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Evangelization / Hospitality
 
There are three broad areas that come under this area as you can see below, coordinated by the Evangelization / Hospitality Commission. For more information on any of these areas please click on any of the items below or contact JoAnne Owens.
  
Evangelization / Hospitality Commission
  This commission meets monthly for 1 1/2 hours to discuss ways to encourage the parish to grow in its awareness of the needs of one another and those beyond the parish boundaries. The primary goals are: be ecumenically minded in our out-reach efforts; provide refreshments for hospitality needs of the parish; coordinate the planning of parish social events; focus overall efforts on evangelization both in-house and beyond church walls. For further links which promote other Evangelization resources, click on “Further Evangelization links”.  
Evangelization (Outreach)
  This area focuses on how we reach out to others by being inclusive in our desire to share the gospel message with others and by being hospitable to all who enter our doors. For more information, please contact JoAnne Owens.

Zone Representative
Act as a link between neighborhoods and the parish. These people extend a welcome to new parish members through phone calls 1-3 months after registration in the parish to see if they can help with any questions or concerns. Usually 1-2 hours maximum a month.

Parish Website Committee
Work with a team of volunteers to review parish website links and look, suggesting changes for keeping it fresh and staying up-to-date. Assist parish staff in developing website info as needed. Meet only as needed. Time commitment of a few hours a month maximum.

Prayer Ministry
Willingness to commit to weekly prayer support for someone who lets the parish know of their prayer need.

Card Ministry
Sending parish cards on special occasions (sacraments, birth of a child, deaths, illnesses, etc.). 2-3 hours monthly time commitment. Names, stamps, and stationery will be provided through the parish office.

  
Kitchen Ministry
  This ministry pays attention to parish hospitality and refreshments for all parish gatherings. For more information please contact Bridget Theodoroff.

Funeral Luncheons
Teams of 4-6 who act as host/hostess to funeral luncheons. The lunch is catered by an outside food service, but the team sets up the beverages, calls parish members who have volunteered to donate desserts, and provides the overall hospitality to the family and friends of the deceased. Time commitment of 4-5 hours for each funeral you volunteer for.

Kitchen Management
A committee of 3-4 who oversee the kitchen, making sure supplies are ordered when needed, cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen and storage areas are maintained. Three hours a month.

Refreshments for Special Events
A committee that hosts on a rotating basis the refreshment set-up and serving at special parish events such as Confirmation, large parish gatherings, special liturgies. About 3-4 hours per event.

  
Parish Social Events Committees
  These events provide opportunities to gather as community and enjoy one another. The aim is not to raise money but to enjoy and gather together. The following events are organized by volunteer teams of 6-8 people (a different team for each event). Teams meet 3-6 times for 1 1/2 hours to plan and organize the event. For more information on any of these please contact Bridget Theodoroff. Please check "New and Noteworthy" for information and sign-ups for upcoming parish social events.

Golf Outing: Help plan and organize yearly summer event of golf at a local course. Meetings as needed through the year.

Fall Event: Help organize, publicize and facilitate an event such as Oktoberfest/Wine tasting/Road Rally. Event changes depending on the year.

Potluck / Game Night: Usually in November or January on a Friday or Saturday night. Help organize an enjoyable evening for adults.

Parish Picnic Committee: Meet throughout the year as needed to plan the parish picnic, held on the last Sunday in June. Recruit volunteers to serve on various subcommittees such as food, entertainment, children’s games, set up, clean up, etc.

  
Family Committee/Events
 

The Family Activities Committee is a group of 6-10 parents with children of elementary school age who help plan parish activities with a family focus. These events will be listed under New and Noteworthy when they are upcoming. For more information contact Bridget Theodoroff. Yearly events include: Ice Cream Social in July, Holloween Trunk 'N Treat in October, Winter events, Easter event, and more.

 



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