Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Stewardship. Ministry Catalog. Stepping Forward with Grateful Hearts

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1 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Stewardship Ministry Catalog Stepping Forward with Grateful Hearts Renewal 2015

2 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 5501 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS 66226, Dear Sacred Heart Family: We are called to be a family of faith in Christ Jesus and by staying connected to each other we can deepen that connectedness and actually feel a part of the parish family, rather than just coming on Sunday to church and remaining on the sidelines. We live in an age of instant communication with , texting, Facebook and Twitter, but there is nothing like a good old fashion phone call at times to stay connected. This Parish Ministry Directory provides a listing of all our parish ministries under the Four Pillars of Stewardship: Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service including the Ministry Lead name(s), phone Number(s) and (s) for our Ministry Leads. This information will help us to discern how God is calling us to minister to our parish family and the local community by sharing our gifts with one or several of these ministries. This ministering to one another allows us to be connected to each other and to help us in our growth as family. God has placed each one of us in this place and time because He has good things He wants us to accomplish in the world in which we live. We, in imitation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, are called to express our love by participating actively in the life of this parish family, and the local community, so that we may bear good fruit in His name. With a promise of prayer, Fr. Craig Maxim Pastor

3 Worship Schedule Office Hours and Info Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., and 7 p.m. on the Day of Obligation unless otherwise stated in the parish bulletin Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday: 8:15 a.m. Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. Individual Reconciliation Tuesdays: 7-8 a.m. Saturdays: 3-4 p.m. or by appointment with the pastor *Parish Penance Services are available during Advent and Lent. Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed from noon - 1 p.m. for lunch) Parish Office Summer Hours Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Closed from noon - 1 p.m. for lunch) School Office Hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parish Office Phone: School Office Phone: Parish Fax Number: School Fax Number: Stewardship Parish Website: School Website:

4 Sacred Heart Staff Listing Fr. Craig J. Maxim, Pastor Parish Staff Julie Krause, Director of Parish Operations Clinton Long, Director of Facilities Kathleen Whalen, Director of Ministry Evan Akers, Director of Liturgy & Music Tracie Kersey, Director of School of Religion K-8 & Virtus Kelly Kmiecik, Sacramental Coordinator Mary Lambrechts, Director of R.C.I.A. Sue Collins, Parish Administrative Assistant Maureen Reintjes, Bulletin and Website Mike Purduski, Custodian School Staff Maureen Engen, School Principal Cindy Weimer, School Secretary Angie Boone, Administrative Support Tim Marino, Custodian Pre-School Staff Megan Dusselier, Director Lisa Wohletz, Preschool Assistant Parish Information Mass Intentions are arranged through the Parish Office. You may ask for specific dates and times or general times for Masses each year. Please contact Sue Collins at the parish office for further information. Change of Address: Please contact the Parish Office when moving in or out of the community. Also, please contact the Parish Office if there is a change in your address, telephone number or address. Baptism: First and Third weekend of each month typically after 4:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. Mass. Second and Fourth weekends of each month typically during 4:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. Mass. A Baptismal Preparation Class must be completed prior to scheduling your child s baptism. Please contact Sue at the Parish Office to schedule your class. Anointing of the Sick: First Friday of each month after the 8:15 a.m. Mass or contact the Parish Office. Marriages: You must be registered and actively participating in stewardship of time, talent, and treasure for a minimum of six months. Prior to setting the wedding date, please contact a priest to begin the six months of marriage preparation. Funerals: Please contact a priest before final arrangements have been made.

5 Stewardship as a Way of Life As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. 1Peter 4:10 Stewardship is the response of each individual s call to discipleship, a lifelong way of life, whereby one responds to the mission and ministry of the local and universal Church, sharing the Gospel of the life, death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Stewardship recognizes that we, as individuals, are not the owners of our lives, our time, our talent, nor our treasure, but stewards or managers of these God given gifts. Stewardship is our time, talent and treasure given to God in thanksgiving and with increase for all that He has given us. Stewardship invites you to prayerfully consider your relationship with Jesus Christ. Do you set aside time to commit to Him alone? Stewardship invites you to prayerfully consider how you are called to share your talents within various ministries of our parish. How do you serve Him by serving others? Stewardship invites you to prayerfully consider how you are called to share your treasure in proportion to what you have received. Do you tithe by definition which is a 10th part of one s income consecrated to God. In general terms, these guidelines should be followed: 5% to parish offertory for ongoing expenses; 1% to the Archbishop s Call to Share; 4% to the charity of your choice, one of which we hope is the Sacred Heart Berkel Initiative. Stewardship

6 Parish Councils STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL The primary goal of our Stewardship Council is to help form Disciples in Christ. We recognize that we are all interconnected and dependent upon on each other to ultimately reach His kingdom, as we are all many parts of the one body in Christ. Disciples are formed in an atmosphere that provides hospitality, formation, prayer and service. Our primary role is to help create and maintain this atmosphere, but with the understanding that Christ links discipleship with action. Thus, our secondary role is to invite each parishioner to live Stewardship as a Way of life as they respond with their gifts of time, talent and treasure to Sacred Heart and the community at-large. BERKEL INITIATIVE In February, 2014, Sacred Heart was a beneficiary of a $1.5 million bequest from past parishioner Charles Berkel. This gift went directly toward the reduction of our mortgage debt held by the Archdiocese. After hearing the news of this most generous gift, a few parishioners wanted a way to not only honor Charles Berkel and his act of stewardship, but also a way for our parish to financially match his gift. Thus the Berkel Initiative was born. The Berkel Initiative is an opportunity for each parish family to give a portion of their 4% to assist Sacred Heart in matching the $1.5 million gift. All monies received from this Initiative go directly to paying down our mortgage debt. As a faithful Christian steward, please consider joining our parish family in making a pledge to the Berkel Initiative to help secure a better financial future for our parish. To learn more about this Initiative, please go to: FINANCE COUNCIL The Parish Finance Council is established in accord with Canon 537 to advise and assist the pastor in matters pertaining to parish finances and properties. The Finance Council assists the pastor in being good stewards of parish resources by overseeing and planning the financial aspects of our parish resources to spread the Gospel. The pastor appoints the members of Finance Council after consultation with the current council and/ or the Stewardship Council. Members are appointed for a three-year period renewable once. Registered parishioners who wish to be considered for appointment to the Finance Council should contact the pastor.

7 Ministries of Hospitality Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels. Hebrews 13:1-2 PILLAR OF HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE What We Do: The Hospitality Committee helps form disciples in Christ by sharing their gifts of welcoming and creating fellowship opportunities in our parish community. The committee members are fed spiritually with formation through his word and the theology of stewardship monthly. Committee members are asked/expected to attend the Parish Stewardship Retreat each year when possible. Whom We Serve: Parish Community Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) Contact: Carey & Christy Mears, GREETERS 2015 Parish Ministries What We Do: Welcome parishioners and visitors to Mass while distributing bulletins. Whom We Serve: Parish/Visitors Training: 1.5 hour orientation session Time Commitment: Half hour about once or twice a quarter. Contact: Kathleen Whalen, kathleen.whalen@shoj.org, NEW PARISHIONER WELCOMING COMMITTEE What We Do: We share hospitality by inviting guests to be welcomed at a quarterly New Parishioner Luncheon where families meet Father Craig Maxim as well as learn of opportunities to become engaged in our parish life. In addition, we help design, maintain and distribute informational packets to new parishioners. Whom We Serve: New Parishioners Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) Contact: Tamara Juenger, tjuenger1@kc.rr.com, SOCIAL COMMITTEE What We Do: Create and market hospitality and social fellowship opportunities for parishioners. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) with additional time volunteered to organize and serve at social events. Contact: Kathleen Whalen, kathleen.whalen@shoj.org, USHERS What We Do: Men and women who anticipate needs of participants, facilitate seating at Mass and gather the offering. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: Limited to or Postal messages Time Commitment: Orientation Session (1.5 hours) and 30 minutes before Mass to provide seating and Offertory collection at Mass. Stewardship Contact: Mike Billquist, billquist@everestkc.net

8 Ministries of Prayer Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 PILLAR OF PRAYER COMMITTEE What We Do: The Prayer Committee helps form disciples in Christ by sharing their gifts in researching, analyzing, organizing and marketing existing opportunities for prayer in our parish community. The committee also looks at developing, organizing and marketing new prayer opportunities when necessary. The committee members are fed spiritually with formation through his word and the theology of stewardship monthly. Committee members are asked/expected to attend the Parish Stewardship Retreat each year when possible. Whom We Serve: Parish Community Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) Contact: Joelle Peterson, ALTAR SERVERS What We Do: Boys and girls starting in 5th grade who prayerfully and reverently assist at all Eucharistic celebrations. Ministry Whom We Serve: Parish Training: Initial Group Training (about 1 ½ hours), plus an annual meeting and yearly commissioning. Time Commitment: One Mass a month Contact: Sean Kelly, skelly21312@yahoo.com, ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT What We Do: Enhance the worship environment with seasonally and liturgically appropriate decoration. The arts and environment committee helps every member of the parish become more in tune with the beauty of the church year. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: None Time Commitment: Significant at Easter and Christmas, variable at other times. Contact: Linda Napralla, lnapralla@att.net, CHILDREN S LITTLE CHURCH & CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD (Virtus trained volunteers) What We Do: Celebrate the Word of God with our parish children during the first half of Mass with age appropriate materials. We enrich children s faith by using prayers, songs and questions to help interpret and better understand the teachings in the first Reading and Gospel. Whom We Serve: Little Church (Children age 3-5); Liturgy of the Word (Children age 6 & up) Training: A new volunteer will observe and assist another Liturgist for two liturgies (or more if desired). As a leader you are provided a Leaders Guide and Planning Guide to assist you in preparing for and facilitating your liturgy. These guides are easy to follow and lay it all out for you! Volunteers must also complete a Virtus class and be approved in order to work with children. Time Commitment: Liturgists facilitate (their preferential Mass time) every 4 to 6 weeks and each Liturgy lasts about 20 minutes. Contact: Little Church Kate Wright, klwright81@gmail.com, Liturgy of the Word Lexie Soukup, lexie.soukup@hallmark.com,

9 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION What We Do: Gift ourselves with a spiritual hour of reflection to quietly listen and pray in the glorious presence of our dear Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Our Sacred Heart perpetual Adoration hours begin each Monday at noon and continue until Friday at 8 a.m. We each have the opportunity to enhance our spiritual journey by our weekly visit to His Holy Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Whom we serve: All Parishioners Training: None required. Suggestions available on how to pray a Holy Hour if desired. Time Commitment: One regular hour each week or share a committed hour with others. Ministry Contact: Dianne Compton, dicey1@everestkc.net, EUCHARIST TO HOMEBOUND/ ELDERLY What We Do: Take communion to parishioners who are homebound or in Nursing Homes. Whom We Serve: Parishioners confined to home or nursing homes. Training: One evening meeting and accompany a present minister until you feel comfortable going solo. Time Commitment: One Sunday morning per month or whenever available for weekdays. Contact: Leo Burton, lburton227@everestkc.net, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (EME) What We Do: Serve the Body and Blood of Christ at all Masses. Whom We Serve: Parishioners Training: 3-4 Times a year Time Commitment: 2-3 times per month Contact: Greg Albers, gandjalbers@everestkc.net, GIFT BEARERS What We Do: Present the bread, wine, water, and offerings of the parishioners. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: None Time Commitment: Presentation of Gifts at Mass. Contact: Kathleen Whalen, kathleen.whalen@shoj.org, , ext. 252 LECTORS What We Do: Proclaim the Word of God at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: Once a year Time Commitment: One Mass a month. Contact: Steve Nelson, stevenelson100k@gmail.com, MUSIC MINISTRY What We Do: The goal of the music ministry at Sacred Heart is to bring the liturgy to life. Music enables us to glorify the Lord as together we raise our voices in song. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: Attend weekly Choir Practices Time Commitment: Varies Contact: Evan Akers, Evan.akers@shoj.org, , ext. 229 PRAYER LINE What We Do: Pray for the intentions of those who request prayers. Whom We Serve: Anyone who requests our prayers. Training: None necessary. Time Commitment: A few minutes for each request to say our own prayers and to contact the next person on the Prayer Line. Contact: Linda Vielhauer, prayer.chair@shoj.org,

10 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE What We Do: In addition to praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, we foster an environment in which we can help parishioners be open to God s guidance while discerning their baptismal call to holiness as lived out through the vocation of priesthood, deaconate, sisterhood, brotherhood, Christian marriage or single life. Whom We Serve: Parish Community Training: None necessary Time Commitment: Monthly meeting Contact: Kathleen Whalen, Ministry kathleen.whalen@shoj.org, , ext. 252 Ministries of Formation I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 PILLAR OF FORMATION COMMITTEE: What We Do: The Formation Committee helps form disciples in Christ by sharing their gifts in researching, analyzing, organizing and marketing existing opportunities for faith formation to our parish community. The committee also looks at developing, organizing and marketing new formation opportunities when necessary. The committee members are fed spiritually with formation through his word and the theology of stewardship monthly. Committee members are asked/ expected to attend the Parish Stewardship Retreat each year when possible. Whom We Serve: Parish Community Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) Contact: Scott & Kelly Kmiecik, kellyjokmiecik@everestkc.net, BAPTISM PREPARATION What We Do: Instruct parents in the Sacrament of Baptism so they may more fully understand their role and responsibility in raising children in the Catholic faith. Whom We Serve: Parish Community Training: Approximately 5 hours for lead instructors. Time Commitment: Monthly Baptism Preparation classes are held on Sunday afternoons every month. (approximately 3 hours). Leaders usually instruct 2-3 times a year. Contact: Kelly Kmiecik, kelly.kmiecik@shoj.org, CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH What We Do: CRHP is an instrument of personal and parish renewal of faith, beginning with a retreat weekend held at the church. Men and women participate in separate weekend opportunities in the spring or the fall of each year. Retreatants consider meeting weekly for six months to nurture the seeds planted during the retreat. A discernment process may lead members to lead the next group of retreatants. See for more info. Training: None. Time Commitment: One weekend plus optional weekly meetings for six months. Contact: T.J. Norman, tj.norman@yahoo.com, FERTILITY CARE What We Do: Teach women and couples the Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning. Whom We Serve: Women of any reproductive age in order to monitor and maintain their cycles and gynecological health. As well as couples wanting to use the system to achieve or avoid pregnancy while monitoring the woman s gynecological health. Time Commitment: Learning the system consists of attending an Introductory Session

11 and individualized follow-up sessions. Fees involved. Contact: Meghan Magistro, MARRIAGE PREPARATION What We Do: Prepare engaged couples for faith filled marriages. Whom We Serve: Engaged couples of the parish. Training: For Lead Couples, a weekend training is required. Time Commitment: Five (5) 3-hour weekly sessions. Contact: Fr. Craig, rev.maxim@shoj.org, ext. 204 M*A*S*H (Men At Sacred Heart) What We Do: Meet Tuesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. for Mass, catechism, fellowship and faith sharing. Whom We Serve: Parish men 18 or over. Training: None Time Commitment: Meetings take place every Tuesday morning. Participants attend as their schedule allows. Contact: William Hess, billhess@everestkc.net, ; Chris Morrissey, kiplin11@gmail.com, R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CATHOLIC INITIATION OF ADULTS) SPONSOR/MENTOR: What We Do: Volunteer to support an individual who is investigating the Catholic faith as they journey through the Catechumenate and discover the richness of our Catholic life in Christ. Whom We Serve: All who desire to know more about being Catholic. Training: None Time Commitment: Attend weekly sessions with candidate from September to Pentecost. Contact: Mary Lambrechts, marylamb@kc.surewest.net, RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE What We Do: To promote and protect the sanctity and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death through prayer, witness, compassion, education and public policy in our parish, community, state and nation. Prays Respect Life Rosary with Knights of Columbus the last Saturday of each month. Whom We Serve: Parish and Community Training: No training required, just a passionate heart. Time Commitment: Meets quarterly in addition to ongoing communications. Contact: Tanya Kirr, tanyakirr@yahoo.com, SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR STUDENTS (Virtus trained volunteers) What We Do: This ministry provides formal religious sacramental preparation for all students enrolled in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School or public school. Whom We Serve: Parish children who need formation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. Training: Several levels of training are provided according to the various volunteer roles. All volunteers must be Virtus Certified by taking a Workshop called Protecting God s Children. Time Commitment: Volunteer time commitment varies. Contact: Kelly Kmiecik, kelly.kmiecik@shoj.org,

12 SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRESCHOOL (Virtus trained teachers & volunteers) What We Do: We provide a safe, caring, and academically sound environment for our young children of this parish. Our programs offer age and stage appropriate curriculum along with the fundamentals of our Catholic faith. Our goal is to enable the child to develop spiritually, socially, cognitively, emotionally, and physically. Whom We Serve: children ages 3-5 Contact: Megan Dusselier, megan.dusselier@shoj.org, SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL (Virtus trained teachers & volunteers) What We Do: Sacred Heart School, in cooperation with parents and the parish community, is committed to providing a quality educational environment which allows all students to maximize their potential spiritually, academically, and socially to become productive, faith-filled citizens. We prepare minds for the future and souls for eternity. Whom We Serve: Children in grades K-8 Contact: Maureen Engen, Maureen.Engen@shoj.org, SCHOOL OF RELIGION (Virtus trained teachers & volunteers) What We Do: This ministry provides formal religious education classes from kindergarten through 8th grade who do not attend a Catholic School and sacramental preparation for all students enrolled in either school. Whom We Serve: Children of the Parish who attend Public School. Training: Several levels of training are provided according to the various volunteer roles. All volunteers must be Virtus Certified by taking a Workshop called Protecting God s Children. Time Commitment: Volunteer time commitment varies from Catechists committing a few hours per week to special event volunteers who commit a few hours per year. Contact: Tracie Kersey, Director of Religious Education K-8, tracie.kersey@shoj.org, ext. 202 THAT MAN IS YOU What we do: Meet weekly to focus on the development of authentic male leadership. Over the course of three years, That Man is You! successively considers men in their relationship to God, to their spouse and to their children. The program content harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. It is particularly indebted to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and Pope John Paul II. Whom We Serve: Men age 19 + Training: None Time Commitment: Weekly meeting on Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Contact: Greg Harrison, gregeharrison@gmail.com, VIRTUS-PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN (This is an Archdiocese requirement for all volunteers working with or around children. Also recommended for parents to understand how to protect your child) What We Do: VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote rightdoing within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church. Whom We Serve: All adults (16 years and older). Training: We begin by making adults of the Church that interact with children aware of how to protect children. Our Protecting God s Children program for adults is a three-hour

13 live awareness session instructing adults of the Church that to protect children you must have continuous awareness and vigilance. This awareness session makes trainees understand the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five empowerment steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. Continuing online training is a valuable component of the Protecting God s Children program for the continued awareness of child abuse. Ministry Session Information: To register for a session please visit Help Hints are on the Sacred Heart Website at under VIRTUS. Contact: Tracie Kersey, Parish Coordinator, tracie.kersey@shoj.org, ext. 202 Ministries of Service If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do. John 13:14-15 PILLAR OF SERVICE COMMITTEE: What We Do: The Service Committee helps form disciples in Christ by sharing their gifts in researching, analyzing, organizing and marketing opportunities for serving our parish community and beyond. The committee members are fed spiritually with formation through his word and the theology of stewardship monthly. Committee members are asked/expected to attend the Parish Stewardship Retreat each year when possible. Whom We Serve: Parish, Community, Church at-large Training: Spirituality of Stewardship Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1.5 hours each) Contact: LeAnne Hecke, whatthehecke@everestkc.net, Carol Tepper, tepfam@everestkc.net, ALTAR SOCIETY What We Do: We assure our sanctuary and sacristy are clean on a weekly basis, launder altar linens, provide a Sacristan for daily Mass, provide Funeral Dinners, serve at various parish receptions throughout the year, serve lunch to the hungry at St. Mary s Food Kitchen on the second Tuesday of each month. We lead our church in prayer by leading the Rosary every Sunday at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Whom We Serve: Parish and Pastor Training: Minimal Time Commitment: Meetings the third Monday of every month. Activity sign-up sheets are provided at the meeting. Contact: Nicki Horn, fhorn@sunflower.com, ATHLETIC COMMITTEE for SACRED HEART (CYO) (Virtus trained coaches & volunteers) What We Do: Promote athletics and sportsmanship in a Christian atmosphere through the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). Includes football, volleyball, basketball and track. Whom We Serve: All Children of the Parish 3rd Grade through 8th Grade. Training: Coaches: Attend clinics and rules meetings;

14 Time Commitment: Member of Committee: monthly meetings throughout the year Coach: Coordinate practices with your team during the particular season. Contact: Kelly O Malley, Athletic Director, komall1@hallmark.com, Carol Farnsworth, Assistant, cyo.athletics@shoj.org, , ext. 401 BROWN BOTTLE SOCIAL What We Do: Provide an annual fellowship opportunity for parishioners while providing additional financial support to parish efforts. Whom We Serve: Parishioners Time Commitment: Varied Contact: Theresa Schuman, brown.bottle@shoj.org, FIRST RESPONSE MEDICAL MINISTRY What We Do: We care for parishioners that would be in need of emergency medical attention during Mass, or special events at our parish. Whom We Serve: Parishioners Training: Trained Medical Volunteers would receive orientation from Ministry Lead. Time Commitment: Orientation timeframe includes 1.5 hours; and a volunteer on-call schedule for Mass and special events hosted at the parish. Contact: Carol Farnsworth, carol.farnsworth@shoj.org, ext. 401 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2408 What We Do: The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic family fraternal service organization. The Knights of Columbus was founded and built on the core values of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Activities include monthly Rosary, annual Lenten Fish Fries, church grounds maintenance, decorating for Advent, cooking for annual parish events, working with Respect Life activities and supporting numerous Religious Vocations. The five primary areas of service include faith, community, family, youth, and fellowship. Whom We Serve: Parish and the community at-large. Training: No training is required but potential and current members must be practicing Catholic gentleman who are 18 years of age or older. Time Commitment: Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month throughout the year at 7:30 p.m. The overall time commitment is what members want Ministry

15 it to be based upon the activities that are important to each member. Contact: Grand Knight Trevor Stiles, Deputy Grand Knight - Mark Dunn, mdunn@kofc2408.org, MOTHERS CIRCLE What We Do: Motherhood is a blessing and a gift from God. Mothers Circle reminds us to be Christ centered, allowing us to find peace and joy as a mother. Spiritually, the Mothers Circle will enrich your life. Getting involved is a wonderful way to increase your sense of belonging as you involve yourself in the parish and establish long lasting friendships. Praying and sharing life s experiences together help unite us. We learn we are not alone with the daily challenges mothers face. Whom We Serve: Parish Training: No formal training required Time Commitment: Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Additional commitment is required by volunteering for parish support. There are also Mom s Night Outs and Children s Outings as well as other special service projects. Contact: Lindsay Tinberg, lindsay.tinberg@yahoo.com, SACRED HEART JOB CLUB/KANSAS CITY METRO NETWORKING JOB CLUB What We Do: Online networking and support group, that has been recognized by the Department of Labor as part of their Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnership initiative, is open to all those experiencing job loss or in a career transition in the Kansas City metro area. Social Networking Online site: ( sacredheartjobclub.ning.com) (over 3,000 members);. LinkedIn Group site: com/groups?gid= &trk=hb_side_g (over 1,400 members); Follow us on Whom We Serve: We serve anyone experiencing a job loss or a career transition in the Kansas City metro area. Training: Minimal training to help assist online or onsite. Time Commitment: As little or as much time as you can volunteer; entirely up to the volunteer. Contact: Maureen Reintjes, deskside2@yahoo.com, ext. 250 ST. MARY S FOOD KITCHEN What We Do: Feed the hungry in our community by preparing/serving a noon meal for people. Training: None Required. Time Commitment: Second Tuesday of each month precooked food items are delivered to Sacred Heart School by 9 a.m. Adult Volunteers serving meals arrive at Willa Gill Multipurpose Center at 645 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, KS before 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Volunteers should be finished by 1 p.m. Contact: Ryan and Lynsey Hammeke, hammekemom@yahoo.com, TRANSPORTATION What We Do: Provide parishioners transportation to Mass or other small trips around town including the transportation for the Sister Servants of Mary to and from patient s homes. Whom We Serve: Parishioners, Patients of Sister Servants Training: None Time Commitment: As needed Contact: For Sister Servants: Ray and Joyce Reynolds, rynldsjoy@att.net, , and looking for volunteer to coordinate general transportation needs of parish, call office

16 Please keep until Winter 2016 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 5501 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS Phone: (913) ,