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Building up the Body of Christ
The Church is built of living stones, members of the Body of Christ. Our parish exists to build up the Body of Christ in our corner of the world. We strive to deepen our life in Christ, invite others to become disciples and reach out to those who are lost. Building fellowship together and worshiping God form the heart of our mission. We invite you to join us on the adventure of discipleship!
Below please review the list of Volunteer options and contact information:
Hospitality:
- Captain - assist clergy to ensure all volunteer positions are covered.
- Greeter - welcome and greet guests as they enter. Distribute bulletins at end of mass as guests exit. Direct guests at Communion.
- Hosts - greet guests, assist with seating if necessary. Bring in-pew collection up. Assist with offertory procession.
Ministries:
- Eucharistic Minister - Assist clergy with distribution of Holy Communion at the altar and/or throughout the Church.
- Readers/Lectors - Proclaim the Word of God in the first and second readings. May also include the responsorial psalm and the Prayer of the Faithful (General Intercessions).
- Pastoral Care - Visit with homebound and/or nursing home residents providing Holy Communion during a short prayer service.
Parish Organizations:
- Knights of Columbus
- Columbiette's
- St. Vincent De Paul
- Respect Life Ministry
- OLPH Seniors
Altar:
- Altar Server - assists the clergy during liturgy. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, helps bring up the gifts, brings up the book, etc.
- Altar & Rosary Society - work together to maintain our Church's beautiful Altar.
Outreach:
- Food Bank - Once per month, move food from the collection site in Church to the "work sacristy" following the 12 noon Mass. On the following Wednesday, around 6 pm, the food is then taken to the food bank at the Municipal Building.
Events:
- Event Planning Committee - attend meetings monthly/bi-monthly, share ideas, help execute event needs.
- Community Liason - Help coordinate and execute participation in community/town wide functions.
Faith Formation Leaders:
- Kingdom Kids Leader - Virtus trained individuals who lead children ages 5-11 in a weekly bible lesson in Nolan Hall during 10am Sunday mass.
- P.R.E.P. Leader - Family Faith Formation instructors for parish religious education program grades 1st-8th grades.
- Small Group Leader - an individual that leads a small group (6-8 people) in prayer, discussion, scripture and fellowship once weekly.
Weekend Mass Technology:
- Slide Advancer - Responsible for advancing slides that appear on the screen using a remote and paper guide.
- Streaming Videographer - Operate the camera from the computer in the sacristy.
Music:
- Singer/Choir - Those wishing to share their musical gifts with the parish during mass.
Building & Grounds:
- Handy or skilled trades person willing to help with repairs or improvements needed on campus.
- Church Cleaner - help clean the church with a team of other individuals once or twice a week or every other week.
- Gardening - help garden and maintain the church garden and grounds.
Please contact the rectory for more information, and if you would like to partake in any of these roles, 856-667-8850.
