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Discussion on applying virtues to daily life using FORMED app videos; usually meets one day a week for 4-6 weeks per topic, 1.5 hours per session.

Assisting the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass through specific actions.

Assist people who have experienced the loss of a loved one through a support group; weekly group sessions lasting 1.5 hours for 8 weeks, occurring twice yearly.

Reaching out to grieving families for prayer, support, and comfort during the first year after loss.

Attending to the cafe after Mass, encouraging conversation and socialization, preparing refreshments and cleanup.

Caring for parish cemeteries.

Using singing skills to participate in the music for the Mass or as a cantor; weekly practice included.

Operate A/V equipment during Mass for church monitors and video streaming; change slides for hymn lyrics, switch camera views for live stream.

Routine cleaning of the church and hall, including cleaning to prepare for special events; 2-3 hours monthly.

Counting and reconciling weekly collections and entering collection data into the computer; approximately one hour weekly.

Providing comfort to others in need by calling, sending cards, visiting, or offering attention to those who are marginal or in need.

Walking through the preparation steps and formation with 1st Communion candidates (grades 1 and 2); 40 minutes after Mass once monthly.

Walking through the preparation steps and formation with Confirmation candidates (grades 7 and 8); 40 minutes after Mass once monthly.

Setting up and removing decorations, occasional setting up and breaking down areas for parish events; 2-4 hours several times yearly.

Assist the priest with administering the Holy Eucharist during Mass and to the homebound.

Participate in some form of fasting in conjunction with Seven Sisters prayers for a particular clergy of a parish or diocese.

Managing parish financial resources.

Assist with routine office and front desk work during parish office hours; answer phones, take messages, file documents.

Organizing fundraising events for the parish.

Guiding casual group discussions based on pre-designed topics; small groups of 6-10 people for 90 minutes weekly across 4-6 week sessions.

Honoring Jesus through prayer and mercy.

Praying for specific intentions for others or for events, flexible prayer from home for parish events and personal causes.

Helping to provide the Gospel message in kid terms during Mass readings and homily; 30 minutes during Mass.

Walk with young kids through creative group discussions and interactions; 40 minutes after Mass once monthly, grades 3-6.

Maintaining the software for the Kiosk in the Hall; assist others with using the Kiosk as needed.

Men dedicated to faith, unity, and charity.

Spring clean-up, maintaining the church grounds, removing foliage for the off-season; mulching, weeding, trimming, planting flowers.

Proclaim the scriptures and offer petitions at the Mass.

Caring for the linens used for Mass, including collecting altar cloths, purificators, corporals, and towels for laundering and ironing.

Pray the Novenas for various intentions, 45 minutes to an hour monthly or periodically, individually or in group settings.

Guide parishioners in taking up the offertory collection.

Discussing spiritual and communal parish needs.

Keep the parking lot safe and guide parishioners and guests in parking efficiently, with cheerful greeting of arrivals.

Youth formation program including Confirmation prep for Grades 7 and 8, classes twice a month after Sunday Mass during the school year.

Pray the Rosary in various settings and for various purposes, approximately 30-minute sessions at home or in groups.

Prepare the Eucharist tray for the Eucharistic celebration for Mass.

Praying for the well-being and holiness of a particular parish clergy, one hour weekly for one year, ideally before the Blessed Sacrament.

Pro-life committee promoting a culture of life and dignity from conception to natural death; organizes 40 Days for Life, March for Life, and Respect Life Month activities.

Creating Spiritual Bouquets for active ministers who lost a loved one; organizers prepare cards, email prayer requests, and mail results.

Personal service helping those in need.

Tidying up after Masses and occasional tidying during and after events; picking up trash, straightening hymnals, positioning kneelers.

Find the root of your wounds by telling your story to a team of 3 prayer intercessors who guide you through five keys of forgiveness, letting go, and blessings of the Father.

Greeting and assisting people as they enter the seating area, maintaining a reverent environment, counting attendees and preparing collection.

Interacting with kids using activities and formation in a retreat setting; 6 hours daily for 10 days in summer (July); currently on hold.

Welcoming people on arriving and leaving, offering church bulletins and direction.