God Is Deeply In Love With Us! Therefore, let us go forth and make disciples.

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1 God Is Deeply In Love With Us! Therefore, let us go forth and make disciples. Holy Spirit Catholic Community connections holyspirit-parish.org Holy Spirit Catholic Community Our Stewardship Ministry Guide All Are Welcome! Updated November 2017

2 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10) Dear People of Holy Spirit, In this Ministry Guide, you will find: 1. A description of our ministries and ways you can get involved 2. Stewardship Pledge Card (Page 12) ** Please return by December 1, 2017 to eliminate any unnecessary follow-up correspondence. This is an invitation to Catholic Stewardship. This is a call to renew your discipleship by living the Eucharist through Prayer (a relationship with God), Serving (others) and Sharing (our resources). Stewardship is living out a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered. Profound gratitude, justice, and love become the fundamental motives for giving back to God. This is a call to trust in God. This is a call to listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking of gratitude and responsibility. Our Mission - With gratitude, we reach out with loving compassion by serving, guiding, and celebrating sacraments and giving witness to the kingdom of God. Many of us have made the conversion to Stewardship as a way of life. Therefore, we do see the need to help our neighbors through the enclosed ministries. If you re not ready to share a percentage of your earnings or if you are not able due to life circumstances we ask you to pray and volunteer with our ministries. We know you will see the need to share too. This is your call to Catch the Spirit! Know that no matter what your choice may be, we as church are here for you always! The annual Stewardship campaign encompasses the whole parish. A portion of what you give goes to all aspects of the parish: administration, faith formation, pastoral care, school, youth ministry, and worship. Feel free to give more when specific ministries have campaigns and goals that go beyond the parish budget. Thank you, No matter where your heart is at this time, please return by December 1, 2017 to eliminate any unnecessary follow up correspondence. The Stewardship Committee > Stewardship gifts apply to January-December 2018 > If you have questions, feel free to contact Patty at the parish office ( ) Stewardship is a wonderful model of holiness as we are called to share our time, talent, and treasure through prayer, service, and sharing of all the gifts we have been given. (Bishop David Ricken) 2 Ministry Guide

3 Ministry Guide Faith Formation Catechist Training - Five catechist in-services are held throughout the ear. Catechists are offered opportunity, through these in-services, to grow in their knowledge of the Catholic Faith and to develop their teaching skills. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Faith Formation Committee - Responsible for the development of policies related to the religious education of students who attend public schools. The committee plans and supports fundraisers and special events for our catechists, students and our families. Meets six times per year. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Liturgy of the Word for Children - Program for Kindergarten through Grade 4 on Sunday mornings at the 9:30AM Mass, September May. Contact Bridget Nyarko, Religious Education Elementary Coordinator, nyarkob@holyspirit-parish.org or Teacher or Substitute Grades Works with the children in Grades 1-5 in the Faith Formation Program. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons, September through April. Contact Bridget Nyarko, Religious Education Elementary Coordinator, nyarkob@holyspirit-parish.org or Teacher or Substitute Grades Works with the children in Grades 6-8 in the Faith Formation Program. Classes meet Wednesday evenings, September through April. Contact Bridget Nyarko, Religious Education Elementary Coordinator, nyarkob@holyspirit-parish.org or Teacher Grades 9-11 Works with the students in grades Courses are held for six week periods, four quarters during the school year. Classes also meet in the summer, each course being one week. Catechists volunteer to teach one course. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Third Source Funding Efforts - Major efforts during the year include the Annual Campaign for Education and Bingo refreshments. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Annual Campaign for Education - This annual drive invites alumni, parishioners and corporate givers to direct a contribution to one of four educational programs Holy Spirit School, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry or Father Fuller Endowment. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Family Ministry Sunday Suppers/Community Picnic - Holy Spirit, along with other community volunteers, offers a free warm meal to individuals looking for a caring, compassionate environment. Volunteer in the areas of marketing, food prep, set-up, serving and take down. Held two Sundays a month, Sept.- May, and one Wednesday of the month, June - Aug. at the Holy Spirit Darboy gym. Contact Sara Van Heuklon, Executive Assistant, vanheuklons@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry Guide 3

4 Holy Spirit School Home/School Committee - Parent group dedicated to volunteer activities at the school. Education Committee - The Education Committee is advisory to the principal for the educational program of the Catholic School under the rules outlined by the Diocese of Green Bay. This committee meets monthly and assists in the areas policy development, marketing, curriculum, finances, and long-range planning Spirit of Christmas - Annual craft fair, luncheon, & homemade candy sale held the first weekend in November. Consists of many sub-committees. All skill and talent levels are welcome. Mardi Gras - A pre-lenten fundraiser consisting of a dinner, silent auction, raffle, and entertainment. Corporate Matching Funds - Employers often match employee contributions to the school or for employee volunteerism. Annual Campaign for Education - This annual drive invites alumni, parishioners and corporate givers to direct a contribution to one of four educational programs: Holy Spirit School, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, or Father Fuller Endowment. Golf Outing for Technology This annual spring event brings people together through a golf outing to raise funds specifically for technology at the school. Weekly School Masses - All parishioners, school parents, and relations are welcomed to celebrate Mass each Wednesday morning at 8:15 AM. Special Masses throughout the school year are posted in the bulletin and the school newsletter. Catholic Schools Week - Usually the last week in January, Holy Spirit Catholic School joins Catholic Schools throughout the Nation recognizing the traditions and values of Catholic Education. Life Long Learning Adult Bible Study - A Bible study group meets in Kimberly at the Parish Center on Thursdays at 9:30 AM, September - May. Contact Tim Singler, Director of Religious Education, singlert@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry of Leadership Buildings & Grounds Committee - Development & maintenance of parish property, building facilities & capital equipment. 4 Ministry Guide

5 Ministry of Leadership (continued) Finance Council - Plans and oversees the parish budget, advises on revenue and expenditures, and monitors financial controls as they relate to the goals and mission established by Parish Council. Holy Spirit Joint Cemetery Committee (Holy Angels & Holy Name) Committee members are informed, involved and concerned about the operation of the parish cemetery. This committee currently meets bi-annually or as needed. Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus If you are interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. In short, We Change Lives, We Save Lives. The Knights of Columbus is open to men, 18 years of age and older. Those interested in learning more should contact Dan Angiulli, , dangiulli@icloud.com. Pastoral Council - This group defines, prays, imagines, visions and listens to God and the people of this local church. They offer goals and further the vision and mission of the parish in concrete ways. Their task is to counsel the pastor and the people of Holy Spirit Parish. Contact Bill Van Nuland, wvannuland@yahoo.com or Brian Dresang, bdresang@stmaryparish.org, Council Co-Chairs or the Parish Center at Stewardship/Evangelization Committee - Promotes stewardship as a way of life for all members of the parish community. Coordinates the annual stewardship campaign each November. In addition to Stewardship, the committee promotes Evangelization in the parish and community by hosting book discussions and Faith Formation hospitality. The committee meets monthly. Trustee - Trustees are corporate officers of the Parish. They oversee the financial condition of the Parish, sign checks, and consult and advise the Pastor. The Secretary Trustee is a member of the Pastoral Council. The Treasurer Trustee is a member of the Finance Council. The term of office is two years. Other Ministry Involvement - We are always identifying areas for ministry that would further enhance services to our parishioners and the community. If you have a talent that you would like to share that is not included in an existing ministry, please let us know. It could be an area that is a future goal. Consider your profession and other volunteer experiences. What do you do well? Missions and Outreach Ripples of Hope - This ministry will help you discover the joy found in becoming the hands and feet of Jesus Christ by providing physical and spiritual nourishment to those in need; assisting others along their life s journey to lessen their hardships and struggles and bringing smiles, joy and hope to others. vandevoortp@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry Guide 5

6 Pastoral Care Outreach to Parish Serve on the Pastoral Care Committee that meets the 3rd d Wed., 1:30 pm to plan spiritual support events and help with pastoral needs within parish Take the Care Ministry Training Course to support persons in difficult times Visit persons in hospitals Visit persons in nursing homes or assisted living facilities Bring communion to a person at home Companion a person who is sick or suffering from loss Knit or crochet prayer shawls or baptism shawls Braid palms for those who are homebound Manna Ministry Food Share - Make a meal for someone during a difficult time; Bake breads, bars, cookies, cakes, pies, torts; Make salads, soups, casseroles, pasta dishes Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Social Concerns Outreach Beyond Parish Serve on the Social Concern Committee that meets the 2 nd Thurs. to facilitate outreach to those in need beyond parish Plan ways to support life from conception to death Participate in 40 Days for Life by prayer, fasting and outreach Participate in the March for Life projects Bring gifts to the Advent Giving Tree to support those in need Give to the Lenten Bottles for Change Project to support those in need Provide knowledge, awareness and support to prevent of human trafficking Support the Mothers Day Rose Sale for mothers and infants Donate quality clothing to the Community Clothes Closet Donate non-perishable food items and garden produce to St. Joe s Food Pantry Support the Burundi African Education Fund for high school scholarships Make and serve meals the 3 rd Friday for the Homeless Connection Make and bring meals to COTS, the Community Outreach Temporary Shelter Make and serve meals at the Fox Valley Warming Shelter for those homeless Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Prayer Opportunities Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) - This 28 hour retreat weekend is unlike any you may have previously attended. Among many other things, parishioners experience with one another the ways they have found peace, meaning, hope and love in their lives. The experience is personal, inspirational and fulfilling. Many participants who have experienced CRHP consider this weekend one of the most powerful and positive experiences of their lives. Contact the Parish Office at for CRHP information. Prayer Chain - Help others through the power of prayer. You can receive parishioner prayer requests at prayer@holyspirit-parish.org or phone ( ) and ask for the prayer recordings. Seniors Grandpa Patrol - A group of retired men who come together on Tuesday mornings in Darboy for worship, socialization, and work on small maintenance projects in the parish and school. Contact the Parish Center at Ministry Guide

7 Seniors (continued) Funeral Meal Ministry - Help prepare funeral meals and/or donate salads or deserts. Open to women and men volunteers. Contact Marcia Trentlage, Leader, marciatrentlage@gmail.com or Mission Ladies A group of parishioners that quilt each Tuesday morning from 8am-11am at the Parish Center in Kimberly from Sept. through June. Contact the Parish Center at Office Volunteers - Assist the parish office by answering phones, selling $crip, sorting bulletins, preparing mailings, and other tasks. Contact Rene Smits, Communications Coordinator, smitsr@holyspirit-parish.org or Adult Acolytes (Altar Servers) Assist the presider and Assembly at Funeral Liturgies (Masses), morning or evening prayer, Holy Day Liturgies, or the All Souls Vespers. Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Volunteers Bakers-Bake for special events, items such as bread, cookies & bars. BINGO - Held Monday evenings at 7:00 PM at the Darboy School. Volunteers are needed to call numbers, write checks, work the floor, and sell raffle tickets. Contact Joan Boots, Bookkeeper, bootsj@holyspirit-parish.org or Fish Fry - Held on two Fridays throughout Lent each year. Many areas of talent are needed, such as, food prep, set-up and serving. Funeral Meal Ministry - Help prepare funeral meals and/or donate salads or deserts. Open to women and men volunteers. Contact Marcia Trentlage, Leader, marciatrentlage@gmail.com or Office Volunteers - Assist the parish office by answering phones, selling $crip, sorting bulletins, preparing mailings, and other tasks. Contact Rene Smits, Communications Coordinator, smitsr@holyspirit-parish.org or Other Ministry Involvement - We are always identifying areas for ministry that would further enhance services to our parishioners and the community. If you have a talent that you would like to share that is not included in an existing ministry, please let us know. It could be an area that is a future goal. Consider your profession and other volunteer experiences. What do you do well? Parish Picnic - A few hundred volunteers are needed the 3rd weekend in August for our biggest fundraiser. Areas include concessions, ticket sales, kids games, chicken dinner, raffles, silent auction, parking, 5K run, rummage sale, bingo, etc. Fill out a sign-up form in the summer. Contact Sara Van Heuklon, Executive Assistant, vanheuklons@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry Guide 7

8 Volunteers (continued) $CRIP - An ongoing fundraiser benefiting parish, school, faith formation, Catholic Heart Work Camp, Xavier and St. Mary Catholic High Schools, funerals, weddings and baptisms. Volunteers needed to sell scrip which will include pulling gift cards from inventory as needed, recording all sales with appropriate forms, accepting payments. Flexible hours are available. Contact Jeanne Konwal, $crip Program Records Keeper at Holy Spirit $CRIP Oversight Committee - The main purpose is to promote the sale of $crip in a safe and efficient way to generate and sustain a flow of income to the parish to aid in its ministries. Worship Ministry of Acolyte (Altar Server) - Assist the presider and assembly at liturgies (Masses) weekend, weekday, holy days, funerals, etc. Open to Grade 5 and older. Adults welcome. Contact Father Bob Kollath, Pastor, kollathb@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry of Art & Environment - Create, design, and implement environments for liturgical seasons. Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry of Greeter & Usher - Greets and seats worshippers, shares weekly bulletins, invites people to take up the gifts. Young adults and families encouraged to participate! Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry of Proclaimer - Proclaims the Scriptures and Universal Prayers during the liturgy. Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministers of the Eucharist - Shares the Eucharist with the assembly. Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Ministry of Music - Lead the assembly in song. We are gifted with many different choirs who welcome new voices. There is great need for cantors to lead our sacred assembly. Pianists and instrumentalists are most welcome. Contact Mary Zuleger, Music Coordinator, at bunkybell4@yahoo.com or Ministry of Sacristan - Ensures the care of vestments, sacred vessels and other sanctuary furnishings; also assists with preparations for all liturgies. Contact Sister Annette Koss, Pastoral Associate, kossa@holyspirit-parish.org or Youth Ministry Babysitting - Add your name to a list of volunteer babysitters that can be contacted to provide child care for parish activities (8-12 th graders). Chazoo Warriors - If you feel called to serve your peers, plan fun events, and grow in leadership skills, apply today! Time commitment: 8 Ministry Guide

9 Youth Ministry (continued) two monthly meetings, two retreats to lead throughout the year, and various other activities. A great leadership and service ministry for your college applications! CHWC - Catholic Heart Work Camp is a week-long service trip to an urban city in the US to participate in various work projects such as gardening, painting, or working in a daycare or in a soup kitchen. Sign-up is in early November, with many fundraising projects taking place throughout the year. Service Opportunities Deliver toys collected during Advent to Neopit, WI; be a server at the Fish Fries during Lent; serve at Father Carr s Place 2B and much more throughout the year. Watch the bulletin and school/re newsletters. Step-up Youth & Family Mass - The 2nd Saturday of every month is the Youth Step Up Mass. Calling our young people to step-up to be the leaders at the evening Mass. Greeters, proclaimers, hospitality, and singers needed. Visit and look under the forms section of the home page for the Step Up Mass volunteer form. Wednesday Night Service Internship - Holy Spirit Parish Youth Ministry is looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and fun loving high school student to help on Wednesday nights with projects and hanging out with middle and high schoolers. Service ranges from putting together posters and entering info in excel programs, to playing dodge ball, serving pizza and cooking up waffles. It promises to be laid back yet keep you on your toes with something new each. Time frame is flexible and includes lots of free food! Looks great on job and college/ scholarship applications. Adult Occasional Support Different needs for the Youth Ministry program are met on the basis of your time and talents. Visit and look under the forms section of the home page for the Occasional Support Form. The possibilities are endless! Our Vision - Holy Spirit Catholic community strives to be an inclusive and faith-filled people, proclaiming to the world that God is deeply in love with all. Our Mission - With gratitude, we reach out with loving compassion by serving, guiding, and celebrating sacraments and giving witness to the kingdom of God. Ministry Guide 9

10 2018 Stewardship Campaign G - Giving P - Prayer S - Service 10 Ministry Guide And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it. (Jesus s words in John 14:13-14)

11 What Is Catholic Stewardship? It is not simply making donations or taking care of the building and grounds. It is spirituality, a way of life made of four parts: Receiving the gifts of God with gratitude Cultivating them responsibly Sharing them lovingly in justice with others Standing before the Lord in a spirit of accountability What are my Gifts of God? Think in broader terms, not simply the material goods or security you may enjoy. These are gifts too: Your faith, hope, love and joy Your family love and relationships with others Your intelligence, talents and skills Your imagination, compassion and vision Creation in all its splendor What Does a Catholic Steward Look Like? Catholic stewards take care of the world around us, including embracing the social teaching of the Church. We partner with God in the redemption of the world We respect human life and dignity We protect the natural environment We share our gifts with others We communicate our enthusiasm The Challenges and Rewards of Stewardship It is an incredible challenge to live in imitation of the life of Christ. We all face obstacles, opportunities and challenges, living in a fast-paced environment with many responsibilities. However, a clear sense of purpose, nourished by the Eucharist and our rich Catholic tradition, opens the door for us to actively commit to a life of gratitude and responsibility; to thank God for His endless gifts, and then to decide what we can do to help the world. The rewards include: Making a difference in people's lives Becoming an active member of a Catholic community Discovering talents inside you, waiting to be used 11 Ministry Guide

12 Our Family (Fill out one pledge per family.) Names Street Address City State Zip Phone(s) Cell Home (s) Please return by December 1, 2017 to eliminate any unnecessary follow up correspondence. Thank you. Place in the collection basket -or- Drop off at the Parish Center -or- Mail to 620 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly WI Then Jacob made a vow, saying, If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then the LORD shall be my God, and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you. (Genesis 28:20-22) A Stewardship Prayer Almighty and ever-faithful Lord, gratefully acknowledging Your mercy and humbly admitting our need, we pledge our trust in You and each other. Filled with desire, we respond to Your call for discipleship by shaping our lives in imitation of Christ. We profess that the call requires us to be stewards of Your gifts. As stewards, we receive Your gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible manner, share them in practice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. We pledge to our ongoing formation as stewards and our responsibility to call others to that same endeavor. Almighty and ever-faithful God, it is our fervent hope and prayer that You who have begun this good work in us will bring it to fulfillment in Jesus Christ, our Lord. 12 Ministry Guide Amen

13 Giving How will my family use our financial resources to glorify God in 2018? Income Weekly Offering Percentage of Income Yearly Weekly 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% $10,000 $192 $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $20 $20,000 $395 $4 $8 $12 $15 $19 $40 $30,000 $575 $6 $12 $17 $23 $29 $58 $40,000 $770 $8 $15 $23 $31 $38 $77 $50,000 $960 $10 $19 $29 $38 $48 $96 $60,000 $1,155 $12 $23 $35 $46 $58 $116 $80,000 $1,540 $15 $31 $46 $62 $77 $154 $100,000 $1,925 $19 $38 $58 $77 $96 $193 $200,000 $3,846 $38 $77 $115 $154 $192 $385 My family commits to give back an amount of: $ per week/month/year (circle one) to the Lord. Please discontinue sending us envelopes in order to save the church money on postage costs. We will give electronically instead. Please contact us to set up electronic giving through automated withdrawal, BillPay or PayPal. (The form is also on the Parish website.) Prayer Stewardship is about a relationship with God. We invite you to commit to grow in faith to nourish yourself. We will commit to put God first in our lives and to evangelize by example. We will commit to more daily prayer and Bible reading. We will commit to pray for the parish community and the needs of others. We will commit to more inspirational/devotional reading. We will nurture my/our faith by eager, active participation at Mass. We will ask God daily to help and guide us. 13 Ministry Guide

14 Service We invite your family to commit to share your God-given talents with others through service. Write each person s name next to the area(s) you re interested in. See the Ministry Guide for descriptions and contact information, visit holyspirit-parish.org or call the Parish Center at Care Ministry Pastoral Care - Within Parish Care Minister Visitation in Hospitals and Health Facilities Communion to the Homebound Support in Loss Manna Ministry Family Ministry Sunday Suppers Holy Spirit Faith Formation Catechist Training Faith Formation Committee Liturgy of the Word for Children Teacher or Substitute Grades 1-5 Teacher or Substitute Grades 6-8 Teacher Grades 9-11 Third Source Funding Efforts Annual Campaign for Education Holy Spirit School Home/School Committee Education Committee Spirit of Christmas Mardi Gras Corporate Matching Funds Annual Campaign for Education Golf Outing for Technology Catholic Schools Week Weekly School Masses Life Long Learning Adult Bible Study Ministry of Leadership Buildings & Grounds Committee Finance Council Holy Angels Cemetery Committee Holy Name Cemetery Committee Pastoral Council Stewardship/Evangelization Committee Trustee Other Ministry Involvement New Member Mentors 14 Ministry Guide

15 Missions and Outreach Ripples of Hope Social Concern - Outreach Beyond Parish COTS Advent Giving Tree Lenten Bottles for Change Fox Valley Warming Shelter Mission Projects Prayer Opportunities Christ Renews His Parish Prayer Chain Seniors Grandpa Patrol Funeral Meal Ministry Mission Ladies Office Volunteers Adult Acolytes (Altar Servers) Volunteers Bakers BINGO Fish Fry Office Volunteers Other Involvement Parish Picnic $crip Holy Spirit $crip Oversight Committee Worship Ministry of Acolyte (Altar Server) Ministry of Art & Environment Ministry of Greeter & Usher Ministry of Proclaimer Ministers of the Eucharist Ministry of Music Ministry of Sacristan Youth Babysitting Chazoo Warriors CHWC Service Opportunities Youth & Family Step-Up Mass Wednesday Night Service Internship Adult Occasional Support Young Adult Ministry Young Adult Committee 15 Ministry Guide

16 Holy Spirit Parish 620 E. Kimberly Avenue Kimberly, WI Return Service Requested