Stewardship is a way of life based on the Gospel. How do I make it my way of life?
We request that you prayerfully consider involvement in one or more of the apostolates or groups which are listed below and take advantage of the opportunity to serve.
LITURGY AND WORSHIP
DECORATION & ART
This service seeks to create in the church a beautiful place to worship by way of decorations, flowers, and colors appropriate to the season. It involves decorating/un-decorating the church and the Sanctuary for each liturgical season as well as special events.
SACRISTAN
Sacristans help by setting up the Church for the celebration of Mass on Sundays and weekdays. They are responsible for the upkeep of the Sacred Vessels. This service also includes maintaining candles for the sanctuary and maintenance of the holy water fonts.
LECTOR
A lector has the important role of proclaiming God's Word during the Celebration of the Eucharist prior to the Gospel and at other special liturgies. Middle school age youth through adults may serve as a lector. A lector prepares for their important role by prayer, practice and study of God's Word. Every year in November, lectors receive a special workbook that helps them with their service for the coming liturgical year.
ALTAR SERVERS
To be an altar server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. One can look upon being an altar server as a special and unique service by which one can help to spread the word and the love of Christ through your actions and words. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions at all liturgical celebrations. Anyone who has received First Communion may serve.
USHERS AND GREETERS
Ushers & Greeters are a very important service as they are the first people that any newcomer or visitor encounters when they arrive at the Church. The most important qualification for a greeter is the ability to say hello with a smile! They: 1. Welcome people to the church 2. Help people find seats as needed 3. Take offertory collections. 4. Get a family to bring down the gifts/ organize the Offertory procession 5. Guide people at Communion time whenever needed 6. Pass out bulletins.
MONEY COUNTERS
Counting Saturday or Sunday collection after the Mass and depositing the collection in the Bank.
CARE OF THE SACRED LINEN
The individuals of this service wash and iron all of the various small linens used for Masses, such as purificators and corporals.
ART & DECORATION
This service seeks to create in the church a beautiful place to worship by way of decorations, flowers, and colors appropriate to the season. It involves decorating/un-decorating the church and the Sanctuary for each liturgical season as well as special events.
FOOD PANTRY/CONCERN
Coordinating parish food drives to collect food items for Food Pantry; transporting collected items to Food pantry; coordinating Thanksgiving and Christmas projects.
SCHOOL OF RELIGION (SOR)
Grade School: SOR Teachers and aides instruct the children of school grades using the provided curriculum. It begins in September around when school begins and continues through May. Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation and Holy Communion is also done during the year. Confirmation prep occurs also. This service requires Virtus Training (Protecting God's Children Session) before you can begin working with minor children. High School: To teach our youth about their faith. To offer our youth their rightful place as full members of the community. Organize camps and retreats for the youth. Take the youth to the Archdiocesan youth events.
TOTUS TUUS
Helping with Totus Tuus, by helping the participants have a fun and enjoyable learning experience. One week per year. This involves help with meals, snacks, clean up, and supervision. The smiles on the children's faces are worth your time. Virtus Training required to work with children.
MUSIC: CANTOR AND CHOIR
Saint Augustine said, "He Who Sings Prays Twice!" So why not consider giving of your time and talent to the Music service of the Catholic Church in your parish? We are an informal group who enjoy making a joyful noise unto the Lord and praying in Song! The Music group extends a personal invitation to anyone who would like to share their time and talents in serving God through the gift of music. If you enjoy playing an instrument or if you sing and would like to be in the choir and/or if you would like to cantor, please remember, "God has a place for you in the Mass!"
SERVICE OF THE SICK
We have elderly and ill parishioners who need our love & attention and especially the Eucharist. Bring Holy Communion to the Nursing Homes and to the Homebound. Help the priest in organizing Mass once a month at Homestead in Osawatomie.
How can I repay the Lord for all the good He has done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord. –Psalm 116:12-13, 17