St. Mary s Parish Menomonee Falls. Grow and share your time and talent. Fr. John Burns. What s inside

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1 St. Mary s Parish Menomonee Falls Grow and share your time and talent Together we can do something beautiful for God. Mother Teresa said that. And she was right. What s inside I d add to it. Together, we have something beautiful from God our amazing parish. And together we can make it even more wonderful than it already is. The beauty of community is that it is enriched by the participation of every single one of its members. Here at St. Mary Parish, we have a remarkably blessed community. The Lord has shown us all in so many clear ways that He wants to build us up, strengthen us, and multiply His gifts and graces. In the following pages, you ll find an organized list of all of the many opportunities we have to get involved by giving generously of our time and talents to strengthen our parish. You ll be amazed at how much is going on. I d like to challenge you to hear the Lord s call to put your talents to use in building up the Body of Christ. Nothing stretches us and transforms us more than getting out of ourselves to serve, to give, to be like Christ in serving others. Please prayerfully consider this as a time when Jesus is inviting you to something more. Your generosity is multiplied a hundredfold in giving to the parish. Let this be your chance to take your faith and generosity to the next level say yes to the Lord, and get involved in His good work here at St. Mary Parish! 2 Faith sharing 5 Pastoral Care 6 Sacramental Preparation 7 Human Concerns 10 Administrative Support 13 Prayer and Worship 16 Christian Education 18 Stewardship and Welcome May God bless you and keep you always in His grace! Fr. John Burns 1

2 ST FAITH SHARING CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME This Cluster program is an invitation to inactive Catholics to return to the Church. Six weeks of information on the basics of Catholicism is presented in an informal support group format. This is a wonderful ministry for those who have returned to their faith and who would like to witness to others. Warm, welcoming, caring individuals who want to help others find their way home are encouraged to join this ministry. Time commitment is six program sessions and approximately two planning meetings per program. Open to adults. Program materials/informal training provided. Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver Corinthians 9:6-7 2 WOMEN S FAITH SHARING GROUP There are a couple of Women's Faith Sharing groups at present. If interested in an opportunity to share your faith with other women this opportunity may be for you. Meeting times and locations vary. In addition, in the past, we have offered women s retreats or days of reflection through the parish and cluster. Women who are interested in a chance to meet for this kind of support are invited to revitalize this ministry! Time commitment will be determined by the members. Open to women over 18 years of age. MEN S FAITH SHARING GROUP THAT MAN IS YOU This ministry is for fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, mentors, coaches, and husbands who are looking to strengthen their Catholic faith and become a man after God s own heart. The program consists of two 13 -week semesters, one in fall and the other in spring. It takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the School s conference rooms. EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE Catholic evangelization is fundamentally about proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Evangelization Committee is seeking innovative ways to help us nurture a personal relationship with Jesus and to become a parish full of intentional disciples of Christ. We want to creatively engage the world around us so we can share our faith and our Catholic identity. The Evangelization Committee holds 4 meetings per year, and there is usually some work assigned outside of the meetings. The overall time commitment is around 2-3 hours per month.

3 MOM S FAITH SHARING BIBLE IT UP This group provides encouragement and fellowship for moms looking to explore their Catholic faith. We focus on the upcoming Sunday readings followed by reflection, discussion questions, and a short period for prayers and intentions. Coffee and snacks are provided. This Bible study meets Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. twice a month (September through May) in the conference rooms in the lower level of the school. Children are welcome and child care MAY be available by gracious volunteers. Safeguard certification is required for adults in this position. MOM S GROUP OR SPECIAL EVENTS For those who love children, this is the perfect Ministry for you! The Mom s Group meets two Fridays a month, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. starting in early September and finishing at the end of May. The children meet in the Youth Room supplied with toys, comfortable chairs and a television for movies. Your role would be to supervise the children while the moms across the hall focus on growing in their faith. Safeguard certification is required for adults in this position. FAITH UNCORKED BOOK CLUB Join our faith-filled book club! Wine and refreshments are served. Christianbased books are selected by the rotating host. Faith Uncorked is a great opportunity for social, spiritual and intellectual growth in a relaxed setting! This book club meets for 2 hours on Monday evenings at various members homes or local restaurants several times throughout the year. For updates, find our group on Facebook: St. Mary s Catholic Moms (Menomonee Falls) 3

4 ST FAITH SHARING BODY OF CHRIST PRAYER NETWORK Join other parishioners as part of a prayer chain to pray for specific intentions of members of our faith community. Requests are ed or phoned to you. You are also invited to offer private individual prayer for St. Mary Parish. Please consider this quiet but powerful ministry. No meetings are required. Time commitment is dictated by your personal preference. You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Matthew 5: THEOLOGY-ON-TAP Theology-on-Tap is a speaker series for young adults, married and single, in their 20 s and 30 s. St. Mary Parish hosts four weekly sessions at Krueger s Entertainment Center during the month of July. Each night offers a different topic and presenter along with opportunities to meet others who share the same faith. Food and drinks are provided with no need to register and no cost to attend. Invite a friend and come to one or more of the talks for food, fellowship, and faith! The core team is always looking for suggestions or volunteers to help out with selecting the speakers, advertising, and setting up for each night. Time commitment is minimal with a few hours needed for pre-july planning and a half an hour both before and after each presentation. PARISH PLAYGROUP Playgroup is a great way for moms or dads and their children (from birth to school age) to meet and connect with other St. Mary s families. The parish supplies toys in a welcoming environment in the 3K classroom located in the school. Every child must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. Playgroup is a great way to watch and guide your child s interaction in a group setting while developing friendships of your own! ANGEL ACADEMY If you love working with small children, this ministry is right for you. Our preschool Sunday school meets on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month (September - May) during the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Enjoy working with children ages 2-6 doing Bible-based activities, making crafts, singing songs and more! Time commitment is one hour on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Planning sessions are optional. Open to adults and student helpers 5th grade or older. Safeguard certification is required for adults in this position.

5 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT This ministry offered to married couples seeking to enrich their married relationships. Married couples meet together in their homes to share their lives and their faiths; their struggles and their successes. These sharing sessions offer many helpful ideas on how to Live Jesus, while facing the struggles of everyday life. Open to married couples of all ages. Time commitments vary. CLUSTER VOCATION COMMITTEE Representatives from our cluster support vocation awareness activities. Most ministry is accomplished through , but occasionally the committee meets to plan for National Vocation Awareness Week, Consecrated Life and World Day of Prayer for Vocations. PASTORAL CARE VISITORS TO HOMEBOUND Our homebound and nursing home residents are in need of outreach from the parish. Visitors can bring the Sacrament of Eucharist, or simply minister as a caring friend. Ministers should be comfortable with end-of-life or declining health issues and have the willingness to share a short prayer upon completion of the visits. Time commitment is flexible. Open to adults. Training session will be provided. I was sick, and you visited me. Matthew 25:36 HOSPITAL EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Ministers bring communion, prayer and compassion to the sick and elderly at Community Memorial Hospital and Menomonee Falls Health Care Center on Sunday mornings after liturgy or on Thursdays in April, August and December. Communion ministry to Linden Grove on the 3rd Sunday of the month is also available. Time commitment 2 hours per month. Hospital ministry is open to only adults. The Nursing Home ministry may involve whole families. Individual training provided. 5

6 ST SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION BAPTISM PREPARATION Help teach a preparation class for parents anticipating the baptism of a baby. Classes are held six times a year. Open to adults. ADULT CONFIRMATION/CATHOLICISM 101 Adults who are not confirmed, but have remained active Catholics, may register for the collaborative program with our area parishes. The process begins with an orientation session in January, followed by classes from January through March or April (depending on Easter), and concludes with the celebration of Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:12-14 RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) Be a part of the 10-month process by which persons looking at the Catholic Faith come together for discussion of basic beliefs, increasing understanding of the Church today, scripture study and reflection. Catholics wishing to increase their knowledge of the faith are invited as sponsors or team members. We welcome you! Time commitment varies. Open to adults. Orientation is provided. Confidentiality requirements apply. FOCCUS COUPLES (FACILITATE-OPEN-CARING- COMMUNICATION-UNDERSTANDING-STUDY) Meet with engaged couples one-on-one to complete communication assessment; score and review the data with the couple and write a report for the marriage file. Time commitment is 2-4 hours per couple, 2 years minimum commitment. Open to married couples willing to share their experience with the engaged. Archdiocesan FOCCUS pre-marriage training plus periodic parish discussion sessions provided. WEDDING/REHEARSAL LEADERS Meet with the engaged couples to review plans for the wedding ceremony. Handle rehearsal, set-up for ceremony, assist bridal party as needed, open and lock up church as required. Possible husband/wife team; but female presence is a must. Time commitment is about 5 hours per wedding. Open to young adults, college age or older. 6

7 MARRIAGE PREPARATION The Sacrament of Marriage is an important milestone in the lives of people. To prepare for the sacrament, the Catholic dioceses of Wisconsin have issued a Common Policy for Marriage Preparation. The Policy is divided into three areas: An assessment process involving the administration of the FOCCUS premarital inventory used for the assessing of a couple s relationship An instructional process involving participation in an Archdiocesan Enrichment program for the engaged A liturgical process involving planning of the celebration Couples meet with the parish Marriage Preparation Coordinator to discuss their wedding date, receive a list of documents that need to be submitted and make arrangements to reserve the selected date on the parish calendar. All of this should take place no later than six months prior to the selected date, in order to insure that sufficient preparation time is allowed. Either the groom or bride of a couple choosing to marry at St. Mary Parish must be a member. Weddings may also take place if either party grew up as a parish member and is now living outside of the area. HUMAN CONCERNS ELIZABETH MINISTRY Following the examples of Mary and Elizabeth, Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach to families in special times of parenthood. The purpose is to affirm, support, encourage and assist women and their spouses in response to their needs during childrearing years. Some Elizabeth Ministers: help with Baptismal Hospitality, do a two month follow-up visit, others sew baby quilts, bibs or pillow cases, make cards, burp rags, provide meals, help with the Christmas in July Project, Mother s Day Project, Purple Busy Bags, October Right to Life Projects or pray for those listed on the Rosebud program. Gardening Angels help with the Marian Memorial Garden. Additionally, help is needed to plan and facilitate the Service for the Loss of a Child every other year. There are three potluck meetings a year. Time commitment varies based on activity. One orientation session is required. "What return can I make to the Lord for all His goodness to me?" Psalm

8 ST OUTREACH MINISTRIES/ Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go. Blessed Mother Teresa HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE The Mission of the members of the St. Mary Parish Human Concerns Committee is to facilitate the outreach ministries of the parish community. This mission includes addressing social justice issues, ministering to the needs of the local community and beyond and to increase the awareness and formation of the total parish community. Our goal is to communicate, educate and invite those in our parish community. Some of the outreach of the Human Concerns committee includes working with shelter organization, pro-life ministries, inner city parishes and schools, justice issues and in interfaith organizations. Members are asked to attend 10 monthly meetings during the year, usually on Sunday mornings. AGAPE MEAL PROGRAM Sponsored by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, this meal program helps feed the poor. Volunteers make a casserole or contribute milk on the 1st Wednesday of every other month and deliver it to church by 3:30 p.m. Other volunteers deliver the food, help distribute it and clean up. FRANCISCAN PEACEMAKERS SANDWICH DROP This ministry assists the Peacemakers in providing food to the poor, to victims of violence and to other at-risk individuals. St. Mary volunteers provide lunches, consisting of a sandwich, chips, fruit, soda or juice box and cookies on the second Monday of each month. Those wishing to do so, can provide family packs which can be homemade (per instructions) or purchased at the local Piggly Wiggly store in Menomonee Falls (formerly Sentry). 8 COMMUNITY BANQUET Help bring a healthy meal and fellowship to people in the community. The Community Banquet is held at St. James Parish in Menomonee Falls on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of most months. It is open to anyone who would like to share a meal. No reservations required. Join volunteers from 10 different churches who share the responsibilities on a rotating basis of cooking the meal, setting up and providing desserts or clean up. Volunteers are needed 6 to 7 times per year. Time commitment varies with each scheduled service: Cooking - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., setting up and desserts 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and clean up 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open to adults or teens.

9 HUMAN CONCERNS MENOMONEE FALLS FOOD PANTRY Ongoing contributions of non-perishable food and household supplies can be dropped off weekly in the west wing of church. Individuals experiencing financial difficulty are eligible to visit the Pantry twice monthly to receive food and grocery items. In addition, there is a great need for parish volunteers to help distribute food at the Pantry when our parish is scheduled to work. Help is also needed every three months to help with truck unloading of donated food. Time commitment is two hours (noon to 2:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) on a Tuesday or Thursday in our scheduled week. Open to adults and youth 7th grade and older. Much will be required of the person entrusted with much and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more. Luke 12:48 ST. BEN'S MEAL PROGRAM St. Mary parishioners provide food on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Menu assignments are rotated. Prepared food is brought to church by 3:30 p.m. and is transported and served to guests by 8-15 volunteers. HOPE NETWORK This Menomonee Falls based non-profit organization provides assistance to single mothers and their children. Sponsored in cooperation with Elizabeth Ministry, our annual Christmas in July collection provides clothing, formula, toys, blankets and other necessities for these families. THE GIVING TREE During the weeks of Advent, Christmas trees with tags are displayed in the church. The tags identify different gifts of money or materials needed by families within our community, and other areas of need. Parish members select tags over a 3-5 week period. Helpers are needed to prepare tags, set up displays, and sort and distribute gifts. Time commitment is flexible. Open to adults and youth working with parents. This is a wonderful way for a family to minister together! LIFECHAIN The LifeChain is a peaceful, prayerful demonstration against abortion. LifeChains do not break any laws and can be done by young and old alike. LifeChain participants stand along a predetermined roadside, holding a sign and praying in silence for one hour on the first Sunday in October. During the past 15 years, millions of people have stood in LifeChains across the United States and Canada. The LifeChain is organized by individual churches within our area. 9

10 ST ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEMPLE TABULATORS Temple Tabulators count weekly offering collections on Monday mornings to prepare the bank deposit(s). Ideally, we should have five teams each consisting of 3 to 5 parishioners. Target time commitment is 1 hour per month, based on the number of teams. Open to mature adults. Confidentiality requirements apply. THURSDAY TABULATORS Thursday Tabulators serve once a week counting funds received during the week including tuition payments, field trip payments, payments by mail, etc. Tabulators prepare the deposit(s). Time commitment is approx. 1-2 hours per month, depending on the number of teams. Open to mature adults. Confidentiality requirements apply. SCRIP MINISTRY SCRIP is a program that provides third source funding for our parish, our school and our CF programs. Families purchase gift certificates at face value and the scrip vendors rebate a percentage of the purchase price to the parish. One or two volunteers are needed to manage the program. Additional helpers are needed to process orders, to compile and distribute them. Time commitment varies according to task. Open to adults. Children can be accommodated. 10 GROUNDSKEEPERS-CEMETERY Help in the upkeep of our cemetery grounds and mausoleum. Tasks include lawn care and general upkeep. May also assist with burials. Groundskeepers must be available during weekdays and may be asked to operate machinery and/or do heavy lifting. Time commitment varies according to need and ability. Open to adults. GREEN THUMB MINISTRY If you love being outdoors, this is a wonderful ministry for you. We are looking for people to help plant and tend flower beds around the cemetery. Beds are planted in May and tended until just after Labor Day. This is a wonderful ministry opportunity for families.

11 PASTORAL COUNCIL The Pastoral Council is the consultative and planning body in regards to pastoral activity. It serves as a vehicle for the parish to fulfill the pastoral mission of Jesus and the Church. It does this by developing Catholic identity, promoting evangelization, and fostering stewardship. The Council shall engage in a continuous process of pastoral planning, which takes into account the needs and priorities of its parishioners, the Archdiocese, the broader community, and the world. FINANCE COUNCIL The Finance Council provides advice and guidance to the Pastor in the administration of parish assets. The Council prepares the parish budget, reviews financial statements, monitors the financial condition of the parish (including regular financial reviews/audits), reviews any indebtedness of the parish and provides assistance in the formulation and communication of an annual financial report to the parish community. The Finance Council is appointed by the Pastor. The Budget Committee works under the guidance of the Finance Council, and is responsible for helping prepare the parish budget and to provide support to the Finance Council. Volunteers who enjoy working with numbers and balancing budgets are welcome to join the Budget Committee. The committee meets 6-8 times per year. PARISH OFFICE SUPPORT There is always a lot to do to keep the Parish Office running smoothly and our parishioners well informed. Duties include answering the telephone and directing inquiries, bulletin stuffing, preparing and assembling mailings, and data entry. Time commitment is flexible. Training is provided depending on the task. Open to adults. 11

12 ST ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ALL PARISH WORK DAY Twice a year our parish community is provided the opportunity to come together for a spring and fall cleanup. Join many of our parishioners to care for the campus. Tend flowerbeds, trim bushes, landscape, mulch and much more. Time commitment is approximately 4 hours on one designated Saturday morning in spring and fall. Open to all ages, from adults to children working with a parent. This is an ideal opportunity to minister as a family. BUILDING AND GROUNDS MINISTRY The Building & Grounds Ministry needs active or retired tradespersons and craftsmen willing to step forward and share their hands-on gifts to help maintain our campus facilities. There is always something that needs your help! Time commitment is flexible. Open to qualified adults. Volunteer Maintenance Assistance is needed in helping with the deep cleaning of the parish school in mid-june through late-august. Open to all individuals interested in helping with the deep cleaning of the parish school in mid-june through late-august. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1 FRESH LINEN TEAM Help keep our church linens clean and fresh. Volunteers pick up linens each week, then wash, iron and return them during the week. This is a very simple, yet very important ministry. Volunteers rotate each week. Time commitment varies based on the number of volunteers. CHURCH CARETAKERS Help keep our worship space clean. Volunteers typically meet on Fridays after the morning Mass to vacuum, sweep, dust, and clean windows; but there is some flexibility if you are willing to join this ministry. All necessary supplies are available on site. Open to families, teens, adults. Time commitment approximately 1.5 hours per week. 12

13 PRAYER AND WORSHIP CANTATE DOMINO Cantate Domino is the adult choir of St. Mary Parish. Cantate Domino leads the assembly in a variety of musical styles each weekend. Mass schedule varies. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the east wing of church. Choirs do not meet or rehearse during the summer months of June through August. No previous musical experience is required, but singers do need to match pitch. All singers and instrumentalists from high school age through adulthood are welcome! RESURRECTION CHOIR This choir sings for funerals and for one 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass each month. Rehearsals are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the church (prior to the Senior Social), or prior to each funeral. Singers do need to have a flexible schedule to sing for funerals during the day. No previous musical experience is necessary, but singers do need to match pitch. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome! MUSIC CHILDREN S CHOIR The Children s Choir is a musical ensemble for all parish children in grades 3 through 8. This group rehearses on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish Office, and serves as the choir for one weekend Mass on the fourth Sunday of each month. This choir also sings for the Festival of Lessons and Carols, as well as serves the local community in song at a nursing home each spring. No previous musical experience is required; but singers do need to match pitch. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome! Come, join us and sing for the Glory of God! CANTORS Cantors proclaim the Psalms at Mass and lead congregational singing. Strong vocal music skills are necessary, especially to sing solo and sometimes unaccompanied. Cantors meet regularly (monthly or bi-monthly) with the Director of Liturgy and Music for training in their ministry. Cantor auditions are scheduled with the Director. Vocalists young and old are encouraged to answer the call to this ministry. 13

14 ST PRAYER AND WORSHIP EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY This group assists with the sharing of Holy Communion during Liturgy. A seasonal calendar is prepared. Training is provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the body and blood of Christ with your fellow parishioners. LITURGY EUCHARIST ADORATION Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present body, soul and divinity in the Blessed Sacrament. A consecrated Host is placed in a beautiful liturgical vessel on the altar. It is suggested we have two people at all times praying before the Blessed Sacrament. Usually people sign up for 1 hour every week but one could stop in at any time for any length of time. When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, it is respectful to genuflect when entering or leaving the pew. You may quietly pray, read scripture, say a rosary, meditate on the life of Jesus or use some of the prayer materials provided. A sign-in sheet is provided at the west entrance. Eucharistic adoration is held on Wednesdays from 9:a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 (about 20 minutes) as we put the Blessed Sacrament back in the tabernacle. People who use this method of prayer are astounded at the peace and feeling of His presence and the answer to prayers. LECTOR MINISTRY Confirmed Catholics skilled in proclaiming Scripture in public, offer this gift as part of a team of 2 readers during Liturgy. A training session is required along with a few mentoring sessions during Mass. Presence at Ministry Night in fall is highly recommended. A monthly schedule is prepared and the time commitment is lecturing at Mass about once every 4-5 weeks. USHERS Ushers greet parishioners with hospitality and secure proper seating at weekend liturgies. They assist with duties including collection of offerings, distribution of worship aids, and help in the event of an emergency. Open to men, women and youth of high school age and children (minimum age based on parental involvement). Mentoring is provided. Great opportunity for families to minister together! 14

15 FUNERAL SUPPORT This hospitality ministry group provides set-up and clean-up for funeral liturgies, assists families and Funeral Directors during the visitation, as needed. Volunteers are called as needed. Open to adults. ADULT FUNERAL SERVERS Servers assist the priest during funeral Masses. This Liturgical role serves the function of representing the Body of Christ as servant. Time commitment approximately one Mass per month. Open to adults ONLY. Training provided. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 SACRISTAN MINISTRY Sacristans unlock the Church and set-up for weekday Liturgy. Time commitment - one weekday morning per week. CHURCH ENVIRONMENT The Environment Committee is responsible for decorating the church for the different liturgical seasons. The committee meets seasonally to plan and decorate in keeping with the Church s teachings on the various seasons and celebrations. ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY Altar servers assist the priest at the altar: light candles, join in procession, hold the sacramentary book for the priest, and provide other help at weekday and weekend Masses. This ministry is open to all youth of the parish in 5th grade and up. Training will be provided. 15

16 ST CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CATECHIST If you love children, Christ and His Church and feel called to share that love, this may be the ministry for you! We need teachers to share the Faith with children in grades K-8th. Each catechist teaches a class of approximately 15 students. Team teaching is also an option. A background in teaching is helpful, but not required. Safeguard certification is required for this position. Time Commitment: Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:30 AM, lesson preparation and occasional additional time for teacher meetings CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Assist a catechist in the classroom by helping to make copies, assemble supplies, lead small group activities or discussions and help with general classroom duties. Safeguard certification is required for this position. Time Commitment: Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:30 AM and occasional additional time for teacher meetings. SUBSTITUTE CATECHIST We are in need of people willing to substitute for catechists in all areas of our Christian Formation program. This opportunity would be on an as needed basis. Lessons and materials are provided for the substitute. Safeguard certification is required for this position. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established Proverbs 16:3 CORE LEADER OR CONFIRMATION LEADER (adults and teens) Looking for confirmed teens and adults! A core leader has a two-fold mission: to have a mentor type relationship with teens and to help them understand their Catholic faith. Being a core member is about catechesis and relational ministry: it is about both teaching and listening. Core members meet for 45 minutes a week prior to class to establish the class session outline and goals. Class sessions are from 9:10-10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Safeguard certification is required for adults. 16 SERVICE CHAPERONE A service chaperone will serve as the lead person for teens doing service. They must have a passion for social justice and a desire to work with teens as they encounter Christ through the eyes of those they serve. They can sign on to facilitate one or several opportunities. Safeguard certification is required for this position.

17 ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION LIAISON TO HUMAN CONCERNS This person would attend the Human Concerns monthly meetings and establish communication of human concern needs back to the Christian Formation department. *(Human Concerns Committee meets once a month on Sunday mornings) Time commitment: one hour per month. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (adults and teens) Bring the Gospel alive for children in this week-long, fun, interactive camp during the summer! There are many VBS volunteer opportunities available. Some of our volunteer needs include a planning team, station leaders, crew leaders, decorators, and those who work behind the scenes. Time commitment will vary depending on the role you choose. If learning about Jesus while having a lot of fun sounds like something you d enjoy, give this ministry a try! Open to adults, teens and middle school students (as junior crew leaders). Safeguard certification is required for adults in this position. CF ADVISORY COMMITTEE (adults and teens) Calling teens and adults! A Christian formation advisory member assists the DRE, youth minister and child minister in long range plans for the Christian formation program by identifying parish needs. The advisor will make recommendations to Pastoral Council regarding policies and budget. This committee meets 2 times a year. MATTHEW 25 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL SUMMER WORK- CAMP (adults) Matthew 25 is a week-long, summer work-camp for students, 6 th to 12 th grade. We serve our neighbors in places such as Interfaith, St. Francis, Open Door Cafe, Salvation Army, House of Peace, parishioner s homes and more! Students practice discipleship toward those they serve, make new friends, grow closer to Jesus and grow closer to current friends. Adults are needed to supervise, transport and help alongside the youth. Time commitment to this service varies. Safeguard certification is required for adults. 17

18 ST STEWARDSHIP/WELCOME As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE This committee educates and promotes the giftedness of all parishioners and the responsibility of disciples to steward all resources. The members collaborate with the pastor and staff to develop strategies and practices which invite all parishioners and the parish organization itself to share time, talent and treasure. Activities includes designing and directing efforts to increase prayer, promote sharing of time, talent and treasure, facilitating stewardship education, and offering up the parish as a welcoming and loving community. Peter, 4:10 KINGDOM COOKS The Kingdom Cooks provide dinners and lunches for a variety of groups. Events include our famous Feastable dinner, senior luncheons, funerals, fund-raising events and other special occasions. This ministry only requires a commitment of 4 to 6 hours a month, or on an as-needed basis. Our Feastable dinner in October is a 3-day event and serves about 1,200 people. Many volunteers make this a successful time of fellowship for the parish. PARISH AUCTION Do you want to have fun and make a difference? As our biggest parish fundraiser, a successful auction depends on the talents of many. Do you like to plan events? Is promotion and marketing your forte? Is finding great auction items (procurement) your passion? Do you like to decorate? If you have a time and a talent to share, the Parish Auction has something for you! This is a great community-building event! Time commitment varies with activity and planning starting in the fall. Open to adults. Youth needed for night of Auction for setup and clean up. 18 GREETER MINISTRY Greeters are those parishioners who dispense a special sense of hospitality that reflects the graciousness of the Lord who invites us to the Eucharistic Table. These ministers greet everyone coming to Mass at St. Mary s, setting the tone of welcoming that will pervade the entire assembly. As part of this ministry, the Greeter assigned to the east wing entrance is asked to stay for 15 minutes after Mass to pass out new parishioner packets in the Cleveland Ave. entrance to the church. This is a very simple ministry that requires only a warm smile and a friendly manner. Time commitment is to arrive at church minutes prior to Mass time. Schedule is based on the frequency of your willingness to serve. This is a wonderful family ministry.

19 FEASTABLE This wonderful event has been going on for as long as most of us can remember. Each year it is better than ever, thanks in large part to those that make it all happen. Can you help be part of this community building event hosted every Fall? Cooking, preparation, set-up, serving, and clean-up are some of the activities involved. This is a great ministry to serve together as a family. Time commitment varies with activity and involvement. GOLF OUTING Be part of this fun fall event! This offers a great chance to get to know other parishioners in a fun, relaxed environment. Golf Outing volunteers needed on event day to assist with event hole games, raffles and registration. Individuals are welcome to join the planning committee for the following year. This event is held annually at different local golf courses and provides a great environment for school families, parish members and community members to meet each other. A gourmet dinner only option is available for those who don t golf. BOWL-A-THON This biannual family event is held in the spring at Kruegers Entertainment Center in Menomonee Falls. Volunteers needed for planning the event and also the day of for games, raffles, shoe distribution, food/beverage sales and registration. Open to Adults and 7th grade through high school aged students. BLOOD DRIVE You can save a life! Volunteers are needed to donate blood and to help at the annual blood drives hosted four times a year. Help is needed for set up at noon, clean up at 6:30 pm, or to contact donors. The time commitment is 2-3 hours one to two weeks prior to call donors, 1-2 hours on the day of the drive or less than 1 hour to donate. Open to those at least 16 years old. SENIOR LUNCHEON On the second Thursday of each month from September through May, seniors gather for lunch, a short program and card playing or bingo. If you have an idea for an interesting program segment, or simply would like to share these fellowship afternoons, we would love to welcome you aboard! This pleasant afternoon event runs from 11:15 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. and is attended by seniors 62+. Seniors wishing to listen to 1st grade students read arrive 15 minutes early. 19

20 ST Welcome to St. Mary s Parish - come and stay awhile! St. Mary s - it just feels good to be here. Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. Our Mission: Love God above all else. Love neighbor as self. Go, make disciples. Feastable - Why wouldn t you want to be there? Check us out on the web: 20 N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI P: F: