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Sacristy Coordinator *
- Prepare sanctuary with liturgical objects for Sunday Mass
- Coordinate with ushers, choir directors, rectors, Eucharis
tic ministers, presider
- Ready sanctuary and church for the following Mass.
Greeter
- Present an atmosphere of hospitality
- Welcome parishioners and visitors
- Pass out Sunday bulletins and give pertinent information
Usher
- Facilitate seating of those attending Mass
- Collect weekly offerings of parishioners
- Assure presence of Offertory Gift bearers
Lector
- Proclaim the Word during liturgical worship
Eucharistic Minister
- Assist in distribution of Eucharist at Sunday Liturgy
- Bring Eucharist to those who are ill or home-bound
Gift-bearer
- Carry bread and wine to the altar during Sunday Mass
Liturgy Planner
- Assist in planning seasonal liturgies, music, environment
Dance/Drama *
- Perform liturgical dance or acting during special liturgies and pare-liturgical worship
Church Environment/Art
- Plan for and decorate sanctuary/church seasonally
Mass Server
- Prepare for Mass and assist the Presider during Worship
Church Cleaning
- Clean and care for church and sanctuary furnishings.
Altar Linens
- Wash and iron altar linens periodically
Banner-maker
- Design and produce banners seasonally for liturgy services
Cantor
- Lead singing participation of assembly at liturgical worship
Music Ministries
- Rehearse/Sing/Play for parish liturgies and prayer services
- Participate in traditional choir, Guitar choir, Folk choir, Children's choir or Youth choir.
- Play musical instrument to enhance musical worship
Funeral Choir
- Play for and sing musical parts of funeral liturgies
Wedding Minister *
- Assist couples to plan the marriage liturgy
- Be present for wedding rehearsal and prior to wedding liturgy
Funeral Minister *
- Assist family in planning funeral liturgy and/or wake service
Sunday Mass Driver
- Transport homebound or elderly to and from Sunday liturgy
Baptism Preparation *
- Facilitate educational process of parents for child's Baptism
- Plan Baptismal liturgy with parents
Reconciliation/Confirmation/Eucharist Preparation *
- Prepare and teach children and their parents for sacraments of initiation
Marriage Preparation Couples *
- Assist priest in preparing engaged couples for Marriage
Adult Education Teacher
- Prepare and teach adult enrichment religious education courses
PSR Class Teacher
- Teach religious education classes for grade school children
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Journey with Catechumens and Candidates as RCIA coordinator, catechist, sponsor, scripture facilitator or team member
Evangelization Committee *
- Reach out to inactive Catholics and unchurched persons through various models of evangelization
Prayer Planner/Leader *
- Create various prayer forms and liturgical services for Parish
Scripture Study,
- Study and reflect upon Scripture as God's Word
Parish Newspaper
- Write articles, organize advertisements, coordinate layout, design copy as team member of monthly parish newspaper
Parish Board of Education
- Advise pastor in making policy for parish educational programs
School/Parish Volunteer
- Volunteer as teacher, teacher's aide, teach mini-course, tutor
- Monitor cafeteria, playground, physical Ed classes, computers
- Help staff as Grandparent aide, guest speaker, videotaping
Children's Bible Summer School
- Plan and assist in Bible summer school for children
Parent School Association
- Meet to plan programs for parent/family enrichment
- Plan fundraisers for educational equipment and supplies
- Devise and implement community Halloween parade float
School Library
- Help organize and monitor school library during academic year
Legion of Mary
- Devote self to sanctification of membership and parish through
prayer and corporal/spiritual works of mercy
- Minister Eucharist to hospitals and homebound
Parish Pastoral Council
- Devise mission, goals and objectives for the parish community
- Advise pastor and pastoral team
- Coordinate spiritual and educational programs of parish life
Finance Committee
- Establish and supervise parish financial programs with pastor
- Monitor annual income and capital expense operations
Maintenance/Building Committee
- Provide for the maintenance of the parish plant and grounds
Budget Committee *
- Prepare and revise budget for church and school annually
Stewardship Committee
- Prepare, coordinate and present annual Stewardship parish program and areas of service as to time, talent and treasure
School Endowment Committee *
- Plan and administer contributions and bequests for Catholic education of school children
Capital Fund Raising *
- Plan and coordinate with pastor capital fund raising projects
Organization Talents *
- Volunteer skill and gifts for organizing programs and projects
Legal Advice/Projects
- Provide legal consultation and work for church and school
School Planning/Development Committee
- Provide research and planning for school growth and development
Weekend Auditors
- Count and deposit weekend envelope and contribution collections
Annual Catholic Services Appeal (ACSA) *
- Help coordinate annual appeal servicing educational, social, formational and health services in the Diocese
Church Nurser'
- Provide care and concern for small children during weekend Masses or occasional evening programs
Family Ministry Programs *
- Plan and provide support and growth experiences for singles, married couples and parents/families
Social Concerns Committee *
- Study local, national and international issues involving marginalized and needy persons
- Network with community and national organizational projects
- Organize persons around specific justice and peace issues
Pro-life Committee
- Plan and coordinate educational, pastoral and public advocacy efforts to restore respect for human life
- Study and network with local and national organizations regarding abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, infanticide, vulnerable persons and right to life/death issues
Youth Group Team
- Plan and coordinate educational, social and spiritual experiences for the young people of the parish
Altar and Rosary Society
- Be responsible for the liturgical vestments and furnishings of the sacristy and sanctuary of the church
- Provide social activities for members and fundraisers for various parish projects
St.
Vincent de Paul Society
- Provide food, clothing and other necessary assistance to the needy of the community regardless of religious affiliation
Funeral Dinner Committee
- Provide hospitality and a meal for families after the funeral of a deceased member
Parish Caregivers *
- Provide assistance with transportation, shopping, companionship, personal care and chore services for frail elderly and homebound
Grief Support Group *
- Participate and share grief management experiences
- Provide comfort and support through the stages of grief
New Parishioners Committee *
- Visit and welcome new parishioners
- Share parish information and invite parish involvement
Hospital/Nursing Home Visitation
- Visit hospital patients and nursing home residents
- Provide a ministry of presence, prayer and sacrament
- Call persons after illness or hospital stay
Typing *
- Assist organizations, rectory and school with typing at home
Telephone /Receptionist
- Provide part-time telephone/receptionist services at Rectory Fridays or Saturdays bi-monthly
Ministry Training *
- Provide preparation and skill training for Altar servers and/or other liturgical ministers
Parish Census Committee *
- Plan and coordinate ways of updating parish census as needed
Ministry of Praise
- Offer prayers of praise and intercession by the elderly, handicapped and sick persons to further God's Kingdom and promote justice and peace among parishioners and the world community
Sunday Coffee Hospitality
- Organize and serve coffee, donuts and hospitality after Mass
Parish Nurse Program
- Provide holistic health information and services for parish.
Athletic Coach
- Provide coaching and leadership for grade school sports
Scout Leaders
- Assist grade school boys/girls develop mental, moral and physical fitness through Boy/Cub scouts and Girl/Brownie scouts
Maintenance Workers
- Provide general repairs and maintenance of parish buildings in skilled areas of heating/air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, cement/brick work, electricity, painting, lawns/gardens
Centering Prayer Group
- Learn method of contemplative prayer through centering prayer
Small Faith Communities
- Participate with persons who desire spiritual growth and formation through Scriptural reflection and prayer
Publicity
- Write articles and communicate with community concerning parish activities and programs
Separated and Divorced Support Group
- Find healing and personal growth in a Christian atmosphere
- Meet challenges of change in a share and care support group
* = Designates new ministries to begin.