Dear Friend:Participating in the life of your parish is a vital component to your presence here at St. Francis. To help you discern how you can be the best and happiest member of our parish, please review this brochure in its entirety.
Read the statements in the yellow boxes to find those that describe you. When you find matches for your interests and skills, review the corresponding ministries listed below. Then, check the box in front of each ministry that interests you. Please also review the “Special Skills” section and check those that apply to you. If the skill is needed in the parish and you’re available, you will be called.
After you submit the form, someone from St. Francis will follow-up with you regarding your interest(s).
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Jim McDougall
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I enjoy reading Scripture, discussing my faith with others, and speaking in front of others.
God may be calling me to: |
101. : Scripture Study Ministry
Participate in various study groups.
102. : Small Group
Facilitate or participate in a faith sharing group.
103. : Ministry of Mothers Sharing-MOMS
Discussion & prayer for moms 1st & 3rd Fri. mornings.
104. : Guadalupe Group
Prayer & faith sharing in Spanish Thurs. mornings.
105. : RCIA Catechist
Present a scheduled topic to adults or children.
106. : Pre-Marriage Sponsors
Mentor couples preparing for marriage.
107. : Baptism Prep. Class Facilitator
Prepare parents as teachers of their child’s faith.
108. : Returning Catholics
With team, welcome those returning to the church.
109. : Business Leaders
Explore Catholic leadership approaches.
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I enjoy rallying people to a cause, working with others to find the best solution to world
problems, and prefer lively activity to quiet and solitude.
God may be calling me to: |
110. : St. Vincent/Service
Projects to help the poor, hungry, homeless & car-less.
111. : Peace & Justice:
Advocate for life, human rights, just economies, sustainable environments, all the vulnerable, & work to end war & genocide.
112. : Pro-LIFE Activities
End abortion & offer alternatives.
113. : Jail & Prison Ministry
Visit, write letters, assist with prayer services.
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I like challenges & being organized & methodical. God may be calling me to: |
114. : High School Youth Service Projects
Help plan and/or lead service projects.
115. : Health Care Ministry
Organize & educate, i.e. blood drives & health fairs.
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I pray for others & have compassion for the sick & elderly.
God may be calling me to: |
116. : Eucharistic Adoration
Prayer for self & parish on Thursdays before the Eucharist.
117. : Home Bound Ministry
Call, visit, & bring the Eucharist to shut-ins.
118. : Meditation Group
Join in or help lead meditation group on Mon. nights.
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I’m good at starting conversations and keeping them going.
God may be calling me to: |
119. : High School Youth Discussion Leader
Co-lead weekly small group.
120. : Job Seekers
Presentations & support to unemployed.
121. : RCIA Team Helper
Facilitate weekly discussion for adults, teens or children.
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I’m a good listener. God may be calling me to: |
122. : Divorced/Separated Ministry
Meet one on one with people experiencing divorce.
123. : Annulment Helpers
Support people going through the annulment process.
124. : Stephen Ministry
Learn how to listen & encourage a person in need.
125. : Infertility Group
Spiritual support to those facing infertility.
126. : Bereavement Ministry
Listen to & encourage bereaved individuals.
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I’m skilled at working with computers & technology.
God may be calling me to: |
127. : Church Video Broadcast Operators
Live-stream video & audio operators for 10:30 a.m. Mass.
128. : Baptism Video Operator
Operate visual aid system & DVD recording system.
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I believe in the power our young people have to change the world. Acting as a teacher and/or mentor
for our youth through school, religious education, and/or leadership programs is meaningful to me.
God may be calling me to: |
129. : Preschool & Extended School Program Volunteer
Read, share a hobby or skill, be a classroom Grandma.
130. : Religious Ed. Early Childhood Teacher:
Preschool Sun. a.m.; Kindergarten Sun. a.m., Mon. & Tues. afternoons.
131. : Religious Education Elementary Teacher; Grades 1-5
Teach children in 1 of 4 sessions meeting Mon., Tues., Wed., or Sun.
132. : Religious Education Middle School Teacher
Lead youth weekly meeting Wed. or Sun.
133. : Religious Education Childcare
Provide childcare for Religious Education teachers during class.
134. : Edge Middle School Youth Group
Volunteers assist at middle school youth events.
135. : Classroom Aides
Help catechists as needed with the work of teaching.
136. : Special Needs Volunteers
Assist children with special learning needs during scheduled sessions.
137. : Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Proclaim the gospel to children during the 8:45 & 10:30 am Sun. Masses.
138. : Vacation Bible School
Lead or assist in the one-week program in July..
139. : High School Sunday Night Youth Group Leader Leader
Adult leader.
140. : High School Youth Group Retreat Leader
Chaperone & help lead youth retreat.
141. : School Substitute Teacher I
Classroom Teacher K-8.
142. : School Substitute Teacher II
Preschool & Extended School Program.
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One of my favorite ways to pray is singing or playing a musical instrument and I want to
contribute to the joy of liturgical celebrations.
God may be calling me to: |
143. : Parish Choir 10:30 a.m.
Traditional choral music; teens & adults.
144. : Assisi Ensemble
Saturday 5 pm Mass; contemporary music; teens & adults.
145. : Contemporary Ensemble
Sunday 5 pm Mass; teens & adults
146. : Resurrection Choir
Sing at parish funerals
147. : Handbell Choirs
Bell & chime music; middle school through adult.
148. : Junior Choirs
Choral music; children grades 1-8
149. : String Program
Stringed-instrumental music; children grades 1-8.
150. : Taize Musicians
Ecumenical Contemplative Prayer.
151. : Instrumentalist:
Minister as an instrumentalist during Sunday Masses.
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I like planning & participating in social & community activities.
God may be calling me to: |
152. : Senior Ministry
Plan activities & trips with senior citizens over 55.
153. : Bridge Mix
Saturday evenings
154. : Euchre
Second & Fourth Tuesday evenings.
155. : St. Francis Ya2acht Club
Young adults, single & married, in their 20s & 30s.
156. : Knights of Columbus
Fraternal service group.
157. : Middle Singles
Single adults, 35 & older.
158. : Mother/Child Network
Playgroup for moms & children
159. : Bingo
Help raise money for the school on Friday nights.
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I believe in simple acts of kindness. God may be calling me to: |
160. : Transportation Assistance
A ride to church or medical appointment.
161. : Greeter
Greet Mass attendees: Sat. 5, Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
162. : Usher
Usher & greet people at Mass: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
163. : Coffee & Donuts
Set-up, serve, & clean-up for 8:45 am & 10:30 am Masses.
164. : Parish Picnic
Help plan and/or carry out Sept. Parish Picnic.
165. : Funeral Lunch Servers
Help set up, serve & clean up at funeral luncheons
166. : Elizabeth Ministry
A meal, laundry, etc. for a person in crisis/transition.
167. : RCIA Sponsor
Companion those becoming Catholic.
168. : Adult Faith Formation Events
Setup, cleanup light refreshments.
169. : Eight Great Dates
Assist with program for married couples.
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I rejoice in the liturgical celebration of the Mass. God may be calling me to: |
170. : Lector
Proclaim God’s Word at Mass: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
171. : Adult Altar Assistant
Set up for Mass: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
172. : Altar Server
Serve at Mass, 5th grade & above: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
173. : Eucharistic Minister
Distribute Communion at Mass: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
174. : Baptism Assistant
Assist the families of children being baptized at the Sun. 12:15 p.m. Mass.
175. : Funeral Liturgy Team
Set up for funeral Mass.
176. : Wedding Assistant
Help set up for weddings.
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I enjoy meeting people of different cultures. God may be calling me to: |
177. : Sister Parish in Detroit
Activities between our parish & theirs.
178. : Sister Parish in New Orleans
Activities between our parish & theirs.
179. : Assist in New Orleans by Going South
To rebuild homes with Catholic Charities.
180. : Mission to San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Go April 18-25, 2009 to work with children & families.
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I love cooking and baking. Food is nourishment for the body, just as scripture is nourishment for the soul.
God may be calling me to: |
181. : Prepare Funeral Lunch Dish
Prepare & donate food for funeral luncheons.
182. : RCIA Hospitality Support:
Provide refreshments & hospitality at RCIA sessions..
183. : High School Youth Group Hospitality
Provide food & hospitality for high school youth group.
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I enjoy working with my hands and taking
care of details. God may be calling me to: |
184. : Parish Office Saturday Receptionist
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sat.; answer phones.
185. : Religious Education Office Volunteer
Sun. and/or weekly office help.
186. : Collection Counting:
Count collection periodically on Mon. mornings.
187. : Bulletin Stuffer
Occasional Fri. mornings, for one hour.
188. : Sewing
Sew baptismal garments, robes & altar linens.
189. : Knitting Into The Mystery
Knit shawls for parishioners experiencing challenges.
190. : Art & Design
Plan, decorate & upkeep the church.
191. : Altar & Church Care/Altar Society
Help with cleaning sanctuary, sacristy & chapel.
192. : Church Cleaning
Sweep, mop, vacuum on Mon. mornings.
193. : Grounds Grooming
Weed & plant flowers Spring - Summer.
194. : Annual Rummage Sale/Altar Society
Help with rummage sale.
195. : Art Room
Help with organization of the School’s Art Room.
196. : Sustainable Garden Project
Grow produce at St. Francis for single parent families.
197. : Parish Library
After one of the Masses, assist parishioners & check out books.
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SPECIAL SKILLS Please review this section and check those that apply to you. If the skill is needed in the parish and you’re available, you will be called. |
198. :Art
199. :Carpentry
200. :Catering
201. :Child Care
202. :Computers
203. :Cooking/Baking
204. :Dance
205. :Desktop Publishing
206. :Drama
207. :Driver
208. :Electrical
209. :Foreign Language
210. :Graphic Design
211. :Interior Design
212. :K-12 Teaching
213. :Music
214. :Party Planning
215. :Plumbing
216. :Public Relations
217. :Public Speaking
218. :Theology
219. :Sign Language
220. :Social Work
221. :Theater/Sound
222. :Videos/Photos
223. :Writing
224. :Other (Please Note)
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