St. Peter Catholic Church — 2020 Stewardship Renewal Handbook

Stewardship

Through the Saints

2020 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

“ To be saints is not a privilege for the few,

but a vocation for everyone.” — Pope Francis 2

Stewardship

Through the Saints God desires for each of us to be with Him in eternal life, meaning God is calling each of us to become a saint. At first, we may think sainthood isn’t for me, it is for the heroic martyrs or mystics. But as Pope Francis reminds us, “To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.”

Sanctity is reachable! God would not ask something of us we could not attain. So how can we find the path to sainthood?

If we look at the lives of the saints, we see they ultimately lived a life of stewardship.

They lived in gratitude for all they had been given and constantly looked to God for ways to share their gifts and talents to build up His Kingdom. As they allowed God into their lives, they surrendered themselves to His plan for them, and by His grace their lives became their path to sainthood and an inspiration for us all. We, too, can surrender to God’s plan for our lives. And it starts by committing to a life of stewardship.

We at St. Peter Catholic Church have committed to a stewardship way of life. And, this year, we are looking at the lives of the saints to aid us on our stewardship journey.

When we look to the saints as examples, we become inspired to open our hearts to what God is asking of us here and now in our own lives. One of the many beauties of the saints is that no two saints are the same — each saint’s story is unique. During our annual Stewardship Renewal, let each of us at St. Peter discover how God is calling us to become a saint.

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The Gift of Time When we take a closer look at the lives of the saints, among their uniqueness we discover a similarity between them — they all gave God their time. Time is a precious gift, especially in this fast-paced world.

We often neglect to share our time with the Gracious Giver who gave it to us. St. Francis of Assisi spent much of his time in silent prayer as he began his conversion, and in the silence, he heard God say, “rebuild my Church.” Without that time spent in prayer, St. Francis would not have known to do the radical work of evangelization God was calling him to do. What is God asking of you?

CONSIDER SOME OF THESE WAYS TO SPEND TIME WITH OUR LORD:

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Spend 10 minutes every morning in quiet prayer by reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture. A helpful place to start is the readings for each day, found at usccb.org/bible/readings or on Catholic phone and tablet apps, such as iBreviary, Laudate, Magnificat or Divine Office.

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Spend time in front of the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration. Talk to Jesus as you are talking to a friend.

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Take time for spiritual reading — discover the lives of the saints!

Their lives may inspire your journey to sainthood.

The Gift of Talent

As the saints show us, being a good steward of our talents means using them in service to our Lord. St. Ándre Bessette spent 40 years as a doorman, greeting people as they came and went. He would also visit the sick to bring them joy. God worked miracles through his humble acts of service. St. Therese of Lisieux died at the young age of 24 and spent nine years in a cloistered convent. She is one of the greatest saints of our time because of her simple message to live out every single moment with great love. When we surrender our gifts to the Lord, no matter how big or small, He will multiply their effects more than we could imagine.

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Reflect on your gifts and talents. No matter how big or small, consider how God might be calling you to serve.

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Commit to joining a new ministry — greeters, visiting the homebound; or volunteer at a parish event. Check out our ministry catalog for a ministry God is calling you to serve.

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The Gift of Treasure Living a life of stewardship means surrendering ourselves to God — even our material goods and finances. St. Teresa of Calcutta shows us that in order to give God anything, including our treasure, we need to have an undoubting trust and dependence on Him, along with an overwhelming gratitude for everything He has blessed us with.

Through her simple life, there was an outpouring of peace, joy and contentment that only God could fill her with.

HOW IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SURRENDER YOUR TREASURES TO HIM?

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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 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.

2020 Parish Ministries Altar Server

Altar Servers assist the priest during Mass. Students are eligible to serve after they begin fourth grade and are recruited through St. Peter School and the PSR program. Students receive training before they are assigned.

Parents are welcome to be trained and to serve with their child. Other adults also are welcome to serve. Servers can sign up online to serve the Mass time of their preference.

Contact: Gina Bergman, 430-6080, g.bergman@cospq.org

Back to School Fair

Volunteers from the parish help organize and conduct an annual sock and underwear drive, along with collecting slightly used clothing and shoes. Sorting of these items takes place prior to the fair. Volunteers are also needed the Saturday of the fair, which is held in August. The Back to School Fair provides services, supplies and clothing to several hundred area students each year.

Contact: Parish Nurse, 222-3155, parishnurse@cospq.org

Belonging

This group of young adults seeks to find our home in Christ, the Catholic Church, and the sacraments. We

welcome anyone between the ages of 19-29, unmarried, and Catholic, or anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. We are here to support each other and grow closer to God. We meet on Tuesday evenings.

Contact: Emily Kite, 779-5009, kiteem@quincy.edu

Cantor

Talented vocalists with a strong sense of liturgy and interest in leading the congregation in song are welcome to become cantors. Cantors also proclaim the Psalm from the ambo during Mass.

New cantors receive in-depth training before serving during a liturgy.

Contact: Monica Scholz, 214-0131, m.scholz@cospq.org

Chaddock Outreach

The Chaddock Outreach committee serves as a liaison between St. Peter Parish and Chaddock. The members work with existing St. Peter ministries and determine new initiatives to support our neighbors at Chaddock.

Some opportunities include donations, service, and student activities.

Contact: Elizabeth and Ryan Brown, 228-0403, elizabethbrown12@gmail.com

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Chorale

Chorale is open to any adult or high school vocalist who wishes to share his or her gift of music and benefit from the camaraderie of other musicians. The group rehearses from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday nights from September through May. Chorale sings at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass several times each month from September through May, as well as at special liturgies and major holy days and feasts.

Contact: Monica Scholz, 214-0131, m.scholz@cospq.org

Contact: Mandar Dighe, mdighe@knapheide.com; Chris Gill, cgill@culver.edu

Church Decorating Committee

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

This committee plans and decorates the church throughout the year, and maintains the décor and plants in the church and the narthex.

Contact: Ronda Wand, 653-7756, rwandint@comcast.net

Coffee and Donuts

Parish volunteers host coffee and donuts after 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masses the first Sunday each month from September through May.

Contact: Rod and Cathy Becks, 257-9443, rod.becks@comcast.net

Cub Scouts of St. Peter’s — Pack 5 Cub Scouts is a program within the Boy Scouts of America that serves youth from Kindergarten to fifth grade. The Cub program aims to prepare youth to grow in 8

self-confidence, goal achievements, and preparedness. Kids participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year such as: overnight camping, hikes, Pinewood Derby races, skits, pocket knife safety, campfire building, and service work.

Pack 5 is always looking for adults to help lead and serve our youth in a variety of roles. St. Peter’s boys interested in joining should also sign up.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are mandated by the diocese to help distribute the Eucharist at Mass. They may also assist with blessing of throats and distribution of ashes and, with special training, may take Communion to hospital patients or parishioners who are homebound or in nursing homes.

They may specify months and Mass times when they are available to serve.

Contact: Gina Bergman, 430-6080, g.bergman@cospq.org

FOUND Youth Group (Grades 7-9)

FOUND (a backwards acronym for Discovering New Understandings Of Faith) gives our youth the opportunity to participate in fellowship, prayer and service.

Volunteers (parishioners ages 16 and older) lead upbeat activities that are

tied into forming and discovering faith. FOUND usually meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sunday nights twice a month during the school year and once a month during the summer.

Volunteers are always needed to help organize events, chaperone and drive.

Contact: Gina Bergman, 430-6080, g.bergman@cospq.org

Funeral Dinners

St. Peter Parish offers funeral dinners to families of parishioners whose funerals are celebrated here. The family provides an estimate of how many people may attend and we call committee members for side dishes (hot vegetables, salads, or desserts) to complete the meal. Our members are usually called a few times each year.

Volunteers also help serve the meal.

Contact: Sue Kuhl, 224-0412, bigfootjojo@gmail.com; Sharon Lauer, 223-5266, lauer.sharon@yahoo.com

Funeral Mass Server

Adults serve during funeral Masses throughout the year on an “asneeded” basis.

Contact: John Ley, 224-1810 (home), 244-2929 (mobile), jablley@comcast.net

Garden and Flowers

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) TM in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership. Girl Scouts is a place to practice different skills, explore potential, and take on leadership positions. The group at St. Peter’s would like to welcome any volunteers who would like to share their time or talents. Volunteers can help with a single event or with more regular involvement. If you have a talent you would like to share with the Girl Scouts or just want to get involved, you are welcome!

Contact: Jessica Foster, 430-0531, fosterfamily704@yahoo.com

Grade School Association (GSA)

St. Peter Grade School Association (GSA) plays a key role in supporting our school in one main way: manpower through volunteers. We provide support directly to the school in the form of volunteers who serve on lunch duty, help with school events and dances, serve with the book fair, donate baked goods for teacher luncheons, and much more.

Contact: Jenny Willingham, 242-4175, jenny.willingham@gmail.com

Volunteers plant and maintain the gardens and flowers on our parish campus.

Contact: Maureen Schuering, 224-4377, maureenschuering@gmail.com

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Greeters

Greeters arrive at the church at least 20 minutes before Mass and welcome people who are attending Mass. They may specify Sundays and Mass times when they are available to serve.

Families as well as individuals may serve. This is an ideal ministry for families with children. Greeters may be asked to take up the gifts at Mass.

Contact: Tom Hellhake, 617-7113, tomhelx@yahoo.com

Haiti Sister Parish Committee

This ministry serves as a liaison between St. Peter Parish and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and its two mission churches. It meets once a month and supports the goals of the Sister Parish relationship. Activities include a yearly shipment of needed items to Haiti, an education sponsorship program, and a “Feed a Family” program.

Contact: Marilena Frier, 430-8768, friermarilena@gmail.com; Derek and Stephanie Fimmen, 316-4700, 618-214-6138, stephmuratori@yahoo.com

Holy Communion to the Homebound and to Nursing Homes Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound or in nursing homes. The calls are usually made on Sunday, but can be made on any day that works out best for our parishioner and the Eucharistic Minister.

Contact: Parish Nurse, 222-3155, parishnurse@cospq.org

Hospital Communion Ministry

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take the Eucharist to Catholic patients in Blessing Hospital. Holy Communion is distributed every day. You work with the hospital chaplaincy office to arrange your schedule.

Contact: Parish Nurse, 222-3155, parishnurse@cospq.org

Instrumentalist

Musicians skilled in woodwind, brass, percussion and stringed instruments occasionally are invited to play at special liturgies.

Contact: Monica Scholz, 214-0131, m.scholz@cospq.org

Jubilation (Parish Children’s Choir)

Jubilation is open to students in fourth through eighth grades. The group rehearses from 3-3:45 p.m.

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on Mondays during the school year.

Jubilation sings at Mass once a month during the school year, at the Family Christmas Eve Mass and occasionally at special liturgies. New members are welcome at the start of each semester.

Contact: Monica Scholz, 214-0131, m.scholz@cospq.org

Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Ladies of all ages gather Tuesday mornings from 8:45-10:45 a.m. during the school year to study a book from the Bible or a topic of interest using Scripture. A well-known Catholic theologian usually guides the sessions via DVD or through a book they have authored. A lady from the parish facilitates the group and sets the schedule. Childcare is provided for a nominal fee. Women from all parishes are invited and non-Catholics are welcome to join as well. Please watch the bulletin for details.

Contact: Jen Dyer, 440-9766, 2jdyers@gmail.com

Ladies Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Come join us for a women’s Bible study!

This group meets in the fall and spring on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:45 p.m. in the Martha Jane Room. Bible studies are usually eight to 10-week sessions. This is a great opportunity to grow closer to God and other women in the church. The church bulletin will announce new session information.

Contact: Jen Deters, 430-0298, andyandjenny@sbcglobal.net; Lori Bertram, 618-509-1104

Lawn Care

Members of this ministry provide the lawn care for our parish campus.

Contact: Paul Wilson, 653-0303, pjwilson1@comcast.net

Lector

Lectors proclaim readings from Sacred Scripture and present the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass. Once training is completed, signing up to read is all done online.

Contact: Tina Fetter, 653-7147, t.fetter@att.net

Liturgy of the Word for Children

Leaders and assistants plan and deliver Liturgy of the Word for children in kindergarten through the fourth grade during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Contact: Kristen Walker, 708-227-5721, walkerkr1202@gmail.com

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Maintenance Support Team Parishioners who are skilled in painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or similar needs assist around the parish as needed.

Contact: Terry Mitten, 779-4336, terrymitten@aol.com; Tom Maas, 885-3301, juliamaas@att.net

Marriage Enrichment

The St. Peter Marriage Enrichment group meets to discuss strengthening the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

The goal of the marriage discussions is to help realize the gift of the Holy Spirit interacting within your marriage covenant. Realizing God’s role in the partnership of marriage, strengthens these unions. All married couples are welcome to attend. Some of the group’s couples have been married less than a year, others have been married for 55 years or more!

Contact: Laurie Stegeman, 617-9062, stgmn600@yahoo.com; Betty McDonnell, 653-3003; Lori Bertram, 618-509-1104

Marriage Preparation

The ministry prepares engaged couples either through a Pre-Cana Weekend experience or Evenings for the Engaged. The experience is designed to prepare a couple for a lifelong Christian marriage.

Contact: Gina Bergman, 430-6080, g.bergman@cospq.org

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Mary and Martha — Bereavement Support

This new ministry is looking for caring people who are interested in offering support to those who have lost family members. This support could come in the form of sending them a card, calling them, and checking on them from time to time. Some training will be required.

Contact: Parish Nurse, 222-3155, parishnurse@cospq.org

Men’s Group

Men’s Group welcomes others to join in fellowship, faith and service activities. The Men’s Group hosts an interactive multimedia program over eight weeks in the fall and spring focused on the development of authentic leadership in our faith and families. The programs are a great opportunity to explore your faith and develop friendships in our church.

Contact: Doug Greenwell, 242-4518,

douglas.greenwell@countryfinancial.com;

Mark Strieker, 316-0080, marklyn2927@gmail.com

Moms Are Praying

One morning a week throughout the academic year, this group meets to pray for the intentions of the children in our parish. The group receives prayer requests from students in St. Peter School and Chaddock.

Contact: Susan Peters, 573-822-2234, boandsusanpeters@comcast.net

Parish Nursing

Once a month during Coffee and Donut Sunday, our nurses volunteer to check blood pressures for our parishioners after the Masses.

Other volunteer opportunities include CPR and AED training and assisting with various other educational programs.

Contact: Parish Nurse, 222-3155, parishnurse@cospq.org

Parish Picnic

This annual picnic is a family-friendly celebration that takes place near the start of the school year. It includes great food, games for children and adults, auctions, 50/50 raffles, music, and more. Coordinators and volunteers to work the game booths and help with setup are always needed. Volunteers will be organized near the event date.

Contact: James and Kari Weisenberger, 242-1608, service@selbyimplement.com

Parish School of Religion (PSR)

The Parish School of Religion strives to reach out to our parish families with today’s living Gospel message.

Our mission is to provide Catholic religious education for children in first through eighth grades in the hope that these children and their families, always looking to Jesus as their role model and to the Holy Spirit for guidance, grow in religious knowledge, becoming active in faith and service.

The Parish School of Religion provides religious education for children attending public school and those who are homeschooled. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30.

These classes assist families with the preparation of the sacraments and help in the knowledge of the faith. Parents may be asked to help in classrooms and are always welcome to attend.

Contact: Gina Wolf, 257-9966, g.wolf@cospq.org

Perpetual Adoration

The Adoration Chapel is a private chapel where Jesus is exposed in the Eucharist in a monstrance on the altar. In the chapel, one can pray and be with Christ reverently and respectfully 24 hours a day. Our Adoration Chapel has been located at St. Peter’s Church since Oct. 25, 1987.

Our adorers can spend quiet time in prayer or just listen to God. We welcome and are open to all to sign up for an hour either weekly, semimonthly or monthly, or to be placed on our substitute list to fill in as needed. We would love you to join us in this ministry.

Contact: Mary Voorhis, 653-3127; Gina Wolf, 257-9966, wolfqcy4@comcast.net

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Pro-Life Ministry

This ministry promotes the sanctity of life from the moment of conception to natural death.

Activities include sponsorship of an annual parish Baby Shower, coordination of parish participation in the Life Chain, 40 Days for Life, Walk for Life, and Pennies for Life, and sponsorship of the ongoing Rosary for Life. Every week, parish families volunteer to pray the Rosary every day for a week for the intention of life. The Pro-Life Ministry also connects women with Birthright and Care Net Pregnancy Center, and the ministry works with the Right to Life of Adams County, which is a local affiliate of the National Right to Life and the Illinois Federation for Right to Life. It sponsors events such as the Pro-Life Walk and Life Chain that inspire people to choose life.

Contact: Susan Asher, 885-3049, asherte@yahoo.com

RCIA

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process by which nonCatholic adults become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church, receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. RCIA begins in September and continues for two weeks after Easter. Team leaders (who plan and lead weekly RCIA classes) and sponsors who help catechumens (those who have never been baptized) and candidates (those who have been baptized but are converting to Catholicism) are 14

needed. RCIA meets on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m.

Contact: Connie Schrage, 316-6564, connieschrage@hotmail.com

Resurrection Choir

Singers are welcome to join the Resurrection Choir, which sings for funerals upon request. There are no rehearsals, and it is not necessary to be a member of another parish choir to join this group.

Contact: Monica Scholz, 214-0131, m.scholz@cospq.org

Rosary Group

The Fr. Tolton Rosary group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. We pray for the special intentions of those who are suffering due to illness or hardship. Anyone is welcome to join us at any time. We meet at St. Peter’s Cemetery by Fr. Tolton’s grave — if the weather is inclement, we meet at church.

Contact: Kathy Harman, 257-6023, k.harman@cospq.org

Saints Alive Youth Group

Saints Alive is a youth group for fourth through sixth-graders of our parish and their friends. Participants meet once a month, usually in the school gym. Meetings include games centered on a theme that teaches a particular moral truth of our Catholic faith. The saints’ examples are used as motivation and to emphasize the reality that our goal in life is to get to heaven and take as many people

with us as we can! The group also participates in a service project during the school year. Ultimately, the kids have fun while learning about people they can look up to every day (the saints) while living out their faith. Parent volunteers are always needed to assist at meetings.

Contact: Jen Dyer, 440-9766, 2jdyers@gmail.com

School Advisory Board

The St. Peter School Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to advise on policies, goals and programs for St. Peter. Nine board members, in conjunction with the Pastor and Principal, are active in implementing the goals of the current Long Range Plan. Additionally, the Board promotes Catholic school education in the community while following the mission of the school. Subcommittees are currently in the process of being developed to enlist further roles for the school advisory board members. These include Marketing and Communication, Leadership and Development, Building and Infrastructure and Faith Foundation.

Contact: Andrew Mays, 224-8080, amays@quincyestates.com

Scouts BSA — Troop 5

Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth from fifth grade through high school.

Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the Scouting program, as youth lead their

own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Camping, hiking, and community service projects are primary activities, along with the weekly troop meetings. All boys from the parish, school and community, regardless of Cub Scout experience, are welcome to join.

Contact: Jeff Wilson, jeff@jeffandlynette.com; Laura Dighe, thedighes@att.net

Seniors’ Cards and Games Group

Get together with other sensational Catholic seniors for games, cards and gatherings of fun and fellowship.

Meet new people! Open to all Catholics and non-Catholics 55 and older. This group meets on Thursday afternoons from 1-3 p.m.

Contact: Alden and Joyce Shipp, 222-7355, 740-3594, 740-9411, aldenshipp3@gmail.com

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Social Concerns Committee

Social Concerns provides direct assistance (gas money, food vouchers, etc.) for needy persons in our area and provides funds to Horizon Soup Kitchen, Quincy Catholic Charities, Quincy Teen Reach, QND students for Catholic HEART Workcamp, and our Haiti Sister Parish. Social Concerns also arranges for speakers on a wide variety of social issues. The group funds its work through Fifth Sunday collections and a December cookie sale. Monthly collections are also organized to benefit Ladies of Charity. Meetings take place monthly on Friday mornings at the church.

Contact: Sharon Mays, 224-5169, maysfam2@comcast.net

Soup Kitchen

St. Peter volunteers staff Horizons Soup Kitchen during lunch on the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. Three shifts are available.

Contact: Kris Rueter, krueter@designmechanical.com

St. Peter Singers

St. Peter Singers welcomes singers, guitarists, pianists and other instrumentalists who would like to lead the music at the 11 a.m.

Sunday Mass and other liturgies.

This group has occasional practices and is ideal for musicians who have uncertain schedules but would like to participate as time permits.

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St. Veronica Guild

Members of the St. Veronica Guild make prayer blankets, prayer shawls, Christening blankets for infants baptized in our parish and adults coming into our Church through the RCIA process, and other handcrafted items. These items may be knitted, crocheted or sewn, but they all are expressions of healing, outreach and love. As guild members work, they pray for the person who will be the recipient. Completed items are blessed before distribution. While most work is done at home, those who are interested get together after 8 a.m.

Mass on the second Thursday of the month for a morning and/or afternoon of crafts, fellowship and prayer. Meeting attendance is not required and, in fact, we can pick up completed items for those who cannot drive. St. Veronica Guild members also make cards to accompany the handmade items.

Contact: Meg Fitch, 223-6149, mcf@adams.net

Stewardship Team

The St. Peter Stewardship Team spearheads a parish-wide initiative to help parishioners develop as disciples.

Through this continual process of renewal, parishioners develop an “attitude of gratitude,� returning a portion of their time, talents and treasure to God and our community.

Contact: Doug Greenwell, 242-4518,

douglas.greenwell@countryfinancial.com;

Chris Robnett, 440-5196, 7cwrobn@gmail.com

Sunday School and Childcare

Leaders and assistants provide a Sunday School lesson for preschoolage children during the 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass. Childcare is available for those too young to participate. We offer services for children ages 1-5.

Volunteers are always needed to either work in the childcare or teach Sunday School lessons. You do not have to have a child in the program to participate.

Contact: Lauren Santora, 506-1660, laurensantora5@gmail.com

Technology and Communication

This ministry is for our tech savvy parishioners who want to help our parish improve communications.

Examples of ministry opportunities include helping to film, edit and coordinate video content, developing strategy and content for the parish website and social media platforms, and finding ways to keep parishioners engaged.

Contact: Parish Office, 222-3155, church@copsq.org

Totus Tuus

Totus Tuus is a dynamic and truly Catholic summer vacation program for grade school and high school students.

Day camp is offered for kids in first through sixth grades, and a Junior and Senior High Faith Experience for students in seventh through 12th grades.

Contact: Gina Bergman, 430-6080, g.bergman@cospq.org

Ushers

Ushers make people who are attending Mass at St. Peter feel welcome, cared for and comfortable. They greet people, assist with doors, help people find seats when the church is crowded, take up the collection, distribute bulletins, and straighten up the church after Mass. They also help if someone becomes ill. Ushers are required to do a one-time training before they begin their responsibilities. They may specify months and Mass times when they are available to serve.

Contact: Chris Gill, 573-719-9331, cgill@culver.edu

Warm and Welcoming Team The Warm and Welcoming Team follows the Biblical command to “not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.�

(Hebrews 13:2). This group plans and hosts activities to welcome new parishioners. Committee members meet and greet newly registered parishioners and also host events for building community within our parish.

Contact: Mary Jo Reed, 653-0267, mjoreed@gmail.com

Workout Group

This early-morning class is a total body workout where we use light weights, resistance tubes/bands, and your own body weight to tone and shape your muscles, with a little bit of cardio mixed in to get your heart rate up to burn more calories. All are welcome!

Contact: Jill Tracy, 257-2460, jilltracy@adams.net

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Young Adult Group

Our Young Adult Group focuses on bringing young adults into fellowship with one another and strives to form closer relationships to Christ. The group consists of anyone age 18-40ish — single, married, in college, with kids, etc. We get together for social events, service activities, and are always bringing new ideas together to BE the church. Please join us!

Contact: Elise Sutter, 440-5300, stpeteryoungadultgroup@gmail.com

Other Area Organizations It is important to support not only our own parish, but our local faith community as well. These area organizations are not specific to St. Peter but provide terrific opportunities for Catholic community enrichment.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities provides assistance to those in need by “extending to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus.” In Quincy, Catholic Charities operates a food pantry, prescription drug assistance program, professional counseling and a child welfare program. QCC is in regular need of assistance from volunteers to help in their outreach and ministries.

Catholic Charities is located at 620 Maine St. in Quincy.

Contact: 222-0958 18

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) The purpose of the CYO is to help grow programs and the future of the CYO of Quincy. CYO strives to provide social, spiritual, educational, and athletic events for our Catholic elementary school students and to encourage the highest participation by our St. Peter School students.

Contact: Tom McLaughlin, 223-9321, tomm12@sbcglobal.net

Cursillo

During this three-day experience, those attending pray together, celebrate the Eucharist, listen to talks, and share fellowship of Jesus Christ and each other. As a Lay Movement, Cursillo gives those who attend a living understanding of basic Christian truths and a desire to serve the Church, particularly in their home parish. It also provides a means to continue the Christian formation that begins during the three-day experience.

More information available at quincycursillo.com.

Contact: Dwight and Barb Seeley, 224-5615, pseudomom6@yahoo.com

Knights of Columbus

This Catholic men’s society promotes social and intellectual fellowship among its members and their families.

Contact: Al Mitten, 228-3230, mitt214@adams.net

Ladies of Charity

The Ladies of Charity have been helping people in Quincy area since the 1920s. The motto is “To serve rather than be served.” There are two locations in Quincy run with Volunteer help. One is located at 510 South 4th St. and a thrift store at 2325 Elm St. Volunteer opportunities include working directly with clients; sorting and cleaning clothing for the racks; assembling food boxes; stocking racks, pricing items and cashiering at the thrift store.

Contact: Judy Nelson, 653-2023, geojud104@comcast.net

QUEST

QUEST is a fast-paced, 24-hour faith experience for students in eighth

through 10th grades. It’s a time to come together to find out about our God, friendships and self. Adult assistance is always needed.

More info at www.greatrivertec.org/quest

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

TEC is a three-day retreat for high school juniors, seniors and college students. It’s an opportunity to experience being part of a vibrant, loving and supportive faith community in which the friendship of Jesus Christ becomes a real possibility.

Adults are invited to participate as observers on the weekend.

More info at www.greatrivertec.org

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