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  • Catholic Daughters
    The female complement of the Knights of Columbus, provides many social services to the parish such as visitation of the sick, help for the homebound, and support for priestly vocations. Meet 7:00PM on the third Monday. Open to practicing Catholic women 18 and older.
  • Knights of Columbus
    Ken Hipkins, Grand Knight. Local chapter of the international order that carries out fraternal, education and social projects in union with the pastor. Meet the first and third Mondays at 7:30PM. Open to Catholic men 18 and older.
  • Legion of Mary
    Karen Knoll, President. Local Praesidium undertaking corporal and spiritual works of mercy in union with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Weekly meetings 8:00am Saturday;

 

Liturgy & Worship

  • Altar Guild
    Teams of 3-4 members meet Saturday morning for 2 hours every three months or so to clean and maintain the church for weekend Masses.
  • Choir: Vocalists or Instrumentalists
    Don Roe, Music Director. Commitment expected is 3-4 hours weekly including required rehearsals. Ability to read music is strongly preferred.
  • Commentator
    Michael Roman, chairperson. At weekend and holy day liturgies, the commentator greets the congregation and reads the Prayers of the Faithful. One can expect to be scheduled for one or more Masses per month at the hour of one's choosing.
  • Lector
    Michael Roman, chairperson. At weekend and holy day liturgies, the lector proclaims the Scripture one time or more per month.
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
    Rebecca Coburn, coordinator. Ministers distribute Holy Communion on Sundays and holy days, assist in setting up beforehand, and with the cleaning of altar vessels following Mass. Usually scheduled at one or more Masses per month at the hour of one's choosing, but must provide substitute when unable to attend. Training is provided
  • Ushers for Mass
    John Isenhath, chairperson .Ushers welcome guests, provide seating assistance, take up collections, and distribute bulletins at the weekend and holy day Masses and other religious services.
  • Ministry of Praise
    Members are committed to regular intercessory prayer for the needs of parishioners; it is recommended that they pray daily for various intentions listed in the monthly newsletter. Elderly and shut-in parishioners are especially encouraged to join this ministry.
  • Perpetual Adoration
    Mary Thompson, contact person. Adoration takes place 24 hours a day in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Adorers make a commitment to spend one hour at the same time each week worshipping the Eucharistic Lord. Substitutes are available when needed.

 

    Parish Life

  • Baking for Parish Events
    Eve Sica, coordinator. Volunteers are called on 2-3 times a year to make cookies, etc. for parish receptions and similar events.
  • Bazaar Committee
    Maria Beck, chairperson. Organizes short-term fundraisers such as bazaars, yard sales, raffles, etc. throughout the year.
  • Funeral Reception
    When requested, volunteers help to prepare a light meal for family and friends after a funeral Mass. Mary Painter, Coordinator.
  • Parish Picnic Committee
    One-time commitment to organize the annual picnic in September.
  • Parish Social Events
    This group plans and carries out a variety of parish dinners and receptions throughout the year

Youth Ministry

  • Karol Donfrancesco and Tracy Kruger, co-leaders for Middle School Youth. Youth from grades 6-8 gather weekly Sundays at 6:30 PM for games and fun while learning about their faith. Periodic "big" activities include movies, "lock ins," bowling, theme parks and other activities youth love!
  • High School students are welcome to drop in to the Coffee House at St. Clare House Friday nights 8-11 PM during school months. Lydia Volskis, Coffee House coordinator.

Administration

  • Buildings and Grounds Committee
    Darren Adair, chairperson.This group meets periodically to plan and organize various projects including landscaping, building & grounds repair, upkeep or replacement. Expertise in costing, contracting, repairing and other aspects of buildings and grounds upkeep is desirable.

  • Library
    Angie McFarling, librarian. Volunteers to work a few hours one day a week to perform library tasks, such as checking in books. A short training period is required.

Justice & Peace
Patrick Carne, Chair person. The committee responds to the needs of the deprived, neglected, and impoverished both within and beyond the parish community.

  • Respect Life Committee
    Susan Kearney, chairperson.Volunteers act as liaison with Knights of Columbus for pro-life activities. They work with the Pregnancy Help Center, coordinate Respect Life Week events, initiate advocacy and distribute pro-life literature. Time commitment varies with each activity.
  • Christmas Sharing
    Gudrun Grimes, chairperson. Volunteers plan, organize and supervise the collection and distribution of Christmas gifts to the needy.
  • Meals on Wheels
    Community effort in which volunteer drivers serve one hour on Friday, 3-4 times a year, delivering lunch to the elderly and the homebound.
  • SACRA
    Community effort in which volunteers serve from 9:00 - 11:30AM on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, aiding clients in need of food and other assistance. On Mondays, help is needed to carry cases of food from the Food Bank.
 

Contact the parish office for more information
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