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Guidebook of Parish Ministries |
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Ministries and Organizations |
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Liturgical and Support Ministries |
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Guidebook of Parish Ministries |
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Ministries and Organizations |
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Liturgical and Support Ministries |
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| Parish Office Volunteers: | ||
| Volunteers answer the phone, welcome visitors and perform basic clerical tasks. Hours and days are flexible. Call the parish office to volunteer. | ||
| Contact: Lynda Provence, 853-6181 | ||
| School Volunteers: | ||
| This group of dedicated volunteers donates time to the school to assist in student services: library, playground, nursing, cafeteria, popcorn, scouts, speech team, athletics, and more. | ||
| Contact: Judy Lopez, 853-8511 | ||
| Church Angels: | ||
| The Church Angels dust and clean the church each week. Volunteers are always needed | ||
| Contact: Pat Hardesty - 853-2768 | ||
| Church Sacristans: | ||
| Individuals who care for the sacristy, vestments, linens, vessels and the candles. Appointed by the priest. | ||
| Contact: Rev. Joseph Ziliak, 853-6181 | ||
| Minister Sacristans: | ||
| Individuals who set-up the vessels for Liturgy and ensure that enough ministers are present for each Mass. Appointed by the priest. | ||
| Contact: Rev. Joseph Ziliak, 853-6181 | ||
| Ushers: | ||
| This group greets and seats fellow parishioners in church and collects the Sunday donations. Training provided. | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Money Counters : | ||
| Money counters are appointed by the Pastor. They are responsible for counting, sorting and depositing contributions received at the weekend Masses. | ||
| Contact: Ralph Anderson, 401-6829 | ||
| Lectors: | ||
| Lectors proclaim God’s Word to the assembly at weekend liturgies and other liturgical celebrations. They also read the intercessory prayers. Anyone who has a good speaking voice, feels comfortable reading in public, and who values the Word of God may be trained as a lector. | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Greeters: | ||
| Greeters create an atmosphere of welcome by greeting parishioners and guests as they come to weekend Masses. They solicit specific prayer requests from attendees as they enter church. Training provided. | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Eucharistic Ministers: | ||
| Eucharistic Ministers are given the responsibility of aiding the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during the Mass. Training provided. | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Gift Bearers: | ||
| Individuals and families are asked to present the gifts of bread and wine at the Preparation of Gifts at the weekend liturgies. No special training is necessary. | ||
| Contact: Ushers select gift bearers | ||
| Choirs: | ||
| Our parish is blessed with a full array of choirs: | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Adult Choir: | ||
| A full choir which sings the 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays at the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Practice is every Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m | ||
| Contact:Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Young Adult Choir: | ||
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Teens who sing twice monthly at the Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Practice is at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Sunday Mass. |
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| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Children’s Choir: | ||
| Elementary school children sing twice monthly at the Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Practice is Tuesday prior to the Sunday scheduled. | ||
| Contact: Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Cantor: | ||
| Leads singing at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Ongoing training provided. | ||
| Contact:Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Pianist, Organist, Instrumentalist: | ||
| Provides musical accompaniment during Masses. Woodwind, brass, strings and percussion are all welcome. | ||
| Contact:Mike Killebrew - 853-6181 - mikek@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Church Library: | ||
| Valuable literary resources to strengthen one’s faith are available in the newly established church library located in the Zachary Room of the church. Many books, magazines and videos are available and can be checked out by any parishioner. Parishioners may also donate any religious materials to the library. | ||
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| Parish WebCam: | ||
| Access the webcam from the parish web page. One can view live a wedding, funeral, summer social, etc., - any activity taking place in the church and a few special events from the parish grounds. European friends have logged in from a distance when they couldn't be present for the occasion. | ||
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| Community Recognition: | ||
| Sport activities, employment promotions, personal accomplishments, etc. are clipped from the newspaper and sent with a parish letter of acknowledgement to the homes of parishioners. | ||
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| Computer Classes: | ||
| Basic Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet classes are offered to parishioners at various times during the year. | ||
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| Liturgy Committee: | ||
| Plans, coordinates and oversees liturgical, environmental and musical elements of the parish. | ||
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| Welcome Ministry: | ||
| Catholics and non-Catholics alike are welcomed into our parish boundaries. Welcome Angels provide baked goods or fruit to our new parishioners. Postcards are mailed to neighboring families informing them of the new parishioners in their neighborhood. A Welcome Packet with a multitude of useful information is given to new parishioners. Welcome Sunday is usually held the third Sunday of each month. | ||
| Contact: Martha Brown - 853-6181 - martyb@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Parish Web Page: | ||
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Julian - 490-1299 - msjulian@sigecom.net
/or/ Contact: Nathan Theiring - 490-0098 - nate@homemail.com /or/ Contact: Mark Thieman - 853-9707 - thieman@evansville.net /or/ Contact: Brian Ricci - 457-7401 /or/ James Belleau - 490-1858 |
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| Parish Newsletter: | ||
| FrameWorksis published four times a year and distributed to all parishioners, college youth and other constituencies of the parish. Articles about the life of the parish are submitted by various committees and organizations. The newsletter also presents a calendar of upcoming events and stewardship notables. | ||
| Contact: Lynda Provence - 853-6181 - lyndap@sjbnewburgh.org | ||
| Mardi Gras Celebration: | ||
| A parish party for the whole family the day before Lent, featuring entertainment, cajun food, parade, throws and the presentation of a Mardi Gras king and queen. Held annually for all of the parish. Mardi Gras is held the day before Ash Wednesday. | ||
| Contact: Parish Office, 853-6181 | ||
| Plans parish activities that encourage evangelization and spiritual life development. | ||
| Contact: Vince Benardin - 479-7978 | ||
| Hospital Visitation: | ||
| The Pastoral Team and Bereavement Support Ministers of the parish visit members of the parish who are hospitalized. Please notify the parish office if you or someone you know enters the hospital. | ||
| Contact:Sr.
Jeanne Voges, 853-6181 Contact:Lynda Provence - 853-6181 - lyndap@sjbnewburgh.org |
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| T.V. Mass: | ||
| The 8:45 a.m. Mass is videotaped and aired over Sigecom Public Access, Channel 9, at various times throughout the week to serve the sick and homebound. | ||
| Contact: Rev. Joseph Ziliak, 853-6181 | ||
| Bereavement Support Committee: | ||
| The purpose of this group is to support those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Phone and written correspondence are integral to this ministry. Members also participate in visiting hospitalized parishioners on Tuesday of each week. The support group meets four times a year. | ||
| Contact: Susan Grabert - 490-2010 | ||
| Bereavement Meals : | ||
| These meals are offered to the family of any deceased parishioner. The luncheon is held in the lower level of the church immediately following the funeral. Parish volunteers provide a covered dish and serve at the luncheons. | ||
| Contact:Janet Schmidt - 853-6569 | ||
| Food for Fathers : | ||
| Individuals or small groups prepare a hot meal on Monday and Wednesday for our priests. Delivery time - 5:30 p.m. to the priests' residence. Guidelines and scheduling provided. | ||
| Contact:Parish Office - 853-6181 | ||
| Food for Fathers: | ||
| ndividuals or small groups who prepare a hot meal on Wednesday for our priests. Delivery time - 5:30 p.m. to the priests’ residence. | ||
| Contact: Bev Okey, 853-6181 | ||
| Telephone Visitation : | ||
| Individuals extend friendship to parishioners in need - especially those confined to home - by phoning and sharing converstaion. | ||
| Elizabeth Ministry: | ||
| Women who companion other women by their presence, prayer, experience-sharing of childbirth, adoption, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and loss of a child. An Elizabeth Minister also delivers a gift bag to the home of those she companions. | ||
| Contact: Sally Mulzer - 853-9276 || More--> | ||
| Parish Nursing and Health Ministry: | ||
| Nurses and other health care providers share consultation, referral and educational services with fellow parishioners. Blood pressure screenings are offered after all Masses the first full weekend of each month. Meets every other month on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., the 2nd full week of the month. | ||
| Contact: Martha Brown - 853-6181 | ||
| Annulments: | ||
| Often individuals are not fully participating in the life of the church because of divorce or remarriage. Phone the Pastor to discuss any issues and/or begin annulment proceedings. | ||
| Contact: Rev. Joseph Ziliak, 853-6181 | ||
| Sponsor Couple: | ||
| A married couple meets five times with an engaged couple. Various topics related to marriage are discussed in partial fulfillment of marriage preparation. | ||
| Contact: Martha Brown, 853-6181 | ||
| Garden Angels: | ||
| Individuals and families adopt-a-spot on the parish grounds to plant, tend and keep litter-free. | ||
| Contact: Brenda Fehn - 490-3398 | ||
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