Parish Life
The Parish Life commission is responsible for all of the special events and funeral luncheons of the parish. The Parish Life commission is led by Jan Miller. Ministries within this commission include:Funeral Luncheons– A noon meal is provided for funeral guests. Parishioners provide salads and desserts. Ron Whittaker is the chairperson of this committee.
God’s Helping Hands– This ministry provides the spiritual and social needs of parishioners who may be home bound, in the hospital or nursing homes by visiting or sending cards, bringing Eucharist to them, leading Word and Communion services in the care centers and funeral homes, & providing transportation to Mass. Jean Seaton, ministry leader
Needle Workers do many handicrafts in addition to making quilts. They sponsor the St. Patrick’s Annual Fall Bazaar and provide many “extras” for the church. No sewing skills are required. They meet every Tuesday after Mass at 9:00am. Cleanne Schieber is the ministry leader.
Senior Citizen Christmas Party -is an annual event during the Advent or Christmas season for our parish “seniors”. This fun event includes food, games & music. Cheryl Schropp chairs this event.
St. Patrick’s Day Party– includes liturgy, dinner and entertainment and is a wonderful way to celebrate our patron saint. Cheryl Schropp chairs this event.
Diversity Committee—aims to celebrate and bring together the different cultures of our parish. Beth Daly is the ministry leader.
Knights of Columbus—is a Catholic family, fraternal service organization. The KC’s were founded by Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, CT. Our purpose today is to support those who most need our help; vocations, widows, orphans, special needs, and the most helpless of all, the unborn. For more information, please contact Ed Panther, Grand Knight.
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4th Annual Men's Conference -Mar 24th
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