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Celebrating and Living the Eucharist
Liturgical Ministries
Sacristans
Open and set-up church for Mass on weekdays, Saturday/Sundays, Holy Days, special services. 1-3
hours on rotating basis
Prayer Presiders
Assist in leading prayer for the community for morning prayer, vespers, communion services, vigil prayers and graveside
prayers. Training required and provided. 1-2 times per month
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God at Sunday, weekday, and Holy Day liturgies. Training provided. 1-2 times
per month
Eucharistic Ministers
Distribute Eucharist at weekday, Sunday, and Holy Day liturgies. Training provided.
1-2 times per month
Servers
4th grade through adults to serve during the Sunday and special liturgies. Training is provided and servers are scheduled at the
liturgy they prefer. monthly
Greeters
Welcome and greet parishioners before the Sunday liturgies; schedule is rotated and greeters are assigned for the liturgies they
prefer. 2-3 weeks every 4 months
Ushers
Usher for Sunday and Holy Day liturgies-men and women greet people, assist with seating, take up the collection, distribute
bulletins, and pick up in church after liturgies. serve on a weekly basis as available
Gift Bearers
Bring the gifts of bread and wine forward during a Sunday liturgy. Please call the parish office and let us know if you'd
like to do this for a particular liturgy, or volunteer with the ushers when you arrive at church; wonderful way to mark a special occasion:
birthday, anniversary, guests visiting, etc. periodically
Eucharistic Adorer
Pray before the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays between 8:30am and 5:30pm. 1 hour a
month as scheduled
Liturgical Schedulers and Mailers
Schedule all liturgical ministers, compile and distribute schedule for all liturgies and other services.
2-3 hours, 3-4 times per year
Funeral Ministry
Assist with set-up the day of the funeral, assist the presider as needed, occasionally serve as lector and/or Eucharistic
minister, may preside at graveside and/or wake service. 1½ - 3 hours each funeral
Environment Ministry
Plan/prepare environment for worship and church related spaces for the various liturgical seasons; also do sewing, purchasing, ordering, decorating
and ironing. seasonal
Music Ministries
Ensemble
Lead the assembly in song at the 5:00pm and 11:00am liturgies; need instrumentalists, cantors and singers (seventh grade to
adult). rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings weekly and 1 hour prior to Mass
9:00am Choir
Lead the assembly in song; need instrumentalists, cantors and singers (tenth grade to adult).
rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from September through May, plus 45 min. before 9:00am Sunday Mass
Children's Choir
Children in grades two through six; rotate singing at Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am or 11am. Masses monthly from September
through May. rehearsals are most Wednesday evenings from 6:00-6:45pm
Handbell Choirs
Adult group presently exists; youth group to be formed. rehearsals weekly, play monthly at
Mass
Other Sacraments
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Catechists: lead conversation about a particular subject (could be one time, or several). 1 hour each time,
plus preparation time
Hospitality ministers: welcome participants, set up treats, assist with Vigil reception. 1 1/2 hours each
gathering, 1 hour after Vigil
Breaking Open the Word leaders: lead conversation regarding scripture readings. 1 hour every Sunday after
11:00 Mass intercessions, Advent thru Easter, plus preparation time - can be shared among several people, and divided up seasonally (Advent,
Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent)
Sponsors: be with the catechumens/candidates throughout the process and participate in the discussions. 1-2
hours almost every week from Sept.- Easter - 7 weekday evenings (Sept-Nov.), Sunday mornings, beginning with 11 :00 Mass (Advent - Easter)
Post Baptism
Adults to help plan a post-baptism event in January. 2-3 hours
Adults to serve a meal at a post-baptism event in January. 2-4 hours
Adult to provide child care for parents attending post-baptism session. 2 hours once in January
Confirmation
Help prepare and serve the lunch for the confirmation retreat.
3 hours on a Saturday in April or May
Help prepare, serve and clean up for the parish celebration for confirmands. Spring date on the Sunday after 11 am Mass for the Rite of Sending.
Preparation and Set-up 1-1.5 hours
Serve 1 hour Clean-up 1
hour
First Eucharist
Catechists to work under the direction of the faith formation staff to help prepare children for the sacrament of Eucharist.
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each. 1 hour + preparation with curriculum materials used with the children
Older teens or adults to help families during sacrament preparation learning centers.
3.5 hours one Saturday morning in the spring
People to help set up, serve, and/or clean up the parish/First Eucharist family potluck on Holy Thursday before the church service.
Set-up 1-2 hours Serve 1.5 hours Clean-up
2 hours
People to help prepare, serve and/or clean up for the faith community celebration of First Eucharist on the date of the group celebration.
Preparation and Set-up 1-1.5 hours
Serve 1 hour Clean-up 1 hour
Seamstress to sew the pieces of the First Eucharist quilt into a blanket.
8-10 hours in January or February
First Reconciliation
Catechists to work under the direction of the faith formation staff to help prepare children for the sacrament of
Reconciliation.
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each. One hour + preparation working with curriculum materials used with the children.
Older teens or adults to help families during sacrament preparation learning centers.
2.5 hours one evening in the Fall
People to help prepare, serve and/or clean up for the family celebration of First Reconciliation on the date of the group celebration.
Preparation and Set-up 1-1.5 hours
Serve 1 hour Clean-up
1 hour
Pastoral Care Ministry
Prayer Network
Join others praying for parishioners and their needs. Prayer list is available at the parish office, or can be requested by
e-mail.
Anointing Service (Oct.)
Greeters/ushers: welcome people, help them with nametags, assist them into church. ½
hour in Oct.
Help with reception after: set up, serve, clean up (cookies and coffee). 1 hour in Oct.
Prayer Service Ministers
Lead a prayer service (with communion) at an area senior residence or nursing home.
1 hour/month to 1 hour/week, depending on the place
Ministers to the homebound and/or hospitalized
Visit with and take communion to a homebound person. Set up
individually, but usually 1 hour every week, every 2 weeks, or every month
Visit with and take communion to the hospitalized as needed. approx. 1 hour/month
BeFrienders
Visit (no communion) those who request it: the grieving, lonely, angry, troubled, etc. 1-2
hours/month
Funeral lunch/reception
Be a part of a team that prepares and serves the lunch/reception, and cleans up afterwards.
2-5 hours for each luncheon/reception
Call for volunteers for above (cooking, etc.). 1 hour for each luncheon/reception
Prepare shopping list and purchase groceries for the lunch/reception. 2 hours for each
Grief Support Coalition
Be a trained support group facilitator. 1½ hours every week for 2 months/each session
as available
Fostering Faith Formation
Sunday Preschool
Catechists who work as a team under the guidance of the preschool coordinator in each age level 3, 4, and 5 year olds twice
monthly during 11:00 Sunday Mass. 2-4 hours preparation, 1.5 hours on-site 9 months
Classroom aides, adult or teens, to be present in each classroom 1, 2, or 3 weeks per month to assist children and catechists and help with snacks.
1 hour per week
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Adults to train to be a prayer leader for Children's Liturgy of the Word. 3-4
hours initial training plus one rotation per month during 11:00 Mass. 1-2 hours preparation time each month
Children to act as banner carrier leading into 11:00 Mass and leading children from the assembly. before and during
CLW on a monthly rotation for a year
Faith Formation
Help collate and prepare registration materials for mailing for all families with children of the parish ages 3-18.
1 afternoon per year in late July
Organize the annual Trick-or-Treat tailgating event last Sunday of October. 2-4 adults --Public relations,
activities, set-up, refreshments, 6-8 hours 3-4 adults-- On-site presence and security, 4 pm to 6:30 pm
Decorate and deliver cookies and prepare greetings for homebound parishioners. 2-3 hours one Saturday in fall or
winter
Organize Christmas caroling for parishioners followed or preceded by a social. 2-4 adults -- 4-6 hours during
Advent or the Christmas season
Middle Grades
Catechists to work under the guidance of the middle grade coordinator in each of 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for 1-2 five-week
class rotations yearly. 2-4 hours preparation,1.5 hours on-site 9 months
Families to coordinate monthly meal before classes; prepare, set-up, clean-up and reminder calls as needed. 3-4
hours once per year
Volunteers to act as small group leaders as needed for large group events or retreat. 1-2 hours per event one, two,
or three times per year
Senior High
Families to coordinate Intergenerational Dinner. Set-up, clean-up and reminder calls as needed.
3-4 hours once per year
Junior and/or senior high families to prepare, serve and clean up the Senior High Graduate Brunch. 2-4 hours in
June after 11:00 am Mass
Child Care / Nursery Provider
Older teen or adult to care for young children in the nursery during Faith Formation sessions.
Wednesday evening twice monthly 1.5 hrs. per week
Child care provider and/or helper, teen or adult, to care for young children in the nursery during special events offered by the parish.
1 event per month/year or on call for other scheduled events
Rainbows (Support group for children who have suffered a loss)
Trained facilitators to lead varied age groups for 1 or 2 six week sessions
per year. 1 hour preparation per session and 1 hour per class
Vacation Bible School (July 30-August 3, 2007)
Teens to help make crafts, bags, murals, activities, etc. on Wednesday mornings throughout
June and July. 2 hours per week.
Catechists for various age levels. 1 training session, 2 hours prep daily, 3.5 hours daily on site teaching for 1
week in August
Catechist aides to assist catechist in any way possible. 1 training session and 3. 5 hour daily assistant role for
1 week in August
Adults/youth for daily childcare for catechists. 3 hour any or all days for 1 week in August
Car pool coordinator and/or driver to schedule and/or give rides for children if needed. 1 hour scheduling Drive as
needed for 1 week
Adults daily to make and serve snacks for one to five days as directed by staff. 3 hour commitment daily
Adults to set up the building with furniture and materials for the week as directed by staff. 2 hours on a Sunday
afternoon
Teens/adults to clean up the building of furniture and materials as directed by staff on Friday p.m. 2 hours
Arts and Crafts Coordinator to create ideas for ages 5-9 daily and lead adult and teen volunteers in the follow through.
5-10 hours preparation, 3-4 hours daily one week
Adults and teens to assist in the arts and crafts program by helping children with their projects, set-up for the next groups and clean up each day.
3 hours daily one week
Teens to act as music team leaders helping children to learn songs and activities each day under the direction of the music coordinator.
3 hours daily one week
Teens to act as a skit team under the direction of the skit coordinator to learn and do skits each day for one week.
2 hours daily plus additional rehearsal
Older teen or adult recreation coordinator to plan games and outdoor recreation for all ages each day under the direction of the staff.
1 hour training 1-2 hours preparation daily 3 hours daily
Teens to act as recreation helpers to carry out plans of the recreation coordinator 3 hours daily
Adults to help prepare and serve the family picnic under staff direction. 3 hours on Friday morning
Flexible older teens to work wherever needed as assistants to the director of VBS. 3.5 hours daily
YACC (Youth & Adult Coordinating Committee)
Become involved as an adult leader by attending meetings and being willing to act as a
chaperone for events. monthly meeting plus events as scheduled
Fall Festival: 10-15 youth to help crafters carry their materials to and from vehicles. 1-1.5 hours morning and/or
evening of craft day
Chaperone social or service events as needed. 1-4 hours per event
Drivers (adults) to shuttle youth to events when necessary and safe. 1-4 hours per event
Rainbow Bags (used by children during Mass)
Help get the bags in usable order and create new bags for preschoolers as needed.
2-3 hours per bag
Keep the bags in good condition and pieces supplied by sorting after Sunday Masses each week. .5 - 1 hour weekly
Resource Cart
Update and maintain the book, video, periodical resource cart and coordinate volunteers to make it available at Saturday/Sunday
Masses. 2-4 hours to update quarterly 1-2 hours weekly for availability to
parishioners
Seder
Adults to help to prepare, set up and experience a modified Seder meal with middle school families or the parish at-large.
2-5 hours once yearly
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing)
Coordinator of Marketing and Publicity:
Through appropriate use of various media, raise awareness among the larger community of the
benefits of MOMS. Plan, produce and evaluate publicity. 2 hours per week for one year
Coordinator of Childcare:
Establish consistent, quality childcare for each of the MOMS sessions. Act as chief liaison between childcare
providers and parents. 4 hours per week for one year
Coordinator of Prayer Ministry:
Recruit and develop a community of women who pray for the spiritual success of MOMS as part of the
community. varies for one year
ACTSS (Adults Coming Together Socially and Spiritually)
Recreational Committee: Help plan and implement social outings and activities for young adults. meet monthly
to plan
Spiritual Committee: Help plan and implement spiritual opportunities for young adults. meet monthly to plan
Theology on Tap West: Be part of the leadership team. meet once every 3 months Be part of hospitality for 'six pack'.
arrive 20 minutes early on assigned night
Working for Justice
ISAIAH-Participate in an ecumenical coalition of 80 congregations that deals with local community issues and addresses larger regional issues
(housing, immigration, education, etc.) and builds relational power for faith-based collective actions in the name of biblical justice and the
common good.
Sowers of Justice (from Archdiocesan Office of Social Justice) - help members act on behalf of justice in their personal, work, and political
life.
Reaching Out in Service
Habitat for Humanity
Be part of a team to build a house or make a monetary donation. 1 day per summer
Loaves & Fishes
Help prepare, serve and clean-up a meal to those in need at St. Stephen's Church in Minneapolis.
2-4 hours third Wed. of month
Meals on Wheels
Deliver meals to those who have signed up for this program. noon time, 1 or more times per
week or month
Store-to-Door
Call people participating in program to get their order for the week; then Fax or e-mail orders to organization. 2-5 calls
weekly
Pick up groceries and deliver them to those participating in this program. 3 hours each shift; 1-8 shifts per month
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
Bring food for the food baskets - any time.
Purchase a toy for the Christmas Giving Tree toy collection.
Purchase school supplies for the summer collection.
Volunteer directly with VEAP.
Church Cleaners - weekly
Clean, dust and straighten church, chapel, and gathering space on Monday mornings.
30-45 minutes once every 4 weeks
Church Cleaners - semi-annual
Thorough cleaning of church before Christmas and Easter. 2-3 hours twice a year
on Saturday morning following Advent and Lent Communal Penance
Coffee Shop
Serve donuts, juice, coffee, hospitality to parishioners and visitors; clean-up. 4 hours on
Sunday every 6-8 weeks on rotating basis
Parish Registration Volunteer
Welcome and hand out information to people interested in registering in parish.
after Masses on Saturday & Sunday on rotating basis
Newcomer Table Host
Host a table for newcomers at Coffee Shop on the 1st Sunday of the month, after either the 9:00 or 11:00 am Masses.
1 hour on rotating basis
Newcomer Caller
Call new parish households (2-3 months after registration) to answer questions, give information, get members connected to
services and ministries.
Newcomer Sponsor
Contact a new parish household and communicate with them for 6-8 months, telling them of parish events, inviting them to
parish celebrations, etc. Phone call once a month for 6-8 months
Money Counters
Be part of volunteer teams scheduled on a rotating basis to open and count the Sunday and special collections.
Sundays from about 10:00am-12:30pm
Office Help
Assist parish staff with various office tasks; i.e., answer telephone, make photocopies, etc. as needed.
2-4 hours as needed during office hours
Bulk Mail Helper
Assist a team to put together a parish-wide mailing. 2 hours as needed during office hours
Garden Club
Work with a team to maintain the parish gardens. anytime, varies as scheduled/available
Peace Garden
Prepare soil, weed/water during the summer and help cover the garden in the fall. one-time or
weekly commitment
Prepare a weekly weeding/watering schedule for volunteers during the summer months, print and send out. 2-4 hours
Handypersons
Assist with maintenance & repair projects as needed. 2 mornings a month as available
Rummage Sale Workers
Team to coordinate all aspects of rummage sale. June & October
Help with set-up and sorting donations. 2-4+ hours, 1-2 days, June & October
Work shift during sale. 2-4 hours, 1 day, June & October
Fall Festival Committee Member
Plan, carry out, and evaluate the fall festival. meetings as scheduled from
July through November
Fall Festival Worker
Work a 2-4 hour shift at the fall festival, including set-up and clean-up. 2-4 hours or
more as scheduled
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Classroom Volunteer: Help in the classroom with reading to the students or helping with bulletin boards. 1 hour each week
School Office Volunteer: Help in the office assembling the Weekly Update newsletter on Friday morning, collating seasonal mailing to
families, and helping with office projects that come up during the year. 1 hour Friday morning; various other times
Commissions
Evangelization Commission: Discuss ways to make Jesus Christ known and loved by all, and how we can help that to happen.
monthly
Faith Formation Commission: Provide support and consultation to the director and help to foster the faith formation within the entire
community as we live and share our faith. 2 hours monthly plus possible extra assignment
Justice Commission: Provide direction, education, communication, and encouragement for involvement in matters of justice.
monthly on 1st Tuesday
Pastoral Care Commission: Discuss pastoral care needs in the parish, and ways we can be of assistance to parishioners (from facilitating
social gatherings to reaching out to those in need). monthly
Stewardship Commission: Oversee the processes for annual renewal of time, talent and treasure. Develop and communicates programs of education
and enrichment about the importance of stewardship as a way of life. monthly
Worship Commission: Facilitate the overall prayer life of our community and encourage full, conscious and active participation by all in the
community's worship. monthly
Committees
Communication Committee: Promote awareness and understanding of the parish's mission, goals, and services via communication within and
outside the parish. monthly
Financial Resources Committee: Oversee the parish's financial resources including the budget. monthly
Facilities Resources Committee: Oversee the upkeep of the physical plant and grounds. monthly on 3rd Wednesday
Parishioner Resources Committee: Oversee the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers; oversee registration, welcoming and integration
of new parishioners. monthly on 1st Thursday
Young Adult Ministry Steering Committee: Be part of a "leadership team" for young adults (ages 18-39) to act as a sounding board, a resource,
and share leadership and decision making. varies
Vocation Reflection Group: Assist parishioners in discerning and living the various dimensions of "vocation" - to follow Christ, one's state in
life, God's invitations in our lives. varies
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