PARISHIONER MINDEE MILLER: Providing a Strong Example of Faith and Stewardship Through Service

Mindee Miller knows our St. Peter community well. After all, she’s been a parishioner here her whole life.

“I went to St. Peter School, Quincy Notre Dame, and Quincy University,” she says.

A single mother to four adopted children, Mindee has worked in the Information Systems department at Blessing Hospital for 30 years. Her children are Lucas, Lydia, Matthew, and Maggie. Mindee has helped out by serving in their schools.

“I help at school, sometimes in the lunchroom, and I’ve been a room mother and planned the school picnic for a few years,” she says. “I love being at school with my kids.”

Since our parish has moved our focus towards stewardship in a more intentional way, Mindee began to feel the pull to become more involved in the parish. Being more introverted created some challenges, but Mindee says she has pushed herself out of her comfort zone in order to serve in our community.

“I’m trying to overcome this introverted-ness,” she says. “I want to sign up for more ministries.”

Last year, Mindee got involved as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) and now enjoys serving in this capacity. It was challenging at first, but she says it has gotten easier over time.

“I like doing it now, but about a year ago I took that leap and I overcame some shyness to do it,” she says. “I enjoy it a lot now. I just really wanted to become more involved in the Mass.”

Mindee also prepares food for funeral dinners and participates in our parish events with her children.

“I love our parish,” she says. “Any time there’s an activity, like the picnic or s’mores fun, my kids and I love to go and spend time with our parish family.”

Her daughter, Lydia, is involved as an altar server, and her son, Matthew, plans to become an altar server after his First Communion this year. Mindee wishes to pass on to her kids the importance of serving in the parish community.

“It’s important to me to set a good example for my kids so they learn to give their time, talent, and treasure,” Mindee says. “And it’s definitely made me a better person to volunteer for different things. Sometimes I’ve gone out of my comfort zone and I’d encourage others to do so too. Try new things and get involved.”

Passing on her faith is also something Mindee prioritizes with her children. Most nights before bed, she blesses their foreheads with the sign of the cross.

“One of my favorite things is to pray with my little kids at bedtime,” she says. “We say a prayer and then ask who they want to pray for. It’s sweet and thoughtful to see what they come up with. Sometimes it starts some discussion on world problems and keeps us up a little later at night, but it’s so important to share that spiritual time with them as they grow.”

Mindee Miller wishes to pass on to her children the importance of serving in the parish community.

A single mother to four adopted children, Mindee Miller has worked in the Information Systems department at Blessing Hospital for 30 years.