SEASons of Faith Schedule of Events

Ministries

Stewardship Administration Worship Community Building and Evangelization Dignity of Life Parish Life Faith Formation

Stewardship

"The idea and the practice of stewardship have the power to change our self-understanding and our understanding of the meaning of our lives." Bishop Robert Morneau

Stewardship is a "way of life", a way of thanking God for all His blessings by returning a portion allotted to us by God through Prayer, Service and Sharing. 

Prayer involves being with God in prayer and worship, sharing our love with family and friends, and volunteering our time in church and community activities that help others and promote justice.

Service arises from the fact that God has given each of us the ability and gifts to do certain things well. We are to develop those talents for the good of others. Many individuals commit a certain number of hours to share their talents with the parish or community.

Sharing is equally as important as prayer and service. Sharing is critical for the support our parish, diocese, Catholic school and the community organizations.

Take time to reflect on how you would like to return to the Lord what he has generously given to you through prayer, service and sharing with your parish family. Please complete the Stewardship form and drop it in the Sunday collection basket or return it to the parish office during the week.

Anniversary Dinner - Assists in providing a celebration for those who celebrate a "special" wedding anniversary

Ministry Breakfast - Thanks the many ministers and volunteers who assist with the parish needs

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Administration

Provides Christian direction and support to our Parish community in the use of human and material resource sharing.

Staff Liaison - Patricia Shaha (499-1546)
Parish Treasurer Trustee - Bill Denney (429-9458)
Parish Secretary Trustee - Mike Lepak (497-1667)

►	Building and Grounds Committee - "Assesses and provides recommendation for building maintenance"
	Church Cleaners - Straightens chairs, washes windows, and cleans portions of the Church every 3 months
	Finance Council - Prepares and oversees the operating budget
►	Human Resources Committee - Develops policy for personnel issues and recommends compensation
►	Girl Scouts - Helps develop self-esteem, and leadership skills.  Open to grades K-12
►	Boy Scouts - Helps boys and young adults (ages 12-18) learn leadership, build teamwork, and develop new skills
►	Cub Scouts - Promotes habits of good citizenship, sportsmanship, and duty to God and family.  Grades 1-5
►	Office Help - Helps with answering the telephone, greets people, and other general office work
►	Technology Committee - Provides support to the office in the areas of computer, telephone, and other office equipment
	Yard Work - Assists with yard clean-up work, flower bed maintenance, and Christmas tree set-up
►	History Committee - Help maintain the parish archives
►	Bulletin Stuffers/Bulk Mail Helpers - Gathers as a group to help with stuffing bulletins and/or mailings
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December 2007 Financial Summary

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Worship

Provide meaningful liturgies and prayer experiences within the Parish.  We accomplish this by co-relating the "real life" situations of our parishioners with the liturgical norms of the Church through the faith dimension and creative talents of its members.

Staff Liaison - Anissa Lodzinski  (499-1546)
Parish Pastoral Council Liaison - Julie Maccoux (490-8706)
 

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►	Adult Choir/Instrumental Ensemble - Shares musical talents with the parish community at Mass three times per month Sept. - May
►	Art and Environment - Enhances the worship area by helping to create an appropriate atmosphere
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►	Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic - Serves the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass on appointed weekends
►	Greeters - Welcomes people to worship.  Entire families are encouraged to participate
►	Hospitality - Serves purchased "goodies" after Masses
►	Lectors - Proclaims the Word of God to the assembly at Mass
►	Prayer Tree - Commits to daily prayer for our community and the individual needs of our parishioners
►	Sacristans - Cleans sacristies by laundering altar linens, replacing candles and refilling Holy Water fonts
►	Altar Servers - Assists the Priest with Mass needs. Open to young people 4th grade through adult
►	Song Leaders/Accompanists - Leads the assembly in song at Mass and special liturgical celebrations
►	Ushers - Welcomes people to our worship and assists them with their seating
►	Vestment Maintenance - Brings vestments to the cleaners
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Community Building and Evangelism

Charged with being present among the people in all places, in all life situations, and delivering the presence and the message of Jesus Christ.

Staff Liaison - Fr. Jim Dillenburg (499-1546)
Chair/Parish Pastoral Council Liaison- Mary Mathys (494-5028)

►	Fish Bakes (Lent) - Assists with food preparation and serving and enriches our parish community socially
	F.O.C.C.U.S. - Assists engaged couples in understanding how they relate to each other through communication
►	Parish Retreat - Held annually at Chambers Island Retreat Center
►	Knights of Columbus - Catholic Organization supporting Christian activities
►	Parish Pastoral Council - Members give vision and set the mission for our parish

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Dignity of Life

Answers our baptismal call to be actively engaged in service to others as Jesus taught and lived.

Staff Liaison -Deacon Steve Meyer (499-1546)  
Chair/Parish Pastoral Council Liaison - Conrad Kieltyka (498-9756)

►	Dignity of Life Committee - Reaches out to people in need, offers help and support through parish resources
►	Back to School Store - Donates specified school supplies to those in need
►	Christmas Sponsorship - Donates gifts and money for the families in need
►	Christmas Collection - Shares the parish treasure with others who are less fortunate
►	N.E.W. Shelter Meal - Assists in monthly preparation of a meal for the homeless shelter
►	Blood Donor Group - Donate blood to the Red Cross in the name of our parish
►	Respect Life - Activities within our parish to promote a respect for all life
►	St Pat's Pantry - Contributes to the food box located in the parish hospitality area and Sunday food collection
►	St. Vincent DePaul Society - Provides various types of help to the needy within the boundaries of the parish
►	Marion House - SEAS community outreach to single moms through mentoring and donations
►	Mother Teresa Potluck - Food collection taken on the first Sunday of the month for those less fortunate
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Parish Life

Encourages and enhances Family Life by promoting intergenerational community and by strengthening our love of the Catholic faith at our parish and in our homes for the honor and glory of God.

Staff Liaison - (499-1546) Anissa Lodzinski
Chair/Parish Pastoral Council Liaison - Paula Allen (490-9749)

►	Parish Life Committee - Envisions and establishes goals, objectives & strategies for family ministry
►	Bereavement Group - Assists individuals and families with life transitions
►	2nd Friday for Seniors - A monthly morning of worship and enrichment for seniors
►	Men's/Women's Night Out - An evening out with a motivational speaker and delicious food
►	Care Ministry -  Visits and supports "special need" individuals on a one-to-one basis
►	Sick and Shut-Ins - Visits parishioners in the hospitals, nursing homes, and private homes
►	Funeral Dinners - Supports grieving families by serving a luncheon after the funeral
►	Manor Care West - Supports the elderly in the nursing home with prayer and communion
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Faith Formation

Provides for the total Catholic education of the entire parish on a unified basis including Holy Family School, religious education, youth and adult formation.  It administers the resources, personnel, facilities, and funds to insure that the educational needs are met for all segments of the parish.

Staff Liaison - Andrea Sabor (499-1546)
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►	Faith Formation Committee - Oversees the resources, policies, and funds of our education programs
►	Holy Family School - Educates students kindergarten through 8th grade
►	Notre Dame Academy - Educates students grades 9 through 12
►	SEASons of Faith - Religious formation for grades 1 through 11
►	Vacation Bible School - Bible camp held in July for ages 5-10
►	R.C.I.A. Program - Sponsors assist candidates and catechumens on their spiritual journey
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