Serve the Parish

 

“ See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord ” (Col 4:17).

 

Listed here are the various ways in which we serve the members of this parish.  For more information on any of these ministries, please contact the office unless otherwise indicated. 

 

Bereavement Meals

 

These meals are held for family and friends after a Funeral. You are invited to serve on a team that organizes and serves the meals. We also need people to prepare a dish for these meals. Let us know if you would like to volunteer to work a meal or to be placed on the list to bring a dish.

 

Crafting Ministry

 

The Blessed Mother Crafting Ministry, formerly the “Blessed Mother Prayer Blanket Ministry”, meets in the Family Life Center to discuss the ministry’s work and to pray for those who have received an item from the ministry. We prayerfully make lap covers, hats, scarves, blankets, cowls, and shawls by hand and give them to people in the parish and the community as a source of comfort and consolation. A priest blesses our creations before they are distributed. Anyone of any ability-level who knits, crochets, sews, quilts, spins, or wants to learn one of these skills is welcome to join us. We are also planning to have certain Saturday mornings scheduled for fellowship and to share project ideas. Donations of new yarn or fleece are appreciated, as are monetary donations to buy materials. Contact Marian Bennett (270-684-3955) if you know of a need or want more information.

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

 

Assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist during the Mass. Ministers are also needed to take the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. You must be a full and practicing member of the Catholic Church. You will also be asked to attend a training. Contact the office (270) 683-8444 if interested in serving with this ministry.

 

Gift Bearers

 

Your family can volunteer to present the gifts of bread and wine at the weekend masses.

 

Hillcrest Ministry

 

A team of two people visit Hillcrest Nursing Home on Sunday to distribute Holy Communion and visit with the patients. This ministry calls for a commitment of every two to three months.

 

Lectors

 

Proclaim the readings during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. Readers should have sharp, clear voices and be willing to practice.  Contact the office (270) 683-8444 if interested in serving with this ministry.

 

Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers

 

Greet the people of God as they assemble for prayer, help them find seats if needed, and assist in taking up the gifts at the Offertory of the Mass. This ministry is open to men, women and teenagers.

 

Ministers to the Sick and Homebound

 

Visit with and take the Eucharist to those members of our parish who are sick and homebound.

 

Music Ministries

 

Cantors and other musicians are needed to serve the parish in song at the liturgies. With the exception of cantors, prior musical experience is helpful but not required.

 

  • Cantors lead sung prayer at liturgies with no choir. A meeting with the Coordinator is required.
  • Adult Choir rehearses on Tuesday evening at 5:00 PM.  They also rehearse before the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday.
  • Funeral Choir sings at Funeral Masses throughout the year. Practice takes place immediately before mass, and members need to be available during the week with little notice.
  • Contemporary Choir sings for the 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday. Middle and High School students are especially encouraged to join. Adults are welcome as well. They rehearse on Sunday afternoons.
  • Instrumentalists and accompanists - any member who plays a band or orchestra instrument is welcome to play for mass or special liturgies throughout the year, at the discretion of the Coordinator.

 

Visitation of the Sick

 

Please keep us informed of those who are ill at home, in the hospital, or in a nursing home. We can arrange to have Holy Communion brought to the home on a weekly basis, and home visitations by our priests for Anointing of the Sick, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.