St. Kilian Ministry Booklet
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St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book G ifted andC alled St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28. 19) The 2nd Vatican Council (1962-1965), a meeting of the world’s bishops in Council with the Pope, was a reform Council returning to the best of the Catholic tradition, and opening up dialogue with other religions and with all people of goodwill. The Church, the Council declared, is the whole People of God. By baptism, all Catholic Christians are clothed with the glory of God, sharing intimately in the ministry of Jesus Christ, the high priest. Through baptism, a call from Christ to service, all believers are commissioned to make disciples of all nations by our words and our actions. By the grace of God, we are a holy people, the body of Christ, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. “Pastors also know that they themselves were not meant by Christ to shoulder alone the entire mission of the church toward the world. On the contrary, they understand that it is their noble duty to shepherd the faithful and recognize their services and charismatic gifts that all according to their proper role may cooperate in this common undertaking with one heart.” (Vatican II, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, n.30) This Stewardship Booklet gives powerful evidence of our response to the love of Christ that has been poured out in our hearts. In every aspect of church life at St. Kilian: at parish liturgies, in faith formation to young and old, in outreach to the poor and needy, in prayer and spiritual activities, in festivities and warm hospitality, in administration and maintenance, in charitable organizations and spiritual associations, St. Kilian parishioners make the love of Jesus Christ real. What a striking testimony this is! For over 40 years as a priest it has been my great joy to serve you, God’s holy people. The ordained ministers of this parish echo my sentiments. Together, since 1897 at St. Kilian, we the baptized, lay and ordained, called by the Spirit and empowered by that Spirit, offer a great symphony of praise and thanksgiving in ministry to the gospel! Peace, Father Bruce 1 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book St. Kilian Parish 485 Conklin Street • Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phone: (516) 249-0127 • Fax: (516) 249-7131 Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.stkilian.com Mass Schedule • Weekday Masses: 7 & 9 a.m.; 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays • Saturday Evening Masses: 5 & 7:30 p.m. • Sunday Masses: 7, 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. • Spanish Mass: Saturday at 6:15 p.m. • Holy Day Masses: TBA Church Office Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Evenings 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rectory is closed on holidays. It is advisable to call ahead for an appointment with members of the Pastoral Staff. 2 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book What is a Ministry? Christian ministry is a call to service; a response to the love of God poured out in Christian hearts through baptism. Baptism is the root sacrament of ministry. Ministry is what we do after baptism; after we say ‘yes’ to Jesus Christ. Another word for ministry is stewardship. Ministry is an action word. Christian ministry, rooted in baptism and confirmation, belongs to every Catholic Christian. Our service is given to others in the name of Jesus Christ, and because of Jesus Christ. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit. A parish ministry is one of our parish-sponsored organizations for men, women and youth. These are publicly recognized ministries directly related to the needs and activities of St. Kilian church. Included are spiritual, social, educational, charitable, liturgical, sacramental and administrative groups. In general there is a three-year renewable commitment requested and ongoing training is available both from the diocese and from the parish. Ministries are also available through our Spanish Community Apostolate and are listed on page 22. VIRTUS Training The Diocese of Rockville Centre requires all volunteers to complete necessary paperwork and attend VIRTUS training in order to be compliant with “Diocesan Safe Environment for Our Children”. Paperwork packets are available from ministry heads. A consent form for a background check is included, along with a Code of Conduct Form. VIRTUS training is held periodically at parishes throughout the Diocese. Check www.drvc.org for listings. 3 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book Weekly Bulletin/Website St. Kilian’s publishes a weekly bulletin with detailed information about parish ministries and activities. Please read through the bulletin which contains many opportunities for you to be involved in our parish. There is also a parish website www.stkilian.org which contains the weekly bulletin as well as other parish information. Registration St. Kilian’s welcomes you into full membership in the St. Kilian Community. In order for St. Kilian’s to provide you with the latest information and communications, as well as prepare you for any initiation sacraments, we urge you to register with the parish by completing the St. Kilian Census Form. Registration means that as a Catholic you intend to actively participate in the Mission of our parish. Fundamentally, this mission means that every believer proclaims and establishes, through service of Christ, the kingdom of God among all people. Register as a parishioner when you are ready to take on the responsibility of serving God’s people in public ministry, with joy and gladness. Please call (516) 249-0127 or stop in at the rectory to obtain the census form or to inquire if you are already fully registered. 4 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book Our Parish Mission Statement … The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish seeks to be a vibrant, welcoming community of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by God’s word and the Eucharist, and committed to witnessing God in and through our neighbors. 5 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book PARISH MINISTRY DIRECTORY Table of Ministries/Organizations Page Adult Confirmation ............................................................16 Adult Faith Formation (English) ........................................16 Altar Servers ......................................................................10 Baptism Ministers ..............................................................13 Baptism Preparation (English) ...........................................13 Bereavement ......................................................................24 Bible Study.........................................................................14 Buildings & Grounds .........................................................20 Catechist .............................................................................16 Catholic Ministries Appeal ..................................................8 Columbiettes ......................................................................25 Consolation ........................................................................10 CYO ...................................................................................23 Environment & Art Committee ..........................................10 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ...................11 Family Life Ministry ..........................................................11 Finance Committee ............................................................20 Friendly Visitors Committee ..............................................18 Fund Raising Committee ...................................................20 Greeters ..............................................................................18 Guardian Angel Perinatal Support Group ..........................24 Guardians of the Blessed Sacrament ..................................14 Hospitality ..........................................................................18 Knights of Columbus .........................................................25 Lectors ................................................................................11 Liturgy Committee .............................................................12 6 St. Kilian Parish Ministry Book Table of Ministries/Organizations Page Men of St. Kilian ................................................................18 Monday Prayer Group ........................................................14 Music Ministry ...................................................................12 Nocturnal Adoration ...........................................................14 Pastoral Council .................................................................20 Peace & Justice Committee .................................................8 Post Office Mailing Volunteers ..........................................21 Poor Souls in Purgatory .....................................................15 Pre-Cana (English) .............................................................13 RCIA ..................................................................................17 Respect Life .......................................................................17 SK Players ..........................................................................19 SK Prayer Group ................................................................15 SK Seniors .........................................................................19 SKY (SK Youth) ................................................................23