Stewardship of Time & Talents - Ministries/Volunteering

"We must be regarded as Christ's servants, stewards entrusted with the mysteries of God." 1Cor 4:1


Our parish asks everyone to give 2-4 hours of their Time & Talent each week in Prayer & Service, beginning with the participation in weekly Mass and extending to ministry in our parish, our families, and the wider community. 

The following is a list of activities which provide our parishioners an opportunity to serve our community.

 

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT

(Parish Ministries 2009-2010)

(Stewardship of Time and Talent Interest Form)

Liturgical Ministries 

·        Sacristan*: Helps with setup and immediate preparation before and after Liturgies.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        Altar Server*: Assists the priest at Liturgies (ages fourth grade through adult.)  Contact Corinne Gregory-Fiske at corinneg@politechild.com

·      Ministers of Holy Communion*: Confirmed Catholic who ministers the Eucharist to the assembly at Liturgy.  Contact Cathy Mulligan at mulligancm@msn.com

·        Lector*: Confirmed Catholic who proclaims the Scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word.  Contact Barbara Zick at bc.zick@comcast.net

·        Music/Choir*: Supports congregational singing through the Sanctuary Choir, Gospel Choir, Soul Purpose Choir, Cantors, and Accompanists.  Contact Sue Shellooe at sue4choir@aol.com 

·        Art & Environment:  Creates the liturgical environment through banner design and display and floral arrangements (adults and youth).  Contact Amy Cast at abcast@me.com

·        *Please commit to and serve in no more than 1 Liturgical Ministry at a time!

Households of Faith Ministries (Religious Education)

·        Nursery:  Volunteers provide childcare for children 6 mos. to 3 years during Sunday Liturgies (9am and 11am).  Contact Katie Wichman @katiec25@hotmail.com

·        Pre-School & Elementary: Co-Teachers are needed in the Pre-K, and Grades K-6. Regular sessions meet September-May. Contact Mary Kellison at maryk@stjude-redmond.org

·        Teens, Grades 7-12: Volunteers may facilitate a small group two or three times a month or assist with retreats, service projects, Confirmation preparation, or summer missions.  Contact Rick Casolary at rick@stjude-redmond.org 

·        Adult: Volunteers assist with opportunities for prayer, scripture study, small groups, parish retreats, etc. offered yearlong.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        Christian Initiation:  Catechists are needed to sponsor adults/teens/children in our parish who are seeking full membership in the Catholic faith.  Contact maryk@stjude-redmond.org

·        Vacation Bible School (VBS):  Facilitators are needed for this one week long summer program geared to small children.  Please contact Mary Kellison at maryk@stjude-redmond.org

Hospitality Ministries

·        Ministers of Hospitality*: Offer hospitality to parish members at weekend Liturgies.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        Coffee Hours: Volunteers provide hospitality after the Sunday morning Liturgies. Contact Pat Smith at patat98052@yahool.com

·        Wine & Cheese:  Volunteers provide hospitality after the Saturday evening Liturgies, as well as sponsor a quarterly gathering for new and current parishioners.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at     betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        Funeral Receptions:  Volunteers provide funeral receptions for bereaved families.  Contact Ann Case at thecaseplace@comcast.net

 

Organizations

·        Golden Girls: A support group for “mature” women meets twice a month at weekday Mass (9am) followed by coffee, conversation, and spiritual support. Contact Ruth McCabe via St. Jude Parish Office at 425-883-7685

·        Knights of Columbus:  A Catholic fraternal and service organization assists the parish with special projects and sponsors social functions (i.e. parish pancake breakfasts, February crab feed dinner, and Octoberfest.)  Contact Kris Olin at kmrolin@aol.com

·        St. Bernadette’s Guild:  Open to all women of St. Jude, helps with parish receptions, special projects and supports bake sales. Contact Kay Dudycha at kd5040@verizon.net

·        St. Vincent de Paul:  Adult volunteers visit and reach out to the poor and needy with support and financial assistance for basic needs.  Contact Jeanne Goldbloom at e.goldbloom@gmail.com

·        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 Catholic faith.  Contact Kelli Bausch at constantia2008@comcast.net

Spirituality Ministries

·        Eucharistic Exposition:  Every Friday 9:30am to 9:00pm in the Eucharistic Chapel.  All are welcome. For assigned time, contact Shari Stecher at dstecher1@verizon.net or Anita Keahey at arkea101@aol.com 

·        Prayer Network:  Volunteers pray for the special needs of others through prayer requests confidentially forwarded by coordinator to members of the group.  Contact Ann Case at thecaseplace@comcast.net

·        Rosary 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: Men of St. Jude whose mission is “Intimacy with God and men through prayer, worship, and fellowship.” Contact Mark Mackaman at mmackaman@earthlink.net

·        Women’s Spirituality:  Faith filled women of all ages seeking a closer relationship with God. Contact Julianne Mitchell at jsmitch206@aol.com

·        Teen Spirituality:  Teens, grades 7-12 meet one Wednesday a month at 7:00 p.m. in the Teen Center to discuss how their faith is intertwined in their daily lives.  Contact Rick Casolary at rick@stjude-redmond.org

Leadership Ministries

·        Pastoral Council: Plans and sets directions for the parish.  Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7pm.  To present an agenda item contact John LaFond at jflafond@comcast.net

·        Finance Council:  Advises the Pastor on parish financial matters.  Meets the second Thursday of the month at 7pm.  To present an agenda item, contact Rob Sonderman at r_sonderman@ hotmail.com

·        Stewardship Council: Fosters and facilitates parishioner participation in being good stewards by encouraging the sharing of time, talent and treasure.  Contact Tina Petesch at cause.com@ msn.com

·        Worship Commission: Assists the pastor in achieving the goal of full conscious and active participation of the people in the Eucharist. Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.   Sue Shellooe at sue4choir@aol.com;  Sherry Bupp at sherry_bupp@joimail.com     

·        Adult Faith Formation Committee:  Develops and implements programs that encourage parishioners to engage in life-long faith formation.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@ stjude-redmond.org

·        Social Committee: Assist with events that bring the total parish community together for fellowship, friendship, and fun.  Contact Taya Vercelli at tvercelli@verizon.net

·        Social Justice Committee:  assist parishioners in networking and engaging in works of charity, justice and advocacy.  Contact Ned Laskowski at nlaskowski@aol.com

·        Stewardship of Building & 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.  Contact Jerry Kuntz at jerryk@stjude-redmond.org

Pastoral Care

·        Communion to homebound: Visit and take communion to those who are homebound.  Training and support is provided.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        Communion to Hospital:  Visit and bring communion to patients at Evergreen Hospital.  Train­ing & support are provided.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

·        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.  Contact Debbie McCormick at mccormickpb@msn.com

·        Bereavement Support Group:  Provides an opportunity to walk with those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude-redmond.org

Parish Outreach

·        Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers needed for various projects in our community.  Contact Tom Granger at grangertom@aol.com

·        Giving Tree:  Collects contributions for Christmas gifts to those in need in our community.  Contact Susan Pilawski at brudas@aol.com

·        Matthew House:  Provides support for families of prisoners in Monroe by collecting clothing and food, and various other programs for those families.  Contact Maurice & Dorothy Gilroy at dorothygilroy@yahoo.com

·        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. Contact Lynn-Ellen Lacey at nurselacey18@aol.com

 

To sign up for any of our ministries or to help with any of the above, please fill out our Stewardship of Time & Talent Form

 

 

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