2009-2010
Time and Talent Form
How to be the best & happiest member at St. Francis!

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    
 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’m a good listener.
God may be calling me to:
101. : Divorced/Separated Ministry
Meet one on one with people experiencing divorce.
102. : Annulment Helpers
Support people going through the annulment process.
103. : Stephen Ministry
Learn how to listen & encourage a person in need.
104. : Infertility Group
Provide spiritual support to those facing infertility.
105. : Bereavement Ministry
Meet one on one with bereaved individuals.

I like challenges & being organized & methodical.
God may be calling me to:
106. : High School Youth Service Projects
Help plan and/or lead service projects.
107. : Health Care Ministry
Organize & educate, blood drives & health fairs.

I enjoy reading Scripture, discussing my faith with others, and speaking in front of others.
God may be calling me to:
108. : Scripture Study Ministry
Participate in various study groups.
109. : Small Group
Facilitate or participate in a faith sharing group.
110. : Ministry of Mothers Sharing-MOMS
Discussion & prayer for moms 1st & 3rd Fri. mornings.
111. : Guadalupe Group
Prayer & faith sharing in Spanish Thurs. afternoons.
112. : RCIA Catechist
Present a scheduled topic to adults or children once or twice per year.
113. : Pre-Marriage Sponsors
Mentor couples preparing for marriage.
114. : Baptism Prep. Class Facilitator
Prepare parents as teachers of their child’s faith.
115. : Returning Catholics
With team, welcome those returning to the church.
116. : Business Professionals
Meet monthly with Catholic business people to reflect & share on how our faith & business life intersect.

I pray for others & have compassion for the sick & elderly.
God may be calling me to:
117. : Eucharistic Adoration
Prayer for self & parish on Thursdays before the Blessed Sacrament.
118. : Home Bound Ministry
Call, visit, & bring the Eucharist to shut-ins.
119. : Meditation Group
Participate or help lead meditation group on Mon. nights.

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:
120. : Housing & Shelter Programs
Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity & shelters for the homeless.
121. : St. Vincent/Service
Projects to meet & help the poor, hungry, homeless & car-less. See Matthew 25:35-40
122. : Peace & Justice:
Advocate for life, human rights, sustainable environments, & work to end war & genocide.
123. : Pro-LIFE Activities
Advocating for the unborn.
124. : Jail & Prison Ministry
Assist with prayer services, visit or write letters.

I’m good at starting conversations and keeping them going.
God may be calling me to:
125. : Career Network & Job Seekers
Support Services, Resume & Interview Coaching.
126. : RCIA Team Helper
Facilitate weekly discussion for adults, teens or children.

I’m skilled at working with computers & technology.
God may be calling me to:
127. : Church Video Broadcast Operators
Live-stream video & audio during 10:30 a.m. Mass.
128. : Baptism Video Operator
Operate visual aid system & DVD recording system.

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:
129. : Meals for the Hungry
Prepare & serve downtown.
130. : Prepare Funeral Lunch Dish
Periodically prepare & donate food for funeral luncheons.
131. : RCIA Hospitality Support:
Provide refreshments & hospitality for RCIA sessions..
132. : High School Youth Group Hospitality
Provide food & hospitality for high school youth group.

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:
133. : Parish Choir 10:30 a.m.
Traditional choral music; teens & adults.
134. : Assisi Ensemble
Saturday 5 pm Mass; contemporary music; teens & adults.
135. : Contemporary Ensemble
Sunday 5 pm Mass; teens & adults
136. : Resurrection Choir
Sing at parish funerals
137. : Handbell Choirs
Bell & chime music; middle school through adult.
138. : Junior Choirs
Choral music; children grades 1-8
139. : String Program
Stringed-instrumental music; children grades 1-8.
140. : Taize Musicians
Ecumenical Contemplative Prayer.
141. : Instrumentalist:
Minister as an instrumentalist during Sunday Masses.

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:
142. : Preschool & Extended School Program Volunteer
Read, share a hobby or skill, be a classroom Grandma.
143. : Religious Ed. Early Childhood Teacher:
Preschool Sun. a.m.; Kindergarten Sun. a.m., Mon. afternoon.
144. : Religious Education Elementary Teacher; Grades 1-5
Teach children in 1 of 4 sessions meeting Mon., Wed., or Sun.
145. : Religious Education Middle School Teacher; Grades 6-8
Lead youth weekly meeting Wed. or Sun.
146. : Religious Education Childcare
Provide childcare for Religious Education teachers during class.
147. : Edge Middle School Youth Group
Volunteers assist at middle school youth events.
148. : Classroom Aides
Help catechists as needed with the work of teaching.
149. : Special Needs Volunteers
Assist children with special learning needs during scheduled sessions.
150. : Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Proclaim the gospel to children during the 8:45 & 10:30 am Sun. Masses.
151. : Vacation Bible School
Lead or assist in the one-week program in July..
152. : High School Sunday Night Youth Group Leader Leader
Adult leaders help with weekly youth group meetings and/or other events.
153. : High School Youth Group Retreat Leader
Adult leader.

I enjoy working with my hands and taking care of details.
God may be calling me to:
154. : Parish Office Saturday Receptionist
Answer phones & greet visitors on occasional Saturdays from 10am - 2pm.
155. : Religious Education Office Volunteer
Sun. and/or weekly office help.
156. : Collection Counting:
Help count Sunday collection on occasional Mondays from 8am - 10am.
157. : Bulletin Stuffer
Occasional Fri. mornings, for one hour.
158. : Sewing
Sew baptismal garments, robes & altar linens.
159. : Knitting Into The Mystery
Knit shawls for parishioners experiencing challenges.
160. : Art & Design
Periodically help decorate the church. An artistic eye is helpful but not required - guidance is provided!
161. : Altar & Church Care/Altar Society
Help with cleaning sanctuary, sacristy & chapel.
162. : Church Cleaning
Clean the church on Mon. mornings for 1 hour at 8am.
163. : Grounds Grooming
Help keep parish grounds beautiful. Weed & plant flowers from May - Oct.
164. : Annual Rummage Sale/Altar Society
Help with rummage sale.
165. : Art Room
Help with organization of the School’s Art Room.
166. : Sustainable Garden Project
Produce for the struggling single parent families.
167. : Parish Library
After one of the Masses, assist parishioners & check out books.

I like planning & participating in social & community activities.
God may be calling me to:
168. : Senior Ministry
Plan activities & trips with senior citizens over 55.
169. : Bridge Mix
Saturday evenings
170. : Euchre
Second & Fourth Tuesday evenings.
171. : St. Francis Ya2acht Club
Young adults, single & married, in their 20s & 30s.
172. : Knights of Columbus
Men of parish meet to do service for our parish & community.
173. : Mother/Child Network
Playgroup for moms & young children 2nd & 4th Fri. mornings.

I believe in simple acts of kindness.
God may be calling me to:
174. : Tele-Care Birthday Calls
To those 65 years of age and over.
175. : Transportation Assistance
A ride to church or medical appointment.
176. : Greeter
Greet Mass attendees: Sat. 5,   Sun. 7,   8:45,   10:30,   12:15,   Sun. 5
177. : Usher
Usher & greet people at Mass: Sat. 5;   Sun. 7,   8:45,   10:30,   12:15,   Sun. 5
178. : Coffee & Donuts
Set-up, serve, & clean-up for 8:45 am or 10:30 am Masses.
179. : Parish Picnic
Help plan and/or assist at Sept. Parish Picnic.
180. : Funeral Lunch Servers
Periodically help set up, serve & clean up at funeral luncheons
181. : Elizabeth Ministry
A meal, laundry, etc. for a person in crisis/transition.
182. : RCIA Sponsor
Companion those becoming Catholic.
183. : Adult Faith Formation Events
Setup, cleanup light refreshments.
184. : Eight Great Dates
Assist with program for married couples.

I rejoice in the liturgical celebration of the Mass.
God may be calling me to:
185. : Lector
Proclaim God’s Word at Mass: Sat. 5;   Sun. 7,   8:45,   10:30,   12:15,   Sun. 5
186. : Adult Altar Assistant
Set up for Mass: Sat. 5;   Sun. 7,   8:45,   10:30,   12:15,   Sun. 5
187. : Altar Server
Serve at Mass, 5th grade & above: Sat. 5;   Sun. 7,   8:45,   10:30,   12:15,   Sun. 5
188. : Eucharistic Minister
Distribute Communion at Mass: Sat. 5; Sun. 7, 8:45, 10:30, 12:15, Sun. 5
189. : Baptism Assistant
Assist the families of children being baptized at the Sun. 12:15 p.m. Mass.
190. : Funeral Liturgy Team
Set up for funeral Mass.
191. : Wedding Assistant
Help set up for weddings.

I enjoy meeting people of different cultures.
God may be calling me to:
192. : Sister Parish in Detroit
Activities between our parish & theirs.
193. : Sister Parish in New Orleans
Going South to rebuild homes.

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.
194. :Art
195. :Carpentry
196. :Catering
197. :Child Care
198. :Computers
199. :Cooking/Baking
200. :Dance
201. :Desktop Publishing
202. :Drama
203. :Driver
204. :Electrical
205. :Foreign Language
206. :Graphic Design
207. :Interior Design
208. :Music
209. :Party Planning
210. :Plumbing
211. :Public Relations
212. :Public Speaking
213. :Theology
214. :Sign Language
215. :Social Work
216. :Theater/Sound
217. :Videos/Photos
218. :Writing
219. :Other (Please Note)
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