Service & Justice Committee - Karen VanVactor

Homebound ministries -

Fr. Leo/Carol Luckett/Jean Garwarecki

Eucharistic ministers are needed to take Communion to those members of the parish who are unable to attend Mass.

Ministry of Compassion (Funeral Team)

 Jean Gawarecki / Carol Luckett

Volunteers support families who have experienced the death of a loved one by being present at the funeral home. If requested, they pair with experienced laypersons to participate in a prayer with the family at the funeral home and help at funeral mass. Letters of support and encouragement are sent several times throughout the first year following the death of a loved one.

Resurrection Choir (Funeral Team)

Theresa Bell 

Members of this choir attend the funeral Mass as a representative of the parish, to show their support for those experiencing the death of a loved one. No experience necessary. There are no practices.

Funeral Luncheons & Servers

Donna Ehrsam 

Assistance is needed in preparing food for luncheons following the funeral of a parish member. Volunteers are also needed to help with serving and clean-up.

Prayer Blankets (knit, Crochet, Quilt, or Sew)

Mary Spies 

Make a blanket that is blessed and given to those in need. Donations of material and yarn will be gladly accepted also.

Southwest Ministry Food Delivery

Elaine Robertson

Every Monday the food donated in the back of church is delivered to the ministry located on Terry Rd between the hours of 11am and 3pm. Weekly and monthly opportunities available. Must be able to lift groceries in tubs.

Franciscan Kitchen

Susan Bolton

Volunteers Assist in preparing and serving a meal to the homeless at the Franciscan Kitchen the 2nd Saturday of each month. Help with set up & prep between 7:30 - 11:00am. Assistance serving meals and clean-up 10am - 1pm.  Saturday is all by volunteer staff.

Candy For Caring

Peg Fey 

In the spirit of God’s goodness, we use our talents making and selling candy. The profits raised from the sale of these handmade confections go to charities helping those in need in our community. No experience is necessary. Training provided. Volunteers work one day a week at Sts Simon & Jude Campus making candy and packaging to sell for charitable causes.