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ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH
MINISTRY BOOKLET 2016-2017
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
BUILDING GOD’S KINGDOM BY GROWING DISCIPLES AND MAKING DISCIPLES
THROUGH LOVE OF GOD AND NEIGHBOR
Parish Vision Statement
Our vision is for parishioners who:
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus and feel comfortable sharing their faith with others.
• Are open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
• Have a knowledge and love of the Scriptures.
• Know basic Catholic teaching.
• Are committed to daily prayer and can pray spontaneously when asked to do so.
• Are committed to Sunday Eucharist.
• See their lives as given to God’s work.
Parish Commissions and Organizations
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION Linda Pratt [email protected] The Christian Service Commission meets every other month to oversee cur-rent projects, programs and to develop new programs and service opportunities for the parish. Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood ST. VINCENT DePAUL Don Ferry [email protected] The SVDP Society meets monthly and provides monetary support for food, clothing, utilities and other items to the needy. Vincentians make home visits to those they are ministering to in order to assess needs and offer prayerful support to the family. Time Commitment: 2 hours every month and some time for home visits Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood HAITI COMMITTEE Debbie Waiz [email protected] Our Haiti Committee meets monthly to bring an awareness of concerns and is-sues affecting our sister parish, the Ba-yeux-Novion Parish in Novion, Haiti. Regular mission trips help build solidarity and understanding of our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Time Commitment: 1.5 hours every oth-er month and a little outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood, Evangelization
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER Anne Osterhoudt
The St. Joseph the Worker program real-izes that at times our own parishioners need help. It might be an older parishion-er who can no longer keep up his/her yard; it might be someone experiencing an illness who needs a job done to help them cope with their changing life. What-ever the need, the St. Joseph the Worker Crew helps them get their life back in order.
Time Commitment: Flexible times based on project needs Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood
EXIT ZERO MINISTRY Leneita Niesse [email protected]
On the fifth Monday and the fifth Tues-day of a month, our Exit 0 Ministry teams participate in serving a meal to the homeless near exit zero of 1-65. Prepar-ing and serving the meal is the task of this ministry. Time Commitment: 3 hours on serving days Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood
COMMUNITY KITCHEN Bob Burkholder [email protected] St. John Paul II helps staff the Communi-ty Kitchen in Jeffersonville every other Tuesday. Our team helps prepare and serve a meal to those who struggle from food scarcity. Time Commitment: 6 hours every month and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood ST. ELIZABETH-CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Linda Pratt [email protected] St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities is a so-cial service agency that operates in New Albany. In addition to their support for pregnant girls and women they also offer a variety of other services to serve the people of Kentuckiana. House moms, CASA (Court Appointed Support Advo-cate), maintenance, people to rock the babies and other volunteers are just a part of what awaits volunteers in this ministry. Time Commitment: Flexible times based on project needs Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood
MARIE’S MINISTRY Nancy Voigner [email protected] An arm of St. Elizabeth Catholic Chari-ties, Marie’s Ministry is a distribution cen-ter for those needing clothing, cribs, dia-pers, furniture, etc. The St. John Paul II group staffs the distribution center on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Time Commitment: 4 hours every work day Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Mercy, Encouragement, Servant-hood
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION
St. John Paul II Parish structure is divided into 7 commissions: Christian Service, Faith Formation, Parish Life,
School, Spiritual Life and Evangelization, Stewardship and Youth Ministry. The Parish Pastoral Council oversees the
7 commissions and assists the pastoral team in charting a vision and stewarding the parish. This listing includes a
mention of “Spiritual Gifts Helpful.” This is a listing for those who have taken the spiritual gifts course. These are not
requirements to be involved in that ministry.
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION Vicki Huffman [email protected]
We never know enough about our faith. There is always more to learn. The Faith Formation Commission meets monthly to coordinate opportunities for all ages to grow in our knowledge of the Catholic faith .
Time Commitment: 1.5 hours every oth-er month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful- Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
RCIA TEAM Kristina Vogt [email protected]
To present the faith to adults who are seeking initiation into the faith, worship, and service life of St. John Paul II Parish. This nine-month process of prayer, in-quiry, instruction and rituals prepares adults for full participation into the worship and service life of this faith community.
Time Commitment: 2 hours every week August through April and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
CATECHIST (TEACHER) and CATECHIST HELPER Kristina Vogt [email protected]
Catechists teach students in our religious education program (previously known as CCD). Our religious education program aids parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in the faith and helps them prepare to receive the sacra-ments.
Catechists' Helpers assist the catechists during religious education classes for grades K-12. Their help enhances the
catechist’s ability to teach uninterrupted and give one-on-one assistance to chil-dren as needed.
Time Commitment: 1 hour every week August through April and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Lynell Chamberlain 812-967-8772 (home) 502-442-4002 (cell)
Various study programs are offered throughout the year for adults to grow in their Catholic faith. Facilitators guide the discussion at each program, using materi-als provided. Programs generally last 3-8 weeks, with each session lasting 1-1 ½ hours.
Time Commitment: Varies depending on the program Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
BIBLE STUDY Dolores Snyder [email protected]
Bible Studies are held throughout the year, usually lasting for 6 weeks at a time. Materials are provided and facilita-tors lead each group.
Time Commitment: Varies depending on the program Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
MARRIAGE PREP SPONSOR COUPLE John & Jane Herbst [email protected]
Sponsor couples assist the pastor in pre-paring engaged couples for the Sacra-ment of Marriage. They meet with the en-
gaged couples for 2-4 sessions discuss-ing various topics needed in a successful marriage.
Time Commitment: 3–4 meetings with engaged couples; Typically one couple per year Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Teaching, Wis-dom, Knowing, Faith, Nurturing Leader-ship
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Janet Austin (9:30 Mass) (812) 246-4598 Lori Aria (11:15 Mass) [email protected]
At CLOW, volunteers lead children kinder-garten through grade five in breaking open the Word of God during Sunday Mass. Volunteers and helpers are sched-uled to lead Children’s Liturgy of the Word when they are able to commit to specific calendar dates.
Time Commitment: 1 hour as scheduled; usually scheduled once a month Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Proclamation, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowing, Faith, Nur-turing Leadership
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION (Cont.)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Suzanne Corum [email protected] Habitat builds homes for low income families who must as-sist in the building project.
Time Commitment: Varies depending on the project Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Generosity, Mercy, En-couragement, Servanthood
SPEED FOOD PANTRY Nancy Dowdle [email protected]
Located in the basement of Speed Memorial Church, they are open from 11 – 1 each Tuesday serving area families. Volunteers help unload trucks, sort and stock the shelves and work during distribution.
Time Commitment: 2 hours every work day Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Generosity, Mercy, En-couragement, Servanthood
Parish Commissions and Organizations (Continued)
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Bridget Meyer [email protected] The Parish life Commission meets month-ly and is dedicated to providing fun and engaging social activities for our parish. Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful Servanthood, En-couragement, Helping, Shepherding FUNERAL LUNCH SERVER FUNERAL LUNCH DISH PREPARER Rosella Klein (812) 945-3867 Judy Gerth [email protected] Whenever we lose a parishioner or loved one, we offer a luncheon for the family. A dedicated group of volunteers assist in serving the dishes.
Help is always needed for the funeral lunches, especially people who are willing and able to prepare a dish. Show off your specialty and help a bereaved family at the same time. Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Encouragement, Helping, Shepherding
PARISH NEWSLETTER Fr. Tom Clegg [email protected] We are in the process of forming a par-ish newsletter. This newsletter would feature events and happenings in the parish. If you enjoy writing, editing, lay-out, let us know. We’d be glad to put you to work to get this much needed ministry off the ground.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours every other month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Teaching, Know-ing, Faith, Wisdom, Shepherding LANDSCAPE/GRASS CUTTERS Gordon Strom [email protected]
From early spring until late in the fall the grass cutters go to work in the St. Joe Hill Cemetery. If you ride a mower or operate a weed eater, they would love for you to join them.
Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some time for outside work. Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Generosity
QUILTERS Mary Ellen Ward [email protected] Donna Brabandt [email protected]
The quilters meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays to make quilts which are sold or raffled, and the proceeds are do-nated to our parish.
Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some time for outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Generosity
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
SUNDAY MASS TIME NURSERY Kristina Vogt [email protected] Our Mass-Time Nursery is provided for children 6 months to approximately 4 years old during the 9:30 and 11:15 Sunday masses. During our program, we pray, have story time, sing songs, have snacks and play time. Volunteers are scheduled on a monthly rotation. Time Commitment: 1.5 hours once a month Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Encourage-ment, Evangelization
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Carolyn Lanham 502-931-2937 [email protected] VBS is held for children ages 4-10 once each summer during the evenings, usually in June. Youth and adult volunteers may join the planning team (begins meeting in the spring) and/or volunteer during VBS by helping with set up, learning stations, or by leading a group. Time Commitment: 8-10 hours during VBS week. Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Encourage-ment, Evangelization
FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION (Cont.)
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION (Continued)
SENIOR LUNCH HELPERS Judy Vornholt (SP 4th Wednesday) [email protected]
Rosella Klein (SJH 2nd Wednesday) (812) 945-3867
Twice a month our senior members gath-er for prayer, lunch, and social time. If you would like to assist with preparing or serving these lunches contact the lead-ers listed above.
Time Commitment: 4-5 hours on day of luncheon Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Generosity, Encouragement, Helping OFFICE ANGELS Fr. Tom [email protected]
Office Angels serve as volunteer recep-tionists (primarily at the St. Joe Campus). They answer phones, sort mail, wel-come visitors and otherwise assist the pastoral team by making our parish the most hospitable in the area.
Time Commitment: 3 hour shifts Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Shepherding, Encouragement, Helping, Evangelization, Nurturing Leadership TURKEY SHOOT Keith & Jenny Alexander [email protected]
The first Sunday in October is Turkey Shoot Sunday at St. John Paul II Parish. Held every year since 1965 on the St. Joe Hill Campus, the Turkey Shoot fea-tures a chicken dinner, games, prizes and, of course, the Turkey Shoot itself.
Time Commitment: varies with job tasks Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Shepherding, Encouragement, Helping, Evangelization, Nurturing Leadership LADIES’ CLUB CARD PARTY, CRAFT SHOW, PARISH YARD SALE Cathy Thomas [email protected]
The Ladies Club assists the parish in a variety of ways through their fundraising efforts. The craft show, 50/50 raffle, yard sale, card party and other events raise money to help the parish in any way that they can. Time Commitment: Varies with job task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Encouragement, Helping, Nurturing Leadership
MEN’S CLUB Gordon Strom [email protected]
The Men’s Club meets twice a month and seeks ways to assist the parish in its operations. They host a variety of activities such as the Fish Fries, Chick-en-to-Go, Night at the Bats game and other events. All men of the parish 18 years of age and older are invited to attend.
Time Commitment: Meets twice a month for a couple of hours Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Shepherding, Encouragement, Helping, Evangeliza-tion PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY Donna Brabandt [email protected]
It can be a very difficult time when a loved one is sick. Through our prayer blanket ministry, we enfold sick family and friends with the warmth of a blanket and the prayers of our Church family. Contact the leader listed if you would like to assist in this vital ministry.
Time Commitment: Varies based on your availability Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Shepherding, Encouragement, Helping, Evangelization PARISH HISTORY COMMITTEE Betty Popp [email protected]
St. John Paul II Parish is a consolidation of St. Joe Hill Parish (1853) and St. Paul Parish (1948). The history committee helps keep this history alive and also assists in creating the archives for our new parish family.
Time Commitment: Varies by task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Shepherding, Encouragement, Helping, Evangelization ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE Mike Landers [email protected]
Are you looking for a volunteer position with a clear beginning and a clear end? The Annual Parish Raffle might be for you. This raffle is held each year in the spring and is helpful in providing much needed funds for the parish. Volunteers are needed to organize the raffle, mail out the chances, and monitor the returns.
Time Commitment: Varies by task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Servanthood
WELCOMING COMMITTEE Geri Lyle [email protected] Chris Hall [email protected] As our parish continues to grow, these volunteers look for ways to welcome them into our parish community. It is tough getting connected in a new parish, but we hope that this committee help everyone realize that “All are welcome in this place!” Time Commitment: Varies by task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Gener-osity, Servanthood, Encouragement, Evangelization GREETING CARD MINISTRY Geri Lyle [email protected] Sending Birthday, Sympathy, Get Well, Congratulations, and Encouragement Cards to members of our Parish family. Can you do calligraphy? Do you have wonderful handwriting and the gift of prose? We are looking for you to help begin our Greeting Card Ministry. This can be a great family or group activity! Time Commitment: Varies Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Encourage-ment, Helping, Evangelization, and Serv-anthood.
SCHOOL COMMISSION Karen Haas [email protected] 812-246-3266 St. John Paul II School currently oper-ates a Pre-School through grade 6 pro-gram. However, plans are underway to add a Junior High beginning with 7th grade in 2017-18 school year and an 8th grade the following school year. The School Commission meets monthly and is dedicated to making St. John Paul II School the very best it can be. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Helping, Discernment, Teaching, Vi-sionary and Managing Leadership JPII SCHOOL PARENT GROUP Kelly Ellsperman [email protected] Nicole Ruddell [email protected] Susan Stengel [email protected] Marian Whitworth [email protected] The Parents’ Group sponsors special events for St. John Paul II School. Their fund-raisers provide items, equipment, and technology for the school that are not normally funded through the parish school budget. The Parent Group spon-sors an annual Back to School Pool Par-ty, Kindergarten Orientation Night, and
the Catholic Schools Week Skating Par-ty. The Parent Group is the financial back bone of the EXTRAS! Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Helping, Discernment, Teaching, Vi-sionary and Managing Leadership SCHOOL FINANCE COMMITTEE Karen Haas [email protected] 812-246-3266 Operating a Catholic Elementary School requires a financial sacrifice on the part of the parents and the part of the parish. The School Finance Committee helps create the budget, monitors it, makes suggestions on the best methods for funding programs, and coordinates the overall finances of the school. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Niall Thompson [email protected]
Technology is always moving at an in-credible rate of speed. And while tech-nology never replaces the basics of a great education, it is a necessity in the age in which we live. The technology committee plans for the maintenance and upgrading of computer lab and con-tinuous technology in the classrooms. They are the technological dreamers and doers for St. John Paul II School.
Time Commitment: Varies by task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Cindy Alexander [email protected] 812-246-3266
While we have a professional staff that is next to none, where would we be with-out our school volunteers? They may read to a class or help in the lunch room. Perhaps they are a room mom (or dad) or maybe they cover the office so Miss Cindy can have a lunch. If you have a heart for kids, we could use your help!
Time Commitment: Varies by task Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
SCHOOL COMMISSION
Parish Commissions and Organizations (Continued)
HOPE FUND FUNDRAISING EVENT
Alisha McAfee
While some families are eligible for Choice Scholarships (state vouchers) and tax-credit scholarships, there are times when someone “falls through the cracks” of this type of financial assistance. We don’t want to lose any student due to an inability to pay. The HOPE fund allows us some flexibility to ensure that all students desiring a Catholic education can afford one.
Time Commitment: 3-5 working meetings and then 8-10 hours for event hours monthly and some out-side work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
SPRINGFEST COMMITTEE
Chris Rosio
Every spring the school hosts its an-nual Springfest. This event is not only a fundraiser but also a fun-raiser for our parish and school community. Lunch, games, booths and auction are the order of the day as we have great time and support a great cause too. It takes a good committee to make all this happen. Will you help?
Time Commitment: 3-5 working meetings and 8-10 hours for event Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
COLOR RUN
Alicia McAfee
Amy Wheatley
Join us this fall for the second annual Color Run. You’ll never look the same after this 5K race in which runners are “baptized’ with every color of the rainbow as they make their way through the course. Get healthy...get colored...get running!
Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Visionary and Managing Leadership
KNIGHT OUT EVENT
Amy Wheatley
This year’s Knight Out will feature an evening with ‘The Crashers’ and din-ner provided by Terri Lynne's Cater-ing. Dance the “Knight” away or just spend time dining, listening to the mu-sic, and visiting with your friends. Vol-unteer for this event to help us make sure it is a success. Adults only. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity,
Visionary and Managing Leadership
USED UNIFORM COLLECTION AND
DISTRIBUTION
Jeanette Rodeghiero
Let’s face it—school uniforms are not cheap and sometimes our kids grow so fast that they only wear an outfit a few times before they move to the next size. This dedicated group of volunteers collects, launders, sorts, and stores the items. They then organize them and have them on display for parents to take what they need at the free uniform give-away at the school's Summer Registration. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and more during sale Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Wisdom
SCHOOL COMMISSION
Train a child in the way he should go and when he is grown he
will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
SPIRITUAL LIFE & EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION
SPIRITUAL LIFE & EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION Dinah Tichy [email protected] Helping parishioners grow in their faith is the primary task of this commission. This commission meets monthly for planning and overseeing events such as parish retreats, small groups, liturgies, pro-life activities, adoration and prayer partners. These are just a few of the ways that we seek to keep spirituality & evangelization as the core mission of our parish. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful Generosity, Helping, Discernment, Teaching, Vi-sionary and Managing Leadership
LITURGY COMMITTEE Linda Helms [email protected] Good liturgies don’t just happen. It takes work; after all the word liturgy means “the work of the people.” St. John Paul II Parish liturgy committee meets monthly to ensure high quality liturgies in our parish. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful Generosity, Helping, Discernment, Teaching, Vi-sionary and Managing Leadership
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Bridget Meyer [email protected] ALTAR SERVERS: Altar Servers begin in grade 5 and continue through adults. Servers assist the presiding priest in the celebration of the liturgy. They assist with the Roman Missal, lighting candles, and helping at the altar. GREETERS: Greeters warmly greet people arriving for Mass. They welcome parishioners and guests alike and thank them for worshipping with us. USHERS: Ushers coordinate the activi-ties carried out among those assembled for Mass. They assist with seating, col-lect monetary offerings, direct commun-ion lines, and distribute bulletins EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Special Ministers of the Eucharist assist the pre-siding Priest with distribution of the Sa-cred Body and Blood of Christ to the parishioners assembled during liturgy. READERS/LECTORS: Lectors proclaim the scriptures at the weekend liturgies and other times as needed. They com-municate the Word of God to the wor-shipping assembly. MUSIC MINISTRY (Instrumental and Vocal): Music Ministers proclaim the sung-prayer in such a way as to encour-age the participation of those assem-bled. They lead the sung-prayer of the assembly at all Masses, prayer services and seasonal celebrations of prayer.
Opportunities include singing in the choir, cantoring or providing musi-cal accompani-ment. SACRISTAN: Sacristans help prepare the Church for Mass. They set out the bread and wine, the sacred vessels, ready the liturgi-
cal books, and ensure that we have enough liturgical ministers for Mass. Af-ter Mass they help clean the vessels so that they are ready for the next liturgy. Time Commitment for Each Liturgical Ministry: Usually 1 hour once a month (some more often), some require some outside preparation Spiritual Gifts Helpful for all Liturgical Ministries: Generosity, Helping, Dis-cernment, Teaching, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Proclamation, Servanthood, Teaching, Knowing, Faith, Wisdom ART AND ENVIRONMENT Terri & Kenny Popp (SPC) [email protected] Linda Helms (SJHC) [email protected] The A & E Teams enhance and support liturgical celebrations through the signs and symbols provided by the elements of visual art. They prepare the worship space by designing and tailoring ban-ners and by designing floral arrange-ments. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Howard Gettelfinger [email protected] Ministers to our Homebound bring the presence of Christ and the love of our parish family to those who are not able to join our us for Sunday worship. They bring Holy Communion to the home-bound/nursing homes/hospitals one to four times a month. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per rounds; rounds can range from 1-5 times a month Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom
Parish Commissions and Organizations (Continued)
SPIRITUAL LIFE AND EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION
CHURCH CLEANING (SJC) Lelia Popp [email protected] Church cleaners keep the church clean and report any needed repairs. They dust, vacuum, maintain candleholders, polish brass, maintain holy water fonts, and keep missalettes and song books in order. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Joan Dilger [email protected]
Psalm 46 says “be still and know that I am God.” This could easily be the motto of those who participate in Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration is currently held on the St. Joe Campus from 7 p.m. on Tuesday night until Noon on Friday. Adorers takes one hour time slots to spend before the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to sign up for an hour, we can make that happen. If you would like to be a substitute, we can make that happen too. Time Commitment: 1 hour per week Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom FAITH SHARING GROUP FACILITATOR Dolores Snyder [email protected] Some call them their small group, others call them their small Christian communi-ty, and others call them their faith shar-ing group. Whatever you call them, meeting in small groups help participants
grow in their faith. We currently have 12 groups that meet on a regular basis at various times of the day or night. Each group determines its location and materi-als are provided for the group if they choose to use them. Join a group or start your own group. Facilitators lead the group. However, it doesn’t take a theology degree to lead a group. Training and ongoing formation for group leaders is provided . Time Commitment: varies depending on the group; some meet weekly, others less often. Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom
ST.GIANNA PRO LIFE GROUP Phyllis Burkholder [email protected] Helping promote a respect for all human life from the first moment of conception until natural death is the primary goal of the St. Gianna Pro-Life Group. They organize speakers, participate in the 40 Days for Life, sell roses on Mother’s Day and do many other activities that help us speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom PRAYER LINE Linda Helms [email protected]
The Prayer Line is an email based pray-er service. If someone is in need of pray-er, these prayer warriors are a great place to start. Simply contact the name above to be added to their list of “pray-ers” or to make a request for prayers.
Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom
PRAYER PARTNERS Fr. Tom Clegg [email protected] Prayer partners are one of the newest ministries here at St. John Paul II. After the weekend Masses one or two prayer partners will be available to pray for your special need. To avail yourself of this service simply approach one of the prayer partners standing in the front of church after Mass. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom ROSARY LEADERS (Before Mass) Linda Helms [email protected] The rosary is prayed beginning one-half hour before all weekend Masses. Lead-ers are utilized to get the prayer started and then to lead the community in this devotion to our Blessed Mother. Time Commitment: 20 minutes before Mass once or twice a month Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Faith, Knowing, Wisdom
CLEANING ALTAR LINENS (SJH) Michele Ashby [email protected]
Break out the bleach and the laundry detergent and help us keep the altar lin-ens looking nice. Volunteers are needed to take the linens home each week, clean then iron them and return them to Church for the next weekend’s liturgies. Time Commitment: Assigned for a two month period; must clean weekly during your assigned months Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity
STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION
STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION Yvonne Stutesman [email protected] Christian Stewardship, that is “managing God’s blessings, God’s way, for God’s glory,” is not just a program - it is a way of life. This commission meets monthly to promote Christian Stewardship and to find ways to help all parishioners grow in their discipleship walk with Jesus. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful Generosity, Help-ing, Discernment, Teaching, Visionary and Managing Leadership
FINANCE COUNCIL Francis Conroy [email protected] Our parish operates a budget of just over 3.5 million dollars. Our finance council is instrumental in making sure the parish is a good steward of the resources entrust-ed to our care. They prepare, monitor and oversee the budgets of all organiza-tions within the parish. Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Vision-ary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
CEMETERY COMMITTEE Gordon Strom [email protected] We are fortunate to have the St. Joe Hill Cemetery as a ministry of St. John Paul II Parish. The Cemetery Committee, which meets on an as-needed basis, oversees the operation of the cemetery. Time Commitment: Varies by project Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Dis-cernment, Visionary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Fr. Tom Clegg [email protected] Financial Peace University (FPU) is Dave Ramsey’s nine week course on how to manage your money in a godly way. Sessions are usually held a couple times a year and are open to all parish-ioners and friends. Time Commitment: 2 hours a week for 9 weeks Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Wisdom, Faith BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Francis Conroy [email protected] The Buildings and Grounds Committee meets on an as-needed basis and as-sesses the condition of all the buildings on both campuses. They make recom-mendations for capital projects as well as facilitate ongoing maintenance of all of our buildings. Time Commitment: Varies by project Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Visionary and Managing Leader-ship
St. Joe Hill Cemetery
The St. Paul Window, St. Paul Chapel
Parish Commissions and Organizations (Continued)
St. Joe Hill Chapel
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMISSION
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMISSION Dawn Schepers 502-641-9229 or [email protected] The Youth Ministry Commission over-sees all aspects of ministry for our young Church. From Middle School to High School to college, to young adults, this commission helps young people connect to their faith in meaningful ways. Time Commitment: 2 hours every other month and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful Generosity, Helping, Discernment, Teaching, Vision-ary and Managing Leadership, Faith
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Josh Martin, [email protected]
St. John Paul II Parish Athletic Commit-tee oversees the operation of 50 differ-ent sports teams serving more than 300 kids of various ages and levels. They set policy for our various programs as well as manage the gym and other sports facilities on both campuses.
Time Commitment: 2 hours monthly and some outside work Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Generosity, Teaching, Helping, Discernment, Vision-ary and Managing Leadership, Faith, Wisdom COACHING Athletic Committee [email protected]
With many teams operating in our par-ish, we are always in need of coaches. We desire coaches who teach funda-mentals of the sports they coach as well as good sportsmanship.
Time Commitment: Varies by sport Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Teaching, Help-ing, Visionary and Managing Leader-ship, Faith, Wisdom
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITES Dawn Schepers [email protected] Our middle school programming begins when students complete grade five and continues through grade eight. Our high school programming begins when stu-dents graduate from grade eight and continues through the summer of senior year. Volunteers are needed for all ages and events. Time Commitment: Varies by activity Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Helping, Dis-cernment, Faith, Wisdom CONFERENCE CHAPERONE Dawn Schepers [email protected] Chaperones are always needed for retreats, NCYC, One Bread - One Cup, Steubenville and other such pro-grams. Time Commitment: Varies by activity Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Generosity, Wisdom, Faith
CONFIRMATION PREP TEAM Dawn Schepers [email protected]
Kristina Vogt [email protected]
High School Students usually begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Confir-mation in their freshman year and cele-brate the sacrament in the spring of their sophomore year. A team of adults lead the candidates through the exploration of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and a greater understanding of the Church. Time Commitment: 5 hours a month during the school year (and retreat) Spiritual Gifts Helpful: Servanthood, Helping, Visionary and Managing Lead-ership, Faith, Wisdom
St. John Paul II Catholic Church
Parish Leadership Flow Chart
Don Day, Selected at-Large and Council Chair
Keith Alexander, Selected at-Large
David Hoffman, Selected at-Large
Dan Moore, Selected at-Large
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Gordon Strom, Selected at-Large
Wayne Rieger, Selected at-Large
Samantha Strom, Appointed to fulfill selected term
Chris1na Wheatley, Selected at-Large
Janelle Lewis, Pastor Appointment
Mary Wright, Spiritual Life & Evangeliza1on Rep
Wayne Rieger, Chris1an Service Commission Rep
Steve Taylor, Stewardship Commission Rep
Kellie Drescher, Youth Commission Rep
TBA, School Commission Rep
Contact Karen Haas [email protected]
Vickie Huffman, Faith Forma1on Rep
Linda Hunter, Parish Life Rep
Francis Conroy, Finance Council Rep
Fr. Tom Clegg, Ex-Officio, Pastor
John Frossard, Ex-Officio, Business Manager
Mary Lynn Green, Ex-Officio, Secretary,
ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Bishop
Pastor
Pastoral Team
Pastor Youth Minister
Parish Secretary Pre-School/Child Care Director
Business Manager Director of Communica1ons
Principal Director of Liturgy
Director of Religious Educa1on Director of Evangeliza1on
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
The Parish Pastoral Council for St. John Paul II Parish is comprised of nine at-large members who are
to be selected from the parish membership and up to two pastor appointments. Each parish com-
mission also has a representa1ve on the Pastoral Council as does the Parish Finance Council. At-large
members are selected for a three-year term and may serve no more than two consecu1ve terms.
Commission representa1ves are appointed by the commission and his/her appointment can be for
either one or two years.
Below are the Commissions and the Pastoral Team liaison for each.
Faith Forma&on
Kris1na Vogt
Chris&an Service
Barbara Smith
Youth-Dawn Schepers
Parish Life
Bridget Meyer
Stewardship
Fr. Tom Clegg
School
Karen Haas
Spiritual Life and Evangeliza&on-Fr. Tom Clegg
Family Member New Renew CHRISTIAN SERVICE MINISTRY * Chris an Service Commission ______________ _____ _____ * St. Vincent De Paul ______________ _____ _____ * Hai Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * St. Joseph the Worker ______________ _____ _____ * Exit 0 Ministry ______________ _____ _____ * Community Kitchen ______________ _____ _____ * St. Elizabeth‐Catholic Chari es ______________ _____ _____ * Marie’s Ministry ______________ _____ _____ * Habitat for Humanity ______________ _____ _____ * Speed Food Pantry ______________ _____ _____ FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY (+see note below) * Faith Forma on Commission ______________ _____ _____ * RCIA Team ______________ _____ _____ * Catechist ______________ _____ _____ * Catechist‘s Helper ______________ _____ _____ * Adult Faith Forma on ______________ _____ _____ * Bible Study/Scripture ______________ _____ _____ * Marriage Prep Sponsor Couple ______________ _____ _____ * Children’s Lit of the Word ______________ _____ _____ * Sunday Mass Time Nursery ______________ _____ _____ * Vaca on Bible School ______________ _____ _____ PARISH LIFE MINISTRY * Parish Life Commission ______________ _____ _____ * Funeral Luncheons Server ______________ _____ _____ * Funeral Lunch Dish Preparer ______________ _____ _____ * Parish Newsle er (coming soon) ______________ _____ _____ * Landscape/Grass Cu er ______________ _____ _____ * Quilters ______________ _____ _____ * Senior Lunch Help ______________ _____ _____ * Office Angels ______________ _____ _____ * Turkey Shoot ______________ _____ _____ * Ladies Club Card Party ______________ _____ _____ * Ladies Club Cra Show ______________ _____ _____ * Parish Yard Sale ______________ _____ _____ * Men’s Club ______________ _____ _____ * Prayer Blanket Ministry ______________ _____ _____ * Parish History Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Annual Parish Raffle ______________ _____ _____ * Welcoming Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Gree ng Card Ministry ______________ _____ _____
Family Member New Renew SCHOOL MINISTRY (+see note below) * School Commission ______________ _____ _____ * JPII School Parent Group ______________ _____ _____ * School Finance Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Technology Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * School Volunteers ______________ _____ _____ * HOPE Fund Fundraising Events ______________ _____ _____ * SpringFest Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Color Run Event Volunteer ______________ _____ _____ * Knight Out Event Volunteer ______________ _____ _____ * Used Uniform Coll./Distribu on ______________ _____ _____
SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRY * Spiritual Life Commission ______________ _____ _____ * Liturgy Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Liturgical Ministries on other side of paper. * Art & Environment ______________ _____ _____ * Eucharis c Minister to Sick ______________ _____ _____ * Church Cleaning (SJH Campus) ______________ _____ _____ * Eucharis c Adora on ______________ _____ _____ * Faith Sharing Group ______________ _____ _____ * Faith Sharing Group Facilitator ______________ _____ _____ * St. Gianna Pro‐Life Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Prayer Line ______________ _____ _____ * Prayer Partners ______________ _____ _____ * Rosary Leader before Mass ______________ _____ _____ * Cleaning Altar Linens (SJH Campus) ______________ _____ _____
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY * Stewardship Commission ______________ _____ _____ * Finance Council ______________ _____ _____ * Cemetery Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Financial Peace University ______________ _____ _____ * Buildings and Grounds Comm. ______________ _____ _____
YOUTH MINISTRY (+see note below) * Youth Ministry Commission ______________ _____ _____ * Athle c Commi ee ______________ _____ _____ * Coaching (Athle cs) ______________ _____ _____ * Middle School Ac vi es ______________ _____ _____ * High School Ac vi es ______________ _____ _____ * Young Adult Ministry ______________ _____ _____ * Conference Chaperone ______________ _____ _____ * Confirma on Prep. Team ______________ _____ _____
ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Please list the family member’s name next to the ministry in which he/she chooses to participate.
First & Last Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________
PARISH MINISTRY AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
+Note: In order to make St. John Paul II Parish a safe place for all God’s children, all volunteerism involving youth requires a background check and comple on of the online Protec ng Children in the 21st Century Training Program.
MAILING ADDRESS IF NO EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS (PLEASE PRINT NEATLY): ___________________________________________________________ ___Check here if you would like to receive email notices from the parish (death notices, newsletters, etc.). Additional emails for parish email notices _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ GIFTS OF TALENT: Do you have other skills, talents, or resources you’d be willing to share? Please describe: _________________________
Liturgical Ministry Opportuni es Name New Renew Mass Times Available Altar Servers (grade 5 and up) __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Eucharis c Minister __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Readers/Lectors __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Greeters __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Ushers __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Music Ministry (instrumental) __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Music Ministry (Choir/Cantor) __________________ _____ _____ _________________ Sacristan __________________ _____ _____ _________________ We typically will send the schedules out by email, please list all the emails it should go to (please print clearly so that we have an accurate email lis ng for these important ministries) Name Email _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________ Please list the cell or home phones numbers for the individual ministers: Name Cell/Home Phone Numbers _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________ _______________________________________________________