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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Lectors.
The proclamation of the Word of
God at Mass is central to our celebration. When the Scriptures
are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people. Those
who serve as readers must be clear, understandable and
knowledgeable about the scripture being read. Lectors are people
who have a love for scripture. Those interested in this ministry
should contact Sue Niemi at
susan.niemi@marquette.edu
or 414-446-8358.
Eucharistic Ministers.
Eucharistic ministers, or extraordinary ministers of Holy
Communion, assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of
Christ during Mass. As ministers of Holy Communion, one is also
called to be especially observant of Jesus’ command to love
one’s neighbor in day to day living. Those who serve in this
ministry need to be fully initiated members of the Church; that
is, they must have received the sacraments of baptism,
confirmation and Eucharist. Those interested in this ministry
should contact Sue Niemi at
susan.niemi@marquette.edu
or 414-446-8358.
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This committee helps the parish develop an understanding of its responsibility for the educational mission of the church to all the youth and adults of the parish and makes recommendations to the council regarding all aspects of the mission. This includes such areas as providing direction for the total education of children in the parish school and religious education programs, youth ministry, and formation opportunities for adults. Time Commitment: Monthly meetings Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 14
Catechists and Classroom Aides Catechists serve in a very important ministry. Next to the parents of our children, they are given the task of promoting knowledge of the faith. They help our children encounter Christ at a level appropriate for them to grasp, through teaching knowledge of the traditions and scripture of the Catholic Church. Catechists and their aides live their faith and show by example how to be true Disciples of Christ. This ministry is open to all adults of the parish. Experience is helpful but not necessary. We will guide, educate and support you in your endeavor. In addition, because this is a ministry in which one works with children, the completion of a short sexual abuse awareness training session on protecting God’s children is required by the Archdiocese within 90 days of your beginning date of volunteering.
Grade School Catechists/Aides
(High school students are welcome
to serve as aides.) Time Commitment: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. There are approximately 24 sessions during the year. Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 14
High School Catechists
Time Commitment: Our high school program meets on a regular
basis throughout the year. These meet on Sunday evenings, 6:30 -
8 p.m. Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 14
Confirmation Preparation Time Commitment: Regularly scheduled preparation meetings, following the same schedule as the High School Christian Formation program, generally every other week on Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 14
Chaperones
A chaperone is an adult leader who accompanies high school
students for their outings ranging from service experiences to
retreats. A chaperone at a retreat also serves as small group
leader. For other outings such as a service experience,
chaperones help to provide transportation for the students. To
be a chaperone you must be at least 21 years of age. For all
outings as a group, a chaperone is a must. Chaperones are
briefed before the event takes place. Like catechists and aides,
chaperones need to attend sexual abuse awareness training as
required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: Depends on the activity
Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 14
R.C.I.A. Sponsors and Sponsor Families The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process used to prepare and welcome adults and children into the Catholic faith. Sponsors are friends, companions and guides for these individuals. In the case of children being received into the church, sponsor families with children are paired with those preparing.
Time Commitment: We ask that sponsors attend Mass and sessions
with their candidates as often as possible. There are also
several Sundays when rites take place at Mass and a celebration
at the Cathedral on the first Sunday of Lent for which the
sponsors need to be present. Contact: Nicole Fastabend, 365-2020, ext. 4
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC: OUR PARISH SCHOOL
Please note: If you would like more
information about any of the areas listed for our Parish School,
please contact the office at the East Campus (352-7980)
or West Campus (358-4603).
School Advisory Board Member
This board will be newly formed to help govern Northwest
Catholic. It assists with policy development, identifying and
expressing the educational goals and objectives of our parish
communities, budget planning and public relations. We need
members who have children enrolled in school as well as
parishioners who do not currently have children enrolled.
Time Commitment: Time commitment to be determined, although
attendance at monthly meetings will be required.
Home and School Board Member
Our Home and School Association recruits volunteers to assist
with fundraising, provide support for the daily operations of
the school, and sponsor special events that benefit our students
and their families.
Time Commitment: These positions require monthly board
meeting attendance and active participation in the Home & School
Association, fundraisers, and social activities.
Classroom Tutors Work with children on a one-to-one basis in core subject areas. Time Commitment: Minimum commitment is one hour weekly or bi-weekly.
Copy Room Help the teachers by making copies for them in the copy room. Time Commitment: Minimum commitment is one hour weekly or bi-weekly.
Library Monitors Help with the library book “check-in” and “check-out” process. Re-shelve the books that have been returned to us. Time Commitment: Minimum commitment is three hours weekly or bi-weekly.
Room Parent Help your child’s teacher by making phone calls to organize special events in the classroom. Time Commitment: Time commitment varies - as needed.
Small Group Activity Aide Help in the classroom, playing learning games, reading stories, and assisting with art projects. Help prepare for activities by baking, frosting, cutting, folding, and gluing. Time Commitment: Minimum commitment is two hours each week.
Northwest Catholic Youth Choir Aide
Setting up performances, obtaining transportation (drivers or
bus), coordinating moving of equipment, maintaining music
library
Time commitment: Varies depending on performance schedule.
Cleaning classrooms, washing chairs and desks, etc. Time Commitment: Varies by task.
Scout Leader Be a Girl Scout leader and help girls build character and success for the real world. Be a Boy Scout leader and provide wholesome, educational activities for our youth. Time Commitment: Minimum commitment is three hours per week.
Northwest Catholic Athletics
The grade school athletic program is
administrated by the tri-parish Northwest Catholic Athletic
Association (NCAA). The association is staffed by volunteers
from St. Catherine, St. Bernadette, and Our Lady of Good Hope
parishes. The Northwest Catholic Athletic programs promote the
growth and development of Catholic moral principles by
emphasizing fun, teamwork, learning and self-satisfaction
through the experience of competition.
There are 8 sports offered through the NCAA. These include: Volleyball (Girls grades 5-8) Soccer (Coed grades K5-4, Coed grades 5-8) Basketball (Girls grades 5-8 and Boys grades 5-8) Spring Softball (Girls grades 5-8) Track (Coed grades 5-8) Summer Softball (Coed grades 3-6) Summer T-Ball (Coed grades K4-2) CYM Coed Volleyball for High School Students
Eligibility for all sports are in accordance with Milwaukee Archdioceses guidelines requiring all participants either to be attending one of the day school programs at the parish schools or be parish members and actively attending one of the Religious Education programs. Detailed information for participants is available through the school offices in the Northwest Catholic Athletic Handbook.
There are many opportunities for parish members interested in
sharing their talents and time to assist with the various
athletic teams or committees. There are approximately 50
different teams fielding the seven sports each school year.
Volunteers are needed to staff concession stands, coach, assist
coaches, coordinate a sport, or serve on the 18 member NCAA
board. Those working with children need to attend a sexual abuse
awareness training session as mandated by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: Coaches must be able to attend two team
practices and one team game per week during the sports season.
Commitment varies by sport but is estimated at five hours per
week during the sports season. Other areas, dependent on need.
HUMAN
CONCERNS Human Concerns Committee Member The Human Concerns Committee is responsible for discerning the needs of persons in the parish community and identifying resources to meet those needs, enlisting the active cooperation of each parish member in this effort; working with community groups and other parishes to help solve social problems which impact people in the community; and keeping parishioners aware of issues relating to justice and peace on local, national, and international levels, so that appropriate Christian action on such issues can be determined. Time Commitment: 6 - 8 meetings a year the 2nd Monday of the month; activities as scheduled Contact: Jim and Judy Dollhausen, 357-6731
St. Vincent de Paul Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Members, who are known as Vincentians, are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing. Our St. Catherine conference maintains our food pantry which is open every other Friday morning. They also respond to those who are in need.
Time Commitment: Weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:30
p.m.; every other Friday for food pantry; visits to homes (not
all members are involved in all these activities) Contact: Les Hagensick, 354-7146
Visitors to the Sick, Nursing Home Residents and Homebound We extend the compassion of Christ to those who are unable to join us here at church. Those involved in this ministry can simply visit with people. Or, they may take communion as well. Some who visit nursing homes also lead communion services at times. Time Commitment: Visits scheduled according to your availability Contact: Deacon Dan Zozak, 365-2020, ext. 15 or 355-3902 (home)
Bereavement Ministry Bereavement Ministry is a group of parishioners who minister to those in the parish who have lost a loved one. They attend the funeral and stay in touch with the family for a year following death. They also hope to expand their ministry to include other kinds of losses such as divorce and unemployment. Time Commitment: Dependent on scheduled funerals Contact: Deacon Dan Zozak, 365-2020, ext. 15 or 355-3902 (home)
Funeral Reception Hospitality The Granville Room is available to families who would like to hold a funeral luncheon or dinner at church immediately following a funeral. Those involved serve a meal the family has catered. Others are also needed to provide desserts for the meal. Time Commitment: Dependent on scheduled funerals and request of the family Contact: Rita Blank, 262-502-9991
Rides to Mass Individuals who are not able to make it to Mass on their own can make use of this service provided by other parishioners. Time Commitment: Weekly or on a less frequently scheduled basis Contact: Ken Laczniak, 262-252-3081
Interfaith for Older Adults St. Catherine is a sponsor of the Granville Interfaith for Older Adults. This program assists older adults by helping them with transportation needs and shopping, escorting them to doctor visits, running errands for them and doing minor home repairs. Some people simply need someone to visit them. Others need regular check-in phone calls just to make sure they are doing okay. Because Interfaith is sponsored by churches, there is no charge for these services. Also, if you know someone who could benefit from these services, call the Interfaith office as well. They will match the individual with a volunteer(s). Time Commitment: Dependent on your availability Contact: Interfaith Office, 353-0731
St. Gall Meal Program St. Catherine parishioners are responsible for providing and serving dinner at the St. Gall Meal Program once a month. Time Commitment: Volunteers are scheduled to serve every other month on the 4th Monday of the month, leaving St. Catherine at 4:15 and arriving back at the parish by 7 p.m. Contact: Delores Neveux, 357-7196
Guest House Lunch Bags
(Families with children
are welcome to participate.) Our parishioners join with members from St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Good Hope in making sandwiches and putting together lunch bags for those served by Guest House.
Time Commitment: 1/2 hour on the second Sunday of the month
Contact: Jim and Judy Dollhausen, 357-6731
PARISH LIFE
The Parish Life Committee plans, promotes, and coordinates activities that bring parishioners together for mutual support, celebration of special parish events, and community building. Time Commitment: About 6 meetings per year, scheduled from meeting to meeting; involvement in committee’s activities based on your availability Contact: Kathy Lucas, 354-2153
Coffee and Donuts Sundays
(Families with children are welcome
to host.) Coffee and Donuts are served after both Masses on the first Sunday of each month. Volunteers help set up and serve. Time Commitment: Responsibility for hosting a few times every year Contact: Kathy Lucas, 354-2153
Parish Socials The Parish Life Committee sponsors several social events during the year. These have included a parish picnic, chili supper and ice cream social. Individuals are needed to help plan and host these events. Time Commitment: Dependent on the activity and your availability Contact: Kathy Lucas, 354-2153
Seniors Group Our senior citizen group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in our Granville Room most often at 1 p.m.; at noon for special occasions. Refreshments are always served. This group loves to play cards, although they occasionally take trips. Time Commitment: As often as you would like to join the group Contact: LaVerne Fillinger, 354-8262
Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society of St. Catherine is our men’s group. It
meets for a breakfast meeting in our gym on the second Sunday of
each month after the 8:30 Mass. All men of the parish are
invited to join them. Time Commitment: As often as you would like to join the group
Contact: Augie Zanowski, 354-8599
STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Committee Member
This committee develops ways to invite our parishioners to be
involved in the parish through the sharing of their time,
talents and treasure. This understanding of stewardship is based
on our response to the many blessings that God has given each
one of us. We want people to be involved in the parish not
simply because we need them and the gifts they can bring. Even
more so, we want our parishioners to see how stewardship is a
way of life for every Christian. Time Commitment: Meetings on the 4th Monday of the month, 6 – 8 times a year
Contact: Debbie Hintz, 365-2020, ext. 11
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCES Administrative Services/Finance Committee Member This committee monitors parish administration in service to people and makes recommendations to the council with regard to parish finances, budget development, human resources, stewardship of resources, church support and fundraising coordination, and the physical facilities and properties of the parish. Time Commitment: Monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month Contact: Shari Brennan, 365-2020, ext. 12
Building and Grounds Committee Member This committee is a sub-committee of the Administrative Services Committee. It is responsible for the physical conditions of parish property, its maintenance and upkeep. Time Commitment: About 6 meetings per year, scheduled meeting to meeting; some members of the committee are also involved in assisting with projects Contact: Debbie Hintz, 365-2020, ext. 11
Money Counters We have several teams of money counters. Each week a different team is responsible for completing this task. Time Commitment: 1-1/2 hours monthly Contact: Shari Brennan, 365-2020, ext. 12
Parish Office Help Help assemble mailings, collate materials, and other miscellaneous projects as needed. Time Commitment: Dependent on project, based on your availability Contact: Gail Anshus, 365-2020, ext. 10
Parish Gardeners Parishioners maintain all of our gardens on our grounds. They plant, water, weed and do general maintenance of the particular area they are assigned. Several people work with each area. Time Commitment: Arranged with others working on the same area Contact: Shari Brennan, 365-2020, ext. 12
“Adopt” 76th Place Parishioners help keep 76th Place cleared of debris. Time Commitment: This is done on an individual’s own schedule, dependent on number of volunteers Contact: Shari Brennan, 365-2020, ext. 12
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