Ministries:
Liturgical & Pastoral
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Ministries:
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St. Thomas the Apostle Liturgical Ministries
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| Liturgy is worship and prayer directed to God by a gathered
people. It is a means by which God acts upon the church to make it holy.
All new life given to the community flows from the liturgical celebrations.
It's the very heart, the very center of parish life. The Eucharist is the
soul of the church. Liturgy is the way we worship. A fundamental element
of good liturgy is the need of the whole assembly to experience itself as
one in worship, All of us, through our baptism as people of God, are called
to holiness and all of us are called to serve as God's people. There are
many, many ways we can do this, as the list below indicates. If you are
being called to serve in any way, please call Sister Mary Lou. |
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Choir — Adult Qualifications: Express faith through music, commitment to rehearsal and love music. Time: Rehearsal Sunday morning and sing at 10:30 Mass from October through May. |
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Contemporary Choir — All ages welcome Qualifications: Enthusiasm, willingness to share musical gift, willing to have fun Time: Rehearsal and sing at one Mass a month |
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Instrumentalists — Piano, brass, winds, strings,
percussion or guitar Qualifications: Willingness to share the gift Time: Will vary |
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Liturgy Committee — Prepare and develop and evaluate
liturgies Qualifications: Prayerfulness, proper preparation, hospitality Time: Monthly meetings and seasonal set-ups |
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Lector — Proclaim the Word at liturgies Qualifications: Good communication skills, strong faith and prayer, willingness to understand Scripture Time: Once per month and occasional inservice sessions |
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Eucharistic Minister — Serve Eucharist at liturgies Qualifications: Reverence for the Eucharist, willingness to serve when scheduled, faithful, confirmed. Time: Once every three weeks |
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Hospitality Minister — Usher and greet assembly
as they enter the church. Men, women and families invited. Qualifications: Friendly, caring, neat appearance. Be at church 15 -20 minutes before Mass, willingness to attend one inservice a year. Time: Once a month |
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Altar Servers — Serve at weekend and holyday liturgies.
Adult or youth Qualifications: Faithful to the schedule Time: Once a month |
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Art/Environment — Design and create environment
for worship. Qualifications: Willingness to help Liturgy Committee Time: Help during Advent, Christmas and Lent/Easter sessions |
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Coffee & donut servers — Serve after Sunday liturgy Qualifications: Friendly, hospitable Time: Two times a year |
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Spring/Fall cleaning of church Qualifications: Willingness to clean Time: Two times a year |
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Launder altar linens — Launder purificators and
hand towels for Mass Qualifications: Willingness to help Time: Weekly, for one month of the year |
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Sewing — Banners, flags, baptismal gowns Qualifications: Willingness to share sewing skills Time: When needed |
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St. Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Care Department
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Some of the words are — "Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me." |
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Vigil Ministers — lead prayer service at wakes the evening
prior to a funeral. |
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Homebound — Bring Word and Communion/Eucharist
to those unable to attend weekend Mass. Qualifications: Compassion and hospitality, good listener. Time: 1 hour a month after weekend Mass or two to three hours on scheduled Fridays for morning visits with team. Training offered. Contact Carol McKenna at 651-738-0677 |
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Marthas — are ministers of hospitality
to families of the deceased. They set up and serve the funeral lunches. Qualifications: Must enjoy working as a "team", greeting and serving people and being in the kitchen. (Open to men and women.) Time: 3 hours the morning of luncheon. On call 2 months of the year only. Attendance required at organizational meetings once a year. Contact Sister Mary Lou at 651-738-0677 |
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Newcomers — Register new parishioners
after Masses one weekend of every month. Qualifications: Hospitable, outgoing personality, enjoy meeting new people and familiar with St. Thomas parish. Time: 1/2 hour after your Mass once a month. Meet as needed. Contact Carol McKenna at 651-738-0677 |
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Social Concerns — Committee addresses immediate
needs and concerns of parish and neighborhood. For example: Holiday Outreach,
volunteer at LifeCare Center, Meals on Wheels, and Loaves & Fishes, Tutoring
at local schools. Qualifications:Compassion, resourcefulness and creative energy. Time: One meeting quarterly plus various short term projects throughout the year to which you choose to commit. Contact Mary Trcka at 651-738-0677 |
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St. Thomas the Apostle Youth
Ministry/Young Adults |
| Volunteers are not unpaid
because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.
- anonymous |
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St. Nicholas Brunch — Assist 9th & 10th grade students in preparation, service and clean up of brunch given for children and their families. First Sunday in December |
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Youth Choir/Musicians — Sing/play an instrument for Youth Masses. Second Sunday of the month at the 10:30 Mass. Practice 1 hour before Mass. | |
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Mission Trip Taco Feed — Saturday in February, help prepare, serve, clean up |
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Youth Mass Planning Committee - Meets monthly to discuss the scripture for the upcoming Youth Mass. Open to all Junior/Senior high and young adults | |
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Youth Mass Lector - Proclaim the Word at the Youth Mass, every 2nd or 3rd month. |
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Youth Mass Eucharistic Minister - Serve Eucharist at Youth Mass every 2nd or 3rd month. | |
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Youth Mass Hospitality Minister - Usher and greet assembly as they enter for the Youth Mass, every 2nd or 3rd month. |
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Youth Retreats - Weekend retreats away from the church campus open to Senior High and young adults. Youth are encouraged to help plan as well as attend. Young adults and adults are welcome to attend as chaperones/drivers/mentors. | |
| Chaperone/Driver/Mentor — Meet occasionally with youth, grades 6-12, help with events and driving, must be at least 18 years of age. | Peer Mentor — Senior High & College
young people interested in ministering to their peers regarding issues of
faith, family and school concerns, etc. |
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Youth Group Mission Trip - Yearly mission trip through "Youthworks!", for 1-2 weeks each summer. Types of trips can be seen at www.youthworks.com. Open to students entering 9th grade the summer of the trip through 12th. Young adult and adult chaperones and drivers are welcome. |
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Youth Group - Open to 6-12 grade students
interested in social and spiritual gatherings. Interested in helping to
plan and assist with events for all youth of the parish. |
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Youth Service Projects - Assist in organization and inplementation of service projects for Junior/Senior high as well as Young Adult groups. Adults also needed as chaperones and drivers. Open to 6th grade and older. |
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Young Adult Group - Open to all post high-school individuals who want to deepen their faith, have fun and make a difference. | |
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St. Thomas the Apostle
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| Parish Nurse Program — The role of a parish nurse is to promote the health and wellness of body, mind and spirit of all members of the parish community by applying nursing and pastoral knowledge for health promotion, intervention and health education in all areas of life. Available as a personal health counselor, health educator, health advocate and referral source. To get well and stay well is a goal worthy to ponder. Your parish nurse is available to help you attain this goal. |
| Health Wellness Committee —The role of the Health & Wellness Committee is to promote the health wellness of body, mind and spirit of all parishioners. Advise, provide support and encouragement to the Parish Nurse Ministry. Sponsor health-related activities through already existing programs and parish gatherings. Sponsor new programs or activities based on the expressed requests or identified needs of parishioners. |
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