Dear Parishioner:As a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, you have numerous opportunities to help your parish grow and thrive. When you share your time and talents with others, you show your love for God and one another. You help create a strong community of faith through your generous acts and deeds.
Please take a moment to review this Time and Talent survey. It includes "Ministry Opportunities" at St. Francis, as well as a "Special Skills" list. If you're currently involved in a Ministry and would like to continue participating in it, please check "Recommit" for each applicable Ministry. If you would like additional information for a Ministry, or you would like to volunteer for it, please check "New" for the Ministry(ies) you're interested in. And, if you have any of the "Special Skills" listed in the last section, please also check them. If the skill is needed in the parish and you're available, you will be called. Hopefully something will appeal to you!
After you've submitted your form, someone from St. Francis will then follow-up with you regarding your area(s) of interest.
Stewardship requires constant renewal and commitment. You can help build the Kingdom of God by responding generously to this survey.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jim McDougall
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The Director of Social Ministry provides training and coordinates the schedules for the ministry opportunities listed below. Call 821-2121 for more information or questions.
501. St. Vincent/Service:[Recommit] [New]
Projects to help the poor, hungry, homeless & car-less.
502. Elizabeth Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
A meal, laundry, etc. for a person in crisis/transition.
503. Transportation Assistance:[Recommit] [New]
A ride to church or medical appointment.
504. Peace and Justice:[Recommit] [New]
Projects to advocate for peace & justice.
505. Pro-LIFE Activities:[Recommit] [New]
End abortion & offer alternatives.
506. Jail and Prison Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Visit, write letters, assist with prayer services.
507. Sister Parish in Detroit:[Recommit] [New]
Activities between our parish & theirs.
508. Sister Parish in New Orleans:[Recommit] [New]
Activities between our parish & theirs.
509. Stephen Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Learn how to listen & encourage a person in need.
510. Tele-Care Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Call individuals who are homebound.
511. Home Bound Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Call, visit, & bring the Eucharist to shut-ins.
512. Health Care Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Organize & educate, i.e. blood drives & health fairs.
513. Migrant Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
At a Potato Farm May-Oct.
514. Senior Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Plan activities & trips.
515. Knights of Columbus:[Recommit] [New]
Fraternal service group.
516. Coffee and Donuts:[Recommit] [New]
Set-up, serve & clean up for 8:45 or 10:30 Sunday Masses.
517. Bridge Mix:[Recommit] [New]
Saturday evenings.
518. Parish Picnic:[Recommit] [New]
Help plan, coordinate & implement September Parish Picnic.
519. Faith Sharing Small Group:[Recommit] [New]
Plan & facilitate one group.
520. Euchre:[Recommit] [New]
Second & Fourth Tuesday evenings.
521. Knitting Into The Mystery:[Recommit] [New]
Knit prayer and spiritual support into shawls that are distributed to parishioners who are experiencing temporary challenges.
522. Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS):[Recommit] [New]
Discussion and prayer for moms.
523. Mother/Child Network:[Recommit] [New]
Play group with parenting support.
524. Job Seekers:[Recommit] [New]
Presentations & support to unemployed.
525. Infertility Group:[Recommit] [New]
Spiritual support to those facing challenges of infertility.
526. Guadalupe Group:[Recommit] [New]
Prayer & faith sharing conducted in Spanish.
The Director of High School, Young Adults, & Singles Ministries coordinates training, support, and scheduling for the activities listed below Call 821-2126 for more information or questions.
527. St. Francis Ya2acht Club:[Recommit] [New]
Young adults, single & married, in their 20s & 30s.
The Director of High School, Young Adults, & Singles Ministries coordinates training, support, and scheduling for all activities listed below. Call 821-2126 for more information or questions.
528. Service Projects Support:[Recommit] [New]
Help plan and/or lead service projects.
529. Sunday Night Youth Group Leader:[Recommit] [New]
Adult leader for youth group.
530. Retreat Leader:[Recommit] [New]
Chaperone & help lead youth retreat.
531. Hospitality Support:[Recommit] [New]
Provide food & hospitality for youth group.
532. Small Group Discussion Moderator:[Recommit] [New]
Co-lead weekly small group of youth.
533. Drop In Hours Volunteer:[Recommit] [New]
Supervise & mentor teens during weekday/evening hours in Youth Room.
The Religious Education Director offers training, materials and support for all activities listed below. Call 821-2130 for more information or questions.
534. Early Childhood Catechist:[Recommit] [New]
Preschool on Sunday morning; Kindergarten on Sunday morning, Monday & Tuesday afternoons.
535. Elementary Catechist (Grades K-5):[Recommit] [New]
Teach children in one of four sessions meeting Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday.
536. Middle School Catechist (Grades 6-8):[Recommit] [New]
Lead youth weekly, meeting Wednesday or Sunday.
537. Middle School Youth Group:[Recommit] [New]
Volunteers assist at middle school youth events.
538. Classroom Aides:[Recommit] [New]
Work with catechists helping as needed with the work of teaching.
539. Special Needs Volunteers:[Recommit] [New]
Assist children with special learning needs and/or disabilities during scheduled sessions.
540. Children's Liturgy of the Word:[Recommit] [New]
Leaders proclaim the gospel to children during the 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses.
541. Vacation Bible School:[Recommit] [New]
Lead or assist in the one-week program in July.
542. Office Volunteer:[Recommit] [New]
Sunday and/or weekly office help.
Call the Adult Faith Formation Office at 821-2122 for questions.
543. Pre-Marriage Sponsors:[Recommit] [New]
Mentor couples preparing for marriage.
544. Scripture Study Ministry:[Recommit] [New]
Participate in various study groups.
545. Returning Catholics:[Recommit] [New]
With team, welcome those returning to the church.
546. Annulment Helpers:[Recommit] [New]
Help people through the annulment process.
The Director of Music provides information and training and coordinates the schedules for all volunteer opportunities listed below. Call 821-2124 for information or questions.:
547. Parish Choir:[Recommit] [New]
Traditional choral music; teens & adults.
548. Assisi Ensemble:[Recommit] [New]
Saturday 5 p.m. Mass; contemporary music; teens & adults.
549. Contemporary Ensemble:[Recommit] [New]
Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass; teens & adults.
550. Resurrection Choir:[Recommit] [New]
Sing at parish funerals.
551. Handbell Choirs:[Recommit] [New]
Bell & chime music; middle school through adult.
552. Junior Choirs:[Recommit] [New]
Choral music; children grades 1-8.
553. String Program:[Recommit] [New]
Stringed-instrumental music; children grades 1-8.
554. Taize Musicians:[Recommit] [New]
Ecumenical Contemplative Prayer.
The Director of Liturgy provides information and training and coordinates the schedules for all volunteer opportunities listed below. For information call 821-2123.
555. Adult Altar Assistant:[Recommit] [New]
Set up for Mass.
556. Altar Server:[Recommit] [New]
Serve at Mass, 5th grade & above.
557. Eucharistic Minister:[Recommit] [New]
Distribute Communion at Mass.
558. Commentator:[Recommit] [New]
Introduce the liturgy of the day.
559. Greeter:[Recommit] [New]
Greet Mass attendees.
560. Lector:[Recommit] [New]
Proclaim God's Word at Mass.
561. Usher:[Recommit] [New]
Usher & greet people at Mass.
562. Art and Design Committee:[Recommit] [New]
Plan, decorate & upkeep the church.
563. Eucharistic Adoration:[Recommit] [New]
Prayer on Thursdays before the Eucharist.
564. Funeral Liturgy Team:[Recommit] [New]
Set up for funeral Mass.
565. Wedding Assistant:[Recommit] [New]
Help set up for weddings.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is the process for welcoming adults & children into the Catholic faith. The Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) provides formation and training for all volunteer opportunities listed below. Call 821-2122 for more information.
566. Hospitality Support:[Recommit] [New]
Provide refreshments & hospitality at RCIA sessions.
567. RCIA Team Helper:[Recommit] [New]
Facilitate weekly small group discussion for adults, teens or children.
568. RCIA Sponsor:[Recommit] [New]
Companion those entering the Catholic Church.
569. Bingo:[Recommit] [New]
Help raise money for the school on Friday nights.
570. Substitute Teacher:[Recommit] [New]
Classroom Teacher K-8.
571. Substitute Teacher:[Recommit] [New]
Preschool and Extended School Program.
572. Reading or Math Tutors:[Recommit] [New]
Work one on one with students in Reading or Math.
573. Art Room:[Recommit] [New]
Work afterschool with clean-up and organization of the Art Room.
The Parochial Vicar provides information and training and coordinates the schedules for all volunteer opportunities listed below. Call 769-2550 for information.
574. Class Facilitators:[Recommit] [New]
Prepare parents as teachers of their child's faith.
575. Baptism Assistants:[Recommit] [New]
Assist at Sunday 12:15 p.m. Mass Baptism liturgies.
576. Baptism DVD System Operator:[Recommit] [New]
Operate visual aid system and DVD recording system.
Call the Business Manager, at 821-2111, for information or questions regarding the following:
577. Altar and Church Care:[Recommit] [New]
Help with cleaning sanctuary, sacristy & chapel.
578. Annual Rummage Sale:[Recommit] [New]
Help with rummage sale.
579. Sewing:[Recommit] [New]
Sew baptismal garments, robes & altar linens.
580. Funeral Lunch Servers:[Recommit] [New]
Help set up, serve & clean up at funeral luncheons.
581. Prepare Funeral Lunch Dish:[Recommit] [New]
Prepare & donate food for funeral luncheons.
582. Collection Counting:[Recommit] [New]
Count collection periodically on Monday mornings.
583. Bulletin Stuffer:[Recommit] [New]
Occasional Friday mornings, for one hour.
584. Saturday Receptionist:[Recommit] [New]
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays; answer phones.
585. Grounds Grooming:[Recommit] [New]
Weed and plant flowers Spring - Summer.
586. Church Cleaning:[Recommit] [New]
Sweep, mop, vacuum on Monday mornings.
Special Skills
587. Art:
588. Catering (Dinners):
589. Child Care:
590. Computer Technology:
591. Cooking/Baking:
592. Desktop Publishing:
593. Drama:
594. Driver:
595. Forensics/Public Speaking:
596. Graphic Design:
597. Interior Design:
598. K-12 Educational Background:
599. Language Interpreting:
600. Religious/Theological Studies:
601. Music:
602. Party Planning/Hospitality:
603. Public Relations/Communications:
604. Sewing:
605. Sign Language Interpreting:
606. Theater/Sound Technician:
607. Video Recording/Photography:
608. Web Page Design:
609. Other (Please List):