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Volunteer
Opportunities
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St. Mary's School Liturgical Ministry
Being
good stewards of God's gifts to us is a Christian obligation. St. Mary's
parish offers many opportunities for parishioners to use their time and
talents to fulfill this obligation and to assist in the liturgy of the
Mass and other programs offered by the Church and St. Mary's School.
Contact the Parish Office for more information.
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Readers......proclaim
the Word of God at Sunday liturgies. Schedules are for two weeks at
a time during the church year.
Ushers......serve
as ministers of hospitality to the assembly of God's people. They
also ring the church bells to call the people to worship, take up the
collection, and assist with people's needs during the liturgy. They
serve for a full month at a particular liturgy, about four times a
year. Confirmed men and women are welcome.
Greeters.....extend
a welcome to those gathered for funerals and special liturgies.
Offer worship aids when requested.
Sacristans......assist
with the preparation of gifts and altar items for liturgies. They
also give seasonal assistance with environmental decoration during the
church year.
Mass
Servers......serves acolyte in every celebration of the Eucharist
at St. Mary's. Fourth graders and older, including adults. may serve.
Music
Ministries......serve in the Parish Choir, Resurrection Choir,
Folk Group, Youth Choir, and/or Children's Choir.
Cantors......lead
the assembly in song, either as an individual or as a member of a group.
Instrumentalists......Enhance
our worship with solo instruments or as members of an ensemble or
accompaniment to a choral group.
Church
Decorating......assist in decoration the church for liturgical
seasons and for special events.
Liturgy
Committee......assist in overseeing and planning the liturgy for
the parish. This committee works closely with the Pastor and Music
& Liturgy Coordinator in preparing for the feasts and seasons of the
liturgical year. (Three year term)
Catechists
for Grades 1- 11.....instruct children and young adults in the
teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic faith, sacramental
preparation s well as participate in seminars and retreats depending on
grade level.
RCIA
Team Member......assist in the preparation of those seeking full
communion with the Catholic Church. Teach several sessions, work with the
rest of the team in preparing for special events and liturgies in which
candidates and catechumens will participate.
Marriage
Preparation as Sponsor Couple......serve as a sponsor couple for
one or two engaged couples per year. Sponsor couples meets 2 to 3
times with an assigned couple to discuss various aspects of
marriage. Training is provided.
St.
Mary's School......serve as assistant in the classroom, or in the
main office.
Home
& School Association......this is similar to public school
PTA, an association of parents with children at St. Mary's School. This
association encourages volunteerism, builds community, enhances
communication between parents and administration, participates in
fundraising projects.
St.
Mary's Board of Education......direct all education programs of
the parish, including coordination, fiscal and personnel matters in
cooperation with the school and religious education administration.
Adult
Faith Formation Groups......anyone interested in joining an adult
faith formation group may call the parish office. Such groups meet
monthly, and more often during Lent, for Bible Study or discussion of
various religious and faith issues. Anyone may form such a group,
and meet with the pastor to develop a plan.
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