| Finance Council
| Contact: |
Tammy Brizzi, Operations Manager, 332-6279 ext. 14 |
| Description: |
Primary advisory body to the Pastor in matters of the Parish financial interests. The Council assists in advising the Pastor on any major commitment of funds. They engage in an active role in the preparation of the Parish budget and its execution. It is designed to aid the Pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for Canon and secular laws. Members are appointed by the Pastor from the members of the Parish who have a commitment to stewardship and regards to their work on the Council as a ministry.
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| Time Frame: |
Members will be notified of meeting dates. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Must have financial and budgeting knowledge, skills in business, money management, accounting or investments preferred. |
| Training Required: |
Financial Background appreciated. |
| Building Commission
| Contact: |
Sharon Breitinger, 337-8686/336-0091 |
| Description: |
The Building Commission(BC) embodies the hopes, dreams, and resources of the QOP community in our Parish development, design, and construction endeavors. The BC is responsible for project budgets, schedules, scope of work, information dissemination and ensuring future maintenance and use. Quality assurance is maintained by the BC directing and coordinating the project architects, contractors, engineers, consultants, and venders. This leadership group is composed of the Pastor, BC Chairperson, and the chairs of thirteen different task forces operating under the BC Chairperson.
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| Time Frame: |
Series of monthly meetings to plan the program; another series of weekly meetings before each informational phase. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Enthusiasm and organizational skills. |
| Training Required: |
None. |
| Sub Committees: |
Arts & Entertainment |
Regi/Aida Gonzalez |
331-8591 |
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Business Operations |
Kitty Gill |
332-3212 |
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Capital Campaign |
Margaret Gaylord |
332-6279 |
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Community Needs |
Bob Rose |
335-9061 |
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Communications |
Margaret Gaylord |
332-6279 |
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Design/Construction |
George Baumgartner |
377-1019 |
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Design/Construction |
Ed Hoeft |
376-2911 |
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Education |
Lisa McQuagge |
337-1097 |
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Legal/Risk |
Kevin Downey |
377-2054 |
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Liturgical |
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Special Events |
Tom/Jeanne Rochford |
335-9503 |
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Support Services |
Larry Clark |
332-0290 |
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Technologies |
Pete Breitinger |
336-0091 |
| Stewarship Committee
| Contact: |
Margaret Gaylord, Pastoral Assistant, 332-6279 ext. 16 |
| Description: |
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for identifying, organizing, and delivering the Stewardship message to the Parish. It includes, but is not limited to, activities such as welcoming, Bishop=s Stewardship Appeal, weekly offering commitment, ministry volunteerism, etc. |
| Time Frame: |
Committee meets monthly from August - May with weekly meetings in January and February. Committee members serve a 2-year-term and are appointed by the Pastor. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Ability to work with others and learn, practice, and communicate about Sacrificial Giving as a way of living the Good News. |
| Training Required: |
Chairs are required, and committee members are encouraged to attend the National Stewardship Conference. |
| Development
| Contact: |
Margaret Gaylord, Pastoral Assistant, 332-6279 ext. 16 |
| Description: |
Development is the process whereby the Parish gives its Parishioners the options and vehicles to ensure the future growth and stability of our ministries, through Major Gifts, Annual Gifts, and Planned Giving. |
| Time Frame: |
Varies. Development is an on-going process, however, some activities have a defined duration, such as Autumn Affair, the yearly fund-raising dance. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Comfort level regarding finances and how they relate to our Catholic Faith. Ability to discuss financial commitments to this Parish to groups or individuals. |
| Training Required: |
Financial or sales/marketing experience is a plus. |
| Bulletin
| Contact: |
Margaret Gaylord, Pastoral Assistant, 332-6279 ext. 16 |
| Description: |
Assist staff in preparing and compiling the weekly Bulletin. |
| Time Frame: |
Compiling: Friday a.m. for 2-3 hours; Preparing: 3-4 hours/week |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Computer skills, editing, layout, design, and writing skills. |
| Training Required: |
WORD word-processing software. |
| Lectors
| Contact: |
Edna Boyette
Miriam Montoya 331-7230 (Spanish Mass) |
| Description: |
Proclaims the Word of GOD at our liturgies and at other special prayer gatherings where the Word is read. Leader arranges training sessions and annual retreat for lectors. |
| Time Frame: |
A schedule is mailed to the lectors who are scheduled as often as needed. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
The ability to read clearly and with enough volume to be heard and understood in a public setting. |
| Training Required: |
There are several training sessions for lector candidates |
| Additional comments: |
A Lector must love the Church and GOD'S Word. He/she must be conscientious in preparing to read well. He/she must be willing to be faithful to a schedule and dress appropriately for the liturgies. |
| Eucharistic Minister
| Contact: |
Steve & Debbie Dixon, 332-4356
German Sanchez, 376-4577 (Spanish Mass) |
| Description: |
Help to distribute the Eucharist at the weekend Masses, weekday Masses |
| Time Frame: |
A schedule is made and mailed to the home. The frequency of assignment depends on the number of Eucharistic Minister volunteers. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
A sense of liturgy and a sense of presence during the Mass. Those who take Communion to the sick will learn the ritual of the Church. |
| Training Required: |
Several classes will be given. Each minister must have been Baptized, made First Eucharist and been Confirmed. |
| Additional comments: |
A Eucharistic Minister is part of the liturgy team for any given Mass. He/she must be faithful to the Church and have a great love and respect for the Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister must dress appropriately when distributing Communion at Mass and to the sick. |
| Visiting Eucharistic Ministry
| Contact: |
Irene Spence, 332-6279 |
| Description: |
Visit the sick at the local hospitals, as well as the homebound Parishioners and bring them Communion. |
| Time Frame: |
Visit the sick on a daily/weekly basis as scheduled. Sunday volunteers are scheduled monthly. Homebound are visited biweekly, monthly, and on occasion, daily. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
The person must have the ability to be tactful, kind, and compassionate. They are not to counsel or give advice. Their duty is to administer the Sacrament. |
| Training Required: |
Person must be a trained Eucharistic Minister, or participate in the training program. |
| Additional comments: |
Fingerprinting and background check required. |
| Ushers
| Contact: |
Russell Jacobitz (6 PM Sat), 331-9452
Bill Carter (8 AM Sun), 332-7357
Jennifer Asmus (10 AM Sun) 332-9956
Daisy Chavez, 377-9613 (Spanish Mass) |
| Description: |
Assist at the weekend liturgies by welcoming and seating people, take up the offering, guide Parishioners to Communion, hand out the bulletin after Mass and ready the Church for the next Mass. |
| Time Frame: |
The ushers will be scheduled at the Mass they and their family usually attend according to need. Arrive 15 minutes before Mass, leave 15 minutes after Mass is over. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Commitment, friendliness, and helpfulness. |
| Training Required: |
Training on the job. |
| Arts and Environment
| Contact: |
Toni Medford, 332-9422 |
| Description: |
Plan, prepare, and execute the interior and exterior decorations of the church to visually enhance the liturgy. Seasons of particular importance are Autumn, Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. |
| Time Frame: |
3-4 hours per theme, depending on the season. Christmas and Easter are more extensive. |
| Skills to Be Used/developed: |
Skills in planning, design, crafts, floral arrangements, sewing, and arrangement of plants, shrubs and trees are needed. |
| Training Required: |
On the Job. |
| Additional Comments: |
The Church provides Source book for leaders and guidance from pastor and liturgy coordinator. Time required will vary, depending upon job preference. We try to work within reasonable time frames, so no one is unduly stressed or overworked. |
| Contact: |
Eli Homza, Pastoral Assistant, 332-6279, Ext. 18
Home #: 375-8780 |
| Description: |
The Choirs are an integral part of the liturgies in the Parish. The choirs sing each weekend throughout the year and for periodic special liturgies during the week. They especially enhance the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. The role of the choirs in the liturgy is not one of display, but to support and complement congregational singing. They are used to provide musical leadership, inspiration, and invocation of prayer and mystery.
6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Choir
Emphasis on youth-oriented contemporary music. Accompanied by piano, guitar, flute and other instruments . Weekly practice on Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
8:00 am Sunday Choir
Emphasis on traditional music, sung in harmony. Accompanied by piano and other instruments (when appropriate) played by volunteer musicians. Weekly practice Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.
10:00 am Sunday Choir
Emphasis on contemporary music in the folk style. Accompanied by guitars and piano played by volunteer musicians. Weekly practice on Sundays at 9:15 AM (before Mass).
12:30 PM Sunday Spanish Choir
Emphasis on Hispanic music. Accompanied by guitar and piano. Weekly practice on Sundays at 12:00 PM (before Mass).
Little Apostles Choir
Emphasis on children's music. Accompanied by piano and other instruments (when appropriate) played by volunteer musicians. Practice Sunday morning at 11:15 (after 10:00 AM mass). Practices are scheduled during two "seasons", beginning four to five weeks prior to Christmas and Easter.
Note: Fingerprinting and background check required for
adults working with children or in a leadership position.
Funeral Choir
Emphasis on both traditional and contemporary music for
Catholic burial services. Accompanied by piano. Practices scheduled as required. |
St. Patrick Catholic School |
| Contact: |
Doug & Lisa Adel, 332-8887 |
| Description: |
Dedicated to the growth, diverse, advanced curricula that reflects academic excellence and Christ centered living. Committed to promoting peace and justice in our Communities through service. Anyone needing information, wanting a School tour, or answers to specific Catholic School questions may contact the liaisons.
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| Time Frame: |
Varies. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Knowledge of the mission, philosophy, history, and academic achievements of St. Patrick Inter-Parish School. Communicating with School Principal and parish families. Coordinating both for the Ministry Fair and Catholic Schools Week preparations. |
| Training required: |
None. |
Vacation Bible School |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, 332-6279 ext. 17
Susan McQuillan, 379-3846 |
| Description: |
This ministry reaches out to elementary School children during the summer with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This program runs solely on volunteers to teach, assist, provide snacks, and arrange activities for the spiritual enhancement of the children. There are a wide range of Committee Coordinators and volunteer positions needed.
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| Time Frame: |
The program runs for two weeks in the summer. Time commitment varies on the particular task. Teachers and assistants may require more of a time commitment. Volunteers to provide snacks, crafters, registration helpers, require less. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Patience, love and desire to have fun with children. |
| Training required: |
No formal training required. |
| Additional Comments: |
Fingerprinting and background check required. |
Religious Education |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, IHM, 332-6279 ext. 17 |
| Description: |
The purpose of this ministry is to develop programs, classes and activities that help Christian formation. |
| Ministry Coordinators: |
The coordinators are responsible for finding ministry leaders for various religious education programs. |
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Wee Worship |
| Ministry Coordinator: |
Janine Plavak, 332-6279 ext. 55 |
| Description: |
A religious enhanced spiritual growth and education for 3 and 4 year olds. |
| Time frame: |
Sunday during the 10:00 mass. Same schedule as Religious Education. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Work well with children. |
| Training required: |
None. |
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K - 5th Grade |
| Ministry Coordinator: |
Lisa McQuagge, 332-6279, ext. 51 |
| Description: |
The Primary Religious Education Program is a dynamic ministry which serves the Christian formation and fellowship needs of children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Adults who have an active life and a desire to share their faith and act as role model for young families are encouraged to consider participating in this ministry. Members of our team may participate in the formation of our children by serving as catechists, classroom assistants or coaches (soccer, basketball, T-ball and more). Catechists prepare and present lessons drawn from diocesan-approved teacher manuals. Catechists work in teams and training is provided. Additional ministry opportunities are available in planning and implementing community service projects, retreats, seders, sacramental preparation, sports banquet, puppet theater, children's stewardship, fellowship and hospitality, library resources, computer database, administrative tasks and young family education events. |
| Time frame: |
1.5 to 2 hours on site; 1.5 to 2 hours lesson preparation per class session. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Teaching skills very helpful, however, these skills can be developed through Parish and diocesan training opportunities. |
| Training required: |
Willingness to work toward diocesan certification through area sponsored certification programs. |
Group Leader - Share Your faith in groups with teens.
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Catechist - To teach scripture through Catholicism with coordinator's guidance.
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Music - Adults who play instruments are invited to share their talents by playing popular music in fellowship. Music for mass is arranged by the choir director.
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Retreats - Help directors put on weekend retreats. Ideas are welcomed.
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Socials - Help with food and activities. Ideas are welcomed.
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Service Projects - Help leaders come up with projects that will instill compassion in the teens.
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Plays - Adults to work with leaders on programs, props, costumes, music, etc. We plan to have the "Jesus Christ Superstar" play as a tradition for an Easter program. We will practice with small plays and skits in between.
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Sports - Assist leaders in coaching teens in softball and volleyball. Referees are needed for tournaments.
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Games - Assist leaders in identifying unique, fun games.
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Rallies - Assist youth leaders in chaperoning on trips or when we host one.
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Leadership Training in Peer Ministry |
| Contact: |
Cheryl Kennedy, 336-6366 |
| Description: |
Basic peer ministry training program offered to all adults who are interested in improving communication skills and facilitating any ministry program. These skills are useful at home, at the office, and daily interactions with peers. |
| Time Frame: |
Two five-hour training sessions are offered in the spring and fall. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Familiarity with an adult learning model for peer ministry and the process of empowerment of peers. Also, familiarity with skills of assertiveness, facilitation, active listening, and choice-making
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, IHM, Pastoral Asst., 332-6279/17 |
| Description: |
Process of initiation and conversion for adults wishing to enter the Catholic Church. |
| Time Frame: |
Meets weekly from September to June for one hour until December and two hours from January to June. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Love for Catholic Faith and desire to share the faith. |
| Training required: |
Church provides structured program. You provide personality to make it meaningful. |
| Description: |
The role of the sponsor is to be a "spiritual friend" of the R.C.I.A candidate giving support, care and encouragement as needed. |
| Time frame: |
Meeting and sharing faith for one hour from September to December and for two hours from January to Pentecost (May or June). Sponsors also need to be at several liturgical rites with their candidate. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Need only your enthusiasm for our Catholic faith and willingness to share it. |
| Training required: |
None. |
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, IHM, Pastoral Asst., 332-6279/17
Barbara Hanley, 337-1356 |
| Description: |
Process of initiation into the church for children wishing to enter the Catholic Church. |
| Time Frame: |
Meets weekly from January until April. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Love for Catholic Faith and desire to share the faith. |
| Training required: |
Church provides the structured program. Willingness to develop meaningful lessons. |
| Additional comments: |
Fingerprinting and background check required. |
Renew 2000 |
| Contact: |
Marcie Rodriguez, 332-6279, ext. 50 |
| Description: |
This ministry is designed to bring members of the Parish together in small groups to share their faith and strengthen their feeling of community. |
| Time Frame: |
Renew 2000 is a series of six week sessions that take us into the new millennium. There will also be inter-seasonal gatherings, that an individual may choose to join. The time frame for committee leaders will vary. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Any of the following skills: |
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Committee - ability to present Renew 2000. |
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Coordinator - implement Renew 2000. Set up core team and individual committees. Help design training, arrange bulletin and altar announcements. Design all letters, fliers, and registration packets. Handle the income and expenses. Order supplies. Put groups together, and reserve rooms for morning Renew sessions. |
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Liturgical Director - Prepare the liturgical needs for every six week session. Works with the priests for all masses. Prepares liturgical needs for all special events through out the three years. |
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Invitational Director - Forms committee to advertise Renew. Help prepare registrations, registration table assistance, prepare all public communications including, but not limited to, signs, Bulletin announcements, and assist at registration tables. |
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Invitational Committee - help coordinator at sign up tables, preparing registration and bulletin ads. Help hand out fliers. |
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Small Group Facilitators Leaders - Train Small Community Leaders to facilitate the sessions in private homes, or at the church in the morning. |
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Small Community Leaders - attend training, and facilitate your small community, using material provided. |
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Special Events Committee - help coordinator set up special seasonal events. |
Retreats, Days of Renewal, Workshops |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, IHM, Pastoral Asst.,332-6279 Ext. 17 |
| Description: |
Plan and present retreats, days of renewal or workshops. |
| Time Frame: |
Varies with each area of planning/presenting |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Any of the following skills: |
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Planning - working with committee, help determine theme, obtain appropriate facility, contact speaker |
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Publicity - compose and send news releases to church bulletins, groups, newspapers, etc. Prepare fliers or poster, distribute before the event, and remove afterward. |
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Set-up - Put signs outside facility showing location of the event; set up chairs, tables, speaker's podium, microphone, registration area, etc.; create appropriate seasonal environment for the occasion (flowers, table settings, etc.); make sure restrooms are stocked and functioning. |
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Registration - Prepare pre-registration forms, distribute before the event (working with publicity); record pre-reservations, prepare name tags; prepare any hand-outs required, evaluate forms, etc.; greet people, assist at registration table; answer questions. |
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Book Table - Assist with book purchases. |
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Hospitality - With Hospitality committee, provide refreshments and/or meal. |
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Speaker/Presenter - Welcome people; lead opening/closing prayer as prepared by the committee; introduce guest speaker; give required announcements. |
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Prayer Service - work with committee members and main speaker to prepare opening and closing prayer; song leaders to lead group singing if needed. |
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Clean-up - Return facility to its original condition. |
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Follow-up - Send out "thank you" notes to those who made a significant contribution to the event (speakers, group leaders, etc.); compile results from evaluation forms and present to the committee. Involvement in the ministry Committee. |
Baptismal Preparation for Parents |
| Contact: |
Sr. Beatrice Caulson, IHM, Director Religious Ed.
332-6279, ext. 17 |
| Ministry description: |
Conduct interactive learning and sharing session for parents who are bringing their babies/children into the Christian adventure. Active Catholic parent volunteers needed. |
| Time Frame: |
Approximately two hours to set up and lead, on a rotating schedule, the class which meets 10 times per year. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Interpersonal, welcoming, ability to share personal family experiences, accept people where they are while encouraging spiritual growth as needed. Parent to parent, adult to adult teaching skills. |
| Training required: |
Parish provides training -- you provide the personality. |
Hispanic Community Fellowship |
| Contact: |
Call Church Office, 332-6279 |
| Description: |
Keep the Hispanic Community informed of activities, ministries, and programs available (CCD, RCIA, Sacraments, etc.). Serve as a liaison between the Anglo and Hispanic communities. Develop activities in order to establish fellowship among the Hispanics. Keep track of customs and traditions of the different countries represented in our Parish. Invite Parishioners to join ministries, serve our Lord, our Church, and our community. |
| Time Frame: |
Varies according to the needs. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Fully bilingual. Outgoing personality, friendliness, ability to make others feel welcome and part of the Community. Available to help others. Positive and prayerful attitude. |
| Training required: |
On the job training. |
Office Volunteers |
| Contact: |
Tammy Brizzi, Operations Manager, 332-6279 ext. 14 |
| Description: |
Assist with general office duties such as answering the phone, greeting and aiding people who come to our office and copying miscellaneous materials. |
| Time Frame: |
From one to six hours, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
General office skills, pleasant personality. Ability to answer the phone, transfer calls, relay messages correctly. Some typing skills are helpful. |
| Training required: |
Some previous office experience helpful, but not necessary. |
Bulk Mailing Volunteers |
| Contact: |
Tammy Brizzi, Operations Manager, 332-6279 ext. 14 |
| Description: |
Help by folding prepared sheets and assisting with preparing bulk mailing by stuffing, stamping, and sorting envelopes. |
| Time Frame: |
Volunteers for this project are needed 4-6 times a year, spending about 2 to 4 hours each time. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Ability to pay attention to details is necessary. Neatness is important. |
| Training required: |
Knowledge of bulk mailing procedures helpful, but not necessary. |
Baby-sitting Service |
| Contact: |
Marci Rodriguez, 332-6279 ext. 50 |
| Description: |
The Parish provides baby-sitting during all Parish events as requested. The baby-sitting team consists of paid and volunteer helpers under the supervision of the chairperson for this ministry. |
| Time Frame: |
Most Parish activities last 1.5 to 2 hours. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Healthy love for children. Patience, dependability and a good sense of humor. References required. |
| Training required: |
On the job training by Baby-sitting Coordinator. |
| Additional comments: |
Fingerprinting and background check required. |
* These ministries are not under the direct supervision of this Parish and therefore are not administered out of this office.
Catholic Charities Volunteers |
| Contact: |
Maggie Voorneveld, 336-8963 |
| Description: |
Help serve people of varying needs. Interview people needing financial help, determine how we can help and place them with appropriate agencies. Also, offer Respite time to give care givers a break. |
| Time Frame: |
One or more hours per week according to your capabilities |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Neighbor helping neighbor skills; compassion for the needy and a desire to share our gifts. |
| Training required: |
No training is required. Catholic Charities will train you for tasks you choose |
Right To Life
378-9079 |
| Contact: |
Lois Anne O'Malley, 378-7824 |
| Description: |
Counsel and help people to choose life and support them when they do. Help collect, sort, display and sell clothes, etc., at Second Life Thrift Shop. |
| Time Frame: |
As volunteers choose. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Loving heart, compassion, understanding, strength of spirit, patience, some organizational skills. |
| Training: |
On the job. |
Daisy Girl Scouts (Kindergarten)
Brownie Girl Scouts (1st-3rd grade) |
| Contact: |
Gina Gombola, 332-2149 |
| Description: |
Assist with troop meetings, camping, field trips, fund-raisers and service projects. |
| Time Frame: |
Weekly troop meeting |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Creativity, communication, leadership and organizational skills to be developed. A desire to foster self discovery, self confidence and ethical values in the girls. |
| Training required: |
Basic leadership skills through Gateway Girl Scout Council. |
Junior Girl Scouts (4-6th grade) |
| Contact: |
Laura Gaisser, 332-7110 |
Cadette Girl Scouts
(7-9th grade) |
| Contact: |
Mary Hill, 495-3086 |
| Description: |
Assist with meetings, projects, trips and camping. |
| Time Frame: |
Weekly troop meeting |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
A desire to help the girls gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them by building self-worth and solid values. |
| Training required: |
Basic leadership skills through Gateway Girl Scout Council. |
Cub Scouts (1-5th grade) |
| Contact: |
Larry Resczenski, 332-9807 |
| Description: |
A family-oriented person who is willing to work with boys in the first through fifth grades to assist with meetings, projects, camping, ceremonies, etc. |
| Time Frame: |
Weekly troop meeting and monthly pack meeting. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Outdoor, group and leadership skills. |
| Training required: |
Basic leadership skills through Boy Scouts of America Council. |
Boy Scouts |
| Contact: |
Harold Boudreau, 377-2634 |
| Description: |
Assist leader at meetings, camping, trips and projects geared towards boys ages 10.5-16 years. |
| Time Frame: |
Mondays 7 PM plus one monthly outing. |
| Skills to be used/developed: |
Interest in helping children. |
| Training required: |
Basic training - Fast Start Program through Boy Scouts of America. |
Councils and Commissions