STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT

STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH LIFE

The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.


Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.


Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.


With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.



Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

Stewards receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly and return them to God with increase. During the Stewardship of Time renewal in our parish, we ask that, after prayerful consideration, you make a commitment to spend more time with God and in service to others. Contact our parish office, if you would like to find a way to use your talents.  It will help make your intentions more concrete and be a great reminder of your commitment to prayer, worship and time spent with God.


YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

  • Attend Mass every Sunday/Holy Day
  • Pray daily
  • Pray the Rosary
  • Pray together regularly with family
  • Pray at meal time
  • Read scripture weekly
  • Participate regularly in Eucharistic Adoration
  • Attend an adult religious education class series
  • Make a retreat


YOUR FAMILY

  • Spend 'Quality' time with the family
  • Care for or visit the elderly, homebound or sick
  • Care for children


YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY

  • Help in youth activities
  • Help in schools
  • Help in civic organizations
  • Help in local organizations
  • Provide food and assistance to those in need

STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT

As God's faithful servants, we are called to Stewardship as a way of life by:

  • Prayerfully discerning how God has uniquely gifted each one of us.
  • Reflecting on what level of priority God and the Church play in our lives.
  • Deciding how we plan to share these gifts with God and his Church.
  • Making an intentional, planned and proportionate gift in the various areas of time, talent and treasure.

How do we respond to the call? We must ask ourselves: Do we wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ? Jesus calls each one of us individually by name. He has provided each of us with unique gifts. God intends for us a divine plan. The challenge, then, is to understand our role-our vocation-and respond generously to Jesus's call.

VIEW OUR MINISTRY PAGE

COMMUNITY and PARISH OUTREACH

Building & Grounds

Coffee & Donuts

Funeral Ministry

Guardians & Angels

Knights of Columbus

Parish Office Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul

Social Committee

Welcome Committee

Wine & Cheese

FAITH FORMATION

Youth Programs

RCIA

Brother's In Christ

Parish Library

Scripture Reflection

St. Bernadette's Women's Guild

Women's Retreat

PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Altar Serving

Art and Environment

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Minister

Minister of Hospitality

Readers of the Word

Rosary Cenacle

Sacristan

Usher

St. Jude House of Prayer

MUSIC MINISTRY

9 AM Sanctuary Choir - Ryan Beise

11 AM Contemporary Choir - Hannah Discher


WORKS OF MERCY AND JUSTICE

Funeral Reception Ministry

Giving Tree

Hopelink

Ministry to the Homebound

Pro-Life Ministry

Social Justice Ministry

Safe Parking Volunteer

COUNCILS

Finance Council

Pastoral Council

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