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| Liturgical Ministry | |
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 Del Kolb |
Altar Server- Altar servers assist the priest at Mass. Boys and girls in 4th grade through high school, who have received First Eucharist, are invited to be trained to serve on the altar. |
Marilyn Kerr |
Arts & Environment- Decorating the church and worship area to complement the liturgical calendar is an important ministry open to people with an artistic eye. Meetings to plan liturgical art will be held previous to each major liturgy. |
Don Harman |
Hospitality/Usher- The importance of hospitality is vital at any church as these ministers welcome all who worship together at our liturgies. They help seat people, take up the collection, usher during communion, assist special needs persons, distribute parish bulletins, and see that the doors to the Worship area are closed after Mass for those who wish to stay and pray. Adults and High School Students are invited to bring your smile and join in welcoming all who come to our parish to worship. |
Brenda Mead |
Sacristan/Altar Care- The Sacristan is a liturgical support steward responsible for setting up the altar for Mass with vessels and books (and accessories when a baptism is scheduled). Sacristans also coordinate other liturgical ministers before Mass and see that the doors to the Worship area are closed and lights in the social area are off after the celebrant enters the Worship area. They are also responsible for locking the church after Mass. |
Brenda Mead |
Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist- Helping to distribute the Body and Blood of Our Lord at Mass is the privilege of the lay extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist. This important privilege helps the Priest in moving the communion line at a more consistent flow. It is a requirement that the layperson be a Catholic in good standing, and is trained for this ministry. |
| Cindy Jicinsky Christine Roalofs Debbie Traver Alice Garrod Faye Sullivan |
Music Ministry- Voices and instrumentalists are needed for the parish choirs where spiritual growth through liturgical music at Mass, special liturgies and parish events takes place. This ministry requires a commitment to rehearsals in preparation for the liturgies. Ability to read music is a plus, but not required. All ages welcome. |
| Religious Education Ministry | |
 Janine Redding |
Community Liturgical Catechesis (Preschool to Adult)- Parish religious education programs depend on volunteers to teach/aide and share their faith with the youth in P/K, 1-12. Adult classes will be available. Training and preparation are provided through the parish to teach at grade level. Weekly classes are held between September and May. Many opportunities are open to those who are interested in helping to spread the Good News through this valuable ministry. A Summer School of Bible and Liturgy for Preschool through Grade 6 is ordinarily held the 1st full week in August from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
 Theresa Austin |
Youth Ministry- Help organize and plan fundraisers, dances and retreats. Chaperone and/or drive for events and activities. Food preparation and servers for fundraisers like bake sales, spaghetti feed and fish fry. Bulletin board design and change every month or two. Write a youth newsletter article every three months. Maintain youth web site. Book club organizer, Bible Study facilitator, Youth choir musicians and singers. Truth participants and adult coaches. |
| Phil Jordan Sandon Broek |
Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)- The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults invites interested persons who are inquiring about the Catholic faith to journey with a team of faithful Catholic parishioners of Holy Cross. This team comes together to help organize and coordinate this process and assist the Catechumens and Candidates as they prepare for full initiation into our Catholic faith. |
Debra Wickler |
Library- The library is an important resource that provides information and pleasure for young and old alike. Maintaining the library requires many hours by dedicated individuals to organize the books and return them to the shelves after weekend Mass. |
| Service Ministry | |
Joan Gillis |
Prayer Chain- The power of unified prayer offered by the faithful on behalf of those in need is what this ministry is all about. Together through prayer, we create a powerful force in petition for those in need of healing, comfort, thanksgiving and God’s grace. Can fit all schedules and be done at home! |
TBA |
Pastoral Council- Currently being developed. |
Mike Likar |
Ground Maintenance/Building- This advisory committee, originally formed for the planning of the building and kitchen, will now assist in continued maintenance of our current building and grounds. This committee includes men and women to help maintain Church facilities. |
Bob & Lavon Doucette |
Snow Plowing/Shoveling- One of the many joys of living in Alaska is managing snow removal. Volunteers are needed to help lighten the load. Truck owners with snow plows are needed. Snow blowers and shovels are available at Church for the sidewalks and all are welcome to volunteer to use them! |
Kristen Hoppe |
Lawn and Garden- Volunteers are needed to bring their lawn mowers and trimmers to keep our lawns maintained. Green thumbs are preferred for planting and upkeep of the gardens. All volunteers are greatly appreciated to help keep our grounds looking beautiful. |
John & Anita Roberts |
Habitat for Humanity- This national organization of volunteers dedicated to helping people help themselves through building housing for low-income families is represented in our parish. Volunteers work with a selected partner-family in the construction of the home. Habitat teaches the family how to handle their new financial responsibility and provides volunteer mentors. |
James Terpak |
Finance Committee- The Finance Committee, an advisory committee, is comprised of a group of parishioners appointed by the Pastor. They meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. They assist in drafting the Semi-annual reports that are publicized through the parish bulletin. |
Bill Gill |
Knights of Columbus- The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. |
Janine Redding |
Parish Vocation Committee- This committee helps make parishioners aware of Church vocations. Monthly meetings, or meetings as needed, are held throughout the year. These meetings have been held the last Saturday of the month, but may change. |
| Sr Joan Ivy Williams |
Newsletter Committee- Help organize and put together the Parish newsletter. |
| Fellowship Ministry | |
Janine Redding |
Social Committee- The Social Committee plans all receptions, potlucks, holiday get togethers, and the annual parish picnic, which includes getting volunteers to assist them in bringing food, helping setup and/or cleanup. They also make or provide items needed for emergency receptions (i.e. funerals) usually with a 48-hour notice. All parishioners are welcome to assist in any way possible. |
Elisa Maes |
Coffee & Donut Committee- Following the morning Masses on Sunday, parishioners and visitors are invited to have coffee and donuts together. This includes ordering, baking or buying goodies, picking up donuts, as well as making coffee and cleaning up afterwards. This is another opportunity for fellowship and is a popular and welcoming ministry to many. Volunteer helpers for this ministry are always needed…please come forward if you are interested. |
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