MinistriesSharing Time Handbook & Talent Being the Light of Christ Out in the World! REVISED: SEPTEMBER 2020 Take a look! see what’s inside! 04 PRAYER & WORSHIP 06 STEWARDSHIP 07 PASTORAL CARE 08 HUMAN CONCERNS (OUTREACH) 10 TWINNING PARTNERS 11 PARISH LIFE 12 WOMEN’S CIRCLE OF FAITH 14 SCHOOL 16 CATHOLIC FORMATION Jesus calls us to be workers in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom. It is our hope that these descriptions of various ministries will provide you with the information you need so that you may choose the ministries that are best suited for your interests and spiritual gifts. If you need any additional information, please contact Catherine Orr, Pastoral Associate, at [email protected] or 262-512-8994. 3 Prayer & Worship MUSIC CANTORS Contact: Margaret Caldwell 262-512-8982 | [email protected] Trained singers proclaim the Psalms at parish liturgies and lead the assembly in song. People who have a pleasing, strong voice, solo experience and vocal training are invited to call and learn more about this special ministry. CHILDREN’S CHORUS (THURSDAY 4:30 P.M.) Contact: Margaret Caldwell PRAYER 262-512-8982 | [email protected] Children practice weekly for one hour and sing at liturgies CENTERING PRAYER GROUP throughout the year and for special events throughout the (TUESDAY) Archdiocese. This choir is open to children second grade through Contact: Jon Metz eighth. This is a wonderful way for children to develop a deeper 262-512-8985 | [email protected] understanding of the liturgical year and build a foundation in Traditionally called Contemplative Prayer, basic singing skills. Centering Prayer is a receptive prayer of resting in God. It takes place on Tuesdays at CHOIR (WEDNESDAY NIGHTS) 1:00 pm in the Chapel. Contact: Moira Shaughnessy 262-242-7973 | [email protected] EUCHARISTIC ADORATION This choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30. We (THURSDAY) sing at weekend Masses from September through mid-June. It Contact: Audrey Cooley is open to anyone from high school age to seniors. Though the 262-242-9308 | [email protected] group sings in four-part harmony, the ability to read music is not Eucharistic Adoration begins after morning required. New members are always welcome! Mass on Thursday and continues until 6:00 pm. You can sign up to pray for one hour each CHOIR (THURSDAY NIGHTS) Thursday before the Holy Eucharist in the Contact: Margaret Caldwell Prayer Chapel or you may stop in for Adoration 262-512-8982 | [email protected] at any time. This ministry develops a deeper This choir rehearses Thursday evenings (and Saturday mornings love for the Eucharist and prays for the needs during Advent and Lent) and sings at weekend Masses and some of the Church. holy days. Repertoire includes a wide variety of sacred choral music. High school students are welcome, as are those who play PRAYER NETWORK guitar, bass, woodwinds, brass, string players and percussionists! Contact: Lucy Malay Text 414-220-0448 | [email protected] OR Georgia Franzen 262-242-2567 | [email protected] Members of the Network pray for special need requests that are communicated through a confidential network of parishioners. 4 WORSHIP ALTAR SERVERS Contact: Jill Gahn | 262-242-7973 | [email protected] This ministry serves at weekend Masses according to their availability. Altar serving is open to everyone from fourth grade through adult. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Contact: Linda Bergemann | 262-243-5930 | [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at liturgies. Ministers are scheduled for the weekend Mass of their choice and serve one month at a time. Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound bring the Eucharist to those in nursing homes and to the homebound. GREETERS Contact: Al Trenshaw | 262-242-1269 | [email protected] Greeters welcome the assembly before liturgies. They are scheduled for the weekend Mass of their choice and serve one month at a time. Times are also available based on an individual’s availability for any given weekend Mass time. All ages are welcome! This is a great ministry for families! LECTORS Contact: Jill Gahn | 262-242-7973 | [email protected] Adults and teens proclaim the Word of God at daily and weekend liturgies, as well as holy days. Lectors deepen their faith through prayer and preparation. Training and formation is provided. USHERS Contact: Kathy Simon | 262-242-5556 | [email protected] Adults and teens greet and assist people before, during and after Masses. They help with the collection, communion procession, the distribution of bulletins and attend to emergencies. They serve at the Mass of their choice, one month at a time, four months per year. ART AND ENVIRONMENT Contact: Margaret Caldwell 262-512-8982 | [email protected] This ministry plans and prepares the liturgical environment to aid and enhance our prayer. An artistic sensibility, the ability to work collaboratively and an understanding of our Catholic traditions are helpful. 5 Stewardship STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION Contact: Joel Wade | 414-840-5151 | [email protected] Our commission facilitates a deeper understanding of God’s call to be faithful stewards of all that we are, all that we have, and all that we do. It is made up of men and women who are called to serve the needs of their fellow parishioners in love and gratitude. NEW MEMBER EVANGELIZATION/WELCOME! Contact: Catherine Orr | 262-512-8994 | [email protected] Stewardship Commission welcomes new members once a year with a Welcome Breakfast. Volunteers are needed to help send personal invites, organize breakfast preparations and help serve the breakfast to our new members. PARISH OFFICE VOLUNTEER Contact: Cherie Claussen or Laura DeGuire | 262-242-7950 | [email protected] Join fellow parishioners who assist the receptionist with mailings, bulletin inserts and other clerical jobs. 6 PastoralEXTRAORDINARY CareBEREAVEMENT EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TO Contact: Donna Smith | 262-242-2115 | [email protected] THE HOMEBOUND This is a group that ministers to those in the parish who have lost a Contact: Cherie Claussen loved one by attending the funeral, sending cards, and visiting the or Laura DeGuire | 262-242-7967 bereaved. They also pray for the deceased and their loved ones. [email protected] The time commitment varies according to the number of funerals at Parishioners take the Eucharist to our parish. the sick and homebound in homes, assisted-living facilities and nursing CARING FOR CAREGIVERS homes in the Mequon-Thiensville area. Contact: Susie Miller | 262-751-9564 | [email protected] This Friday morning commitment is This group provides loving and prayerful support for those who approximately two hours and can be are caring for loved ones in need. Members share concerns and done every week, twice per month, or challenges, while receiving helpful information to provide the best care as a substitute. Training, guidelines for their loved one. Meetings are every Monday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in and schedule are provided. Volunteers the Prayer Chapel. should have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church and FUNERAL RECEPTION VOLUNTEER be registered members of our Parish. In Contact: Cherie Claussen or Laura DeGuire addition, volunteers should have a special 262-242-7967 | [email protected] reverence and love for the Body of Christ Men and women who caringly assist at funeral receptions with set-up, and receive Holy Communion frequently. serving and clean-up. Time commitment is based on your availability and whenever a funeral reception is scheduled. Please join us as we help minister to those going through a difficult time. 7 Human Concerns HUMAN CONCERNS OUTREACH MINISTRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE (DECEMBER) COMMISSION Contact: Tina Rindt | 414-242-7963 | [email protected] Contact: Catherine Orr Volunteers for Christmas Angel Tree provide Christmas gifts to needy (Staff Liaison) | 262-512-8994 children in Milwaukee by collecting donations given by parishioners. [email protected] Volunteers put suggested gift items on tree tags; then collect, This commission discerns and organize and distribute the gifts during the Christmas season at responds to the needs of the Riverwest Food Pantry and other distribution sites. people within the parish, out in the community, and throughout EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (WEDNESDAY MORNING) the world. It identifies resources Contact: Pat Cronin | 262-391-5406 | [email protected] to meet their needs and enlist the This network includes supportive businessmen and women who active cooperation of parishioners. assist adults in job transition, especially those without the benefit The members collaborate with the of outplacement services. We meet Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in St. pastor, staff, and other organizations Cecelia Hall to review progress, share successes, provide support and in the following ways: direct service, assist in job search strategies. advocacy, social justice, social bridging, and empowerment of people. FAMILY PROMISE OF OZAUKEE CO. Meetings are monthly. Contact: Marguerite Dargiewicz 414-379-2280 | [email protected] As a parish, we participate in the Family Promise program by housing the homeless three times a year, for a week at a time. Volunteers can RESPECT LIFE help in many ways by providing food, hospitality and friendly faces to COMMITTEE