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St. Agnes Parish |
Parish Organizations
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| Choirs | Children's Choir (age 7-12, sing at twice monthly Children's Masses, special events, Christmas and First Communion) | Carleen Van Dam 886-7391 |
| 9AM Choir | Early Riser Choir (Sings at Sunday 9AM Mass, Practice at 8:15pm before Mass) | Mike Van Dam 886-7391 |
| Altar Servers |
Boys and girls who assist the celebrant at Masses, funerals, weddings, etc. Must have made First Holy Communion. Training required. | Fr. Irek 885-4480 |
| Scouts& Guides |
Boy Scouts | Tom Sehl 744-4613 |
| Girl Guides | Liz Costello 725-2536 |
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| Squires | A group of Catholic young men, aged 10 to 18, who meet as a "circle" to plan activities and discuss issues. Hold fundraising dances, help with toy drive, service to the community. | Web Site |
| Sports | Volleyball: Meet every Friday night, non-competitive, High School age and much , much older, St. Mathew's School gym, 7:30 to 9:30 pm | |
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| Catholic Women's League |
National organization rooted in Gospel values, calling its members to holiness through service. Provide prayer service and honour guard for deceased members, funeral lunches, lending library, flowers to shut-ins. Support for missions, card party, bake sale Communion brunch, Christmas pot-luck, and much more. Open to women over 16 ($20) | Marylynn Feeney 885-4480 |
| Knights of Columbus |
An organization of Catholic men and their families dedicated to promoting charity, fraternity, patriotism and defense of the priesthood. The order is consecrated to Mary, unequivocal in ins loyalty to the Pope, committed to preservation of human life and the family. Many service and social activities (golf tourney, living rosary). Open to Catholic men over 18 ($60) | Jim Lehman 885-4480 WebSite |
| St. Vincent de Paul Society | Emergency food, clothing and aid for the needy. Large food hamper project. Sandwich program. Help with St. John's soup kitchen. Drop boxes and collection box in vestibule. | Parish Office 885-4480 |
| Compassionate Care | People helping people in our parish and community. Social and pastoral visits to the sick, elderly, lonely and bereaved. Support group meets as needed. 2-3 hours per month. | Judy Kerr Arlene Soehner 885-4480 |
| Gold Card Club | Meets every Tuesday 2:30-4:00 for cards, fellowship, coffee, cookies, videos; men and women welcome. | Betty Sehl 885-4480 |
| Quilting Group | Meets at Church every Wednesday, 1:00-4:00. Make quilt tops for anyone interested and donate money to the Church; make a quilt for CWL raffle; knot comforters for missions. | Marilyn Chapeskie 885-4480 |
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| Sunday School | Provide Gospel teachings geared toward children ages 3-4 (junior) or 5-7 (senior). Stories and crafts in fun, interactive atmosphere during 9:00 Mass, Oct.-May. Helpers needed. | Donna Watkinson 885-4480 |
| Sanctuary Choir | 11:00 Mass every Sunday, rehearse 8:00 Thursday; Christmas and summer informal fellowship | Deb McIntosh |
| Children's Choir | Children's Choir (age 7-12, sing at twice monthly Children's Masses, special events, Christmas and First Communion) | Carleen Van Dam 886-7391 |
| Resurrection Choir | Musical support for funerals | Contact Office 885-4480 |
| Altar Servers |
Boys and girls who assist the celebrant at Masses, funerals, weddings, etc. Must have made First Holy Communion. Training required. |
Fr. Irek 885-4480 |
| Commentators & Lectors | Make announcements and/or proclaim Word of God during Mass; training if desired. Schedule according to personal preferences. | Chris Kleisath 885-4480 |
| Eucharistic Ministers | Distribute Eucharist at Mass; training required. Scheduled according to preferences. | Chris Kleisath 885-4480 |
| Greeters | Greet people as they enter the Church before Mass to make them feel welcome. Scheduled according to preferences. | Mary Ellen Lahn 885-4480 |
| Ushers | Seat parishioners, collect offering, and guide people to front for Communion; distribute bulletins after Mass; occasional special tasks | John Reinhart |
| Flower and Decorating | Weekly maintenance of flowers and floral arrangements. Set up Easter, Christmas and special occasions. | Cecile Motz 885-4480 |
| Sacristans | Clean and polish precious vessels, candle holders, etc. Wash and iron altar cloths and other linens. | Mary Lynn Feeney 885-4480 |
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Parish Council |
The "board of directors" who enable and co-ordinate the major activities of the parish. Structured as several committees; those listed below have duties not covered elsewhere. |
Randy Palach Call the Office 885-4480
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Hospitality |
Provide reception and hospitality for many special occasions at the parish. Coffee Sunday , annual parish picnic, and more. |
Office 885-4480
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Communication |
Newsletters, special bulletins |
Margie Wardell
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Maintenance |
Upkeep of building and grounds |
Co -Chairs Mike Van Dam Chris Thorpe |
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Liturgy |
Assisting in the celebration of the Mass |
Fr. Irek |
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Finance |
Accounting and financial services |
Jim Lehman |
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Small Faith Groups |
Small groups (6-10 people) meet weekly for 6 weeks in fall and during Lent to discuss issues and support each other in faith. Program follows a relevant theme. Sign up at Church. |
Chris Kleisath Call the Office 885-4480 |
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Marriage Preparation |
Every engaged couple must be adequately prepared for marriage. St. Agnes offers two programs: one is required; the other, FOCUS, is available on request. Register several months before wedding. |
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RCIA |
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults provides a small faith community to educate and support adults considering membership in the church. Weekly meetings October to May, with a few liturgical ceremonies and Baptism and Confirmation at Easter. |
Mary Heidmiller Call the Office 885-4480 |
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Cursillo |
An intense spiritual weekend experience, leading to small faith communities and support networks. For those who want to take their faith a step further and make it a lifestyle. |
Doug/Marg Weber 747-5937 |
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Serra Club |
Men and women dedicated to promoting vocations, supporting priests and religious, developing appreciation for their ministry, and strengthening the members' own faith through prayer, fellowship and education. Visiting chalice program to raise vocation awareness. Club 31: members offer an extra Mass each month for vocations. Other activities, awards, and direct help to clergy. |
Berg Bergman |
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Prayer Group |
Open to all. Meets every Tuesday, 1:30-2:30, in the Church |
Lee Grespan 885-4480 |
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Marian Movement Prayer Group |
Marian Movement for Priests meets every Tuesday evening at at 8:00 |
Jean-Guy Romain 885-4480 |
| Faith Development | See Faith Education for other activities that support faith development in our parish. | |
