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Liturgical Ministries

* Altar Servers
Rich Maley
* Children's Liturgy of the Word
Rick Bierwagen
* Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers (at Mass and to homebound)
Alice Connors
* Sunday Morning Nursery Care
Call the Parish Center, 369-2810
* Ushers
Call the Parish Center, 369-2810

Becoming a Catholic

* RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Fr. Fleming

Parish Programs

* Adult Choir
Jim Barkovic
* Religious Education
Corfirmation Coordinator/Youth Ministry - Helen Cushman
* Coordinator - Grades 1-5 Susan Bierwagen
* Coordinator - Grades 6-8 Colleen Brennan
Needed: Catechists, safety monitors, office helpers, musicians.
Call the rectory for more information.
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* Walden House Ministry
* Claire Sheldon
* Children's Choir
Lauren Dooley
Sing once, twice, or every month.
Rehearsals are the first Saturday of the month; choir sings at 9:30 AM Mass the first Sunday of each month.
* Baptismal Preparation Committee
The parish Baptism team is a group of lay persons trained as catechists and mentors to families approaching the parish for the sacrament of Infant Baptism. New members are always welcome to join and they will be trained and supported at every step. Each adult member is free to choose a role on the team that suits him/her: hospitality person, leader of prayer, set up and clean up, conveners, speakers, video facilitators etc. Call the rectory for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

This is just a sample of what is offered. We are always looking for new lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers for the Homebound, Altar Servers. Call the rectory with any questions!

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Our Lady Help of Christians' Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides financial, spiritual and pastoral support to anyone in our local community who asks and is truly needy. Requests for help, as well as assistance given, are treated confidentially. Help with food, a medical bill, a utility bill, or rent are some examples of the type of financial assistance we have given. Any one of our members may be contacted for assistance, to alert us of someone you know (including yourself) who may be in need. All assistance is treated confidentially.

Our members are
Rich and Donna Maley (369-2977)
Alice Connors (369-9473)
Jim Gallagher (369-2554)
John Manzelli (369-

Hank and Helen Wilayto (369-2696)
John Costello (371-0871)
You may also contact Fr. Fleming.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

On most Sundays during the school year we dismiss children from the 9:30 am mass for a special service in the parish hall where they listen to the same gospel with age appropriate language and a short homily. They rejoin the congregation before Communion.

Social Action & Justice Commission

This active group meets monthly, collects food year round for others, coordinates the Christmas and Easter Giving Tree and plans an annual forum for the parish. New members welcome!

Choir

Newcomers are always welcome to the Adult Choir. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings in the church. Contact Jim Barkovic for info. Youth & Children's Choir sings once a month at the 9:30 am mass. Call the rectory.

Altar Society

Volunteer teams are assigned each week to set up and clean the altar after masses. This is a wonderful ministry for those short of time.

Flower Ministry

Help is always needed to get flowers, make arrangements and keep them watered! Even if you have never done an arrangement before, you will be amazed at what is possible. Teams of volunteers rotate each weekend.