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Saint Mary parishioners are invited and encouraged to participate in the numerous ministries of the Church. If you would like to participate in one or more of these ministries, please contact the Parish Office.

Please click on your ministry of interest for more Information.
ALTAR SERVERS
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
CHOIR
FINANCE COUNCIL
FUNERAL LUNCHEON
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
LADIES GUILD
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
LAY READERS
LEGION OF MARY
MARTHAS
ORGANIST
PARISH COUNCIL
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RENEW AND RETURN
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
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ALTAR SERVER

This ministry is open to any young man or women in Grades 4 through 12. Candidates for this ministry must be baptized and have received their First Communion.
Their families must be registered parishioners of the parish.
Those involved in this ministry assist the Priest and Deacon in the celebration of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations by providing service during the liturgies at the Altar.
Those interested are asked to have their parents contact the Parish Office by phone and leave their name, grade, and phone number.

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON

Luncheon servers, at the request of the family assist in providing a meal for families and friends following the Funeral Mass. The hospitality of a meal and prayerful presence aids in the Parish's desire to be a part of the grief and healing process for families of the deceased.

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CEMETERY COMMITTEE

SAINT MARY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:
INSURING THAT GRAVE PERMITS ARE ISSUED
LOCATING GRAVES
MAINTENANCE OF THE GROUNDS AND CHAPEL

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HOLY NAME SOCIETY

FOR ALL MEN AND YOUNG MEN OF THE PARISH
HOLY NAME SUNDAY IS THE 2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE 8:00AM MASS
RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION IN A BODY
PLEASE SIT IN THE FIRST FIVE PEWS ON THE BLESSED MOTHER MARY ALTAR SIDE
PRESIDENT - VINCENT FRANK

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LADIES GUILD

MEETINGS - FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
7:00PM IN THE CONVENT MEETING ROOM
ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

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LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

This ministry is open to anyone who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation and are living a life in conformity with teachings of the Church.
This ministry assists the Priest and Deacon with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to those members of the parish who are homebound and desire to recieve the Eucharist at least once a month.
Those interested are asked to contact the Parish Office by phone and leave their name and phone number.

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LAY READER

This ministry is open to anyone who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation and are living a life in conformity with teachings of the Church.
Those in this ministry proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Those interested are asked to contact the Parish Office by phone and leave their name and phone number.

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LEGION OF MARY

LEGION OF MARY MEETS EVERY TUESDAY AT 8:45 AM IN THE CONVENT.
ACTIVE AND AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIPS MAY BE OBTAINED IF INTERESTED.
PRESIDENT - LOIS HOPPEL

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MARTHAS

This dedicated group of women cares for the appearance of the church. Responsibilities include; Altar linens, flower arrangements and general cleaning.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

This ministry is open to adult members of the parish who have been baptized, received their First Communion and are practicing the faith themselves.
Those involved in this ministry assist in the religious education of our young people either as teachers or teacher's aides.
Those interested are asked to contact the Parish Office by phone and leave their name and phone number.

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RENEW AND RETURN

This ministry is open to Non-practicing, wavering and concerned Catholics, all are invited to participate in the discussions.

If you know of any Catholics interested in returning to the faith or seeking a more fervent practice of their faith, please let them know about this ministry.

We meet to provide a “welcome” to anyone who feels that they may benefit from this ministry. We also offer a chance to discuss any issues one might have with or questions one might have about the Church or it's teachings.

For information call:
Kathleen 695-5013
or e-mail renewandreturn@gmail.com.

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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Spiritual Development Committee

The committee is concerned with the spiritual growth of the parish family.

The committee sets action goals to achieve a stronger church community through individual and/or group study, utilizing scripture, church tradition, and the sacraments.

Addresses any concerns or suggestions a parishioner may have to improve the spiritual growth of the parish family.

Welcomes any suggestions.

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Pro-Life Quote by Thomas Jefferson

"The first and only legitimate object of good government is the care of human life, not its destruction." - Thomas Jefferson to the Citizens of Washington County, Maryland, March 3, 1809
 
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