Ministry Coordinator Contact Listing

GIFT (Growing In Faith Together)

GIFT Planning Team .............................. Plan the program for parish GIFT gatherings (3 gatherings a year.)

ADMINISTRATION
Office Help  
Money Counters [P].................................... A member of a team to count parish collections on Sunday mornings.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  ............................. Assist with the Good News mailings: collating, folding, etc.
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .................................... Label, card & return books & videos back on Library shelf.
Buildings & Grounds
Grounds Maintenance ............................ Cut and trim the lawns around the church complex and rectory.
Indoor Plant Maintenance [P]...................... Water & care for indoor plants throughout the church.
Fund Raising
Craft Bazaar .......................................... Serve on Planning Committee for our Annual Craft Bazaar.

Grocery/Gift Card Sales ......................... Help fill the pre-orders and sell the Gift Cards after liturgy.
Grocery/Gift Card Office Help ................ Help rectify the sale of cards with monies received.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Faith Formation Advisory Comm. ............ Oversee parish plan of formation programs for parishioners of all ages.
Adults
Adult Confirmation Team ......................... Help plan and lead six 2-hour sessions for adults preparing for Confirmation.
Adult Faith Formation Committee [P]............. Plan activities to promote adult spiritual growth, i.e. Scripture Study, discussion groups.
Adult Facilitators ...................................... Facilitate Bible Study, Adult Discussion Group or Small Community of Faith.
Baptism Team-Session Leaders ................ Lead sessions for parents preparing for the baptism of their children (4 sessions/year.)
Baptism Team-Liturgy Assistants .............. Help during the liturgies in which Baptisms are celebrated (5 liturgies/year.)
RCIA Team ............................................. Work with individuals preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church.
RCIA Sponsor ......................................... Sponsor individuals preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church.
Small Communities of Faith ....................... Work with the formation and resourcing of Small Communities of Faith.
Children
Elementary Session Coordinators ............. Oversee weekly elementary R.E. sessions -opening/closing building, attendance, etc.
Preschool Catechists ................................ Lead preschool & kindergarten classes during weekend liturgies on a rotating schedule.
Elementary Catechists .............................. Plan and lead elementary classes during one of the weekday sessions.
Elementary Session Leaders ..................... Direct the large group portion of the weekly elementary sessions.
Elementary Planning Team ........................ Provide input on the planning and organization of the weekly elementary program.
Elementary Assistants .............................. Assist catechists with weekly elementary sessions.
Catechists-Eucharist/Reconciliation ........... Work with children preparing for these sacraments (2 - 3 sessions/year.)
Elementary Nursery Helpers ..................... Provide care for catechists' young children during R.E. sessions.
Vacation Bible School [P].............................. Adults/youth plan and lead VBS activities August 2 – August 6.
Youth Ministry [P]
Youth Council Sponsors .......................... Adults to help advise & guide the Junior & Senior Youth Councils.
Activities .................................................. Youth & adults interested in helping with social events (i.e. lock-ins, etc.)
Retreats .................................................. Youth & adults to publicize Diocesan youth retreats & plan youth retreats at Redeemer.
Summer Activities Coordinators .............. Youth & adults to plan outdoor & indoor events at Redeemer.
Redeemer Service Corps ....................... Youth & adults to minister to our parish & community through service projects.
Jr. Youth Mini-Workcamp  ...................... Youth (7th & 8th) & adults for a workcamp experience on a smaller scale at Redeemer.
Youth R.E. Catechists .............................. Confirmed Catholics to teach grades 6th - 10th either Sunday morning or evening.
Youth R.E. Coaches ............................... Any 12th graders & adults to help small group discussions at an R.E. session.
Youth R.E. Session Coordinator ............... Adults to oversee the weekly R.E. session and perform small non-teaching duties.
Youth R.E. Hospitality Crew ………...…..….. Morning or evening crews are scheduled to coordinate the snack portion of the session.
Confirmation Sponsors ........................... Assist Confirmation candidates during the formation process.
Confirmation Team .............. ................... Facilitate faith-sharing communities of Confirmation candidates (2 meetings/month.)

LITURGY & MUSIC
Worship
Altar Servers (Youth) [P].............................. Girls and boys assist at Liturgies. Must have received First Eucharist.
ACCENT (Youth & Adult) [P]………..….......... Achieving Creative Communal Environments that Nourish and Transform.
Bread Bakers (Youth & Adult) [P]................. Bake the Eucharistic bread. Recipe & training provided.
Children's Liturgy of the Word ................ Adults/youth share the Sunday Scripture with children (once a month.)
Eucharistic Minister Committee .............. Eucharistic Ministers needed to assist with training & scheduling.
Eucharistic Ministers [P].............................. Distribute the Eucharist at all liturgies, clean vessels after liturgy.
Lectors [P]................................................... Proclaim God's Word at all liturgies.
Linens .................................................... Launder and iron the altar linens and towels.
Nursery Workers (Youth & Adult) [P]............ Care for children (6 mos. - 3 yrs.) during liturgy.
Processional Cross Bearer ..................... Sr. Youth/Adults to carry the Cross in the procession at the beginning and end of liturgy.
Sound (Sr Youth & Adult) .................... Work sound system at liturgy.
Ushers/Greeters (Youth & Adult) [P]............. Greet parishioners and assist the community at liturgies.
Videographer (Youth & Adult) ................. Tape cantors at liturgy.
Music
Children's Choir (Grades 2-5) [P].................. Children learn about singing in church and participating in a choir.
Choir (Senior Yth & Adult) [P]...................... Share their gift of song regularly at any of the three liturgies.
Redeemer Ringers (Sr Yth & Adult) [P]........ Ring handbells at liturgy, especially Christmas & Easter.
New Hope Ringers (Jr Youth) .................. Ring handbells at liturgy, especially Christmas & Easter.
Instrumentalists (Sr Yth & Adult) [P]............ Share their musical gifts at any of the three liturgies.
Music Administrators (Yth & Adult) ........... File music and organize choir music books.
Youth Choir (grades 6-12) [P]....................... Learn about music's role in the liturgy and sing at some Masses.
Youth Instrumentalists (grades 6-12) ...... Learn about music's role in the liturgy and play at some Masses.

HUMAN CONCERNS
Christian Care
Christian Care Team [P].............................. Plan, set goals & objectives, evaluate Christian Care Ministry.
BeFriender Ministry [P]................................ Listen and support parishioners during stressful events in their lives, training required.
Disabilities Advocacy [P].............................. Reaches out to those who have disabilities that limit their participation in the parish.
Meals in Crisis [P]........................................ Provide a meal for parishioners at time of sickness, crisis, or other needs.
Older Adult [P].............................................. Provide resources, advocacy & support to help individuals as they age.
Stamping Angels [P]..................................... Designs, stamps & assemble greeting cards that are sent to sick, homebound & military
Transportation [P]........................................ Provide transportation to medical and other appointments for parishioners in need.
Visitation of the Sick [P]............................... Visit those who are ill and need the comfort of our community, sharing the Eucharist etc
Bereavement
Ushers, Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers ........ Participate in the Wake Service, Memorial Service or Funeral Mass.
Receptions [P].............................................. Prepare and serve refreshments for the family and friends of the deceased.
Parish Nurse
Parish Nurse [P]........................................... Expertise needed for those called to ministry to promote health, healing & wholeness.
Lay Volunteer--Parish Nurse .................. Take minutes at meetings, typing, telephone calls, etc.
Social Justice
Social Justice Team ................................ Meet quarterly to promote justice and peace for our community.
CARITAS [P]............................................. Provide hospitality & meals during our week in addition to working with other churches.
Cultural Ambassadors ............................ Foster relationships with those feeling isolated due to cultural differences.
Fair Trade [P]............................................... Help promote an awareness of fair trade. Participate in our Annual Fair Trade Festival.

Haiti [P]........................................................ Support and empower the women of A.F.A.L. in Lascahobas, Haiti.

Haiti Fundraising [P].................................... Plan, promote and assist at various events including annual fall yard sale.

H.E.L.P. ................................................... Assist people who are experiencing financial difficulties through Catholic Charities.

Legislative Advocacy .............................. Educate parish and lobby for changes in policy at local, state & national level.

Loaves & Fishes [P]................................................. Cook and feed the homeless at the Conrad Center on a Sunday afternoon.

Food for Meals ......................................... Donate food for Loaves & Fishes meals from 1 – 5 times a year.      Mondays.....................................................Feed the homeless in the evenings at the Conrad Center.

M.C.E.F. .................................................. Assist local residents who are in need of financial assistance or food.
No Room at the Inn [P]................................. Nativities display and fund raising for Haiti, local homeless & for domestic violence.
Prison Ministry ........................................ Visit & mentor inmates at area facilities, assist families through diocesan programs.
R.I.S.C. [P].................................................. RISC addresses the needs of low & moderate income people, through advocacy.
Refugee Resettlement ............................. Assist refugee families adjust to life in our community.
Workcamp Angels................................... Support the youth & adult volunteers who go to work camp.

PARISH LIFE
Community Life & Fellowship [P]
Baker’s Dozen ......................................... Bake cookies and provide refreshments for parish receptions.
Coffee Ministry ........................................ Prepare, serve, clean-up coffee service after each weekend Mass.
Kitchen Cooking Team............................. Volunteers who can come in during the day to prepare meals for parish events.
Kitchen Equipment Team ........................ Team members will do cleaning of equipment and floor in kitchen.
Kitchen Maintenance Team ...................... Help to organize, clean and wash linens in the kitchen.
Nursery Worker-Special Event ................. Adults/youth provide nursery during special parish events.
Volunteer Support Team.......................... Support the kitchen activities of the Community Life Ministry.
Welcoming Committee [P]............................. Assist with the planning and serving refreshments to welcome new members.
Sacramental Receptions [P]........................... Prepare, serve & clean up refreshments for all sacraments.
Baptismal Receptions [P]...............................Teams needed at each Mass. Please indicate which Mass time you prefer.