Volunteer Opportunities
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"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone." 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Our Parish offers many different opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to God. As stewards of God-given skills and abilities, volunteering in a ministry or organization provides a way to thank God, share our faith with others, and enhance our community.
Councils & Committees
Pastoral Council
Pastoral Council exists to support and advise the pastor in his spiritual and temporal efforts of the parish. The Council provides a forum for communication between key parish committees. Meetings are open to the parish. Watch the bulletin for date and time.Finance Council
Finance Council is created pursuant to Canon Law for the purpose of serving and advising the pastor on all budgetary and financial issues related to the parish. Quarterly meetings. Meetings are open to the parish. Watch the bulletin for date and time.Buildings and Grounds Committee
Buildings and Grounds Committee advises the Pastor on the maintenance and improvement of the physical properties of the parish, sponsors some annual volunteer work projects on the grounds and meets monthly in the Novak Center. Meetings are open to the parish. Watch the bulletin for date and time.
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest & deacon in their ministry to distribute Holy Communion. To be an Extraordinary Ministry, one must be a member of the parish, at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be in good standing with the Church. For more information please contact Deacon Greg at [email protected].
Lectors
Lectors are Confirmed adults and youth who proclaim God's Word at our liturgies. For more information please contact Deacon Greg at [email protected].
Altar Servers
Altar Servers are young men and women of the parish who serve at the various Masses and services at St. Mary’s. If you are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact Deacon Greg at [email protected].
Music Ministry
Music Ministry provides the music and leads the singing at the liturgy and includes a seasonal choir (Christmas and Easter), cantors, and youth choir. See the Music Ministry page for details.
Other Ministries
Church Cleaning
Church Cleaning is scheduled to include all parishioners and is posted weekly in the bulletin. All who are able are asked to help us keep costs down by providing an hour of your time once or twice a year. Schedules are mailed yearly. For information, contact the parish office at 815-827-3205.
Community Life
Community Life coordinates several parish events. Please contact the parish office to participate in planning and implementing activities like our annual fundraiser, Harvest Draw Down. Please watch weekly bulletins for details.