There are so many ways to serve God through our parish outreach and ministries.
We thank God for our faithful volunteers here at Sacred Heart!
The history of the Catholic Church is built on people volunteering their time and talents to enhance the spiritual growth of it's parishioners.
The success of our outreach and ministries depends on people like you.
Do you hear the calling to come and join us?
* denotes opportunities where volunteers are needed most at this time.
However, we do encourage any volunteer to step up and be a part of our ministry and outreach teams.
¨ Lectors ~ Are you interested in proclaiming the Word of God at Mass and other Liturgical celebrations? We especially encourage our teens to be a part of this most important ministry.
¨ Altar Servers ~ They are typically in grades 3 through 12. Adults are welcome for morning mass.
¨ Eucharistic Ministers ~ They assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at weekday and Sunday Masses. During ordinary times they may be asked to take communion to the sick on First Friday and to nursing homes on Sundays.
¨ Flower Committee ~ Calling on creative and crafty parisioners to assist in beautifying our church.
* Assistant
¨ Church Grounds/Maintenance ~ "Many hands make light work"
* Flowers and Foilage
Watering
Weeding and pruning
* Shoveling and salting stairs before masses
¨ Food Pantry ~ "Whatsover you do to the least of my people that you do unto me. When I was hungry you gave me to eat, when I was thirsty you gave me to drink"
* Pantry Leader (this ministry includes some clerical duties)
* Assistants to help sort, package and distribute food
* Shoppers on an as needed basis
¨ Thrift Shop ~ Volunteer hours do not have to be during the hours we are open to the public.
* Assistants for Thursdays and every first Saturday of the month
* Sort clothing
* Cleaning donated items as needed
* Staging furniture and other household items
¨ Sacrisity ~ Is a place where the clergy vestments, sacred vessels, and other articles needed for liturigal uses are kept and cared for. This ministry is most important and has been led by two faithful parishioners.
* Altar Linens at Sacred Heart (clean and change throughout the liturgical year)
* Cleaning altar server robes
* Candles and candle holders
¨ Catechists ~ We invite you to come share your faith and catholic journey experiences with the youth of our parish. Knowledge of the faith is required and training will be provided.
¨ Adult Formation ~ Would you like to find a new way to enhance your Catholic faith? Sponsoring a person seeking to become Catholic is a great way to continue your spiritual journey.
* RCIA Sponsor
If you are interested in serving in one or more of the ministries above please contact the parish office at 845-446-4609 or e-mail us at [email protected]