Saint Margaret Mary Parish

This ministry is open to boys and girls starting in the 5th grade. They must attend a training session, be serious about this ministry, and willing to serve when called. Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per year. Chairperson: Jeanne Steiden

ART & ENVIRONMENT 02

Enhances liturgical celebrations with appropriate visual decorations during the church seasons. Time Commitment: three hours weekly; Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter are the busiest times during the year. Chairpersons: Lucy Quesenberry and Dusty Loehle

CANTOR 03

This person leads the sung prayer of the liturgical assembly. It is necessary for the cantor to have a clear and pleasant singing voice, to study the psalms, and to practice and prepare the psalm of the day and the other liturgical songs prior to the liturgy. Periodic training sessions are required, as is cantor certification. Time Commitment: varies per liturgy assignments. Contact: Byron Heil, 426-1588 Ext. 125, bheil@stmm.org

CHOIR 04

The choir sings at Mass most weekends (in rotation at the various Mass times) from September through June, as well as at special liturgical services and major feasts. Interested participants should have a pleasant singing voice and a willing, prayerful spirit. Time Commitment: Weekly, Tuesday evening rehearsals 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Chairperson: Byron Heil, 426-1588 Ext. 125, bheil@stmm.org

WELCOME TO WORSHIP 05

This ministry strives to build a parish community “where all are welcomed in this place,” especially at worship. It is our goal to promote a hospitable atmosphere in all that we do by focusing on the Eucharistic celebration on the weekend. Individuals who are people–oriented and outgoing are encouraged to participate in this ministry. The members oversee the distribution and collection of the Hospitality Cards in the pews. They are also asked to serve as hosts/hostesses at scheduled liturgies throughout the year. In this capacity they will arrive early to welcome persons as they enter church, making themselves available if worshippers, including newcomers, have questions or needs. Time Commitment: Scheduled times to “host” at Mass would be about six times a year; scheduled times to distribute and collect Hospitality Cards about twice a year; and once a year planning meetings. Chairperson: TBA

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER - FOR LITURGIES 06

This person, who must be at least 18, is commissioned by the Pastor to help administer communion at liturgies. These persons should be mature Christians, persons of excellent character, who take their faith seriously and live a Christian life. Time Commitment: scheduling is done in January and July, training in June, and mailings in December and June. Chairpersons: Maria Harouff

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER - FOR SHUT-INS (HOMES) 07

Volunteers visit fellow parish members who are confined to their homes, take the Eucharist to them, and just share time with them. This wonderful ministry helps keep our homebound connected with the church. Time Commitment: varies per situation; each person must make a weekly commitment. Chairpersons: Tess Zaepfel

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER - FOR SHUT-INS (NURSING HOMES) 08

This committee takes the Eucharist to our parishioners living in area nursing homes and assists in any spiritual need that they may have. This wonderful ministry helps keep those in nursing homes connected with the parish. All volunteers are asked to be commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers. Time Commitment: approximately one visit per week. Chairperson: Nancy Swann

FUNERAL ADULT ALTAR SERVER 09

Assists the priest in the ritual of the Mass in all aspects, such as readings, prayers of the faithful, serving as Eucharistic Ministers if needed, to prepare the church, close after the service, and to assist the families involved as much as possible. Chairpersons: Cletus Fetter and Norman Beat

WAKE PRAYER GROUP 10

The Wake Prayer Group consists of members of the parish who meet at the funeral home the day before the funeral Mass to pray for the deceased member of the parish and the members of the family. Time Commitment: frequency varies according to how often the services are held for the deceased; each session lasts approximately twelve to twenty minutes. Chairperson: Mary Hardesty

LECTOR 11

A lector proclaims the Word of God that is read during the liturgy. It is necessary for the lector to study the scripture readings prior to the liturgy to which they are assigned, to have a clear and pleasant speaking voice, and to attend at least one Lector Training Session offered through the parish. Attendance in the Lector Certification Program, offered through the Archdiocese of Louisville, is encouraged. Chairperson: Windi Burdette and Mike Clancey

LINEN CARE 12

Volunteers are needed during the year to assist in the caring and laundering of altar purificators, corporals, and other small church linens. Chairperson: Eva Blanford

LITURGY PREPARATION 13

Anyone interested in preparing Sunday liturgies and liturgies for “seasons,” e.g., Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, may want to consider this committee. Chairperson: Kathy French

ORGANIST/KEYBOARDIST 14

They must be proficient with keyboard skills and have a good sense of accompanying. They are expected to spend time preparing each week. Contact person: Byron Heil, 426-1588 Ext. 125, bheil@stmm.org

OTHER INSTRUMENTALIST 15

This ministry is for anyone wishing to take part in liturgies and all major feasts. Contact person: Byron Heil, 426-1588 Ext. 125, bheil@stmm.org

PRAYER MINISTRY 16

This ministry is dedicated to praying and supporting individuals of our parish and their families who have physical, financial, or emotional needs. As part of this chain, each member receives prayer requests through phone calls or emails from another member. Prayer ministers should have a true commitment to daily prayer for those on the prayer list. They may also volunteer for rotating duties of taking prayer requests, calling others, sending cards, or follow-up. Meetings are 2 or 3 times a year to allow members to meet and fellowship. Chairpersons: JoAnn Williams and Sandi Rothwell

SACRED HEART PRAYER GROUP 17

This group shares fellowship and prays for the needs of the parish, the larger community, and the world. They provide exposition of the Blessed Sacrament through Marian and Eucharistic Spirituality. Time Commitment: one hour each Thursday 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. which includes one hour of exposition. Chairperson: Lynn Ray

USHER/GREETER 18

Outgoing and friendly individuals are invited to participate in this ministry. They are expected to arrive at their scheduled liturgies 30 minutes ahead of the service in order to greet or seat the people. Time Commitment: 8 weekends, 2 times per year. Chairperson: Jerry Baker

SOUND TECHNICIAN 19

This ministry mixes the sound primarily for the choir and ensembles at liturgies. Attendance at rehearsals is integral to the preparation process. Also must attend in-house and periodic outside trainings. Should have an interest in electronics and be able to hear and discriminate a balanced, blended sound. Knowledge of music and mixing preferable. Contact: Jim Eversole

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