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Share your love for God as you sing with the choir during Mass, Holy Days and, if available, at funerals. Rehearsals will be held by Choir/music leaders.

Assist the priest at Mass, carry the cross, get the altar candles lit, prepare the altar for the priest, bring water and towel for washing of the priest's hands, ring the bells, perform duties asked by the priest. Must have made first Communion prior to serving.

Set up the Liturgical Environment for various seasons of the year. Major seasons of Christmas and Easter will require more time than ordinary time. Set up usually occurs during the day.

May be called upon for funeral services or other events which need baked items.

Make rosaries that will be shared throughout the Diocese and with outreach programs worldwide. Supplies are provided and you make them at your own home and return them when finished.

Each spring and fall help clean up debris and tidy up the cemetery. Volunteer to clean old tombstones that have been neglected. Could also organize memorials on veterans' graves for holidays.

Volunteers of all ages are needed for cleaning throughout the year. The cleaning staff will supervise the duties needed. This would be during the day.

Reach out with compassion and comfort to parishioners who have a loss of loved one or in need of support for health issues.

Distributes Holy Eucharist at weekend Mass and Holy Days. Training will be provided.

Be part of setting up, serving, and cleaning up for funerals held at our parish.

Open doors for parishioners as they come to Mass. Arrive 20 minutes before Mass and bring a smile! Opportunity for couples, families or individuals.

Youth Ministry program for 1st Grade - 12th grade, providing instruction and education that complements the religion education efforts of parents or guardians at home, including sacramental preparation for 1st Communion, 1st Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Classes: Grades K-4th 2:00-3:05pm; Grades 5th-12th 6:15pm-7:30pm.

Bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners, provide prayer and comfort as you visit the parishioner at home or in nursing home. Training is provided and the schedule varies.

Formed in 1882, this fraternal organization helps local communities through charitable activities and volunteerism. Men 18 years or older who want to put their faith into action and grow in their faith to make a difference are invited.

Proclaims the Scripture readings at Masses. Approximately once every other month. Training will be provided.

Help keep our library organized and staffed after Masses.

Work with others to separate and sort, count, and safeguard the weekend collections. This takes about one hour per week.

Become involved with this ministry to lift our fellow parishioners and their families in prayer. Needs a leader for the ministry.

A purificator is a rectangular linen used during Mass. The amount depends on the number of Masses and funerals each week. Volunteers pick up, launder, press and return the purificators each week.

Help secure donations for the annual raffle fundraiser, help staple and distribute raffle tickets. Volunteer to sell the tickets after Mass or at the flea market or other locations. Deliver or pick up tickets from local businesses.

Partner with an adult preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church. Participate in the process of faith sharing for 4-9 months, depending on the candidate.

Provides instruction for students as they grow in their knowledge of our faith by using prepared lessons. Classes occur 3-4 times per month from September through April, 60-75 minutes each. Faith formation staff will train and provide materials.

Assist in raising awareness that all life is a gift from God from conception to natural death. Promote and/or participate in events during the year, including 40 Days for Life, Respect Life month (October). This would be a new ministry for St Mary's.

Assist elderly or handicap parishioners if needed, conduct the offertory collection, and bulletin handout at the end of Mass. Time commitment 1 1/2 hour a week.

Willing to assist as needed throughout the parish for one-time projects. If you have specific skills please let us know and we will notify you when your talent is needed.