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“Engage & Connect” St. Jude … A Great Parish Family!
Ministries Guide 2012
From our Pastor, Fr. Dave Saint Jude parish makes this renewed call for your active and engaged presence here and witness to our community and world. Because God blesses us in so many ways – including: life, love, forgiveness, faith, community, and salvation – we cannot help but to make a generous and thankful response with our time, our talent and our treasure. We, therefore, commit to being nurtured weekly in community celebration of God’s Word and Eucharist. We engage in at least one ministry within the parish and at least one form of service beyond the parish. We make a financial commitment so that our parish may pass on faith, celebrate liturgy, and meet some of the many needs presented to us. As we become an increased blessing to others, we find our lives ever more blessed and meaningful.
Please use this November time and the information in this booklet to assist you in reflecting on and making a firm commitment of Time, Talent, and Treasure for the coming 2011 year. I ask that you respond from your heart to “Engage and Connect” for your own good and that of our entire St. Jude Parish Family.
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Our St Jude Parish Family invites YOU to “Engage and Connect” – a program for building a stronger Jude community and deepening our spirituality by having EVERYONE actively involved at St Jude. Engage and Connect calls you to… · Regularly attend church · Actively participate in at LEAST ONE St Jude ministry o Opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners and build lasting friendships in a small group setting o Deepen spirituality by working, studying and praying together o Share the load by assisting Fr Dave and Staff with the spiritual development, operation and administration of St Jude o Serve the community through outreach to the community · Actively contribute to the financial well-being of St Jude Our expectation and goal is to get 100% of registered St. Jude families to return a commitment by 11/28/11. If a card is not returned, follow-ups by phone and letter will be conducted by parish leadership volunteers during early December and beyond.
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life St. Jude Parish Ministries 2011-2012
More Detailed Information and Contacts can be found on the page numbers listed:
Liturgical Ministries -
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Sacristan: Helps with setup and immediate preparation before and after Liturgies Altar Server: Assists the priest at Liturgies (age fourth grade through adult.) Eucharistic Minister: Ministers the Eucharist to the assembly at Liturgy. Lector: Proclaims the Scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word. Usher: Creates a welcoming environment during Liturgy (adults and youth 15+). Music/Choir: Supports congregational singing through the Sanctuary Choir, Gospel Choir, Soul Purpose Choir, Cantors, and Accompanists. Art & Environment: Creates the liturgical environment through banner design and display and floral arrangements
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Nursery: Childcare for children 6 mos. to 5 years during 9am Sunday Liturgies. Vacation Bible School Team Ministry: Facilitate a fun, faith-based weeklong summer program for pre-K to grade 5. Family Faith Formation – Preschool Class Leader: Our Preschool leaders help them to experience our faith the way they learn best: through touching, talking, cutting, folding, listening and singing out our love and joy! Family Faith Formation – K-1 Class Leader: To guide our Kindergarten and First Graders to begin to participate in worship with an active understanding of their faith through story-telling, prayer, and activities Family Faith Formation – Grades 2-3 Class Leader: Guide our 2nd and 3rd Graders to more involvement in Sunday worship by showing them how the Sunday readings tie to their own lives. Family Faith Formation - First Eucharist/Reconciliation Class Leader: Prepare our 2nd and 3rd Graders for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Eucharist and to draw them into more active participation in the church. Family Faith Formation – Grades 4-6 Class Leader: Lead our 4th 5th and 6th Graders in making moral choices and exploring an expanded faith by using Gospel dramatizations, current events and original stories linked to the Gospel. Family Faith Formation – Grades 7-8 Teen Leader: To lead our 7th and 8th Junior High Teens by emphasizing justice, moral reasoning, and service through current interest articles, life dilemma stories, and real Catholic-life examples. Family Faith Formation – Grades 9-12 Teen Leader: To lead our 9th - 12th Senior High Teens by reflecting on their Catholic faith and encouraging them to use it as a basis for their everyday choices .emphasizing justice, moral reasoning, and service through current interest articles, life dilemma stories, and real Catholic-life examples. Family Faith Formation - Confirmation Small Group Leader: Prepare our Juniors and Seniors for the sacrament of Confirmation and draw them into fuller and more active participation in the life of the church. Family Faith Formation - Teen Group Meals Coordinator: To coordinate groups of parents to provide meals for our teens on Sunday evening Teen Group session. Family Faith Formation - Summer Service Mission Chaperone: Summer Service Missions empower teens to live as Disciples of Christ through serving the neglected, brokenhearted and marginalized and fostering the spiritual growth of each teen through the sharing of our Catholic faith. Adult Faith Formation: The purpose of the Adult Faith Formation Ministry is to nurture a desire for lifelong faith formation, through continuing education, spiritual development and faith sharing opportunities. Christian Initiation Ministries(RCIA): The purpose of the Christian Initiation Ministry is to introduce our Catholic faith and practice to those interested in joining our Catholic Faith and to nurture a desire for lifelong faith formation, through continuing education, spiritual development and faith sharing opportunities. All God’s Children Special Needs Ministry: Volunteers assist in providing opportunities to those with Special Needs(developmental, cognitive, emotional, etc.) to experience God’s love. Also assist parents and caregivers by encouraging networking and advocacy. Parish Library: Volunteers assist in keeping the library in the back of church organized and useable and updated.
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Ministry of Hospitality---Greeters:You are invited to join our “Welcoming Mission”by being a Greeter at weekend Liturgy. Coffee Hours: Volunteers provide hospitality after the Sunday morning Liturgies. Wine & Cheese: Volunteers provide hospitality after the Saturday evening Liturgies, as well as sponsor a quarterly gathering for new and current parishioners. Welcoming Committee: To reach out and personally welcome new parishioners and to explore ways to create a welcoming environment at St. Jude’s. Funeral Receptions: Volunteers provide funeral receptions for bereaved families. Stewardship of Building & Grounds: Assists in maintaining and repairing items in our buildings and on our grounds.
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Eucharistic Exposition: Every Friday 9:30am to 9:00pm in the Eucharistic Chapel. All are welcome. Prayer Network: Volunteers pray for the special needs of others through prayer requests confidentially forwarded. Rosary Cenacle Prayer Group: Prays the rosary Monday evenings at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after the 9 a.m. Liturgy; and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Men’s Spirituality: The mission of our group is intimacy with God and men through prayer, worship, and fellowship. Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. Men’s Bible Study Group: The St Jude's Men's Bible Study Group explores the bible in more depth by reading a Bible chapter and then coming together as a small group to discuss it. Women’s Spirituality: Faith filled women of all ages seeking a closer relationship with God. Annual Women’s Retreat: To build a community among the women of St. Jude Parish. Young Adult Ministry: To provide a support for Young Adults(married and single, ages 20-40) within and beyond our parish
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Pastoral Council: Plans and sets directions for the parish. Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7pm. Finance Council: A consultative body providing the Pastor with advice concerning the good stewardship of parish financial resources. Stewardship Council: Fosters and facilitates parishioner participation in being good stewards by planning activities to encourage the sharing of time, talent and treasure. Liturgy Committee: To study and focus on preparing liturgies with a specific result in mind and to evaluate what happened and to support all liturgical ministries and ministers. Social Committee: Assist with events that bring the parish community together for fellowship, friendship, and fun. Social Justice Committee: To increase the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching through education, reflection and prayer…and to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable through advocacy and service.
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Pastoral Care(Homebound & Hospitals): Visit and take communion to those who are homebound, in retirement. Stephen Ministry: Trained, caring parishioners reach out to parish members who are grieving, lonely, ill, dying or experiencing stress within their lives. Stephen Ministers have 50 hours of training and commit to 2 years of service. Bereavement Support Group: An opportunity to walk with those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Guardians & Angels: Provides support to expectant mothers and mothers of young children (newborn to 5) by fostering new friendships, creating a sense of belonging, and supporting one another in raising children in the faith.
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Social Service Committee: Provides resources for parishioners in need including transportation, meal preparation, light house work, yard work, etc; Establish parish service days Giving Tree: Collects contributions for Christmas gifts to those in need in our community. Matthew House: Provides support for families of prisoners in Monroe by collecting clothing and food, and various other programs for those families. Sister Parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Tijuana, Mexico, staffed by the priests, nuns, and brothers of the Missionaries of Jesus and Mary. Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers needed for various projects in our community. Nativity Display: To better appreciate the art heritage of our Catholic faith and visually demonstrate the worldwide nature of our faith. Pro-Life Ministry: Reaffirm our faith’s constant witness that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self, and others.
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St. Vincent de Paul: Adult volunteers visit and reach out to the poor and needy with support and financial assistance for basic needs. St. Bernadette’s Guild: Open to all women of St. Jude, helps with parish receptions, special projects and supports bake sales. Knights of Columbus: A Catholic fraternal and service organization assists the parish with special projects and sponsors social functions (Pancake Breakfasts, February Crab Feed dinner, and Oktoberfest.) Ministry of Small Things: There are many “small things” needed from time to time in all of our ministries. If you have a particular talent which you want to volunteer in an “as needed” or “on-call” way, please include it on the attached Engaged and Connected Commitment Form under My Talent. Office Support: Adult volunteers assist administrative staff with bulletin stuffing, parish mailings, and front office reception.
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
FINANCIAL SUPPORT Completing your Treasure Commitment Please prayerfully consider what you or your family will be tithing 1) Specific $ amount 2) Unspecified $ amount but will give, or 3) Can’t make a financial gift, will give of my Time & Talent. You can also set up regular donations through this Website 1) click on the Donate button… (here)2) St. Jude Parish is using the PayPal service to process your cashless donation.3) You can use any credit or debit card to make your donation.4) If you have a PayPal account, you can easily transfer money from your account to St. Jude or use your credit card to pay via PayPal.5) If you don't have a PayPal account, just click on the option ("If you do not currently have a PayPal account Click here"). This option will then move you to the next screen and allow you to either set up an account or enter your credit card information for a one time payment or you can set up a regular/subscription payment.6) PayPal is a highly secure payment option and service and all your information is secure. Only your name, address and donation amount will be visible to St.Jude. No other information will be passed on.
You can make your regular donations through your bank's bill payer function Or, by writing regular checks and placing them in the weekly envelopes THANK YOU FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH! My “Engage and Connect” Commitment Form – Click here Specific Ministry Descriptions can be found below
Sacristan: To help prepare for the Weekend or Daily Liturgies by setting out the books and vessels needed for our liturgical celebrations. o Responsibilities: Training is provided; Arrive 20 minutes before Mass begins; Prepare the altar for liturgy; Set out the books, vessels, and hosts that will be used during the Mass. o Gifts Needed: A willingness to serve and a calm spirit; An ability to be flexible. o Time Commitment: At least twice/month or dependent on your schedule. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Immediate need for additional sacristans (men or women) for Sundays and Weekdays(Wednesday thru Friday) liturgies. Altar Server: To be of service to the Presider/Priest at all weekend liturgies. (age fourth grade-adult.) o Responsibilities: Participate in training provided; Arrive at church 10-15 minutes before Mass begins; Assist the Presider during Mass. o Gifts Needed: Willingness and commitment to serve; Ability to be responsible and reliable; Fourth Grade or older(girls and boys, men and women). o Time Commitment: At least once or twice per month dependent on your schedule. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (Needed) o Current Needs: Need additional altar servers for all liturgies; Children, teens, and adults are all welcome in this ministry. Eucharistic Minister: Ministers the Eucharist to the assembly at Liturgy. o Responsibilities: Arrive 5-10 minutes before mass begins; Prepare for the liturgy through your own form of prayer; Help distribute communion; Training on the specifics will be provided o Gifts Needed: A willingness to serve; A love for the Eucharist; An awareness of the many ways in which we are Eucharist to one another o Time Commitment: Once or twice a month or dependent on your schedule o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Cathy Mulligan at ccmulligan@frontier.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Need additional Eucharistic Ministers at all Liturgies. Lector: To proclaim the Word of God through the readings at Mass. o Responsibilities: 1) To attend a 30 minute orientation/training session. 2) To prayerfully prepare for Mass by reading and practicing the passages ahead of time. 3) To Lector at Mass when scheduled or to arrange for a substitute. o Gifts Needed: 1) The ability to read clearly. 2) The ability to project your voice so that the whole congregation can hear you. o Time Commitment: 1) Initial 30 minute orientation/training session. 2) Reading at Masses and dates of your choice. Depending on the Masses you choose, normally reading once/month. o Length of Commitment: A one year commitment is preferred, but the commitment can be flexible according to your needs, i.e. certain weeks in the month, certain months of the year, etc. o Contact: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Lectors needed and welcome for all Masses, but especially for the Sunday 5:30PM Mass. Teen lectors welcome. Usher: Helps set a tone of hospitality and welcoming as you greet and help seat parishioners and visitors. o Responsibilities: Participate in on-site training; Arrive at church 10-15 minutes before Mass begins; Assist in welcoming parishioners and visitors; Assist in taking up the collection and in helping parishioners during communion time; Hand out the parish bulletins at the end of liturgy; Help clean up the church/pews following liturgy. o Gifts Needed: Men, women, and teens who are willing to serve and have calm spirit; Personable, reliable and responsible; Ability to be flexible. o Time Commitment: A month at a time every 3 months. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (Needed) o Current Needs: Additional ushers for all liturgies. Music/Choir: Supports congregational singing through the Sanctuary Choir, Gospel Choir, Soul Purpose Choir, Cantors, and Accompanists (all are further described below) Cantors and Accompanists: Saturday, 5 PM Liturgy - lead and support assembly singing at the liturgies where choirs are not present o Responsibilities: Learn the music provided ahead of time; Come 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to liturgy to set-up equipment and practice the music with the other musician; Put equipment away after liturgy o Gifts Needed: § Vocalists/Cantors - need strong enough musicial skills and ability to sing clearly, accurately, and in tune on a microphone; Ability to enourage singing by gesture and facial expression; Ability to work with an accompanist. § Accompanists – need ability to play skillfully enough to support the cantor and assembly in the music; Ability to work with a vocalist. o Time Commitment: Primarily up to the individual and his/her personal schedule. You may be asked to serve at one or more liturgies/month and possibly more in the summer months. o Length of Commitment: At least 1 year preferred o Contact/Chair: Sue Shellooe 425-788-9194 or sue4choir@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: We especially need 1-2 more accompanists right now! Sanctuary Choir: Sunday, 9am Liturgy; Support and encourage singing in the assembly at liturgies, and to inspire prayer and reflection through music of all styles – classical to contemporary. o Responsibilities: Work diligently to learn the music; Regularly attend rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 7-9pm in the church; Come 30 minutes before liturgies to warm-up and rehearse music; Help with various choir duties. o Gifts Needed: No special training or ability is required; Need a willingness to sing from the hear and soul with a fun group of people; Need a desire to be “part of the team” – to want to work together to make beautiful music o Time Commitment: Thursday night rehearsals, Sunday liturgies, and other liturgies on special feasts(Christmas and Thanksgiving); Spring Concert in late April; Other occasional activities(Christmas caroling, Ecumenical prayer service) o Length of Commitment: At least 1 year preferred o Contact/Chair: Sue Shellooe 425-788-9194 or sue4choir@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Patt Beise 425-488-2494 o Current Needs: We always welcome vocalists of all abilities in all voice parts – women, men, teens! Contemporary Choir: Sunday, 11am Liturgy; Full, conscious, and active participation in singing; We strive to connect with the assembly and encourage their participation as well(even in singing from the neck down)o Responsibilities: No special musical training or ability required; Attend regular rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9pm in the church; Assist with choir ministries and admin. work. o Gifts Needed: We value diversity in our skills, age, and faith formation process. We welcome all gifts! o Time Commitment: No regular monthly meeting; We regularly sing for outside groups as a ministry to the community. o Length of Commitment: At least 1 year preferred o Contact/Chair: Ron Zipse at 425-788-0907 or rzipse@msn.como Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Glenn Malubay at 425-644-7532 or Sue Shellooe at 425-788-9194 or sue4choir@aol.como Current Needs: We need vocalists of any ability. WE can always use a few good men! Soul Purpose Music Ministry: Sunday, 5:30pm Liturgy; To provide quality music ministry that encourages full, conscious, and active participation of the community in singing. o Responsibilities: Attend regular rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm in the church; Attend Sunday Night Liturgy(SNL) on Sundays – arrive at 4:30pm o Gifts Needed: Desire to express your joy, love and worship of God; Consistency at rehearsals and liturgy though we are very flexible. o Time Commitment: Rehearsals on Tuesday evening and Liturgy on Sunday evening o Length of Commitment: At least 1 year preferred o Contact/Chair: Jeff Lair at jlair1@aol.com or 206-730-5227 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sue Shellooe 425-788-9194 or sue4choir@aol.com o Current Needs: We need vocalists and musicians; especially teens and young adults desiring to make prayerful music; No audition required. Art & Environment: We strive to support and enrich the liturgical seasons of the year through tangible symbols and decorations. By enlivening the worship space, we hope to create a peaceful, inspiring environment that enhances everyone’s time at Mass. o Responsibilities: We have three main areas depending on a volunteer’s interest and time available. First, there is planning required to study what liturgical season is approaching and match that with tools and supplies we have available. This involves some scheduling and designing of the worship space. Secondly, there is the actual act of arranging the decorations. This can involve hanging of banners, arranging flowers, and some light cleaning up. Lastly, there is the long term responsibility to plan and put together new items that can be used during the year. For example, designing and creating new wall banners for a certain time of the year. o Gifts Needed: A willingness to use your creativity, the ability to balance various time commitments, the joy of collaborating with a group, and the desire to let the Spirit work through your hands. o Time Commitment: Varies through out the year, as projects and calendars dictate. We ask that you give as much time as you are able and inspired. The busiest times are Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter. o Length of Commitment: No set length, we are happy to have any time someone is willing to give. o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: We always need help with decorating, especially for Christmas and Easter. Many hands make light work! But we would also love any time a person can give, whether watering flowers a few times a year, helping plan a sewing project, or thinking of fresh ways to decorate the Church.
Family Faith Formation (Religious Education)
Summer Journey Team Ministry: The purpose of this week-long summer event is to facilitate a fun, Catholic faith-based weeklong summer program which is open to all children pre-K to grade 6. o Responsibilities: (as above) o Gifts Needed: A love of our Catholic Christian Faith; A willingness to mentor young people, and a willingness to work in a team setting. o Time Commitment: 1 week – 5 hours each day. o Length of Commitment: 1 week o Contact/Chair: Rick Casolary at rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Summer – assistance with crafts, decorations, group co-leaders, daily lunches, set-up and clean-up. Family Faith Formation – Preschool Class Leader: We welcome our preschoolers by showing them Jesus’ love for them! Our Preschool leaders help them to experience our faith the way they learn best: through touching, talking, cutting, folding, listening and singing out our love and joy! o Responsibilities: o Co-lead a class of preschoolers from 11:00am until 12:00pm on most Sundays in classroom #1. o Read Seeds Program Leaders Guides and familiarize yourself with the program. o Share information and activities found in the Seeds Program Workbooks which are provided to you.
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and willingness to work with preschool children; Patience, kindness, and ability
to work with other leaders; Willingness to work with the Family Faith Formation
Director and others on the Formation Team; Willingness to attend (3) Leader
Training Meetings each year. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation – K-1 Class Leader: To guide our Kindergarten and First Graders to begin to participate in worship with an active understanding of their faith through story-telling, prayer, and activities. Help them to relate their own experiences to the Gospel and Church teachings. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a class of Kindergarten and First Graders on Tuesdays, from 4:15pm until 5:30pm or Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until 7:45pm; Read Promise Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program; Share information and activities found in the Promise Program Workbooks which is provided to you.
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Ability and willingness to
work with Kindergarten and 1st graders; Patience, kindness, and
ability to work with other leaders; Willingness to work with the Family Faith
Formation Director and others on the Formation Team; Willingness to attend (3)
Leader Training Meetings each year. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation - First Eucharist/Reconciliation Class Leader: Prepare our 2nd and 3rd Graders for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Eucharist and to draw them into fuller and more active participation in the life of the church. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a class of 2nd and 3rd Graders on Tuesdays, from 4:15pm until 5:30pm or Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until 7:45pm; Read Together in Jesus Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program; Share information and activities found in the Together in Jesus Program Workbooks which are provided to you.
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Needed: Ability and willingness to work with 2nd and 3rd
graders;Patience, kindness, and ability to work with other leaders; Willingness
to work with the Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation
Team; Willingness to attend (1) Morning of Reflection Workshop for each
sacrament o Length of Commitment: 12 sessions between November and April o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation – Grades 2-3 Class Leader: Guide our 2nd and 3rd Graders to more involvement in Sunday worship by showing them how the Sunday readings tie to their own lives. Share realistic stories and Gospel narrations along with hands-on activities to support formative learning. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a class of 2nd and 3rd Graders on Tuesdays, from 4:15pm until 5:30pm or Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until 7:45pm. Read Good News Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program. Share information and activities found in the Good News Program Workbooks which are provided to you. o Gifts Needed: 1) Ability and willingness to work with 2nd and 3rd graders. 2) Patience, kindness, and ability to work with other leaders. 3) Willingness to work with Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team. 4) Willingness to attend (3) Leader Training Meetings each year. o Time Commitment: 2-3 sessions occur on most Tuesdays or Wednesdays throughout the school year. (A calendar is provided at beginning of year); Please arrive ½ hour before session to prepare the classroom and check in children. Please remain in the classroom until all children are picked up. All leaders working with children are required to attend a Safe Environment Meeting sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle. Yearly updates will be required. Background checks are also required. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation – Grades 4-6 Class Leader: Lead our 4th 5th and 6th Graders in making moral choices and exploring an expanded faith by using Gospel dramatizations, current events and original stories linked to the Gospel and their own lives. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a class of 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders on Tuesdays, from 4:15pm until 5:30pm or Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until 7:45pm; Read Venture Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program; Share information and activities found in the Venture Program Workbooks which are provided to you. o Gifts Needed: Ability and willingness to work with 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Patience, kindness, and ability to work with other leaders. Willingness to work with the Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team. Willingness to attend (3) Leader Training Meetings each year. o Time Commitment: 4,5,6 sessions occur on most Tuesdays or Wednesdays throughout the school year. (A calendar is provided at beginning of year);Please arrive ½ hour before session to prepare the classroom and check in children; Please remain in the classroom until all children are picked up; All leaders working with children are required to attend a Safe Environment Meeting sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle. Yearly updates will be required. Background checks are also required. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation – Grades 7-8 Teen Leader: To lead our 7th and 8th Junior High Teens by emphasizing justice, moral reasoning, and service through current interest articles, life dilemma stories, and real Catholic-life examples. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a group of 7th and 8th Junior High youth on Sunday evenings, from 6:30pm until 8:30pm ; Read Visions Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program. o Share information and activities found in the Visions Program Workbooks which are provided to you.
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Needed: High Energy, Ability and Willingness to work with Junior
High Youth; Flexibility to work with other teen leaders; Willingness to work
with the Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team;
Willingness to attend (3) Leader Training Meetings each year. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation – Grades 9-12 Teen Leader: To lead our 9th - 12th Senior High Teens by reflecting on their Catholic faith and encouraging them to use it as a basis for their everyday choices .emphasizing justice, moral reasoning, and service through current interest articles, life dilemma stories, and real Catholic-life examples. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a group of 9th - 12th Senior High Teens on Sunday evenings, from 6:30pm until 8:30pm; Read Visions Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program; Share information and activities found in the Visions Program Workbooks which are provided to you. o Gifts Needed: High Energy, Ability and Willingness to work with Senior High Youth; Flexibility to work with other teen leaders; Willingness to work with the Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team; Willingness to attend (3) Leader Training Meetings each year. o Time Commitment: Teen Group Sessions occur on (2) Sunday evenings per month throughout the school year. (A calendar is provided at beginning of year); Please arrive ½ hour before session to check in Teens; Please remain until all children are picked up; All leaders working with teens are required to attend a Safe Environment Meeting sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle. Yearly updates will be required. Background checks are also required. o Length of Commitment: 1 School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Substitute Classroom Leaders
Family Faith Formation - Confirmation Small Group Leader: Prepare our Juniors and Seniors for the sacrament of Confirmation and draw them into fuller and more active participation in the life of the church. o Responsibilities: Co-lead a small group of teens on Sundays from 2:30pm – 4:30pm; Read Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Program Leaders Guide and familiarize yourself with the program; Share information and activities found in the Receiving the Gift of the Spirit in Jesus Program Workbooks which are provided to you, with a small group of teens.
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Needed: Ability and willingness to work with teens; Patience,
kindness, and ability to work with other leaders; Willingness to work with the
Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team; Willingness to
attend (7) Sessions and (1) 3-day retreat o Length of Commitment: 7 sessions and (1) retreat between October and January o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Classroom Leaders for Next Year
Family Faith Formation - Teen Group Meals Coordinator: To coordinate groups of parents to provide meals for our teens on Sunday evening Teen Group session. o Responsibilities: Coordinate groups of parents who are willing to provide meals for our Teen Group sessions; Provide dates of sessions to parents and assure that there are meals for each session; Send reminders to parents the week of their assigned meal and answer any questions they may have; Provide completed calendar to Faith Formation Director and advise if there are any complications. o Gifts Needed: Ability and willingness to work with parents; Organizational skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people; Willingness to work with the Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team. o Time Commitment: Coordination throughout the program session; Weekly e-mails to parents and Faith Formation Director. o Length of Commitment: One School Year (September – May) o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Classroom Leaders for Next Year
Family Faith Formation - Summer Service Mission Chaperone: Summer Service Missions empower teens to live as Disciples of Christ through serving the neglected, brokenhearted and marginalized and fostering the spiritual growth of each teen through the sharing of our Catholic faith. o Responsibilities: Chaperone a small group of teens on a week-long summer service mission: Provide necessary transportation throughout the week; Work along with the teens at a designated worksite; Participate in assemblies and mission programs.
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Gifts
Needed: Ability and willingness to work with teens; Patience,
kindness, and ability to work with other leaders; Willingness to work with the
Family Faith Formation Director and others on the Formation Team; Willingness to
sleep in classrooms and be flexible with daily routine. o Length of Commitment: One entire week and One Preparation Session. o Contact: Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Classroom Leaders for Next Year Adult Faith Formation Ministry: The purpose of the Adult Faith Formation Ministry is to nurture a desire for lifelong faith formation, through continuing education, spiritual development and faith sharing opportunities. o Responsibilities: Being a participant of…a small scripture study discussion group, or…a praying through art group, or…a praying through movement group. o Gifts Needed: An openness to hear and respect the faith stories of others, a love of or interest in our Catholic Christian Faith, a willingness to be in a small faith sharing group. o Time Commitment: Varies, from an hour/week and up. o Length of Commitment: Varies from a one time activity to a year long commitment. o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty at betty@stjude-redmond.orgo Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: John Pella at john@johnpella.com o Current Needs: Interested participants for current small groups/classes; Facilitators for future small groups Christian Initiation Ministries(RCIA): The purpose of the Christian Initiation Ministry is to introduce our Catholic faith and practice to those interested in joining our Catholic Faith and to nurture a desire for lifelong faith formation, through continuing education, spiritual development and faith sharing opportunities. o Responsibilities: Join a team of faith teachers (catechists) who learn and grow though collaboration and mentorship; co-teachers for adults/youth and children; Sponsor(attending weekly sessions with someone wanting to join our Catholic faith); Hospitality; Set-up for activities; music for activities; sharing one’s faith story with others o Gifts Needed: A love of our Catholic Christian Faith; A willingness to share one’s faith journey story; an openness to hear and respect the faith stories of others; Background check required if working with children. o Time Commitment: Varies from a one-time, one hour to two hour, weekly year round. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Sr.Betty at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Sponsors to attend weekly sessions with an adult or youth who is interested in joining the church. Parish Library: Volunteers assist in keeping the library in the back of church organized and useable and updated. o Responsibilities: Be trained to check books out and in, straighten shelves; Assist in weekly organization, especially of the children’s book section. o Gifts Needed: Willingness to work behind the scenes. o Time Commitment: Negotiable dependent on your time. o Length of Commitment: 1year o Contact/Chair: Julianne Mitchell at jsmitch206@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Assistance with the children’s section; Co-chair. Ministry of Hospitality --- Greeters: You are invited to join our “Welcoming Mission” by being a Greeter at a weekend Liturgy. The purpose of this ministry is to meet all who enter with expressions of friendliness, respect, and welcome. This Ministry can be done individually, as a family, or by a Ministry group! o Responsibilities: Arrive for liturgy 15-20 minutes before start time; Identify yourself by putting on a self written name tag; Welcome all parishioners as they arrive for Mass at the doors to the church by simply saying “Good morning/evening/Welcome to St. Jude”; As parishioners leave, engage them in conversation or invite them to coffee hour and/or an upcoming parish event, and wish them a good day; Help recruit new greeters! o Gifts Needed: Happy to be a part of the St. Jude family; Comfortable in meeting new people. o Time Commitment: Be available to greet once/month; No monthly meetings! o Length of Commitment: 1 year commitment requested o Contact/Chair: Needed o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (needed) o Current Needs: The biggest disease is not leprosy or tuberculosis but rather the feeling of being unwanted." - Blessed Mother Theresa Coffee Hours: Volunteers provide hospitality after the Sunday morning Liturgies. o Responsibilities: Setting up serving tables with coffee, tang, donuts, cups, etc; Wipe down tables and clean up kitchen after parishioners are finished. o Gifts Needed: Friendliness, willingness to help o Time Commitment: About 45 minutes to do set-up and serve donuts once/month as scheduled. o Length of Commitment: Open o Contact/Chair: Pat Smith at patat98052@yahoo.com or 425-868-6302 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Gary Smith at 425-868-6302 o Current Needs: Biggest need is help after the 11am mass and a few volunteers willing to come at 8:15am to brew coffee Wine & Cheese: Volunteers provide hospitality following the 5pm Saturday evening liturgy on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. o Responsibilities: Coordinate the Wine and Cheese Gathering; Scheduling volunteers and purchasing wine, cheese, juice; Prepare and set out wine/cheese/juice; Clean up afterwards o Gifts Needed: A spirit of hospitality and willingness to serve; Reliable and responsible o Time Commitment: Coordinator = a couple hours per month; Those who serve= one hour to one and half hours every couple of months. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: (Needed) o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Chair/Coordinator; and parishioners willing to prepare and serve. Welcoming Committee: To reach out and personally welcome new parishioners and to explore ways to create a welcoming environment at St. Jude’s. o Responsibilities: To participate in monthly gatherings; To help host a New Parishioner and Current Parishioner wine and cheese event twice/year. o Gifts Needed: A welcome presence; A desire to explore ways to connect parishioners with one another. o Time Commitment: Once/month for committee meetings; Available for the Bi-annual wine and cheese gatherings for new parishioners. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Maureen Padilla at reenpadilla@hotmail.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (Needed) o Current Needs: Parishioners who would like to participate in the work of this committee. Funeral Reception Ministry: Volunteers provide funeral receptions for bereaved families. Because death in a family is such a stressful time, we feel called to handle the funeral reception for the families of St. Jude, relieving them of this responsibility. o Responsibilities: Assist in setting up and serving at the reception or providing a salad or dessert. o Gifts Needed: Time to prepare a salad or dessert; Time to help at the funeral reception. o Time Commitment: Ready availability since we usually only have about 3 days to prepare for the reception. o Length of Commitment: As long as you wish to help o Contact/Chair: Ann Case at thecaseplace@comcast.net or 425-868-0344 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Kay Dudycha at kd5040@frontier.com or 425-885-6182 o Current Needs: We are always in need of people to help with this important ministry. Stewardship of Building & Grounds: Assists in maintaining and repairing items in our buildings and on our grounds. If you have basic skills in home maintenance/repair including carpentry, painting, pruning, or planting, you can assist in the good stewardship of our buildings and grounds. o Responsibilities: Reply to emails or calls for assistance to help on small repairs or facilities and grounds projects. o Gifts Needed: Basic home maintenance/repair skills; Specific abilities in any of the following areas: carpentry, painting, plumbing, assembly, planting/pruning. o Time Commitment: Most projects can be accomplished in 1-2 hours; some projects may require a full day. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Jerry Kuntz at jerryk@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Small painting projects, furniture repair, pew repairs, shelving, pruning, ivy removal from tree trunk bases. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday after the 9am liturgy, Benediction followed by adoration until 9:00pm in the Eucharistic Chapel. o Responsibilities: To visit with Jesus present in the tabernacle. o Gifts Needed: As Catholics, we believe that Jesus is with us through Holy Communion and the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. Adoration is a time of spiritual renewal, a time when we can sit quietly in the presence of our Lord. o Time Commitment: The chapel is open all day. You are invited to schedule an adoration time with our chair to assure someone is present throughout the day. The chapel is also open for people who only wish to "drop-in" for a short visit any day of the week. o Length of Commitment: Be responsible for a 1/2 hour o Contact/Chair: Shari Stecher at dstecher1@verizon.net or 425-868-2310 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Anita Keahey at arkea101@aol.com o Current Needs: All are welcome! As Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, "Adoration is essentially an embrace with Jesus in which I say to him: I am yours, and I ask you, please stay with me always". Prayer Network: Our ministry commits to pray for those who request our prayers. We know that prayer works and that prayer is one of our Baptismal responsibilities. Intercessory prayer is one of our spiritual gifts. o Responsibilities: Respond to the requests asked of the prayer network; Daily prayer for those requesting prayers and for friends and family. o Gifts Needed: A commitment and belief in intercessory prayer o Time Commitment: No monthly meetings; All requests are by email. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Ann Case at thecaseplace@comcast.net or 425-868-0344 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Pray-ers!
St. Jude Book Club: Sharing our faith and spirituality through reading faith based books.
o Responsibilities: Read the book chosen by the group and attend the potluck discussion groups
o Gifts Needed: Open to all parishioners who enjoy reading & want to enrich their faith by sharing ideas with others
o Time Commitment: One Tuesday evening each quarter 5:30pm to 8:00pm & personal time for reading
o Length of Commitment: one book at a time
o Contact/Chair: Ruth Ashburn at ruth@stjude-redmond.org
o Current Needs: All interested parishioners
Rosary Cenacle/Rosary Group: The Rosary is prayed every morning after the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy except for Friday when it is prayed before the 9:00 a.m. morning Mass. The rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. In praying the Rosary we are reminded of the many needs within our families, parish and world. o Responsibilities: To join others as they gather to pray the rosary on a regular basis o Gifts Needed: A desire to pray with others and to meditate upon the different mysteries in the life of Jesus o Time Commitment: One half to one hour o Length of Commitment: Varies for each person o Contact/Chair: Anita Keahey at arkea101@aol.com or 425-882-1356 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Shari Stecher at dstecher1@verizon.net or 425-868-2310 o Current Needs: All parishioners are welcome to come and gather in prayer for the intentions of the Blessed Mother and our needs.
Men’s Spirituality: The mission of our group is intimacy with God and men through prayer, worship, and fellowship. Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. The Men’s Group also sponsors an annual Lenten retreat for the men in the parish. o Responsibilities: None - Just regularly attend the monthly meetings. o Gifts Needed: No special gifts required; just the ability to talk, share and pray in a small group setting. o Time Commitment: Monthly meetings are 7-9pm the first Monday every month. o Length of Commitment: Can attend any meeting at any time. o Contact/Chair: Mark Mackaman at mmackaman@earthlink.net or (425)788-6391. o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: All St Jude men are encouraged to come and join a great bunch of guys for song, discussion and worship of the Lord. Past discussions have included: "Fatherhood: How we can help one another be better fathers", "Building a Deeper Faith with the Lord" and "Spiritual Direction - Wisdom and Thoughts from Henri Nouwen".
Men’s Bible Study Group: The St Jude's Men's Bible Study Group explores the bible in more depth by reading a Bible chapter and then coming together as a small group to discuss it. We are not bible scholars – just a group of men that gather to pray, fellowship, and share the Word. Everyone is welcome!! o Responsibilities: None - Just regularly attend the monthly meetings. The Group meets from 7:30am to 9:30 am the first and third Saturday of every month in a member’s home. The group reads an assigned chapter prior to the meeting and then rereads the chapter at the meeting. Then a lively discussion follows to gain a greater insight into the Bible passage and what it means. o Gifts Needed: No special gifts required; just the ability to talk, share and pray in a small group setting. o Time Commitment: The bi-monthly meetings are from 7:30am to 9:30 am the first and third Saturday of every month in a member’s home. o Length of Commitment: Can attend any meeting at any time. o Contact/Chair: Mark Mackaman at mmackaman@earthlink.net or (425)788-6391. o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Your presence
Women’s Spirituality: Faith filled women of all ages seeking a closer relationship with God. o Responsibilities: Building a community of support to help each other grow in faith. o Gifts Needed: Open to all adult women. o Time Commitment: Monthly meetings on 3rd Friday, September -May. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Julianne Mitchell at jsmitch206@aol.com or 425-883-4387 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Jan Clark at 425-821-4697 o Current Needs: Join us! Annual Women’s Retreat: To build a community among the women of St. Jude Parish. o Responsibilities: Attend the annual retreat Jan. 28-30, 2011. o Gifts Needed: Open to all adult women. o Time Commitment: One weekend. o Length of Commitment: One weekend. o Contact/Chair: Julianne Mitchell at jsmitch206@aol.com or 425-883-4387 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Gina Mousseau at 425-882-0932 o Current Needs: Join us! Young Adult Ministry: To provide a support for Young Adults(married and single, ages 20-40) within and beyond our parish; To facilitate spiritual, educational, social and service opportunities that bring young adults together. o Responsibilities: Commitment to help form and develop a Young Adult Ministry(singles and/or married couples); An ability to explore the needs of young adults and how best to respond; A willingness to seek out additional resources o Gifts Needed: Energy and excitement; A desire to work with and be part of a young adult ministry; An ability to vision and see possibilities o Time Commitment: Once/month gatherings; Other times depending upon activities scheduled. o Length of Commitment: 1-2 years o Contact/Chair: Katie Benjamin at katiejos@gmail.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (Needed) o Current Needs: Young adults who are interested in being a part of this ministry Pastoral Council: As a parish we are charged and empowered by the Spirit with the mission to make the love of Jesus viable and active within our parish and beyond our parish borders. The Pastoral Council collaborates with the pastor, parish leadership and parish bodies to fulfill this mission o Role: Serves as a collaborative and advisory body to the pastor through: 1) Fostering the implementation of our Mission and enhancing the life of the parish; 2) Providing vision, priorities, goals, evaluation, and long and short range planning to the parish, pastoral staff, and various commissions; 3) Modeling the unity to which Jesus called his disciples; 4) Listening to and facilitating communion with parishioners and parish bodies. o Responsibilities: Communicate with the various commissions and committees to foster parish faith, life, education, service and responsible stewardship; Encourage participation of all parishioners to actively utilize their gifts for the betterment of God’s kingdom and to further their relationship with God. o Gifts Needed: A desire to serve that comes out of our faith; An ability to see the parish in broad strokes and to help vision and plan; Able to communicate and to listen to others with objectivity o Time Commitment: Once/month meetings; Involvement in parish life o Length of Commitment: 3 year term o Contact/Chair: Tim Duffy at duffy.tim@gmail.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Parishioners who are interested in serving the parish in this capacity. New members are selected in the spring. Finance Council: A consultative body providing the Pastor with advice concerning the good stewardship of parish financial resources. o Responsibilities: Providing financial analysis of monthly reports; Developing and overseeing the Annual Parish Budget process; Assure an Annual Report to the parish is provided each fall; Providing fiscal analysis of proposed goals, strategies, and programs; Conducting long-range financial planning for both Operating budget and Capital needs. o Gifts Needed: Some background in understanding financial reports; Ability to look at “the big picture” of the parish --- finances support ministry and mission; Willingness to assist the pastor as requested in analyzing financial direction for the parish. o Time Commitment: Meets the second Thursday of the month at 7pm. o Length of Commitment: 3 year appointment by pastor; potentially renewal once. o Contact/Chair: Greg Lissy at greglissy@hotmail.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Jerry Kuntz at jerryk@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: 1-2 new members appointed annually Stewardship Council: Fosters and facilitates parishioner participation in being good stewards by planning activities to encourage the sharing of time, talent and treasure. o Responsibilities: Support the annual campaign for parish commitments of Time, Talent, and Treasure each fall; Conduct an annual June Volunteer Appreciation Event; Develop ways to encourage an understanding and commitment to Stewardship as a way of life. o Gifts Needed: Personal sense of gratitude for all the gifts God has given; Willingness to assist in organizing programs for the whole parish. o Time Commitment: Monthly meeting; Assisting in carrying out assignments related to Stewardship activities; Participation in carrying out the annual Appreciation event. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Pat McColly at mccollyp@comcast.net o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Tina Petesch at causecom@msn.com o Current Needs: New member to assist in planning and carrying out the June Volunteer Appreciation event for the parish. Liturgy Committee: To study and focus on preparing liturgies with a specific result in mind and to evaluate what happened and to support all liturgical ministries and ministers. o Responsibilities: Participate in monthly meetings; Be willing to participate in workshops as the need or interest arises. o Gifts Needed: Desire to learn more about the liturgy and the various ministries; An ability to understand how we can best celebrate Sunday liturgies as well as liturgies for special occasions here at St. Jude’s. o Time Commitment: Once/month o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Additional committee members who have a love for the liturgy and the time to commit to this ministry. Social Committee: Sponsor social activities that bring the total parish community together for fellowship, friendship, and fun. o Responsibilities: Either lead or help carry out 2-4 social activities(dinners, dances, festivals, games, etc.) you think would be fun for the parish; Coordinate the planning and carrying out of these activities by involving many other parishioners, especially those newer to St. Jude’s; Assist with publicity, set-up, decorating, and clean-up for the event. o Gifts Needed: Ability to communicate with others to find out social activities desired by parishioners and best timing. o Time Commitment: Dependent on your role in leadership or volunteer assisting. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: (Needed – Open for new leader) o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Gary & Pat Smith 425-868-6302 or patat98052@yahoo.com o Current Needs: New Chair - your chance to help the whole parish celebrate! We especially welcome the involvement of young parents/families Social Justice Ministry: To increase the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching through education, reflection and prayer…and to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable through advocacy and service. o Responsibilities: Be trained in the seven tenets of Catholic Social Teaching; Attend monthly meetings; Assist in projects and advocacy efforts. o Gifts Needed: Commitment to the poor and vulnerable; Desire to pursue justice as well as charity. o Time Commitment: Monthly meetings first Monday of month at 7pm; Participate in annual projects such as Work of Human Hands(Catholic Relief Services), Towels on Holy Thursday(Hopelink), Friends of Youth dinners, JustFaith offerings, others o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Ned Laskowski at nlaskowski67@yahoo.com or 425-736-7187 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: Growth in number of committee members
Pastoral Care(Homebound & Hospitals): Visit and take communion to those who are homebound, in retirement centers, adult homes, Providence of Marianwood, Emerald Heights, and Evergreen Hospital. o Responsibilities: Participate in training; Take communion to those in need on a “weekly” basis with the exception of Evergreen Hospital, Providence of Marianwood, and Emerald Heights which are “monthly”. Help support others in this ministry. o Gifts Needed: A compassionate and listening presence; Personable, reliable and responsible; Comfortable visiting and praying with others. o Time Commitment: For retirement centers, adult homes and the homebound it is weekly; for Evergreen, Providence, and Emerald Heights it is monthly. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Additional ministers especially in visiting homebound, Providence of Marianwood, and Evergreen Hospital. Stephen Ministry: Trained, caring parishioners reach out to parish members who are grieving, lonely, ill, dying or experiencing stress within their lives. Stephen Ministers have 50 hours of training and commit to 2 years of service in the parish. This ministry was named after St. Stephen, a deacon in the early church who was appointed to do many acts of caring ministry in his community. o Responsibilities: Candidates spend an initial 50+ hours in classroom training(Sept-April) and commit to 2 years of service in the parish; Attend monthly supervision group sessions(2nd Monday eve of month); Be assigned one-on-one confidential caring ministry to those in need. o Gifts Needed: Compassionate listening skills; Commitment to bringing Christ’s love to hurting people. o Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 year commitment after training; Monthly meeting; Prayer and support of one another and maintaining confidentiality. o Length of Commitment: 3 years o Contact/Chair: Debbie McCormick at mccormickpb@msn.com or 425-868-3590 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: New Stephen Ministers willing to be trained; Interested leaders. Bereavement Ministry: Provides an opportunity to walk with and support those who are experiencing the death of a loved one. This is accomplished either through personal contact or by facilitating a Bereavement Support Group. o Responsibilities: Participate in training and in regular committee meetings; To personally reach out to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. o Gifts Needed: An understanding and appreciation of the grief process; an ability to walk with those who are grieving in a compassionate way; an ability to listen and be present to those who are in pain. o Time Commitment: Once/month for committee meetings; Available to those who are grieving on an as-needed basis; As a facilitator of a bereavement support groups-Seven week training usually in January/February/March time frame. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: New ministry – Need parishioners who would like to participate in this new ministry. Guardians & Angels: Provides support to expectant mothers and caregivers of young children (newborn to age 5) by fostering new friendships, creating a sense of belonging, and supporting one another in raising children in the Catholic faith. Free childcare provided. o Responsibilities: Participate in our support groups for young parents and caregivers. o Gifts Needed: Openness to new friendships and support. o Time Commitment: Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30am o Length of Commitment: 2-3 hours- social time for caregivers and playtime for children o Contact/Chair: Kelli Bausch at constantia2008@comcast.net or 425-269-6558 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: We need a seasoned mentor type person who has raised children and grandchildren to help answer questions of new parents. Someone interested in chairing the group next year (I will mentor them this year). Social Service Committee: Provides resources for parishioners in need including transportation, meal preparation, light house work, yard work, etc; Establish parish service days for parishioners to engage in service activities with other parishioners, families, and teens. o Responsibilities: Be a member of the committee and available to meet on a regular basis; Or, be a part of a team that is willing to respond to needs as they arise; Coordinate and connect needs with available resources. o Gifts Needed: Desire to help others; Ability to be flexible given that sometimes needs arise on short notice. o Time Commitment: Will vary; For committee members once/month in the beginning; For Volunteers: Each person will decide their level of commitment from once/week to several times/year dependent on needs; Parish Service Day: Hope is to sponsor several throughout the year in which you can volunteer. o Length of Commitment: Yearly commitment o Contact/Chair: Tony & Suzanne Grant at suzanne.grant@gmail.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org o Current Needs: New Committee – so we need parishioners who are willing to serve on this committee and others willing to volunteer for specific tasks. Giving Tree: Collects contributions for Christmas gifts to those in need in our community. o Responsibilities: Help set up our trees and doves in the narthex; Collect age specific gifts needed from area social services o Gifts Needed: Desire to help make Christmas for children and families in need o Time Commitment: Mostly in December o Length of Commitment: Annual o Contact/Chair: Susan Pilawski at brudas@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Volunteers for this Christmas season Matthew House: Provides support for families of prisoners in Monroe by collecting clothing and food, and various other programs for those families. o Responsibilities: Assist in sorting donations in back of church and delivering them to Matthew House in Monroe, WA o Gifts Needed: Open and flexible o Time Commitment: As needed o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Lois Nelson at 425-869-2213 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Fill-in for vacation and other times Sister Parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Tijuana, Mexico, is staffed by the priests, nuns, and brothers of the Missionaries of Jesus and Mary. They serve through spiritual sustenance, food & clothing bank, etc. o Responsibilities: Help keep our parish informed and updated on our sister parish in Tijuana, Mexico. o Gifts Needed: Interest in assisting in a very poor mission community. o Time Commitment: Occasional meetings and visits to provide support and assistance to the mission. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Lynn-Ellen Lacey at nurselacey18@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: o Current Needs: Open to new members Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers needed for various projects in our community. o Responsibilities: Assist on low-income, self-help home building. o Gifts Needed: Desire to help; Basic carpentry abilities o Time Commitment: As projects are scheduled o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Tom Granger at grangertom@aol.com o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Tony Martin at tonymartin@phillips.com o Current Needs: Individuals willing to pitch in on building projects. Nativity Display: To better appreciate the art heritage of our Catholic faith and visually demonstrate the worldwide nature of our faith. o Responsibilities: Assist Fr. Dave in set-up and take down o Gifts Needed: An appreciation of Catholic visual culture; Arranging or artistic interest o Time Commitment: End of December(after Christmas) set-up; Early January(after Epiphany) take-down o Length of Commitment: 1or more years o Contact/Chair: Fr. Dave at frdave@stjude-redmond.org or 425-883-7685 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: (Needed) o Current Needs: Co-Chair and helpers for this December and January Pro-Life Ministry: The purpose of the St. Jude Pro-Life Committee is to reaffirm our faith’s constant witness that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self, and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence. o Responsibilities: Participate in helping provide faith-based information and education to deepen the understanding of the sanctity of human life from birth to natural death; Support programs for problems related to pregnancy, for all who have been involved in abortion; for those who are disabled, sick and dying, and their families and caregivers, for those who have lost loved ones to violent crime; and for those in prison sentenced to death. Participate in the sacramental life of the Church and in programs of communal and individual prayer that the culture of death that surrounds us today will be replace by a culture of life and love. o Gifts Needed: A compassionate, respectful view of all human life. A willingness to promote and build a culture of life. A desire to help. o Time Commitment: We meet at the parish at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Assist in events during October and January o Length of Commitment: Annual Commitment o Contact/Chair: Penny Bergstrom at 425-883-7868 or j.l.berg@gte.net o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sue Ewing at 425-941-2364 or susan0071@verizon.net o Current Needs: New members St. Vincent de Paul: Adult volunteers visit and reach out to the poor and needy with support and financial assistance for basic needs. We strive to be responsive to the Christian calling to help those who suffer, who are deprived or forgotten within our community and bring them aid and comfort. To find in our service to the poor an opportunity to serve God who created all people. o Responsibilities: Be trained to serve the poor irrespective of class, creed, or color; Attend monthly meetings and attend to the needs of those seeking our help; Assist those in need with financial and spiritual support. o Gifts Needed: The gift of listening and understanding; the gift of collaboration and sharing; the gift of acceptance and service. o Time Commitment: Monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month 7-8:30pm; 2-4 home visits per month or an hour per week in service. o Length of Commitment: 1-3 years o Contact/Chair: Jeanne Goldbloom at edgoldbloom@gmail.com or 425-881-2720 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Sue Osterman at sosterman@lwsd.org o Current Needs: 1) Spanish Speaking members; 2) Able bodied men/women to assist in our furniture and household goods ministry; 3) Members to help listen and distribute calls to members from our “hot line”; 4) Drivers with a truck to pick up donations from the community or deliver items to needy clients 2-3 hours/month. St. Bernadette’s Guild: Open to all women of St. Jude, helps with parish receptions, special projects and supports bake sales. o Responsibilities: Provide service to the church and to the community. o Gifts Needed: All gifts are welcome. o Time Commitment: No set meetings; Communicate by email and phone; Participate in bake sales, receptions, cleaning the church at Easter, etc. o Length of Commitment: Open o Contact/Chair: Kay Dudycha at kd5040@frontier.com or 425-885-6182 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Eva Kappenman at 425-883-6214 o Current Needs: New members wishing to assist in the work of the guild. Knights of Columbus: A Catholic fraternal and service organization assists the parish with special projects and sponsors social functions (Pancake Breakfasts, February Crab Feed dinner, and Octobeerfest.) o Responsibilities: Assist with special projects and sponsored social functions. o Gifts Needed: Men, age 18 or over, wishing to be part of our fraternal service organization. o Time Commitment: Meets first Thurday of month, 7:30pm, in Council Chambers/Room 4 of Parish hall; Assist with special projects and social functions. o Length of Commitment: On-going membership o Contact/Chair: Joe Rames at 425-556-9506 o Alternate Contact/Co-Chair: Don Garcia at Dgarcia3002@yahoo.com o Current Needs: New members wishing to assist in the work of our council.
If you have a
particular talent which you want to volunteer “as needed” or “on-call” way,
please include it on the attached
Engaged and Connected Commitment Form
If your gifts or interests have you considering forming a new ministry if you think it is not represented above…let’s talk. Contact Sr. Betty or Fr. Dave with your idea for a new ministry.
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