Ministry Opportunities

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1 Ministry Opportunities Ministry Contacts Dcn Mike Schmidt ( x208) Dcn. Kevin Decleene ( ) Dcn. John Bundra ( ) Wayne Efferson ( x206) Jamie Whalen ( x216) Stephanie Rottier ( x 215) natsr@nativityparish.com Laurie Johnson ( x209) natlj@nativityparish.com Mike Wightman ( x221) natmw@nativityparish.com Deb Langenhuizen ( x211) natdl@nativityparish.com ASSEMBLE & PREP MATERIALS Mother s & Father s Day Helpers: Help to assemble small gifts. Project Person for Faith Formation October Service Experience: Help prepare supplies and materials (1-2 hrs). (Jamie) See also Office Work BAKING Bake Desserts/Treats for Family Life s Bunco / Soup/Substance & Graduation Celebration--Make at home & bring as needed. 3-4x/year. X means Times : 3-4x = 3 to 4 times COLLECTIONS for SPECIAL NEEDS & DONATIONS ASHCARES -based network helping Ashwaubenon students / families. aschares@ashwaubenon.k12.wi.us to receive notifications or cureent needs. (Dcn Mike/ Dcn. Kevin) Collections On-Going for Needs in the Community: Tools 4 School, Blanket Projet, Loads of Love, Help for homeless, Stocked shelf Food Pantry. (Dcn Mike/ Dcn. Kevin) Family Bingo - Donate prizes Once-a-Week Blood Donor Club Parish members who commit to giving blood weekly. (Dcn Mike) Picnic Donate items for raffles. See also Meal Prep, Picnic Catechist -- See Teach/Catechize CHILDCARE Babysit- Provide child care in the nursery. 1x/mon. ( See also Preschoolers Rosebud (to Help needy parents & Infants): Donate clothing, infant supplies, or equipment & transport to St. Joseph s Parish. Ongoing. Crafting Donate items to Guild Fall Bazaar Craft Booth 1x/yr. CLEANING/CLEAN-UP After EVENTS Clean-up Crew after Faith Formation Gatherings--Clear tables, store food, wash dishes. 45 min Spring Cleaning - Dust, wash pews & wash windows throughout the church building. 1x/yr. See also Picnic & Event Helper See also Outreach, Grounds keeping/ Handyman (Habitat for Humanity) COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & PARISH COUNCIL Buildings & Grounds Committee Monitors conditions of facilities & property; recommends long/short term improvements/repairs. Every 2 months. Adm: Steve Wery ( x204) natsw@nativityparish.com Faith Formation help provide vision & direction for teaching faith to children, teens & adults. (Jamie) Family Life promotes strengthening & building of relationships in households & among parish members. Finance Council oversees parish budget, income and expenses; provides input on long & short term financial planning. Parish Pastoral Council determines priorities based on parish mission, provides leadership & fosters communications. Human Resource Advisors develops personnel policies & recruits, interviews and recommends potential hires to Pastor. Meets monthly. Social Concerns provides opportunities for parishioners to put the social teachings of the church into action.(dcn Kevin) Stewardship Commission educates and promotes the Christian call to discover and share the gifts God gives each of us. (Deb) Vocations Committee promotes & increases awareness of vocations to priesthood, consecrated religious life & diaconate. (Dcn Mike) Welcoming Committee maintains & facilitates the welcoming of new parishioners. Meets as a branch of Stewardship/as needed. (Deb) Worship Commission fosters the spiritual life of parish. See also Picnic, Evangelize

2 CRAFTING Elizabeth Ministry Help make cards, gift bags & other gifts to support families with children. School - age children welcome! Ongoing. Picnic Decorate and fill gift baskets and other vessels for raffle. (Deb) Quilting Group enjoys fellowship while working on individual or community outreach projects. 1x/wk or as able. Fall Bazaar - Donate items to Craft Booth. 1x/yr. (Deb) See also Assemble & Prep Materials EVANGELIZE Share Your Faith Faith Witnesses Share your faith to inspire others by giving a talk at gatherings or writing your faith story for bulletin, newsletter and website. Place your name on a list the parish may call for your testimony. (Deb) Media/PR Create brochures, videos &/ or radio excerpts promoting parish events to media and public. As needed. Committees & Commissions need press releases on their events. Articles welcome on events you attend. See also Writing EVENT FOOD PREP, SET-UP, Misc. Family Bingo Helper serves food & beverages, helps clean up, etc. 1 afternoon per winter. Funeral Dinner Servers - Provides hospitality, table setting and serves catered meals for parish funerals. As needed on rotational basis. (Deb) Women s Guild Assist in set-up & take down at Fall Bazaar, Spring Rummage Sale & May Mother & Daughter Banquet 2-3x/yr. (Deb) Graduation Celebration Helpers prep & clean-up for High School Graduation Mass reception. 1xyr in May. Menu Prep & Buy Supplies for FF gatherings. Abt 3 hrs/event (Jamie) Set-up Ministry -- Move tables & chairs for various functions. Set-Up Tables & assist in kitchen for FF Gathering as part of crew with Meal Prep. 90 min. (Jamie) Wedding Anniversary Celebration Helpers honor couples celebrating at annual event near Feb. 14. Before: Make corsages & shop. During: Decorate, check-in couples & prep/serve food After: Clean-up. 1x/year See also Hospitality/Welcome, Picnic, Fellowship/Fund-Raising, Cleaning, Worship/Taize, Set-Up/Event Helper FELLOWSHIP/FUND-RAISING Door-tender & Ticket Sales for those attending concerts/similar events and need to purchase tickets. About 45 minutes each event. (Deb) Knights of Columbus - Men s group that promotes spiritual and temporal welfare and various fund-raising efforts all year. Meets 1x/month. Time varies. (Dcn Mike) SCRIP Sell prepaid gift cards for business services and products to raise funds for parish. Before & after weekend Masses. The Women s Guild Make friends while serving God & coming to monthly meetings &other events like the Bazaar & Rummage Sale. 1X/month. Time varies. (Deb) See also Picnic GROUNDSKEEPING/HANDYMAN Grounds Upkeep-Mow grass, weed, water trees. Summer. Habitat for Humanity Nativity-based team that builds a home for a family in need. (Dcn Mike) Painting Ministry for interior of building as needed. See also Picnic, Worship Environment ( Seasonal Décor is a BIG job!) **Double asterisks (below) denote that you will be included on the weekly Ministers Schedule (per your time preferences) once you express your desire to serve and receive training. HOSPITALITY/WELCOME **Greeters warmly welcome people entering church before Mass & answer questions. Hospital Visitors bring a smile to hospitalized parishioners on Mondays &/or Fridays. Sunday Mass Hospitality provides refreshments & donut holes after Sunday Masses to build community. Get donuts & set-up before gathering, assist during & clean after. 3-4 x/year (Dcn Mike) **Ushers serve as official hosts at Mass by greeting, seating & doing collection at Mass. 12 years & older. Welcome & Check-in at Faith Formation Gatherings; answer basic questions. 30 min s/ gathering. See also Fellowship/Fund-Raising & Event/ Food Prep Adult Small-Group Facilitator Use plan to a lead adult discussion on Family Gathering topic. See also Plan/Present Events, Teach MEAL PREP/SERVING Lenten Soup and Substance Helpers set-up, prepare & serve a light dinner, & help clean up after. Meal Prep for Faith Formation Gathering as part of Set-Up crew. 90 min. N.E.W. Community Shelter Meals Help plan, prepare & serve an evening meal for the needy. 4 th Sat. of mon. (Dcn Kevin) 2nd Friday for Seniors--Prep & serve breakfast, cleaning during & after presentation. 4x/year (Dcn Kevin/ Dcn. Mike) See also Baking, Event & Food Prep, Picnic, Set-Up & Event Helper

3 MENTORS OFFICE WORK PASTORAL CARE Create Schedule for Liturgical Ministers on computer Pastoral Visitors are trained to maintain contact with parish members in assisted living, their homes, hospice, nursing homes or hospital. For adults seeking to share their faith & love for the Church Choose either One-on-One or Group Setting Connect with people searching to deepen their faith Mailing Helpers called as needed. (Deb Office Workers stuff bulletins, prepare small mailings and various other projects. (Deb) Mentor Teens at Youth Group and help Phone Callers contact parishioners for plan Wed. night Youth Group with various projects. (Deb) Youth Minister, leading about 1 planning session per month. Project Person for Religion learning 3--5 hrs/mo. (Stephanie) activities--cut, collate & assist on projects/mailings. Time varies & Mentor New Parish Members Help can be done during Rel. Ed (Jamie) new members feel welcomed, get established and connect with other See Also Assemble & Prep Materials parishioners. (Deb) MINISTRY OUTREACH OPS Marriage Prep FOCCUS Couples-Christmas Giving-Tree provides gifts for Married couples are trained to administer the FOCCUS Inventory to parishioners who are homebound or engaged couples & discuss marital in nursing homes and partners with topics. Meet in your home 2-4x/year. the Ashwaubenon School District to (4-8 hrs total) provide for children in need. Opportunities begins in October. See also Outreach, RCIA, Teens Time varies. (Dcn Kevin) MUSIC MINISTRY **Cantor/Song leader leads congregation in song at Masses. Feed My Starving Children is a community wide, hands on effort to address global hunger, one quarter at a time. See FMSC..org. (Dcn. Kevin) Stephen Ministers provide one-on-one pastoral care to parishioners 1X/week. (50 hours of training). Ecumenical group meets 2X/month. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Photograph, Film & Create Videos of participants at Faith Formation activities (Jamie) AND at various parish events to promote parish to public Time varies. See Also Evangelize PICNIC Picnic Committee/Sub-Committees/ Helpers: All parish members are needed to implement our largest communitybuilder and fundraiser: From chairpersons, planners & organizers to marketing, baking, grilling and food sellers, to set-up before the picnic culminating the day of: The weekend after Father s Day. Time varies. (Deb) **Eucharistic Ministry to Nursing Homes, PLANNING & /or PRESENTING Assisted Living & Homebound Bring FF Service Experience Team: Help review Holy Communion to parishioners topics & tailor activities & materials to unable to attend Mass. participants needs. Establish contacts & make plans with service providers in the Nursing Home Mass Helpers assist Instrumentalists share their musical community. Time varies. (Jamie) instrument & talent as part of a residents to, from & during 2 PM choir or ensemble Masses. Lead Catechist for Large-group Presentations: Work with staff & others Instrumentals or Vocals needed during Maple Ridge to create and lead faith-sharing Faith Formation prayer services. experiences at Family Gatherings. Involves rehearsal & FF event Prison Ministry provides information, Time varies. (Jamie) attendance. (Jamie) support & financial aid to families with See also Evangelize, Office Work, Picnic, Nativity Choir: High School age to adult loved ones in prison system. RCIA sing 2nd & 4th Sundays at 8:30 AM Meets 1x/month (Dcn Mike) Mass, Sept. May. Rehearsal ST. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to PRESCHOOLERS Thursdays 7-8:30 PM those in need on a person-to-person basis. New Life Choir: Group using drums, Babysit children age 5 & under in church Nativity Parish is revitalizing our St. Vincent electric bass, piano, other instruments nursery. de Paul conference and welcomes your & vocals perform contemporary music During FF Gatherings: 2 hrs/event involvement. (Dcn. Kevin) at 5:00 Mass. Grades 6 12 & young R.E. Sessions: About 1 hr/each adults. Oct. to May. Rehearsal Sat s See also Crafting, Meal Prep/Serving, Childcare/Nursery Helper cares for infants before Mass Collections/Donations and Habitat for through preschoolers during 10:15 Sunday Humanity under Grounds keeping See also Worship/Taize Prayer Mass. 1½ hours one time per month. Children s Choir: Children 2nd--6th grade sing at 10:15 AM Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays Sept.--May. Rhrsl Wed s 4:30-5:30PM Early Childhood Church Time Helper helps teach the Gospel to small group of preschoolers. About 1 hr during 10:15 Sunday Mass.

4 RCIA: RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation/ Adults -- Prepares adults for initiation into church. Advent-Easter RCIA One-on-One Catechist: Use plan to teach per child s needs, meeting 6-8x with child, sponsor & family. 3-4 months (Jamie) RCIA Team Catechist: Help plan & implement RICA process. RCIA One-on-One Sponsor or Faith Companion walks with candidate in learning Catholic faith. RELIGIOUS ED HELPERS TEACH / CATECHIZE Choose your favorite age group Facilitate faith-sharing dialog Foster caring relationships Use lesson plans provided Lead hands-on activities Babysitting provided Catechist Substitute R.E. Grade 1 11: Step in when catechist has prior Taize Prayer Need Lectors, Singers, commitment. You will be given several Musicians & Environment Set-up 6:30 PM days to prepare. 1-2 hrs/session 3rd Wed. of month Grades 1--2: During 10:15 Sunday Mass plus See also Hospitality/Welcome & Music other occasional FF events. Sept April Ministry (3 hrs/wk) (Jamie) Grades 1 11, Family Gatherings: Attend and teach as part of gathering. 1-2 hrs prep (Jamie) Prayer Checker for R.E. checks See also Mentors, Plan/Present, RCIA, recitation of memorized prayer for Lead Small Faith-Sharing Groups, st th 1 5 graders on nights they attend Preschoolers & Sacrament Prep R.E. Spring, 15 minutes before sessions start. (Jamie) Safety Monitor for R.E. helps maintain a safe environment for children and teens in halls and ensures security within & outside building before, during and after sessions (1-½ hrs/ session) (Jamie) Faith Formation Gatherings begin with a meal & are designed for school age children & their families to learn together before breaking out in age-appropriate sessions. 2X/year. TEENS (YOUTH) WORSHIP: MASS/Prayer Services SACRAMENT PREPARATION **Altar Servers aid the priest at Mass/ worship services. 4th graders--adult. Great for families. Confirmation Catechist (Grade 11): 1-2 hrs prep per lesson, attendance at sessions and periodic catechist meetings. Mentor Families guide children preparing for Baptism, Communion &/or Confirmation. Time depends on needs of child/family. See Also Mentors WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT Altar Committee washes altar linens 3 months a year. Art & Environment Sub-Committee studies suggestions & seasonal changes for the worship space. Meets 1x/season. Church Helpers attend to candles, missalettes & Holy water fonts in sanctuary each week. Rotating schedule 1-2X/month. Seasonal Decorations Help change worship space 7x/year. Chaperones for Youth Trips: Adults travel Vestment Care for apparel worn by presider. Serve 1-3x/month with teens as role models; responsible for youth safety. Help teens understand & get the most out of trip YOUTH (TEENS): See Teens (Youth) experiences. Commitment depends on WRITING/Editing trip; about 1 to several days Parish Newsletter in need of writers who See also Sacrament Prep & Teach would enjoy teaching Stewardship through written articles and highlighting active Stewardship by parish members. VIDEOGRAPHY See Photography Dec-Feb, July-Nov. (Deb) See also Teaching Baptism Host Couples/ Individuals are trained to: 1. Conduct classes that prepare parents for baptizing their children. 2. Assist with Baptism Mass. About 3-4X/year **Lock-ups/Weekends Secure the building on Saturdays & Sundays after last Mass minutes, 1-2x/month. **Sacristans coordinate details & functions at Mass. Grades Religious Ed and Attendance Checker for R.E. keeps attendance & contacts parents when Grade 11 Confirmation: 1-2 hrs prep per lesson, attendance at sessions & periodic child is absent without excuse. catechist meetings. (1hr/session) (Jamie) R.E.: Religious Education Sessions: Traditional teaching classes. **Lectors proclaim (read) the Word of God. See also Taize Prayer (below) **Eucharistic Ministers distribute Holy Communion. Open to all confirmed Catholics. **Double asterisks denote that you will be included on the weekly Ministers Schedule (per your time preferences) once you express your desire to serve and receive training. Write Brochures/Articles promoting parish events to media. As inspired/needed. (Deb) See also Evangelize Giving of our Giftedness

5 ASSEMBLE & PREP MATERIALS Mother s/father s Day Help Project Persn-FF Oct Serv BAKING Treats-Fam. Life Women s Guild events CLEANING/CLEAN-UP After EVENTS Clean-up/FF Gatherings Spring Cleaning-Church Wed. Ann. Celeb. Soup & Substance COLLECTIONS & DONATIONS ASHCARES Collections/Community Family Bingo - Prizes Once-a-Wk Blood Donors Picnic Donate raffles Rosebud (Parents) CRAFTING Elizabeth Min. Picnic-fill vessels for raffle Quilting Group Fall Bazaar C TEES, COUNCILS, COMMISH S Buildings & Grounds C tee Faith Formation Family Life Finance Council Parish Pastoral Council H.R. Advisors Social Concerns Stewardship Commission Vocations Committee Welcoming Committee Worship Commission Media/PR EVANGELIZE Faith Witness Media/PR EVENT FOOD PREP, SET-UP, etc. Family Bingo Helper Funeral Dinner Servers Graduation Celebratn Help Menu Prep & Buy -- FF Set-up Ministry Set-Up & Kitchen/FF Gath. Wedding Anniversary Help FELLOWSHIP/FUND-RAISING Door-tender & Ticket Sales Knights of Columbus SCRIP-Sell gift cards The Women s Guild GROUNDSKEEPING/HANDYMAN Habitat for Humanity Painting Ministry HOSPITALITY/WELCOME Greeters Hospital Visitors Sunday Mass Hospitality Ushers Welcome/Check-in FF Gather g LEAD SML FAITH SHARE MEAL PREP/SERVING Lenten Soup/Sub. Help Meal Prep FF Gathering N.E.W. Com ity Shelter 2 nd Friday for Seniors Prep Wed. Ann. Celeb. MENTORS Teens/Youth Group Marriage Prep Mentor Mentor New Parishioner MUSIC MINISTRY Cantor/Songleader Children s Choir Instrumentalists Instrumentals/Vocals FF Nativity Choir New Life Choir OFFICE WORK Create Schdl/Liturgical Min. Mailing Helpers Office Workers Phone Callers Project Person for Religion OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Christmas Giving-Tree Euch. Min./Homebound, Nursing Home Mass Help Prison Ministry _PASTORAL CARE Visitors Stephen Ministers PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO. PICNIC PLANNING & /or PRESENTING FF Service Experience Lead Catechist Lg Presents PRESCHOOLERS Babysit--FF Gatherings Babysit--R.E. Sessions Childcare/Nursery Helper Early Childhood Church Time RCIA 1-on-1 Catechist RCIA Team Catechist RCIA One-on-One Sponsor RELIGIOUS ED (R.E.) HELPERS Attendance Checker-R.E. Prayer Checker for R.E. Safety Monitor for R.E. Mentor Families- Sacraments SACRAMENT PREP/TEACHING Baptism Host Couples Confirmation Catechist Catechist Sub R.E. Gr 1-11 Catechist Grades 1-2 Catechist Gr R.E. Catechist Gr 1-11, Fam Gath TEENS Chaperones for Trips WORSHIP: MASS/Prayer Ser. Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Lock-ups/Weekends Sacristans Taize Prayer Envir.Set-up Taize Prayer Lectors Taize Singers/Musicians WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT Altar Committee Art & Environ. Sub-C tee Church Helpers Seasonal Decorations Vestment Care WRITING Ed. Newsletter Write Brochures/Articles Please write in family member name, and phone number below. Write corresponding number next to ministry desired. Please indicate N for new or R for renew. Thank you. YOUR PRAYERFUL RESPONSE TO ENCLOSED MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES First Name(s) (s) Phone(s) Best time to call #1 #2 #3 #4 Thank you for your willingness to share your gifts with the Nativity community!