St. Anthony on the Lake. Ministry Handbook. What Is Your Language of Love? W280N2101 PROSPECT AVE. PEWAUKEE, WI 53072

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1 St. Anthony on the Lake Ministry Handbook ST. ANTHONY ON THE LAKE W20N2101 PROSPECT AVE. PEWAUKEE, WI 302 What Is Your Language of Love?

2 ST. A. ANTHONY ON THE LAKE W20N2101 Prospect Ave. Pewaukee, WI 302 Parish: (22) 91-1 Faith Formation: (22) School: (22) Our Mission: LIVE the Gospel of Jesus Christ COMMIT to worship and lifelong faith formation SERVE others in need Mass Schedule Saturday :00pm Sunday :30, 9:00 & 10:4am This booklet can also be accessed online:

3 A L A LETTER FROM THE PASTOR Dear Friends, Bonjour, Hej, Hallo, Aloha, Ciao, Hau, Goddag, Czesc, Hello! So many different words, yet they all mean the same thing a warm gree ng of welcome and hospitality. And that is what I offer you my brothers and sisters, as we an cipate the great feast of Pentecost and our annual commitment of our Stewardship of Parish Ministries on the weekend of May As we celebrate the birth of our Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit, we will hear from the Acts of the Apostles: they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues yet they all spoke of the mighty acts of God. This was their language of love. This was how they con nued the mission and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. That same Holy Spirit breathes on us and sends us forth to be His Church today! And so as we prepare to make our annual commitment of our me and talent, I ask each and every one of you: What is your language of love? How do you express your love for God, His Kingdom, and His people? Each of us is called by God and summoned by the Holy Spirit to live the Gospel mandate in different ways. For some it may be in the ministry of healing for some, the ministry of catechesis and s ll for others, it may be the ministry of praise and worship. No ma er what your language of love is, I encourage you to speak it with great joy and convic on. The work of the Kingdom remains unfinished, and we need your voice, your gi to bring it to comple on. I invite you to use this Ministry Handbook and Commitment Form as a resource in this discernment process. Please complete the enclosed/a ached Commitment Form and be prepared to offer your language of love before the table of the Lord at one of the Masses on the weekend of May With gra tude for the many ways you express your love for the Lord and His Kingdom, and on behalf of our en re Stewardship Team, I say with great sincerity of heart: Merci, Grazie, Dziekuje, Gracias, Asante, Thank you! - From Connected for Good: A Gameplan For A Generous Life By John Stanley Your true self, then, is a reflec on of God, the facet of God you re asked to bring to the world. As a steward of your resources, you have the freedom to decide where to direct those resources. The best guidance for making those decisions will come from your heart the headline issues you react to emo onally, the personal struggles that have affected you, the moments when you encounter others in need, and the s ll small voice of God that speaks to you. Giving from your heart s desire is not selfish those tender places have been given to you for a reason, to provoke you to ac on and deep engagement. Knowing your heart lets you take a strong stance and say yes or no from a place of confidence and compassion. People grow when they have a chance to use their talents a talent put to prac- ce turns into a strength. When people get a chance to do what they do well, they look and feel like naturals. This truth applies to the marketplace and to the context of our generosity. Claim your strengths, star ng with presence, and spend them. You ll grow and others will too. [Look] for opportuni es where your energy is spent on crea ng change rather than ge ng mo vated to show up. Look for opportuni es where you end the volunteer assignment feeling triumphant and enthusias c, even when you re red. When you re doing work that calls on your strengths, they con nue to develop, o en by leaps and bounds, because your passion drives you forward. Fr. Tony

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Spiritual Life & Worship Prayer & Worship Committee 1 Minister of the Word/Lector.. 1 Minister of the Eucharist. 1 Altar Server.. 1 Sacred Silence 1 Minister of Hospitality 2 Cross Bearer 2 Usher 2 Offertory Gift Bearer 2 Church Art & Environment.. 2 Altar Angel. 2 Prayer Line 2 Mission Planning Team. 2 Child Care Helper (9:00 Mass). 2 Perpetual Help Devotions 2 Eucharistic Adoration. 2 Music Ministry Adult Choir 3 Adult Cantor. 3 Instrumentalist.. 3 Resurrection Choir.. 3 Contemporary Praise Group.. 3 Handbell Choir... 3 Administration Building & Grounds Committee.. 3 Occasional Clean-Up.. 3 Special Skills 3 Endowment.. 3 Social Media Design Team. 4 Parish Office Help. 4 Exterior Gardening.. 4 Personnel Committee 4 Stewardship Committee.. 4 Evangelization Committee.. 4 Parish Technology Committee.. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Human Concerns Human Concerns Committee..... Respect Life Committee.... Funeral Luncheons - Donate Food Funeral Luncheons - Serve Food Funeral Luncheons - Food Caller Funeral Ministry Young at Heart Planning Committee... Care Ministry Separated/Divorced..... Young at Heart Participant Welcoming Committee... Health Ministry... Prayer Shawl Ministry... Homebound Communion Minister.... Career Care Participant.... Career Care Minister.... Common Ground... Quilters..... St. Hyacinth s Food Pantry.... Repairers of the Breach Giving Tree..... Adult Mission Trip..... Peru Family-To-Family Sponsor Peru Support - Other..... Travel to Peru.... Translate Peru Letters... St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul Conference..... Meal Program - Donate Food... Meal Program - Serve Food Hope Center Meal Program St. Vincent de Paul Store... General Parish Activities Parish Picnic... Men s Club... Athletic Association Committee..... Women s Bowling.... Boy/Girl Scout Leader.... Donut Sunday Helper... 4

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) School Athletic Association Committee. 9 SCRIP Seller.. 9 Golf Outing Committee 9 Health Room Help Playground Supervisor... 9 Library Help Resource Room Help.. 9 Classroom Help... 9 Lunchroom Help.. 9 School Committee.. 10 Lifelong Faith Formation Faith Formation Committee Mid Winter Gala Committee RCIA Team/Sponsor Women s Spirituality Men s Spirituality Marriage Enrichment Opportunities Molly Ministry Participant Family Program Design Team Catechist Pre-K - Grade Sacrament Preparation Help Summer Bible Camp Help Small Group Facilitator Grades Small Group Facilitator Grades High School Family Program Teacher Youth Group Adult Helper Youth Retreat Helper Child Care Helper (Meetings) Faith Formation Office Help Catechist Aide.. 12 Adult Scripture Study.. 12 Faithworks Committee Chaperone Youth Mission Trip.. 12 Marriage Enrichment Committee Molly Ministry Help Family Ministry - CFM RCIA Candidate 12 Baptism Hospitality.. 12 Mentor Couples for Engaged Couples.. 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Youth Corner Elementary School (Grades 3-) Athletic Participant - Grades Altar Server - Grades & up.... Children s Chorus - Grades 3-.. Middle School (Grades -) Middle in the Middle.... Faith-A-Thon... Child Care Helper (Meetings) Child Care Helper (9:00 Mass) Mission Trip Participant - Grades Athletic Participant - Grades Summer Bible Camp Help.... Altar Server - Grades & up.... Girls Schola Choral Group. Contemporary Praise Group.... Handbell Choir - Grades & up. Children's Chorus - Grades High School (Grades 9-12) Child Care Helper (Meetings).. 14 Youth Group Retreat Helper.. 14 Child Care Helper (9:00 Mass).. 14 Mission Trip Participant - Grades Summer Bible Camp Help Small Group Helper for Grades Small Group Helper for Grades Altar Server - Grades & up 1 Minister of the Word/Lector... 1 Minister of the Eucharist... 1 Cantor... 1 Instrumentalist Usher.. 1 Girls Schola Choral Group Cross Bearer.. 1 Contemporary Praise Group Handbell Choir - Grades & up. 1 Occasional Clean-Up.... 1

6 M 1 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES A one-time Safe Environment class is required of all adults (1 and older) working with children. Spiritual Life & Worship Liturgy has been defined as the work of the people. Prayerfully consider participating in one of the following ministries to serve the people of God and enter ever deeper into the Paschal mystery Christ s life, death, resurrection, and continuing presence in the world. L1 L2 L3 Staff Contact: Laurie Polkus x1109 Prayer & Worship Committee: Oversees the communal worship of the parish and coordinates the various subcommittees and liturgical ministries. Meets on the second Monday of the month at :30pm for Common Leadership Night. Minister of the Word/Lector: Proclaims the Word of God at liturgies. Confirmed, high school age and older are welcome. Training & resources are provided. Scheduled about once per month. Minister of the Eucharist: Laity are privileged to share the Body and Blood of Christ with the faithful. Any confirmed member of the community is welcome. Training is provided. Scheduled about once per month. L Altar Server: Serve during Masses. Training is provided for adults and youth. After being trained, sign-up is available online. L Sacred Silence: Join us for this prayer experience with others. Each week is led with reflection followed by 20 minutes of silence. You are welcome to participate anytime either through the prayer experience or leading the group reflection. Held each Monday in the Daily Mass Chapel from 11:0-12:30pm. L9 Minister of Hospitality: Greets community members as they gather for worship, assists visitors, and provides information. Scheduled once every two to three months. L10 Cross Bearer: High school and older carries the processional cross at Mass. Scheduled about once every two months. L11 Usher: High school and older, male/female, welcomes and assists parishioners and collects their gifts at Mass. Scheduled for two months during the year. L12 Offertory Gift Bearer: Individuals or families bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar during the Mass. Sign up if available online. L14 Church Art & Environment: Meets and plans church decorations for Advent, Christmas, Easter, and other feasts and season events in the church calendar. Talents include creating and sewing banners, wreaths, floral arrangements, shopping for supplies, keeping plants and flowers watered, and installing and removing all decorations. L1 Altar Angel: Cleans the altar, church linens, and sacred vessels and replaces the candles. Assigned two months each year. L1 Prayer Line: We treasure the prayers of those who are not able to participate in other ways, except through this prayer network. You will be ed on an as needed for prayers basis, and asked to pray at home for those on our prayer line. L1 Mission Planning Team: Meets to discuss the focus, organization and implementation of the Lenten Mission. L21 Child Care Helper 9:00 Mass: Cares for children during the 9:00am Mass on an occasional basis. A one time Safe Environment class is required. L24 Perpetual Help Devotions: Prays each Tuesday at :00pm with a small group of people. Prayer intentions and the rosary are prayed each week. L2 Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A personal, quiet, meditative time with Christ present in the Eucharist. Select an hour that you can commit to every week. 1 2

7 L4 L L Music Ministry Staff Contact: Laurie Polkus x1109 Adult Choir: Rehearses Sept-May each Thursday at :00pm in the church, and occasional Saturday mornings during Advent and Lent. Usually sings at 9:00am Mass on Sundays, various events, and celebrations during the year. Adult Cantor: Proclaims the psalm and leads the assembly in song at Mass. Rehearsal CDs are provided at regularly scheduled meetings. Must be a member of the adult choir. Instrumentalist: Musicians of all kinds are encouraged to accompany at Mass. Rehearsals vary. Various styles of music welcome! L19 Resurrection Choir: Sings on an as-needed basis. Rehearses a few times a year, and prior to funerals. L22 Contemporary Praise Group: For anyone interested in a contemporary prayer and worship experience. L23 Handbell Choir: Practices on Saturdays prior to Christmas, Easter, and other major feasts and celebrations. Prior experience or ability to read music is appreciated, but not necessary.. A3 A4 Administration Staff Contact: Mary Jo Stoll x110 Building & Grounds Committee: Oversees the maintenance, repairs, & safekeeping of parish buildings & grounds. Meets on the first Thursday of the month at :00am. Occasional Clean - Up: Usually in the spring & fall, workers are needed for extra grounds and building help. A Special Skills: Computers, sewing, calligraphy, handyman - any talent you are willing to share! There is a space provided on the sign up sheet to indicate your talent/skill. A Endowment: Oversees the investment and disbursement policies for the School and Faith Formation Endowment funds. Collaborates with School and Faith Formation fundraising to increase awareness and promote giving. Meets quarterly. 3 A A A9 Social Media Design Team: Provide vision, planning and implementation of 21st Century tools to communicate both within and beyond the parish boundaries. Parish Office Help: Provide parish office reception for 2 hours on Sunday mornings; help process occasional mailings, stuff bulletins, etc. Exterior Gardening: Maintains the outdoor flowers and bushes around the church and parking lot. Includes planting, weeding, and trimming. A10 Personnel Committee: Maintains & develops the parish human resource policies & procedures. Makes recommendations to the Finance Council concerning the adoption of parish personnel policies. Meets as needed. A11 Stewardship Committee: Coordinates parish stewardship formation and activities, including yearly time, talent and sacrificial giving renewals. Meets 10 times each year generally on the 4th Thursday of each month with 2 summer months off. (Staff Contact is Ben Brzeski x110) A12 Evangelization All Are Welcome Committee: Plan and implement strategies to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus; promote hospitality and welcome; Usually meets once a month or every other month. A Parish Technology Committee: Provide vision and planning for technology infrastructure improvements. Human Concerns The area of Human Concerns fulfills the justice dimensions of Scripture and of our Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching by acknowledging that every Christian is called to service and to work for justice. Staff Contact: Ben Brzeski x110 H1 Human Concerns Committee: Discerns how St. Anthony can best provide for the basic needs of persons in the parish and wider community. The committee also seeks to educate and raise consciousness on issues related to justice and peace. Meets on the second Monday of the month at :30pm during Common Leadership Night. 4

8 H4 Respect Life Committee: Promotes the sacredness of all life from conception to natural death through parishioner engagement. Meetings are held periodically during the year. H H H H9 Funeral Luncheons Donate Food: Provides food items (fruits, vegetables, desserts, etc.) as needed for funerals. Donators are called on a rotating basis. Funeral Luncheons Serve Food: Prepares, serves, and/or cleans-up funeral luncheons. Volunteers are needed for the day and evening hours and do not need to stay the whole time. Volunteers are called on an as-needed basis. Funeral Luncheons Food Caller: Calls those who volunteer to donate food for funeral luncheons and tells them what to bring and when to bring it. Funeral Ministry: Offers support, hospitality and assistance to the family during the visitation, if the visitation is held here at the church. Ministers also set up the church for the Funeral Mass and assist as a Eucharistic minister, if needed. H10 Young at Heart Planning Committee Assist in the planning and execution of various social activities for mature members of the parish. The planning committee meets monthly and events are held approximately 4- times a year. H11 Care Ministry: Parishioners are trained to serve other adult parish members by providing a one-to-one compassionate listening presence to those in need of support during times of crisis, personal loss, or trauma. H12 Separated/Divorced: Support for those experiencing the challenges of marriage separation or divorce. H Young at Heart Participant: Mature members of our parish enjoy meaningful opportunities for fellowship and wellbeing in a social setting. Opportunities include holiday gatherings, day trips for entertainment events, and educational offerings. H14 Welcoming Committee: Offers a warm welcome to newly registered members of the parish through phone calls. Also assists with quarterly New Parishioner Breakfast. H1 Health Ministry: Carries out the healing mission of the Church by promoting the physical, spiritual, emotional, relational and interpersonal well-being of parishioners through educational materials and events. H1 Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knits and crochets prayer shawls for those in need of comfort and prayers. No experience required. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at p.m. H19 Homebound Communion Minister: Bring communion to members of our parish who cannot be present to worship with us in person. H21 Career Care Participant: For professional individuals seeking employment by utilizing their individual gifts. H22 Career Care Minister: Help participants discern their individual gifts and find ways to exercise them in a professional capacity. Serve on the core team that administers this ministry. H23 Common Ground: Works to identify, research, and act on issues for positive change in our community, along with other local organizations. Meetings are held occasionally throughout the year within St. Anthony and in conjunction with the larger organization. H2 Quilters: Make and sell quilts to raise money for the Peru Ministry. Some quilts are also sent to our sister parish in Peru. Also make Prayers & Squares quilts for those who are seriously ill. H2 St. Hyacinth s Food Pantry: Distribute groceries at a food pantry in Milwaukee every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 and/or Wednesday from 4-pm. Wednesday volunteers can carpool, leaving St. Anthony at 3:00pm. H2 Repairers of the Breach: Donate and serve food at the daytime shelter in Milwaukee on the third Friday of each quarter of the year. Includes scripture sharing session with shelter members.

9 H2 Giving Tree: Helps to set up, sort and deliver necessary items and gifts to the poor and those in need. Once per year during the second weekend of Advent. H31 Adult Mission Trip: Adults (at least one year out of high school) are invited to participate in an adult mission trip experience. Please indicate interest and someone will contact you. P1 P3 P4 P V1 Peru Family-to-Family Sponsor: $2 per month provides a family in our sister parish, Santisimo Sacramento, a monthly food package. Personal bonds are formed via letters & photos that can be exchanged. Peru Support - Other: There are many opportunities to provide support to our Sister Parish in Peru. Sponsor a young girl at Mother Redeemer girls home, help with funding the school, the farming program, medical clinic, hospice and more. Travel to Peru: A pilgrimage to visit our sister parish is held in early January each year. Those participating volunteer in every program or ministry of our sister parish, delivering food packages, clothing, building casas, visiting homes and much more. Translate Peru Letters: Help translate the many letters received from the Peru family-to-family program. St. Vincent de Paul Society Inspired by gospel values, the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) is a Catholic lay organization that embraces all works of charity and justice to serve the needs of the poor and needy in our community. Staff Contact: Ben Brzeski x110 St. Vincent de Paul Conference: Helps people in immediate need and offers personal assistance to members of the Pewaukee community. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at :00pm. V2 V3 V4 V Meal Program Donate Food: Donates food or other items to the St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program in Milwaukee, for serving the fourth Sunday of the month. Meal Program Serve Food: Serves food at the St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program in Milwaukee on the fourth Sunday of the month. Servers are scheduled for one Sunday per year. Hope Center Meal Program: Serves and provide beverage or dessert three times per year on a Monday evening at the Hope Center Outreach Meal. St. Vincent de Paul Store: Helps at Waukesha and Oconomowoc stores to sort and price items, hangs clothing and cleans. Hours are available Monday-Friday. General Parish Activities S1 Parish Picnic: Help make our annual picnic a success. The main focus is community building and volunteers are needed to help with raffle tickets, food, set up, or clean up. S4 Men s Club: Provides fellowship for the men of the parish. The Men s Club supports the Faith Formation youth programs and does special projects for our sister parish in Peru. Fundraisers include sponsoring parish Fish Fries. S Athletic Association Committee: Assists the Athletic Director to manage all aspects of parish athletics including supplies, uniforms, practices, games and tournaments. Meetings are approximately once a month. You do not need a student in grades - to be involved. S Women s Bowling: Held at Fox Run Lanes in Waukesha on Tuesdays from 9-11am. September through April. S10 Boy/Girl Scout Leader: Leads and guides the scouts in their activities. S11 Donut Sunday Helper: Helps set up, serve, and clean up. Typically the second Sunday of the month.

10 School Our St. Anthony on the Lake parish-based school has many programs to offer our students in grades K4-. We count on volunteers to help support the programs and opportunities of our fully-accredited school. Staff Contact: Ellen Knippel x1121 S Athletic Association Committee: Assists the Athletic Director to manage all aspects of parish athletics including supplies, uniforms, and gym use. Meetings are approximately once a month. You do not need a student in grades - to be involved. E4 E E E E SCRIP Seller: Sells SCRIP after all Masses, and helps with regular orders. Schedule will vary with your preference. Golf Outing Committee: This committee plans and organizes the annual golf outing, the major fundraiser for the school which takes place in September. Health Room Help: Provides care for children who become sick or injured during the noon hour. Open from 11:30 12:30pm on Monday through Friday so the secretary can have a lunch break. Scheduled in advance under an agreed-upon schedule. Playground Supervisor: Assists the staff with supervision of the lunchroom and playground during the noon hour. Supervisors are scheduled in advance under an agreed-upon schedule. There is also a need for substitutes. This is a stipend position. Library Help: Checks books out, returns books to the shelves, prepares new books for shelves, assists students in the library, and assists in the closing inventory at year end. May occasionally be asked to read to a class. Times vary. E10 Resource Room Help: Assists with individual instruction of students in need of extra help, enrichment, or needing to make up work due to absence. Times vary. E12 Classroom Help: Assists teachers with special projects and preparation for classroom activities. Times vary. E Lunchroom Help: Assists the Hot Lunch Vendor in setting out, serving, and cleaning up the daily hot lunch offered to students and staff. Hours are generally from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Scheduled in advance under an agreed-upon schedule. 9 E14 School Committee: Works with the principal to provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the parish school. Meets on the second Monday of the month at :30pm for Common Leadership Night. Lifelong Faith Formation Formation in our faith is a lifelong journey. St. Anthony on the Lake Parish offers many opportunities to help people of all ages on this journey. Volunteers are needed to support programs that engage adults and families in faith formation. F1 F2 F3 F4 F F Staff Contact: Kathie Amidei x1104 Faith Formation Committee: Helps set goals and visions for the lifelong faith formation of our parish. Plans and develops programs and activities with the FF Directors and Pastoral team for all ages, children through adults. Meets on the second Monday of the month at :30pm for Common Leadership Night. Mid-Winter Gala Committee: Be a part of a dynamic group who plan, organize and put on a biennial fundraiser. Proceeds from the Gala allow our parish to enhance all Faith Formation programs. RCIA Team/Sponsor: Team members help coordinate the RCIA process and teach classes. Sponsors act as a source of support for adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Church. Women s Spirituality: Several groups meet at various times to share faith, discuss scripture or spirituality, and pray. You will be contacted with dates and times for each of these groups. Childcare is available for some groups. Men s Spirituality: Meets weekly on Wednesday at :30am for Bible study and discussion of spiritual issues from a male perspective. Marriage Enrichment Opportunities: Participate in programs or opportunities for marriage enrichment. We offer Date your Mate in the fall and usually a couples evening with a dinner and a speaker or a marriage retreat. 10

11 F Molly Ministry: Participate in this fun, social, faith building ministry for young families. Guardians and Angels, O Come Little Children, Mom s night out, play dates, field trips more. F F9 Family Program Design Team: Be part of a team that supports planning for the family activity portion of Family Program. Usually meets a few times a year. Catechist Pre-K Grade : Share your faith with children! Teach about our Catholic faith to a small group in a classroom setting. Materials, training, and support are provided. F10 Sacrament Preparation Help: Adults are needed to help during evening and Saturday preparation sessions for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation, to lead groups of children, assist with hospitality, childcare or help with getting ready for sessions. F11 Summer Bible Camp Help: Adults are welcome to help with planning, teaching Bible stories, guiding children to activities, music and outdoor fun. F12/Small Group Facilitator Grades -11: Our youth need your F example of a vibrant faith life! Facilitate discussion and personally get to know -12 youth in a small group setting. Complete plans for sessions and discussions are provided....adults and older teens are welcome in this ministry. Grades - meet during Family Programs and Grades 9-11 mm meet on Wednesday Nights. (Use F12 for grades - and F for grades 9-11.) F14 High School Family Program Teacher: Adults teach three-to four-week sessions to a small group of teens. Course subjects vary. Training and curriculum are provided. F1 Youth Group Adult Helper: Teen-friendly adults are welcome as volunteers to assist the high school and middle school youth groups. F1 Youth Retreat Helper: Helps as a leader on one or more of our retreats. Leaders grow in their faith as they share experiences with teens. Help with food is also appreciated. F1 Child Care Helper - During Meetings: Helps with childcare during Sacrament Preparation Meetings, MOMS group (Tuesday Mornings), or Bible Study (Friday mornings). 11 F1 Faith Formation Office Help: Help is always needed, and you can participate on your own schedule. Make copies, stuff folders and envelopes, or prepare materials for catechists. F19 F20 F21 F22 F23 F24 Catechist Aide: Serves as an aide to students needing extra assistance during one of our Family Programs. Adult Scripture Study: Participates in a multi-week scripture study series offered twice a year, in fall and spring. Faithworks Committee: Helps develop, coordinate, & facilitate service-learning activities. Chaperone Youth Mission Trip: Helps assist the leader on one of the summer trips. Marriage Enrichment Committee: Helps explore opportunities for marriage enrichment. Molly Ministry Help: Helps with programs and opportunities that support and build fellowship for families with young children. F2 Family Ministry-CFM: Be a member of a small group of parents that meet to support one another in raising children with Christian values (Christian Family Movement). F2 RCIA Candidate: For adults who have not yet been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be Catholic, or Catholics who have never received Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Circle this option to be contacted and learn more about taking this next step in your faith journey. F2 Baptism Hospitality: Welcomes families and assists before, during, and after the baptism celebrations during Mass or Sundays at 12:30 on an occasional basis. Training will be provided for this ministry. F2 Mentor Couples for Engaged Couples: Married couples mentor engaged couples with the help of a pre-marriage inventory. Couples meet three times over the course of 2-3 months. Training is provided for couples not currently certified in FOCCUS or PREPARE/ENRICH. 12

12 Y9 Youth Opportunities! Elementary School (Grades 3, 4, and ) Staff Contact: Debbie Kusch x1102 Athletic Participant: All parish children grades - registered for Family Program or school are invited to participate. Track, volleyball, basketball and cross-country are offered. Registration is online for each sport. Y14 Altar Server: Students in fifth grade or older are invited to serve at Masses. Training is provided usually in the fall. Y24 Children s Chorus: Grades 3. Sings once a month at :00 Mass, for major feasts and special events. Rehearsal schedule is available on the parish website. Y1 Y3 Y4 Y Y Y9 Middle School (Grades,, and ) Staff Contact: Ann Fons x111 Middle in the Middle: A monthly social service and faith-sharing gathering for youth in grades,, &. Faith-A-Thon: Prepares to compete against other teams in a contest similar to Catholic Jeopardy. Meets about twice per month to learn faith facts and have fun together. Child Care Helper - During Meetings: Helps care for children during evening meetings on an occasional basis. Child Care Helper - 9:00 Mass: Helps care for children during the 9:00am Mass on an occasional basis. Mission Trip Participant: Youth in grades & are invited to participate in the Summer Outreach Mission Trip Camp. Additional sign up is needed. Athletic Participant: All parish children grades - registered for Family Program or school are invited to participate. Track, volleyball, basketball and cross-country are offered. Registration is online for each sport.. Y11 Summer Bible Camp Help: Middle schoolers are welcome to help with planning, teaching Bible stories, guiding children to Y14 Altar Server: Students in fifth grade or older are invited to serve at Masses. Training is provided usually in the fall. Y20 Girls Schola Choral Group: Sings for major feasts and special events. Rehearsal schedule is available on the parish website. Y22 Contemporary Praise Group: For anyone interested in a contemporary prayer and worship experience. Y23 Handbell Choir: For Middle School aged to adults. Practices on Saturdays prior to Christmas, Easter, and other major feasts and celebrations. Prior experience or ability to read music is appreciated but not necessary. Y24 Children s Chorus: Grades 3. Sings once a month at :00 Mass, for major feasts and special events. Rehearsal schedule is available on the parish website. High School (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12) Staff Contact: Cindi Petre x1112 activities, music, and outdoor fun. 14 Y4 Y Y Y Child Care Helper - During Meetings: Helps care for children during evening meetings on an occasional basis. Youth Group: Opportunities are offered for social, service, and prayer to all high school students. Information is available on Facebook. Retreat Helper: High School youth are invited to serve on the retreat teams for younger youth. Be a part of the planning process and part of the team that makes the retreats meaningful. Child Care Helper - 9:00 Mass: Helps care for children during the 9:00am Mass on an occasional basis. Y10 Mission Trip Participant: Participate in summer mission trips. Additional sign up is needed. Y11 Summer Bible Camp Help: Teens are welcome to help with planning, teaching Bible stories, guiding children to activities, music and outdoor fun.

13 Y12/ Small Group Helper Grades -11: High School juniors and Y seniors are invited to consider helping facilitate small group discussions for faith formation classes and Middle in the Middle. Complete lesson plans for sessions and discussions are provided. Gr. - meet during Family Programs, Gr meet on Wednesday nights. (Use Y12 for Gr. - and Y for Gr ) Y14 Altar Server: Students in fifth grade or older are invited to serve at Masses. Training is provided. After being trained, sign-up is available online. Y1 Minister of the Word/Lector: Proclaim the Word of Christ at liturgies. Confirmed, high school age and older are welcome. Training & resources are provided. Scheduled about once per month. Y1 Minister of the Eucharist: Laity are privileged to share the Body and Blood of Christ with the faithful. Any confirmed member of the community is welcome. Training is provided. Scheduled about once per month. Y1 Cantor: High school age and older. Proclaims the psalm and leads the assembly in song at Mass. Rehearsal CDs are provided at regularly scheduled meetings. Should be a member of either Adult Choir or Contemporary Praise Group. Y1 Instrumentalist: Musicians high school age and older are invited to play at weekend Masses. Rehearsal times vary. Y23 Handbell Choir: For anyone grade to adults. Practices on Saturdays prior to Christmas, Easter, and other major feasts and celebrations. Prior experience or ability to read music is appreciated but not necessary. Y2 Occasional Clean - Up: Usually in the spring & fall, workers are needed for extra grounds and building help. Y19 Usher: High school and older, male/female, who welcomes and assists parishioners at Mass. Scheduled about four times each year. Y20 Girls Schola Choral Group: Sings for major feasts and special events. Rehearsal schedule is available on the parish website. Y21 Cross Bearer: Carries the processional cross at Mass. Scheduled about once every two months. Y22 Contemporary Praise Group: For anyone interested in a contemporary prayer and worship experience. 1 1