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Stewardship STARTS AT HOME 2021 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

St. Alexius, Our Lady of the Angels and St. Paulâ€™s

Stewardship STARTS AT HOME

Whether “home” is a studio apartment for one, or a house bursting at the seams with family, a stewardship way of life begins at home. Each household that makes up church is a small part of our larger, extended parish family. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that each of our homes, “can and should be called a domestic church” (2204). That is why it is so important to live as Christian stewards in every aspect of daily life, beginning right in our very own homes. Our churches have adopted stewardship as a way of life for our parish family. As we enter into this time of Renewal, we are focusing in particular on daily life within each of our “domestic churches” and asking ourselves if we are truly living as Christian stewards every day of the week.

Time

How we spend our time at home says a lot about who we are and what is important to us. When we make God the center of our homes by committing to daily time with Him in prayer as our highest priority, He will transform our lives. How will you commit to use your time in the year ahead so that God is truly the center of your home? Consider these ideas to help you get started: •

If you are married, pray together each day as a couple. Start with a daily prayer that Jesus Himself recommends, the Our Father!

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Commit to saying grace before meals and have every family member add a prayer of thanks for some blessing received that day.

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Spend five or 10 minutes reflecting on the daily Gospel reading.

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Remember that your home is a gift from the Lord — make sure that what you allow in your home (TV, Internet use, music) honors Him.

Talent We have been created in the image and likeness of an infinitely talented and endlessly creative God. That means young or old, healthy or infirm, we all have talents. And God gave us these talents with a specific purpose and mission in mind — a mission that evolves and changes over time, but a mission that is meant to be ours for a lifetime. The first “mission field” of course is our own homes. Let’s ask ourselves how we can best use our talents in the year ahead to serve each other well in our homes, in our parish family, and in our wider community. Pray about the following possibilities: •

Commit to serving at a parish event or in a ministry as a family this year. (You will be using your talents and bonding as a family at the same time!)

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Parents and children alike can commit to one extra act of service to a family member every day (doing a siblings’ chore, reading to a young one, coloring a picture for a grandparent).

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If you are homebound, consider ways you can serve right from home — helping with phone calls or emails for a ministry, or offering skills like sewing or baking for parish events. There are countless ways to serve God’s kingdom.

Treasure “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:6-7). We all want peace in our homes. God desires this peace for us, too, more deeply than we can comprehend. We obtain it by trusting completely in His love and provision for us. What does money have to do with this? For the true steward, money has a spiritual component. When used according to God’s will, our income becomes a sort of prayer — an expression of our devotion to God, and our trust in His plan for our lives. Our spending habits are also a reflection of what we value most. God asks us to trust Him in all things, even our finances, so that He can fill our hearts and homes with His peace. Try challenging yourself in the following ways this year: •

Take a look at your current budget and spending habits, and assess what expenses are preventing you from giving more selflessly.

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Ask yourself if your family budget reflects your true priorities so that your spending is a reflection of the values of your Catholic faith.

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Commit to giving a percentage of your income to God through  the parish offertory and be faithful to this commitment as an expression of your trust in God.

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Choose a charity that you and your family are passionate about and set a goal of giving a certain amount.

St. Alexius

2021 MINISTRY LISTINGS

Hospitality ALL SAINTS DAY MASS IN THE CEMETERY

On Halloween, we host a Mass in the cemetery for all who will brave the cold. Mass begins after dark. We show hospitality by providing multiple campfires, light and sound, and a few snacks to follow. Contact: Marlys Marthaler, 320-260-7840, mk.marthaler@yahoo.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

As a support to the pastor, ministers bring Holy Eucharist to assisted living facilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Contact: Julie Meyer, 320-352-9941, meyernails@mainstreetcom.com

FIRST SATURDAY MINISTRY

This ministry brings Communion and prays the Rosary on First Saturdays at Getty Street and the Nursing Home. Volunteers would need to be/become commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. Training is provided. Contact: Deacon Tom McFadden, 320-493-5049, dcntmcfadden@gctel.net

FUNERAL DINNER MINISTRY

This ministry offers comfort to mourners by assisting the family in planning the meal and providing the funeral meal if desired. Teams are led by coordinators and volunteers are called to help set up, make, serve and clean up after funeral lunches. Contact: Karen Deters, 320-352-6346 (home), 320-237-1588 (cell), karen.deters.kd@gmail.com; Deb Frie, 320-304-5085; Emily Backowski, 320-266-1909; Mary Pittman, 320-762-8236

GREETERS

Greeters create a welcoming environment by greeting parishioners and visitors as they enter the church for Masses. Contact: Darla Marthaler, 612-770-1013, dhmarthaler@gmail.com

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

As support to the pastor and the deacons, ministers bring the Holy Eucharist to patients in the hospital and to shut-ins at home. Contact: Julie Bottelberghe, 320-491-6016, jjbottel@gmail.com

MORNING COFFEE AND ROLLS

Prayer

USHERS

ALTAR SERVERS

Families or individuals provide coffee, rolls and juice, and serve it for the whole parish once a month after 8:30 a.m. Mass. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED Contact: Jessica Minette, 320-266-6069 (cell), SACRAMENT stalexiuschurch@gmail.com Eucharistic Adoration is located in St. Faustina’s Chapel of Divine Mercy in SEDER MEAL the lower level of the new addition at St. The Christian Seder Meal is an annual Paul’s Church. The Blessed Sacrament is symbolic celebration of the Passover exposed for adoration from 1 p.m. Sunday festival, much like Christ, His Apostles, Mother Mary, Joseph and every generation until 10 a.m. Saturday. You may come and of Jews before and after Him celebrated in go as you like. However, we are always in need of Committed Adorers and Prayer accordance with our Scriptures. We hold our celebration yearly on the Wednesday Partners who may choose to share or rotate turns on an hour each week, and evening of Holy Week. It includes the Prayer Subs who commit to subbing for symbolic meal to connect us to the one or more specific hour(s) or Committed beginnings of our faith, followed by a Adorer(s) of their choice. We also have a full meal. We enjoy sharing with you the truest meaning of Lent, the Passover, and Sub Calendar in the chapel lobby where why it is indeed a celebration! Volunteers you may sign up to sub one hour for someone in need on a one-time basis. are needed for decorating and setup, Your participation on any level is greatly along with approximately 20 youth appreciated! servers for the Seder Meal. If you can’t volunteer, come to the meal — everyone is Contact: Linda Frericks, 320-352-0105, lindafrericks2@gmail.com; welcome at the table! Joanne Lahr, 320-429-0074, Contact: Katie Loxtercamp, 320-260-8478, jolahr02@gmail.com StPaulsPrayerChain@icloud.com Youth can assist the priest at all liturgical Ushers greet parishioners at weekend services that require servers, such as Masses, take up the collection, distribute daily and weekend Masses, funerals and bulletins, and perform other duties as weddings. Altar servers must be in the needed to ensure the Mass progresses fifth grade or older and have received smoothly. Contact: Jessica Minette, 320-266-6069 (cell), their First Communion. Contact: Jessica Minette, 320-266-6069 (cell), stalexiuschurch@gmail.com stalexiuschurch@gmail.com

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION

Communion Ministers have the special responsibility of helping priests and deacons to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. With permission, they may also bring Jesus to the sick. Contact: Jessica Minette, 320-266-6069 (cell), stalexiuschurch@gmail.com

FAMILY ROSARY

MUSIC MINISTRY Choir

Men, women and youth alike who enjoy praising God with song are invited to join the choir. This choir sings at the 8:30 a.m. Mass and other special liturgies during the year. Contact: Julie Bottelberghe, 320-491-6016, jjbottel@gmail.com

Family Rosary is held the second Sunday of the month, from May to October, at 7 p.m. at the Mary Garden at St. Alexius. Weâ€™re looking for people/families to lead the Rosary and serve a small snack afterwards. Contact: Cindy Miller, 320-429-0132, cmiller@holyfamilysc.org

Instrumentalists

HANDMAIDS OF THE LORD

Youth Choir

This is a group of women who have consecrated themselves to Jesus through Mary. We are focused on praying, especially the Rosary. Dues are collected through prayer, not money. We pray individually, but also together. Our focus is on living out the vocation God has called us to through service to the Lord. Women who have not yet done a consecration will be given help on how to do so. Contact: Maria Minette, 320-267-3230, myminettey@hotmail.com

LECTORS

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass in an inspiring and meaningful way. They carefully review the Scripture passages and practice reading them aloud before coming to Mass. Contact: Jessica Minette, 320-266-6069 (cell), stalexiuschurch@gmail.com

Musicians in our parish can accompany our choirs with piano, organ, flute, stringed instruments or percussion. An audition is required. Contact: Julie Bottelberghe, 320-491-6016, jjbottel@gmail.com St. Alexius has a youth choir open to youth in grades K-12. Contact: Jennifer Klaphake, 320-290-8532, martha1492@wisper-wireless.com

PRAYER CHAIN

We are so happy to pray for peopleâ€™s intentions. We pray for emergencies, family troubles, illness, and much more. Names should not be shared unless the circumstances can be public knowledge. Please join us in lifting up others in prayer! Contact: Emily Backowski, 320-266-1909 (cell), ebackowski@aol.com

ROSARY LEADERS

Every Sunday, the Rosary is led before Mass. A strong voice is helpful in this ministry. Contact: Maria Minette, 320-267-3230, myminettey@hotmail.com

TIP (TEEN INTERCESSORY PRAYER)

Formation ALPHA

hospitality and starts with a meal. After the meal, there is a short video, followed by small-group discussion. It runs for 11 consecutive weeks and is free. Everyone is welcome! It is a great way to invite a neighbor or friend who is searching. Contact: Mike Karasch, 651-226-1436, mike.karasch@gmail.com; Kristi Whitcomb, 320-298-6778, kwhitcomb04@gmail.com

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Children age 4 through the fourth grade are invited to the Church basement at the start of the Liturgy of the Word to hear the Gospel proclaimed and explained at their level. Volunteers are welcome. Contact: Christina Rousslang, 320-980-0475, stalexiusfaithformation@yahoo.com

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

We confirm our students in their junior year of high school, and one requirement is that they attend a retreat. Our retreat is Friday-Saturday of the Fall Break. We need men and women to chaperone and be small-group leaders for this outof-town, overnight retreat. Our adult leaders are key in helping make it an outstanding retreat. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

FAITH FORMATION

The parish Faith Formation program is on Sunday mornings for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. It helps children grow in their knowledge and love of God and their Catholic faith, as well as prepare them to receive the

Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Faith Formation is in need of catechists and volunteers for special occasions. Contact: Christina Rousslang, 320-980-0475, stalexiusfaithformation@yahoo.com

are needed to assist in carrying out the activities of this group. Teens gather once a month. Contact: Christina Rousslang, 320-980-0475, stalexiusfaithformation@yahoo.com

SPONSOR COUPLES

Service

In this ministry, a married couple meets with an engaged couple to mentor them in preparation for marriage. These couples are trained by the diocese, collaborate with the priests, and usually work with two couples each year. Contact: Whitney Rutten, 320-352-2196, whitney.rutten@arvig.net

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

VBS is held in June for four nights, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., with supper provided. The evening includes music, Bible reading/ lessons, prayer and crafts. Volunteers are needed from the kitchen to the classroom. Contact: Amanda Deters, 320-766-2573, Amandamsieben@yahoo.com; Stacie Herickhoff, 320-352-6746 (home), 320-815-5022 (cell)

YOUTH GROUP

This ministry offers spiritual, social and service events focused on inviting teens in sixth through 12th grades to live a more active faith life. It challenges them to examine various aspects of their faith and to grow in their understanding of the teaching of the Catholic Church. Participants help shape our parish and prepare themselves to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world. Volunteers

CHRISTIAN MOTHERS

St. Annâ€™s Christian Mothers membership is open to all adult female members of the Church. We have three meetings a year. Our purpose is to encourage each other in our faith through fellowship and informative Catholic teaching; to pray together for our children, deceased members of Christian Mothers, our parish and our world; to provide service to our parish by serving funeral lunches and other social or fundraising events; to make and deliver prayer blankets to the sick, and provide care baskets, faith and friendship to the elderly â€” honorary members of our group at Christmastime. Contact: Laura Primus, 320-352-3187

DECORATING

Seasonally, we decorate our worship space. If you are gifted in this area or enjoy working with flowers, we need you, along with some strong backs, to help move, lift and climb to put up our decorations. Contact: Carol Miller, 320-859-2585 (home), 320-491-7897 (cell)

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE MINISTRY

People who love being outdoors and gardening are needed to help take care of the garden areas, including the Mary Garden, from spring through fall. Contact: Carol Miller, 320-859-2585 (home), 320-491-7897 (cell), millerfarm1992@yahoo.com

GRIEFSHARE

GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly for 13 sessions. You’ll find support and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Come join the warm, caring environment to help you on your journey through grief. Contact: Jeanine Wolbeck, 651-285-5720; Deb Himsl, 320-429-0913; griefshare@centreforchrist.org

for building up the parish community and family life with an emphasis on family, youth, church, council, and community activities. Contact: Dan Krousey, 320-429-4628, krousey56@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE

As the need arises, this group keeps the church and its grounds looking good. Contact: Alex Miller, 320-491-5197

MARTHA’S MEALS

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

Martha’s Meals is a ministry for families welcoming a new baby by birth, adoption or fostering. Families receive five meals shortly after the baby or child comes home. Volunteers commit to bringing a meal and a friendly face to families, when they are available. Bringing home a new baby can be a challenge and we want to offer support to these families and let them know we care! We welcome volunteers or families with a baby — please contact us in advance. Please email or call/text if you are expecting a child or if you want to be on the list to bring a meal! Contact: marthasmealssc@gmail.com; Sara Goellner, 320-766-6015; Allison Norgren, 320-333-8252; Jess Minette, 320-266-6069

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Collection is counted on a weekly basis by parishioners. Contact: Cathy Winters, 320-352-6309, 320-293-2366, winters9@hotmail.com

There are many ways you can give of your time, talents and treasures at HFS. Volunteers help in the school cafeteria, with indoor and outdoor supervision, in the classrooms, with fundraisers and special events, and much more. Please consider being a volunteer at HFS. (School families are asked to also yearly complete the volunteer sign-up form at school.) Contact: Carla Moritz, 320-352-6535, carlamoritz@holyfamilysc.org The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal service organization of men, founded under the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. This organization provides men with a vehicle

MONEY COUNTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

twice a year, and has an annual meeting in December. When a member passes, five Masses are offered up on his behalf. Please consider this opportunity for spiritual growth and support! Contact: Tom Miller, 320-859-2585 (home), 320-491-4494 (cell), millerfarm1992@yahoo.com

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

This is a ministry of volunteers who assist the priest and provide hospitality to the wedding party at the rehearsal and the day of the ceremony. Training includes learning sacristan skills and being commissioned a Eucharistic Minister. The coordinator is assigned two to three weddings per year. Contact: Whitney Rutten, 320-352-3502, whitney.rutten@arvig.net

People are needed to take pictures of parish life at different events and celebrations we have throughout the year. You need your own camera that can take high-quality, high-resolution photos. Contact: Karen Deters, 320-352-6346 (home), 320-237-1588 (cell), karen.deters.kd@gmail.com Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M.) was established in the 1990s by the Diocese of St. Cloud to address the growing importance of spirituality for our aging population. We have been active in Sauk Centre since 2002. Every spring and fall, an anointing Mass is held and following Mass, a light meal is served by S.A.M. Other events include: a yearly birthday party at the Sauk Centre Nursing Home, an All Soulsâ€™ Day Memorial Mass, a Remembrance Service, weekly Rosary at an assisted living facility, and an annual trip to Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis. S.A.M. also mails greeting cards to the parishioners on the occasion of a Baptism, marriage, a death or new member to the parish. Meetings are approximately four times a year. Membership is open to anyone age 55 and older. Contact: Ken and Deb Gieske, 320-352-3244, dkgtcher@hotmail.com

ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY

This is a menâ€™s group that helps with keeping the church clean and fixed up, prays the Rosary for its deceased members, provides coffee and rolls

WEDDING COORDINATORS

Committees/ Councils MERCIFUL JESUS COMMITTEE

The purpose of the committee is to promote and spread devotion to Merciful Jesus. It is our mission to make the Divine Mercy Shrine a place of pilgrimage, to promote Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations and to foster praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Meetings are held on the third Wednesdays of each month, after the 7 a.m. Mass and Chaplet. Contact: John Lahr, 320-352-3189, 320-429-1276 (cell), jolahr02@gmail.com

FINANCE COUNCIL

The Finance Council assists with the responsible oversight of the parishâ€™s resources. They review and approve the annual parish budget, monitor the budget throughout the fiscal year, advise the pastor in financial matters, and ensure that the parish remains current with its obligations to the parish employees, parish vendors, and diocesan organizations, including the payment of assessments, insurance premiums, retirement premiums and payroll taxes. This is an appointed position. Contact: Chad Marthaler, 952-210-1361, chadmarthaler@yahoo.com

PRO-LIFE GROUP

This group sponsors a bus and attends the Pro-Life rally on Jan. 22 each year at the capital. We also support a local garage sale to raise money for pro-life causes, work with Options for Women and 40 Days for Life. Contact: Mary Reuter, 320-352-2671 (home), 320-250-9904 (cell), reuterkemar@gmail.com

SAUSAGE SUPPER COMMITTEE

This is a committee of parishioners who plan, coordinate and prepare our annual Sausage Supper. This tradition has been carried on for over 65 years and now we prepare around 1,800 meals! If you would like to be a chairperson on this committee, please call. Contact: Carol Miller, 320-859-2585 (home), 320-491-7897 (cell), millerfarm1992@yahoo.com

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

We work together with Fr. Greg on the development and formation of stewardship within our parishes. We do the behind-the-scenes work of the Annual Parish Retreat, Stewardship Renewal, development of the newsletter, and the Thank You Banquet for our ministry leaders. We meet once a month on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We welcome new members! Contact: Cindy Karasch, 320-492-5854, cindy@alternativeseniorcare.net

Our Lady of the Angels 2021 MINISTRY LISTINGS

Hospitality ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

As a support to the pastor, ministers bring Holy Eucharist to assisted living facilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Contact: Julie Meyer, 320-352-9941, meyernails@mainstreetcom.com

FIRST SATURDAY MINISTRY

GREETERS

Greeters create a welcoming environment by greeting parishioners and visitors as they enter the church for Masses. Contact: JoLynn Welle, 320-352-6197, jwelle@holyfamilysc.org

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

As support to the pastor and the deacons, ministers bring the Holy Eucharist on Sunday to those not able to attend church. Contact: Marjorie Roering, 320-352-6044, nanaroering@outlook.com

SEDER MEAL

The Christian Seder Meal is an annual symbolic celebration of the Passover festival, much like Christ, His Apostles, Mother Mary, Joseph and every generation of Jews before and after Him celebrated in accordance with our Scriptures. We hold our celebration yearly on the Wednesday evening of Holy Week. It includes the symbolic meal to connect us FUNERAL USHERS to the beginnings of our faith, followed by Ushers serve our parishioners at funeral Masses throughout the week, greeting those a full meal. We enjoy sharing with you the truest meaning of Lent, the Passover, and who mourn, directing mourners to their why it is indeed a celebration! Volunteers are seats and providing needed information needed for decorating and setup, along with pertaining to the funeral service. approximately 20 youth servers for the Seder Contact: Vern Athmann, 320-352-3859 Meal. If you canâ€™t volunteer come to the meal, everyone is welcome at the table! Contact: Katie Loxtercamp, 320-260-8478, StPaulsPrayerChain@icloud.com

USHERS

Ushers greet parishioners at weekend Masses and holy days of obligation, take up the collection, distribute bulletins, and perform other duties as needed to ensure the Mass progresses smoothly. Contact: Rob Gruber, 320-352-3247, rmgruber@mainstreetcom.com

Prayer

ALTAR SERVERS

Adults and youth can assist the priest at all liturgical services that require servers, such as daily and weekend Masses, funerals and weddings. Altar servers must be in the fifth grade or older and have received their First Communion. Contact: Michael Doubek, 320-761-8255, mdoubek@icloud.com; Melinda Doubek, 320-761-8233, mmdoubek@me.com

EMCEES FOR LITURGY

This ministry is for adult men willing to ADORATION OF THE BLESSED assist our altar servers. The emcee helps SACRAMENT the liturgy flow smoothly and guides Eucharist Adoration is located in St. servers as needed. Faustinaâ€™s Chapel of Divine Mercy in the Contact: Michael Doubek, 320-761-8255, lower level of the new addition at St. Paulâ€™s mdoubek@icloud.com; Church. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed Melinda Doubek, 320-761-8233, for adoration from 1 p.m. Sunday until mmdoubek@me.com 10 a.m. Saturday. You may come and go as you like. However, we are always in need EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF of Committed Adorers and Prayer Partners HOLY COMMUNION who may choose to share or rotate turns Communion Ministers have the special on an hour each week, and Prayer Subs responsibility of helping priests and who commit to subbing for one or more deacons to distribute the Body and Blood specific hour(s) or Committed Adorer(s) of of Christ at Mass. With permission, they their choice. We also have a Sub Calendar may also bring Jesus to the sick. in the chapel lobby where you may sign up Contact: Lola Welle, 320-352-6014 (home), to sub one hour for someone in need on a 320-293-1134 (cell), marlo@mainstreetcom.com one-time basis. Your participation on any GIFT BEARERS level is greatly appreciated! Families, couples and individuals who Contact: Linda Frericks, 320-352-0105, would like to present the bread and wine lindafrericks2@gmail.com; at the preparation of the gifts on Sunday Joanne Lahr, 320-429-0074, may sign up to reserve a specific day. jolahr02@gmail.com Contact: Annette Kittelson, 320-248-1590 (cell), annettetoenies@yahoo.com

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HANDMAIDS OF THE LORD

LECTORS

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass in an inspiring and meaningful way. They carefully review the Scripture passages and practice reading them aloud before coming to Mass. Contact: Audrey Roering, 320-266-6441, Audrey.roering102@gmail.com

MUSIC MINISTRY Cantors

Cantors lead the congregation in song on Saturday at 5 p.m. Mass. Training is provided as needed and scheduling is flexible. Prior experience as a soloist is required. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

Choirs

Men and women, senior high age and older, who like to praise God with song are invited to join one of our choirs. Our choirs sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass

and other special liturgies during the year. One choir sings monthly, the other sings two to three times a month. Rehearsals vary with time of year and the group. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

Instrumentalists

Musicians who play the piano, organ, or other instruments of all kinds are welcome to help us celebrate the liturgy. Audition required. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

PRAYER CHAIN

We are so happy to pray for peopleâ€™s intentions. We pray for emergencies, family troubles, illnesses, and much more. Names should not be shared unless the circumstances can be public knowledge. Please join us in lifting up others in prayer! Contact: Claudette Jennissen, 320-352-3192, ejcj@mainstreetcom.com

SACRISTANS

Sacristans are responsible for the care of the precious objects used during liturgies, such as the linens, altar supplies and vestments. They also keep the sacristy clean and in order. The duties of the sacristans are under the direction of the pastor. Contact: Michael Doubek, 320-761-8255, mdoubek@icloud.com; Melinda Doubek, 320-761-8233, mmdoubek@me.com

TIP (TEEN INTERCESSORY PRAYER)

in a rut. Alpha can help you establish or reignite your personal relationship with Jesus. It also teaches about prayer, Who the Holy Spirit is, and how He’s at work in your life! Alpha has a strong focus on hospitality and starts with a meal. After the meal, there is a short video followed by small-group discussion. It runs for 11 consecutive weeks and is free. Everyone is welcome! It is a great way to invite a neighbor or friend who is searching. Contact: Mike Karasch, 651-226-1436, mike.karasch@gmail.com; Kristi Whitcomb, 320-298-6778, kwhitcomb04@gmail.com

WEEKEND ROSARY LEADER

Leaders and helpers are needed each Sunday for the 10:30 a.m. Mass for this ministry. The lesson materials are supplied each week. Leaders need to familiarize themselves with the lessons and teach them! Helpers for this program assist the leader. Contact: Katherine Mackedanz, 612-418-9692, Katherine.Mackedanz@gmail.com

We know that being a teen isn’t easy, and we want to support them and cover them daily in prayer. Our goal is to have every student in sixth through 12th grades be prayed for by name, daily. Each prayer partner is mailed calendars twice a year with a simple daily prayer to help guide each day. Each prayer partner commits to pray for one year, but it is our hope that you continue praying until the student’s senior year, when they will find out who you are. Please consider praying for the youth of our church, individually each day. Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, amy@centreforchrist.org A Rosary is led before Mass at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join in using this powerful prayer to our Blessed Mother. People to lead the Rosary are also needed. A strong voice is helpful in this ministry. Contact: Melinda Doubek, 320-761-8233, mmdoubek@me.com

Formation

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

We confirm our students in their junior year of high school, and one requirement is that they attend a retreat. Our retreat is Friday-Saturday of the Fall Break. We ALPHA need men and women to chaperone and Alpha is a place where anyone can come be small-group leaders for this outlearn the basics of Christianity. It’s a safe of-town, overnight retreat. Our adult space to explore life’s big questions, such leaders are key in helping make it an as: “Is there a God?” “Who was Jesus?” “Was outstanding retreat. Jesus real?” Some who regularly practice Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, their Catholic faith may feel like they are kathy@centreforchrist.org

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ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

11 classes during the year. Facilitators are needed by early August each year. Our Elementary program is for students in Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org first through fifth grades who attend the public school. On Wednesday afternoons SPONSOR COUPLES during the school year, from 3:15 p.m. In this ministry, a married couple meets until 4:30 p.m., students move through with an engaged couple to mentor them different learning stations that engage in preparation for marriage. These couples them their Catholic faith. Students are trained by the diocese, collaborate encounter Christ in Bible Adventure, with the priests, and usually work with Prayer, Art and Music. Sacramental two couples each year. preparation is offered to students in Contact: Whitney Rutten, 320-352-3502, second grade beginning in the fall of the year. If you feel the Holy Spirit calling you whitney.rutten@arvig.net to help in the classrooms, we welcome VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) high school students and older to share VBS is an energetic, faith-filled week for our Catholic faith. kids 3 years of age to fifth grade, that Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, runs four days in June at HFS. This large amy@centreforchrist.org event of 190-plus children and 70-plus volunteers takes many hands to deliver. The Family Ministry Team plans family Volunteers are needed to be on the planning committee, build props, help events in an effort to strengthen the prepare crafts, make snacks and shepherd family by spending time together children through the different stations. and with other families. We have a Valentineâ€™s dance and would like to add Volunteers can be sixth-graders and older. Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, more activities, but need more people amy@centreforchrist.org to share ideas and help make these events possible. Contact: Melanie Peters, 320-250-5315, melpeters@arvig.net

FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM

GIFT SMALL-GROUP FACILITATORS

YOUTH MINISTRY – LEADERS CREW

CREW (Catholic, Ready, Equipped and Willing) is our Sr. High Youth Ministry program for ninth- 12th grade. We have two events per month — one is a regular gathering at Centre for Christ on a Sunday evening, and the other may be a larger event off-site. We need adults who are willing to commit to being a leaders for this group. A leader should have a love for God and teens, and want to be a consistent presence in their lives. Contact: Rachel Bosl, 320-217-4543, rachel@centreforchrist.org

EDGE

EDGE is our Jr. High Youth Ministry Program for sixth through eighth grade after school on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at Centre For Christ, from September to April. Every leader has a small group or is a small group co-leader. A leader should have a contagious faith and a love for the young church and their energy. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org; Rachel Bosl, 320-217-4543, rachel@centreforchrist.org

Service CHAPLET MINISTRY

Help make the 1,000 chaplets for Lent each year. From cutting and burning, tying knots, to making the rosary bow on each crucifix, this ministry is worked on year-round. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

CHOW MEIN DINNER

This is a committee of parishioners who plan, coordinate and prepare our annual Chow Mein Dinner. This tradition has been carried on for 50-plus years. We served 1,645 people in 2019! Contact: Janet Schulte, 320-250-4390, janet.schulte.js@gmail.com

CHRISTIAN MOTHERS

Membership is open to all adult female members of the Church. We serve the parish through funeral lunch ministry, are attentive to the needs of the parish and look for ways to meet these needs. We have one fundraiser each year, our St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale. The funds collected are given away to a variety of causes. Contact: Alice Peters, 320-352-3768

CHURCH CLEANING

Help keep our worship space and church looking great! If you would like to help clean, we have opportunities — dusting, cleaning windows, sweeping, or vacuuming floors etc. This can be done at a time that is convenient for you. Contact: John Lahr, 352-352-3189, 320-429-1276 (cell), jolahr02@gmail.com

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families are asked to also yearly complete the volunteer sign-up form at school.) Contact: Carla Moritz, 320-352-6535, carlamoritz@holyfamilysc.org

FRIENDS OF MIGORI

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal service organization of men, founded under the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. This organization provides men with a vehicle for building up the parish community and family life with an emphasis on family, youth, church, council and community activities. Contact: Dan Krousey, 320-429-4628, krousey56@gmail.com

Help decorate the church for Christmas, Easter and each season of the church year. Contact: Amy Klaphake, 320-291-0451, amklap@icloud.com People who want to help the partnership by making baked goods/ salads for our salad luncheon in the spring are needed for this fundraiser to help us bring the delegates to Sauk Centre. Helpers are also needed to cut flowers the week before Mother’s Day and help sell them after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

GRIEFSHARE

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MARTHA’S MEALS

MARY GARDEN

Weekly caretakers of the garden are needed to help with weeding, watering and keeping the garden looking nice. Contact: Amy Klaphake, 320-291-0451, amklap@icloud.com

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M.) was established in the 1990s by the Diocese of St. Cloud to address the growing importance of spirituality for our aging population. We have been active in Sauk Centre since 2002. Every spring and fall, MIGORI PARTNERSHIP TEAM an anointing Mass is held and following This committee meets about nine times a Mass, a light meal is served by S.A.M. year on the fourth Tuesday of the month for Other events include: a yearly birthday one hour and focuses on our sister parish party at the Sauk Centre nursing home, relationship with St. Joseph’s in Migori, an All Souls’ Day Memorial Mass, a Kenya. We oversee our Orphan project, which Remembrance Service, weekly Rosary at an began in 2009, where we have been working assisted living facility, and an annual trip to to provide food, education, and some shelter Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis. and health care needs for 90 orphans. We are S.A.M. also mails greeting cards to the also in charge of planning delegations to go parishioners on the occasion of a Baptism, to Kenya, as well as receiving delegates from marriage, a death or new member to Kenya. Additionally, we fundraise to bring the parish. Meetings are approximately delegates here every three years, so there is four times a year. Membership is open to a delegation going to or coming from Migori anyone age 55 and older. every 18 months. We are receiving delegates Contact: Ken and Deb Gieske, 320-352-3244, in April 2020 and hope to send delegates to dkgtcher@hotmail.com Kenya winter of 2022. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, ST. MARGARET’S MISSION kathy@centreforchrist.org A group of women who want to answer the call of the Church to be mission-minded by MONEY COUNTING praying for missionaries, and making quilts Collection is counted on a weekly basis by and other items to give to people who are parishioners. in need. Our group meets the third Tuesday Contact: Danielle Ritter, 320-352-2196, in November, December, March, April and angels@mainstreetcom.com May. We make items on our own, in April we tie quilts together, and in May they are PHOTOGRAPHY sent off. Dues are $10 and anyone can join. People are needed to take pictures of parish Contact: Marlene Jennissen, 320-352-3321 life at different events and celebrations we have throughout the year. You need your own camera or cell phone camera that can take high-quality, high-resolution photos. Contact: Gina Quinn, 320-429-5223, thequinnclan@hotmail.com

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Committees/ Councils

retirement premiums and payroll taxes. This is an appointed position. Contact: Audrey Roering, 320-266-6441, audrey.roering102@gmail.com

PRO-LIFE GROUP

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

We work together with Fr. Greg on the development and formation of stewardship MERCIFUL JESUS COMMITTEE within our parishes. We do the behind-theThe purpose of the committee is to promote scenes work of the Annual Parish Retreat, and spread devotion to Merciful Jesus. It is our Stewardship Renewal, development of the mission to make the Divine Mercy Shrine a newsletter, and the Thank You Banquet place of pilgrimage, to promote Divine Mercy for our ministry leaders. We meet once a Sunday celebrations and to foster praying of month on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We welcome the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Meetings are held new members! on the third Wednesdays of each month after Contact: Cindy Karasch, 320-492-5854, the 7 a.m. Mass and Chaplet. cindy@alternativeseniorcare.net Contact: John Lahr, 320-352-3189, 320-429-1276 (cell), jolahr02@gmail.com

FINANCE COUNCIL

The Finance Council assists with the responsible oversight of the parishâ€™s resources. They review and approve the annual parish budget, monitor the budget throughout the fiscal year, advise the pastor in financial matters, and ensure that the parish remains current with its obligations to the parish employees, parish vendors and diocesan organizations, including the payment of assessments, insurance premiums,

St. Paulâ€™s

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Hospitality

GREETERS

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

Greeters create a welcoming environment by greeting parishioners and visitors as they enter the church for Masses. Volunteers are needed for all Masses. Contact: Deacon Tom McFadden, 320-493-5049, dcntmcfadden@gctel.net

FIRST SATURDAY MINISTRY

As support to the pastor and the deacons, ministers bring the Holy Eucharist on Sunday to those not able to attend church. Contact: Marjorie Roering, 320-352-6044, nanaroering@outlook.com

As a support to the pastor, ministers bring Holy Eucharist to assisted living facilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Contact: Julie Meyer, 320-352-9941, meyernails@mainstreetcom.com This ministry brings Communion and prays the Rosary on First Saturdays at Getty Street and the Nursing Home. Volunteers would need to be/become commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. Training is provided. Contact: Deacon Tom McFadden, 320-493-5049, dcntmcfadden@gctel.net

FUNERAL DINNER MINISTRY

This ministry offers comfort to mourners by assisting the family in planning the meal and providing the funeral meal if desired. Teams are led by coordinators, and volunteers are called to help set up, make, serve and clean up after funeral lunches. Contact: Irene Henry, 320-352-6026, i38@arvig.net

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

SEDER MEAL

servers for the Seder Meal. If you can’t volunteer come to the meal, everyone is welcome at the table! Contact: Katie Loxtercamp, 320-260-8478, StPaulsPrayerChain@icloud.com

lower level of the new addition at St. Paul’s Church. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration from 1 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Saturday. You may come and go as you like. However, we are always in need of Committed Adorers and ST. PAUL’S WELCOMING COMMITTEE Prayer Partners who may choose to share This committee gives new members or rotate turns on an hour each week, and an opportunity to engage early on with Prayer Subs who commit to subbing for their new parish and fellow parishioners. one or more specific hour(s) or Committed Members of this committee meet one or Adorer(s) of their choice. We also have a two times per year and depending on each Sub Calendar in the chapel lobby where person’s talents, members can help give you may sign up to sub one hour for tours, make welcome kits, make welcome someone in need on a one-time basis. calls, etc. Whether a member is new to Your participation on any level is greatly the parish or to the community, we hope appreciated! to make them feel welcome both in their Contact: Linda Frericks, 320-352-0105, first days with St. Paul’s and for years to lindafrericks2@gmail.com; come as we all grow closer in Christ. Joanne Lahr, 320-429-0074, Contact: Kris Hokanson, 320-491-8064, jolahr02@gmail.com kris_hokanson@yahoo.com

USHERS

ALTAR SERVERS

Adults and youth can assist the priest at Ushers greet parishioners at weekend all liturgical services that require servers, Masses, take up the collection, such as daily and weekend Masses, distribute bulletins, and perform other funerals, and weddings. Youth altar duties as needed to ensure the Mass servers must be in the fifth grade or older progresses smoothly. and have received their First Communion. Contact: Harold Lahr, 320-352-6771 (home), Adults are encouraged to join. 320-260-7132 (cell), hlahr@wisper-wireless.com Contact: Mark Haskamp, 320-492-8282, lettucehead34@hotmail.com

Prayer ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Eucharistic Adoration is located in St. Faustina’s Chapel of Divine Mercy in the

EMCEES FOR LITURGY

This ministry is for adult men willing to assist our altar servers. The emcee helps the liturgy flow smoothly and guides servers as needed. Contact: Mark Haskamp, 320-492-8282, lettucehead34@hotmail.com

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Communion Ministers have the special responsibility of helping priests and deacons to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. With permission, they may also bring Jesus to the sick. Contact: Mary Lou Schaefer, 612-720-2754, mschaefer@mainstreetcom.com

HANDMAIDS OF THE LORD

This is a group of women who have consecrated themselves to Jesus through Mary. We are focused on praying, especially the Rosary. Dues are collected through prayer, not money. We pray individually, but also together. Our focus is on living out the vocation God has called us to through service to the Lord. Women who have not yet done a consecration will be given help on how to do so. Contact: Carla Moritz, 320-248-3455, carlamoritz@holyfamilysc.org

LECTORS

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass in an inspiring and meaningful way. They carefully review the Scripture passages and practice reading them aloud before coming to Mass. Contact: Kate Uphus, 320-352-0141, 320-266-4094 (cell), kate.uphus1@gmail.com

MUSIC MINISTRY Cantors

Cantors lead the congregation in song during weekend Mass. Training is provided as needed and scheduling is flexible. Prior experience as a soloist is required. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

Choir

Men and women, senior high age and older, who like to praise God with song are invited to join a choir. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

Instrumentalists

Musicians who play the piano, organ or other instruments of all kinds are welcome to help us celebrate the liturgy. Audition required. Contact: Nancy Schleicher, 320-491-8670, nancys@wisper-wireless.com

Resurrection Choir

This choir sings strictly for funerals. Anyone who is available to sing for funerals is welcome to join this ministry. Contact: June Rutten, 320-352-2398, junefellingrutten@gmail.com

PRAYER CHAIN

We are honored to intercede and pray for your intentions. Specific intentions are helpful and, when appropriate, a name â€” HOWEVER, it can become public knowledge, so it is not necessary. If you are requesting prayer on behalf of another, their

explicit permission prior to adding them is essential, then we don’t have to wait to add them. Parents/guardians are exceptions, and those in charge of someone incapable of making sound decisions. Prayer requests are sent once daily. Join us as we boldly stand in the gap for those in need of prayer. We have a traditional “calling group,” “text group” — receive requests and pray, no further action required — and an “email group” that receives and prays, no further action required. Contact: Katie Loxtercamp, 320-260-8478, StPaulsPrayerChain@icloud.com

directions are provided. They assist the priest as directed. Contact: Marlene Groetsch, 320-352-6419, 320-262-1948, marlenegroetsch@yahoo.com

TIP (TEEN INTERCESSORY PRAYER)

We know that being a teen isn’t easy, and we want to support them and cover them daily in prayer. Our goal is to have every student in sixth through 12th grades be prayed for by name, daily. Each prayer partner is mailed calendars twice a year with a simple daily prayer to help guide each day. Each prayer partner commits to pray for one year, but it is our hope that ROSARY LEADERS you continue praying until the student’s A Rosary is led before Mass at 4 p.m. and senior year, when they will find out who 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on you are. Please consider praying for the Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join in using youth of our church individually each day. this powerful prayer to our Blessed Mother. Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, People to lead the Rosary are also needed. A amy@centreforchrist.org strong voice is helpful in this ministry. Contact: Carla Moritz, 320-248-3455, carlamoritz@holyfamilysc.org

SACRISTANS

Sacristans are responsible for turning on the lights, setting out the appropriate linens and decorations, lighting candles, putting out the sacred vessels and filling them with an appropriate amount of bread and wine They light the candles, arrange the books and assist the altar servers. After the worship service, the sacristan ensures that all the vessels and linens are clean and secured. They clean up, lock the doors, extinguish the lights and make sure the collection is properly locked away. Training and written

Formation ALPHA

Alpha is a place where anyone can come learn the basics of Christianity. It’s a safe space to explore life’s big questions, such as: “Is there a God?” “Who was Jesus?” “Was Jesus real?” Some who regularly practice their Catholic faith may feel like they are in a rut. Alpha can help you establish or reignite your personal relationship with Jesus. It also teaches about prayer and Who the Holy Spirit is and how He’s at work in your life! Alpha has a strong focus on hospitality and starts with a meal. After the meal, there is a short video followed by small-group discussion. It runs for 11 consecutive weeks and is free. Everyone is welcome! It is a great way to invite a neighbor or friend who is searching. Contact: Mike Karasch, 651-226-1436, mike.karasch@gmail.com; Kristi Whitcomb, 320-298-6778, kwhitcomb04@gmail.com

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

We confirm our students in their junior year of high school, and one requirement is that they attend a retreat. Our retreat is Friday-Saturday of the Fall Break. We need men and women to chaperone and be small-group leaders for this out-of-town, overnight retreat. Our adult leaders are key in helping make it an outstanding retreat. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Our Elementary program is for students in first through fifth grades who attend the public school. On Wednesday afternoons during the school year, from 3:15 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., students move through different learning stations that engage them their Catholic faith. Students encounter Christ in Bible Adventure, Prayer, Art and Music. Sacramental preparation is offered to students in second grade beginning in the fall of the year. If you feel the Holy Spirit calling you CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD to help in the classrooms, we welcome high school students and older to share Leaders and helpers are needed each our Catholic faith. Sunday for the 10 a.m. Mass for this Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, ministry. The lesson materials are amy@centreforchrist.org supplied each week. Leaders need to familiarize themselves with the lessons FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM and teach them! Helpers for this program The Family Ministry Team plans family assist the leader. events in an effort to strengthen the Contact: Katherine Mackedanz, family by spending time together 612-418-9692, and with other families. We have a Katherine.Mackedanz@gmail.com Valentine’s dance and would like to add

more activities, but need more people to share ideas and help make these events possible. Contact: Melanie Peters, 320-250-5315, melpeters@arvig.net

prepare crafts, make snacks and shepherd children through the different stations. Volunteers can be sixth-graders and older. Contact: Amy Trisko, 320-492-9539, amy@centreforchrist.org

GIFT SMALL-GROUP FACILITATORS

YOUTH MINISTRY â€“ LEADERS

Our GIFT program relies on trained facilitators who guide small groups through activities and discussions. Facilitators attend four trainings on Monday or Wednesday nights from 7-9 p.m. during the year in addition to the 11 classes during the year. Facilitators are needed by early August each year. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

SPONSOR COUPLES

In this ministry, a married couple meets with an engaged couple to mentor them to help them prepare for marriage. These couples are trained by the diocese, collaborate with the priests and usually work with two couples each year. Contact: Whitney Rutten, 320-352-3502, whitney.rutten@arvig.net

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

VBS is an energetic, faith-filled week for kids 3 years of age to fifth grade, that runs four days in June at HFS. This large event of 190-plus children and 70-plus volunteers takes many hands to deliver. Volunteers are needed to be on the planning committee, build props, help

CREW

CREW (Catholic, Ready, Equipped and Willing) is our Sr. High Youth Ministry program for ninth-12th grade. We have two events per month. One is a regular gathering at Centre for Christ on a Sunday evening and the other is usually a larger event off-site. We need adults who are willing to commit to being a leaders for this group. A leader should have a love for God and teens, and want to be a consistent presence in their lives. Contact: Rachel Bosl, 320-217-4543, rachel@centreforchrist.org

EDGE

EDGE is our Jr. High Youth Ministry Program for sixth through eighth grade after school on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at Centre For Christ, from September-April. Every leader has a small group or is a small group co-leader. A leader should have a contagious faith and a love for the young church and their energy. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org; Rachel Bosl, 320-217-4543, rachel@centreforchrist.org

Service CHAPEL CLEANING

People clean the chapel area and bathroom in pairs or as a family each Saturday. Contact: Linda Frericks, 320-352-0105, lindafrericks2@gmail.com

CHAPLET MINISTRY

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE MINISTRY

People who love being outdoors gardening are needed to help take care of the garden areas around the church to keep the grounds looking beautiful from spring through fall. Contact: Mary Peterson, 320-248-3055, mjpeterson713@yahoo.com; Vince Primus, 320-352-6156

GRIEFSHARE

FRIENDS OF MIGORI

People who want to help the partnership by making baked goods/salads for our salad luncheon in the spring are needed for this fundraiser to help us bring the delegates to Sauk Centre. Helpers are also needed to cut flowers the week before Mother’s Day and help sell them after Masses Mother’s Day weekend. Quilters/sewers are also needed at times when we work on Days for Girls kits for our orphan girls. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MARTHA’S MEALS

Martha’s Meals is a ministry for families welcoming a new baby by birth, adoption or fostering. Families receive five meals shortly after the baby or child comes home. Volunteers commit to bringing a meal and a friendly face to families, when they are available. Bringing home a new baby can be a challenge, and we want to offer support to these families and let them know we care! We welcome volunteers or families with a baby — please contact us in advance. Please email or call/text if you are expecting a child or if you want to be on the list to bring a meal! Contact: marthasmealssc@gmail.com; Sara Goellner, 320-766-6015; Allison Norgren, 320-333-8252; Jess Minette, 320-266-6069

MIGORI PARTNERSHIP TEAM

This committee meets about nine times a year on the fourth Tuesday of the month for one hour and focuses on our sister parish relationship with St. Joseph’s in Migori, Kenya. We oversee our Orphan project, which began in 2009, where we have been working to provide food, education and some shelter and health care needs for 90 orphans. We are also in charge of planning delegations to go to Kenya, as well as receiving delegates from Kenya. Additionally, we fundraise to bring delegates here every three years, so there is a delegation going to or coming from Migori every 18 months. We are receiving delegates in April 2020 and hope to send delegates to Kenya winter of 2022. Contact: Kathy Knoblach, 320-293-6980, kathy@centreforchrist.org

MONEY COUNTING

Collection is counted on a weekly basis by parishioners. Contact: Danielle Ritter, 320-352-2196, angels@mainstreetcom.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

People are needed to take pictures of parish life at different events and celebrations we have throughout the year. You need your own camera or cell phone camera that can take high-quality, highresolution photos. Contact: Gina Quinn, 320-429-5223, thequinnclan@hotmail.com

PRAYER BLANKETS

Parishioners are involved in making fleece prayer blankets for the people of the community who are suffering with an illness, are having surgery or need healing. The blankets are made in a spirit of prayer for the person who will receive it. They are wrapped up in the love and prayers of our community. Contact: Kathy McFadden, 320-352-6306, kathymcfadden54@gmail.com

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M.) was established in the 1990s by the Diocese of St. Cloud to address the growing importance of spirituality for our aging population. We have been active in Sauk Centre since 2002. Every spring and fall, an anointing Mass is held and following Mass, a light meal is served by S.A.M. Other events include: a yearly birthday party at the Sauk Centre nursing home, an All Souls’ Day Memorial Mass, a Remembrance Service, weekly Rosary at an assisted living facility, and an annual trip to Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis. S.A.M. also mails greeting cards to the parishioners on the occasion of a Baptism, marriage, a death or new member to the parish. Meetings are approximately four times a year. Membership is open to anyone age 55 and older. Contact: Ken and Deb Gieske, 320-352-3244, dkgtcher@hotmail.com

tasks include — pew cleaning, Christmas and Easter decorating, and altar robe laundering. Contact: Christine Kampsen, 320-309-2898 (cell), ckampsen@gmail.com

ST. THERESA MISSION

We do charitable quilting and give them to the mission office in St. Cloud. We would love more people to join. We do tie quilts so anyone can learn. We meet the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 in St. Paul’s Church basement for a meeting, tie up to two quilts and have a small lunch. We have $3 dues per year to help us buy supplies. Contact: Joan Kortan, 320-351-3885

TIDY UP OUR CHURCH MINISTRY

After Mass, people are needed to pick up items left behind and to put things back in place. Contact: Donna Primus, 320-352-6156

WEDDING COORDINATORS

This is a ministry of volunteers who assist ST. PAUL’S ALTAR GUILD the priest and provide hospitality to the This ministry is comprised of different wedding party at the rehearsal and the teams that are devoted to the upkeep day of the ceremony. Training includes of the church and the sanctuary. The learning sacristan skills and being following teams have weekly or monthly commissioned a Eucharistic Minister. rotations — votive candles, church linen The coordinator is assigned two to three laundry, holy water fonts, altar server robe weddings per year. maintenance, floral/plant care and weekly Contact: Whitney Rutten, 320-352-3502, church worship area dusting. There are whitney.rutten@arvig.net also opportunities for seasonal work for which you and your family can just be on a call/text list to help out with an hour or two of work as the need arises. These

Committees/ Councils CEMETERY COMMITTEE

The Cemetery Committee is responsible for pricing available plots, keeping records of sold plots, and providing perpetual care for the cemetery grounds. This committee ensures that the cemetery always honors the souls of the faithful buried in our parish cemetery. Contact: John Lahr, 320-352-3189, jolahr02@gmail.com

MERCIFUL JESUS COMMITTEE

The purpose of the committee is to promote and spread devotion to Merciful Jesus. It is our mission to make the Divine Mercy Shrine a place of pilgrimage, to promote Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations and to foster praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Meetings are held on the third Wednesdays of each month after the 7 a.m. Mass and Chaplet. Contact: John Lahr, 320-352-3189, 320-429-1276 (cell), jolahr02@gmail.com

FINANCE COUNCIL

the payment of assessments, insurance premiums, retirement premiums and payroll taxes. This is an appointed position. Contact: Kris Hokanson, 320-491-8064, kris_hokanson@yahoo.com

PRO-LIFE GROUP

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

We work together with Fr. Greg on the development and formation of stewardship within our parishes. We do the behind-thescenes work of the Annual Parish Retreat, Stewardship Renewal, development of the newsletter, and the Thank You Banquet for our ministry leaders. We meet once a month on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We welcome new members! Contact: Cindy Karasch, 320-492-5854, cindy@alternativeseniorcare.net

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Stewardship

INVOLVES COMMITMENT

It’s difficult to give God any percentage of our time, talent, or treasure if we do not first give Him 100 percent of our hearts. For this reason, our Stewardship Renewal is a time for growing closer to God above all else. It is a time to make God our top priority, and then express this growth through written commitments. TALENT   TIME = Already Involved

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Making a Consistent Gift to the Offertory

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Please bring your completed Commitment Card to Mass on February 13/14, mail it to the parish in the envelope provided, or fill it out online at www.catholic-sc.org. Thank you for your participation in the life of our parish community!

St. Alexius, Our Lady of the Angels and St. Paul’s 304 Sinclair Lewis Ave. • Sauk Centre, MN 56378 (320) 352-2196 • www.catholic-sc.org