ECHO Steering Committee  (Enriching  Home and Church Opportunities for faith)

Purpose:       an appointed group dedicated to implementing whole community catechesis in the parish

Contact:       Gerry Otto/Lori Lewis

Meeting:       first Wednesday of each month

 

ECHO Adult Faith Opportunities

Purpose:       to afford adults educational and spiritual opportunities for life-long faith formation

Contact:       Cheryl Powell /Lori Lewis /individual course facilitators

Meeting:       as scheduled by course or study offered

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Purpose:       the universal Church ritual for those adults interested in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation

Contact:       Lori Lewis 842-7777

Meeting: weekly, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 in Hope and Charity

 

RCI . . . C (Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children)

Purpose:       an adaptation of the adult rite suitable for children age 7 and beyond, who are interested in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation

Contact:       Lori Lewis 842-7777

Meeting:       Tuesdays, weekly September through June, 4:30

 

Ministers of Care to the Sick

Purpose:       to unite those confined to home, hospital or nursing care facility with the larger community through weekly visitation and shared eucharist.

Contact:       Fr Steve Hohman 842-7777

Meeting:       weekly Fridays 9:00am and Sundays following morning liturgy

 

Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couples

Purpose:       to journey with engaged couples as they prepare for marriage

Contact:       Lori Lewis 842-7777

Meetings:     as announced

 

Marriage Enrichment Team

Purpose:       responsible for annual “Celebrate Your Marriage” event

Contact:       Kelly Lewis 842-7777

Meetings:     as announced

 

Ministry of Praise

Purpose:       to lift the needs of the parish in prayer and assist with the Church mission to “pray without ceasing.”  Often these individuals are confined to home or are limited in some way.

Contact:       Jan and Don Mott

Meetings:     this is a time commitment at home

 

Natural Family Planning

Purpose:       to educate couples in Church advocated Natural Family Planning methodology.  The information session is also required of all those preparing for marriage.

Contact:       Martha Winn

Meetings:     as announced

 

Baptism Preparation Team

Purpose:       to assist couples as they prepare for the Baptism of their children

Contact:       Gail Robinson

Meetings:     as announced.  Prep sessions and baptismal weekends are published

 

Meals for Moms

Purpose:       to provide support (via meals) for families celebrating a new birth

Contact:       Sylann Smith

Meetings:     this is a time commitment at home

 

Koinonia Leadership Team

Purpose:       an appointed group responsible for the annual parish Koinonia retreat

Contact:       Leslie Pfingston

Meetings:     as announced

 

A Wing and a Prayer

Purpose:       a parish telephone prayer chain intended for urgent emergency prayer needs

Contact:       Mary Jane Scarbeau 742-5438

Meetings:     this is a time commitment at home

 

Parish Wellness Ministry

Purpose:       to afford the community wellness education and opportunities for body, mind and spirit

Contact:       Currently Vacant

Meetings:     as announced

 

Catholic Women’s Organization

Purpose:       to afford women 18+ years of age, opportunities for social and spiritual growth

Contact:       Rosemarie Allison 904-3553

Meeting:       monthly, Tuesdays @ 6:00pm as scheduled

 

Parish Library

Purpose:       a lending library of various donated resources

Contact:       Lori Lewis

Meeting:       open to parishioners/ currently under construction

 

Book Discussion Group

Purpose:      to read and discuss books that bring our faith alive.

Contact:      Mary Lou Kirby, 901-0106

Meetings:    1st and 3rd Wednesday. of the month from 10am-noon.  During Lent, every Wednesday from 10am - noon.

 

Faith Hope and Love Notes

Purpose:      correspondence to support the ill, homebound and “hurting”

Contact:      Leslie Priest, 843-0676

Meetings:    a home ministry

 

Eucharisteo

Purpose:      a study and sharing group for women

Contact:      Lori Lewis, 842-7777, ext 105

Meetings:    Weekly,  Tuesdays from 10:00am -11:30am

 

Thursday a.m. Bible Study Group

Purpose:      to grow in knowledge of God’s Word

Contact:      Gwen Menestrina, 843-0639

Meetings:   Weekly, Thursday at 8:30 in Kindness

 

Men’s Prayer 

Purpose:      a weekly group committed to study and faith-sharing

Contact:      David Lewis, 303-2059

Meetings:    Weekly, Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm Pentecost

 

Friendship Club  (for widows)

Purpose:      fellowship

Contact:      Margaret Forshee, 843-8144

Meetings:    2nd Saturday of the month