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Ministry #

OPPORTUNITY

DESCRIPTION

COMMITMENT

Administration

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Parish Council Volunteer

one of the governing bodies of the Parish

3 years - meets on third Tuesday of every month

Worship Ministry

 

Worship Commission

prepare Parish liturgical celebration

varies seasonally

Prayer Ministry

pray for sick and deceased members of the church

varies, daily prayer or phone tree

Nursing Home Eucharistic Ministers

distribute Holy Communion

Distribute Communion

hospital/Appleton health care/homebound

varies

Sacristan (Laundry)

wash and iron altar linens

weekly for 1 month per year

Sacristan (Flowers)

maintains plants and flowers in the church

weekly

Sanctuary Cleaner

vacuum and dust the sanctuary, Bride's Room, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and Sacristy

weekly for 1 month per year

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Requires Virtus training

9:30 Mass periodically - 5-6x per school year

Greeters/Presentation of Gifts

families and people of all ages to serve at mass

one mass or more per year

Lector

proclaim the Scripture readings at Liturgy

Eucharistic Minister

distribute Holy Communion at weekend masses

training, then as needed on your availability

Server

serve at Liturgies (5th grade or older)

training, then as scheduled

Usher

help seat people and take up collection

as scheduled

Music

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Cantor

Sunday

Joyful Noise

Sunday

varies

Resurrection Choir

Funeral Masses

varies

Community Choir

Sunday

varies

Instrumental

for liturgies

varies

Children's Choir

Sunday

varies

Religious Education

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Total Board of Education

serve on Board

meets monthly during school year

Adult Education Committee

serve on Board

monthly meetings

Retreat Volunteer

youth in grades 7-12

as scheduled

Youth Leadership Team Member

build and expand current youth ministry program

monthly meetings

Religious Education Catechist

Prepare and present classes for public school youth in grades 1-11. Virtus training required.

typically Wednesday evenings

Religious Education Catechist Aide

assist the catechist in classroom for grades 1-6

typically Wednesday evenings

Religious Education Support Staff

assist in the RE office

Wednesday evening

Sunday Morning Pre-School

Prepare and present lessons for the four to five year olds on Sunday. Virtus training required.

Sunday mornings during 9:30 mass. October to March

Generations of Faith Planning Committee

plan and organize semi-annual intergenerational parish wide events

meetings leading up to each event

Day School

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Lunch Servers

Day school volunteer-

Virtus training required

as scheduled

LEGO League moderators/coaches

Day school volunteer-

Virtus training required

varies

Class room volunteers

Day school volunteer-

Virtus training required

monthly meetings

Library Media Center

Day school volunteer-

Virtus training required

varies

Scout Leader

Day school volunteer-

Virtus training required

varies

SCRIP Sales

sell scrip

varies

Youth Ministry

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Fundraiser Committee

coordinate fundraiser for Child and Youth Ministry

annual event

Tisket Tasket Basket Fundraiser

coordinate fundraiser for Child and Youth Ministry

annual event

Cookie Bakers

care packages for recent high school graduates

annual event

Youth Ministry Volunteer

adult volunteers assist the youth ministers as chaperones, etc.

as needed

Birthday Ministry Volunteer

send cards to middle and high school students

6 month commitment

Drivers Care Ministry Volunteer

care packages to sophomores on their 16th birthday

6 month commitment

Open Gym and Café Volunteer

adults help supervise before Religious Education classes

Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15

Intercessory Prayer Volunteer

pray daily for a small group of youth

pray from home daily for a year

Young Adult Committee

adults 20's and 30's. Married or single. Plan activities.

afternoon or evening several times per year

Parish Life

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Community Life Commission

supports the growth of social ministries

30 minutes to 5 hours per event

Food, Fun & Fellowship

plan and host social events

varies per project or activity

Food, Fun, Fellowship Events

Thanksgiving, anniversary dinners, Fellowship Sunday, Kringle sale

varies

Ladies of STM

socialization for adult women

Newcomer Ministry

personal welcome to new              parishioners

bi-monthly morning meeting

Stewardship

Stewardship Commission

coordinates celebration and promotion of stewardship in the parish

monthly meetings, Sept-May

Communication

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Communication Commission

supports technical advancement in the area of communication

meets as needed depending on the project

Health and Wellness

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Special Activities

promotes the health and wellness of the STM members

varies, 30 min. following Mass

Health and Wellness Commission

screenings 3X per year

dependent on project

Screenings, Clinics, Blood Drive

screenings 3X per year

??? 6-hour training session

Health Watch

promotion and support of healthy lifestyle choices

Bereavement Ministry

time is spent with the grieving

monthly meetings Sept-May

Prayer Shawl  Ministry

knit/crochet shawls while praying for those in need meets monthly and/or accepts donations for the purchase of yarn

Service and Justice

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Service and Justice Commission

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

meets monthly

Charity Projects & Activities

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

Justice and Advocacy

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

Elizabeth Ministry

please see section in Elizabeth Ministry

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

Kindness Ministry

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

"Mass" Transit Ministry

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

Respect Life and Care of Creation Ministry

please see section in Service, Justice and Charity

varies from single events to on-going research/projects

 

Sacrament Schedule

Weekend Mass

Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30, 10:30 AM


Weekday Mass

Monday thru Friday

7:00 AM 

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 PM or

by appointment 

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St. Thomas More Parish

1810 N McDonald St

Appleton, WI  54911

Parish Phone: (920) 739-7758

Parish Fax: (920) 749-3743

E-mail: stmparish@stmcath.org

Parish Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday,

8:30 - 12:00 Friday

St. Thomas More 

Faith Formation

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Faith Formation Phone: (920) 739-8172

Faith Formation Office Hours:

8:30 - 4:00 Tuesday & Wednesday 

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