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Catholic altar servers play a crucial role in the celebration of Mass and other liturgical ceremonies within the Catholic Church. Altar servers assist the priest and deacons in various aspects of the liturgy, ensuring that the rituals proceed smoothly and reverently.

Organized in November 1967 to conduct a fund raising campaign for completion of the church.

A Catholic Eucharistic Minister, also known as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, plays a vital role in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass and to the sick or homebound. Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist to the congregation during Mass.

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal men's organization in the world. The Knights of Columbus Council Santa Maria Council was formed in 1960. They are committed to the basic principals of the knights which are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

We are a Catholic Family-Oriented organization assisting the Knights while doing charitable deeds of our own. All women, 18 year and older, are welcome to join our Ladies Auxiliary. We meet the second Wednesday of each month (September through May) at 7:30 p.m. at the Council hall.

St. Clare CCW is a service Ministry for our parish. We endeavor to provide a community of dynamic women who will bond together in spirituality, friendship, and mutual support as a living example of our Catholic faith.

St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay ministry that offers support to those in need. Our parish volunteers assist people living in our parish community who have fallen on hard times. If sickness, job loss, or other situations occur, the society can help with food, rent assistance and utilities.

A Cenacle is a combination of a bible study, prayer group, and service organization. We meet to have fellowship and to deepen our Catholic faith and knowledge of the Divine Mercy Message. Together we better understand the role of trust, forgiveness, and mercy in our daily lives. During these meetings, we read from the Diary of St. Faustina, the bible and the Catechism and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together for the sick and the dying, for our loved ones, for peace in the world, the conversion of souls, and for our personal intentions.

Organized in 1961.

Youth gather in small groups with mentors to build community, encounter Christ, grow in greatness and become missionary disciples by sharing our gifts and talents with the greater community through service and mission. Our sessions are ongoing throughout the year on Sundays after the 5:30 p.m. Mass until 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.