize, play, and do a faith-based activity.

Time:

Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am

People needed:

Anyone Interested

Description:

DivorceCare is a support group for those experiencing the pain and difficulty of separation and divorce. DivorceCare helps group members apply biblical principles as they heal from the hurt of separation and divorce. The DivorceCare group will meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Time:

Weekly

People needed:

Anyone who is interested

Description:

Plan luncheon, purchase groceries, and contact helpers. Coordinate volunteers the day of the luncheon and be responsible for set up, serving and clean up.

Time:

Planning and shopping, 4-5 hrs; Coordinating volunteers the day of luncheon, 4-5 hrs.

People needed:

Call Ministry Lead if Interested

Description:

On the day of the luncheon prepare food in the Ministry Center kitchen, serve and clean up.

Time:

2 - 4 hours

People needed:

10

Description:

The Parish's K of C Council supports the Parish Priest, Vocations/Seminarians, the Parish, the youth, families, the community and other Parish Ministries by providing manpower and/or monetary assistance where needed. Knights financially sponsor and man numerous social events, and perform many charitable works, including providing volunteer work and fundraising assistance to the developmentally disabled. As a fraternal Catholic men's service organization, the Knights also undertake activities that assist each other in their common desire to continue forming themselves in the Faith and living more Christian lives.

Time:

1 ½ hours once per month – flexible participation, depending on number of RSVP’s and volunteers.

People needed:

Unlimited, men ages 18 and over

Description:

Participate in the monthly new member orientation event. Volunteers needed to do ANY of the following: meet new parishioners, share perspective on the parish, deliver a short presentation on parish history and ministries, assist new members in completing the registration forms, identify ministries where they can contribute, help with lunch preparations and make brief follow-up calls a few months later.

Time:

1 ½ hours once per month – flexible participation, depending on number of RSVP’s and volunteers..

People needed:

Unlimited - Great ministry for both new and long time parishioners of all ages

Description:

Supervise & play with children, ages crawling - 4 years, during Mass, in the Nursery.

Time:

90 minutes as scheduled

People needed:

30 +. Must be 18 or older and have taken Protecting God’s Children seminar and have a background check performed.

Description:

Play with children, ages crawling - 4 years, during Mass. Assist adult supervisor in the Nursery..

Time:

90 minutes as scheduled

People needed:

30 +. Ages 10 - 17

Description:

Help in the office consists of answering telephones, updating the census, helping with mailings, copying and other tasks as needed by the staff. You MUST be available during the day, Monday through Friday. Regular help is needed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis; or even one morning or afternoon per month. Hours are generally 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasionally extra help is needed for special projects such as large mailings. Training is provided. Substitutes are especially needed, particularly those who can be available on short notice.

Time:

Time: 3 - 4 hrs. each week or every other week; or as needed for subs and special projects.

People needed:

10 +

Description:

To enhance and develop a parish atmosphere that is supportive of priestly and religious vocations; to foster opportunities to pray for, learn about, and encourage priesthood and religious life; to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life; and to assist the parish community in taking responsibility for calling forth others for ministry in the Church.

Time:

2 hours every other month for a meeting plus activities, and time for personal prayer for vocations

People needed:

Full Time Members- Unlimited, Part Time Members to help after masses - Representatives for 5pm and 11am Masses

Description:

A spiritual, service, educational, and social group providing fellowship for women ages 16 or older; a forum for identifying, discussing and responding to current women’s issues, and assisting the parish and community as needed.

Time:

Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month. Service projects are varied.

People needed:

Unlimited

Description:

The Young at Heart Seniors (ages 55 and older) is a social group that meets every 3^rd Wednesday of the month from September to May, 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center for a Potluck Luncheon. Dates and time vary for off-site programs. Other activities include a celebration of birthdays every first Friday of each month honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel; in addition, a blessing is bestowed upon the seniors celebrating their birthday for that month. After Mass a light breakfast is offered at the Ministry Center and the celebrants are honored. The combination of the two activities strengthens our ties within the church and outside activities.

Time:

12:00 - 2:30 p.m. one Wednesday per month for the luncheon; times vary for other activities

People needed:

Unlimited