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Time and Talent Opportunities

DESCRIPTION AND SIGN-UP FORM

For this is our God, whose people we are, God’s well-tended flock.
Oh, that today you would hear His voice.

                                                                                                  Psalm 25:7

Dear Parishioner:

As a member of the Church of St. Peter, you have numerous opportunities to help this parish grow and become the WOW parish of the Diocese. When you share your time and talents with others, you show your love for God and one another. You help create a strong community of faith through your generous acts and deeds.

Please take a moment to review this TIME AND TALENT survey. It includes Ministry opportunities as well as a special skills list. If you are currently involved in a Ministry, thank you for your commitment. If you would like to continue participating in it, please check “Recommit” for each applicable Ministry. If you would like additional information for a special Ministry or would like to volunteer for it please check “New” for the Ministry(ies) you are interested in. And, if you have any of the “Special  Skills” listed in the last section, please also check them. If the skill is needed in the parish and you are available, you will be called. Hopefully something will appeal to you!

If there is a service, project or skill that is not listed and you feel that it would be beneficial to the church, school or community, please jot it down.

Stewardship requires constant renewal and commitment. You can help build the Kingdom of God by responding generously to this survey.

The entire family can be included on one survey. Indicate individual areas of interest by writing the name of the family member by the ministries they choose. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Mikki at 282-9426 or by email at mikki@stpeterlorain.org.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Ken Wolnowski, Pastor

Stewardship Commitment Form
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FIRST NAMES HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS/STATUS/Age  (i.e. spouse, child, etc)
The Mass I/we usually attend is: Sat 4   Sun 7   Sun 9   Sun 10:30   Sun Noon

  I am a Catholic, but have not received one or more of the Sacraments and would like information in doing so.

  My marriage is not currently recognized by the Catholic Church and I am interested in having it blessed.

  I am not Catholic but would like information on becoming Catholic.

  I am not currently a registered member of the Church of St. Peter and would like information on becoming registered.

WORSHIP

WORSHIP COMMISSION      Recommit     New

This group is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the worship activities in the parish. People who are creative and committed are needed to share views and ideas about worship. This group meets quarterly in the evening.

LECTORS      Recommit     New

These ministers proclaim the Word of God at all liturgies, and are scheduled on a monthly basis.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS      Recommit     New

These take Communion to the sick and homebound and may assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Masses. Training is provided for those 18 years and older.

CANTORS      Recommit     New

Women and men “of good voice” lead the congregation in song at liturgies. Training is available.

CHOIRS

Adult Traditional Choir -9:00 A.M. Sundays      Recommit     New

September thru May
Rehearsals Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M.

Junior Praise Children’s Choir -10:30 A.M. Sundays      Recommit     New

once a month (St. Peter School Children)

Contemporary Choir -10:30 A.M. Sundays      Recommit     New

PROJECT PRAISE Choir -Noon Sundays      Recommit     New

Rehearsals Thursday evenings at 7:30 P.M.

ALTAR SERVERS

This ministry is open to all adults and youth male and female. 

Adult Servers  7:00 AM Mass on Sunday and at funerals      Recommit     New

Youth Servers – Grades 5 through high school      Recommit     New

Trained and scheduled to serve at other Masses

USHERS      Recommit     New

Men and women who perform the ministry of hospitality and greeting at Mass. They also facilitate the seating of parishioners, taking up the collection, and assist when emergencies arise. Families and individuals are welcome to join in this ministry.

LITURGICAL ART AND ENVIRONMENT      Recommit     New

Volunteers who collaborate in planning, creating and maintaining the environment for worship appropriate to the liturgical seasons and other occasions.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)      Recommit     New

This ministry is celebrated at the 10:30 AM Mass each Sunday from September through May. This helps younger children of the parish understand the message of the Scriptures. The children leave the Mass as a group after the Opening Rite and return at the Preparation the Gifts. Catechists and aides are needed.

EDUCATION

ST. PETER SCHOOL                       

Volunteers assist in many school programs on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis.  Some tasks require specialized skills, talents and abilities. Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

         Office      Recommit     New

            Library      Recommit     New

            Music      Recommit     New

            Computer      Recommit     New

            Cafeteria      Recommit     New

            Playground      Recommit     New

            Celebrations      Recommit     New

            Clinic      Recommit     New

            Maintenance      Recommit     New

            Parking Lot      Recommit     New

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

Classes for preschool are held on Sunday mornings during 10:30 Mass. Classes for grades one through six are held on Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:30 P.M. Volunteers are needed for the following:

         Catechists      Recommit     New

            Substitutes      Recommit     New

            Aides      Recommit     New

            Office      Recommit     New

CONFIRMATION

Young people preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation meet on four Sunday mornings through the year and have a retreat day before the Confirmation ceremony. Volunteers are needed for the following:

         Team      Recommit     New

            Special Events      Recommit     New

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION      Recommit     New

The arrival of a new baby is a happy occasion for the entire parish family. Expectant parents will want to prepare for Baptism before the birth of their child. Every month, a session is held for parents. Volunteers are needed to help with the sessions.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

The RCIA process is open ended and people are encouraged to journey with the understanding that the ideal time to receive Sacraments is during the Easter Vigil.

Commitment is attendance at weekly session but can be flexible.

         Catechists      Recommit     New

         Hospitality      Recommit     New

         Annual Retreat      Recommit     New

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL      Recommit     New

In the early summer, the parish sponsors a week long “Bible School” for children ages four through ten. Many volunteers are needed to serve as group leaders, activity organizers, aides and assistants.

YOUTH MINISTRY      Recommit     New

For the youth of our parish community, a variety of activities and programs are needed. The Youth Ministry is currently being re-evaluated. Ideas and suggestions are welcome. This group would be for Grades seven through high school.

PREPARE-ENRICH      Recommit     New

New program mandated by the Diocese for premarital couples. Volunteer couples are needed to assist these couples prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Training is once a week for four weeks. Working with couples will be as needed.
SERVICE

PARISH COUNCIL      Recommit     New

This group meets on the second Wednesday from September to June and is responsible for the spiritual development and growth of the parish community. Working with the Pastoral Staff, the Council sets goals and reaches a consensus on how to best implement these.

FINANCE COUNCIL      Recommit     New

This group collaborates with the pastor and the Pastoral Council in the administration of financial resources. Members provide expertise in studying income, expenses, preparing and monitoring budgets and promoting good stewardship of parish resources.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS      Recommit     New

This committee offers recommendations on the use and maintenance of the parish facilities including the Pavilion.

“GREEN THUMBS”      Recommit     New

Volunteers to do some gardening and landscaping to enhance the appearance and environment of the parish grounds.

HOSPITALITY      Recommit     New           

This committee needs to grow.  We would like to include a “Welcome” sub-committee where volunteers would go to new parishioners homes with a special packet and small gift to welcome them to the parish. This group would also host “Coffee and Donuts” on Sundays as well as act as hosts/hostesses before and after Masses and at special events.

PARISH FESTIVAL      Recommit     New

This event takes many hands! Time commitment ranges from serving on the organizational committee to doing hands-on things at the festival. The  festival is usually scheduled for the first weekend in August. Planning begins a year in advance.

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION      Recommit     New

Volunteer members work together to create and organize such things as prayer groups, faith sharing opportunities, adult education sessions and then help to bring them to fulfillment. Commitment time is flexible.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY      Recommit     New

This group is open to men AND women of the parish and is dedicated to the spiritual development of its members and service to the parish community. Group Eucharist is on the second Sunday of each month at the 9:00 AM Mass followed by a meeting.

CYO ATHLETIC ASSOC.      Recommit     New

Needed are Athletic Board members, coaches and assistants for softball, football, basketball, volleyball and track.

PARISH NEWSLETTER      Recommit     New

This quarterly newsletter is sent to all parishioners to inform, educate and enlighten our parish community. Creative ideas for the newsletter are welcome. (Volunteers are needed for mailing.)

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY      Recommit     New

Volunteers are needed to reach out to those who are grieving through personal calls, cards and letters and home visits. Training is available. Good listeners are needed. Homebound people could help with calls, cards and letters.

HEALTH MINISTRY      Recommit     New

This group extends the healing ministry of Jesus linking the needs of the whole person with the resources of the church, health system and community. We really need nurses, physicians and other medical professionals.

ALUMNI ORGANIZATION      Recommit     New

St. Peter Alumni are needed to assist in organizing and planning an Alumni Organization.  This would include, but not limited to, finding past alumni, hosting a reunion, etc.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE      Recommit     New

This committee’s responsibility is to cultivate parishioners by teaching them how to receive God’s gifts with gratitude, and stand before the Lord in a spirit of accountability. This committee plans Stewardship Sunday and different events geared towards spreading the word on the needs of the parish.
OUTREACH

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY      Recommit     New

This group collects food, clothing and other donations to be dispensed to the disadvantaged of the area who find themselves in situations of urgent need. The group meets monthly.

FOOD COLLECTION      Recommit     New

Food donations are collected at all Masses on the third Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed to deliver the collected food to the Lorain Family Outreach Center on Eighth Street.

ST. FRANCIS MISSION      Recommit     New

This group promotes a greater awareness of the mission activity of the Church, and works to support the Mission financially. Meetings are held bimonthly.

RESPECT LIFE      Recommit     New

Members of this group provide an opportunity for the parish and its members to grow together by increasing awareness of Church teaching on God’s gift of human life from the moment of conception until natural death.

SOCIAL JUSTICE      Recommit     New

This group supports some of the activities of the Catholic Commission of Lorain County and determines how the parish can become involved in activities that promote social justice in the local community. People who are interested and committed to social justice are needed.

All of the above committees are in great need for members. PLEASE help us make this a WOW parish.

The following list is a “wish list” of things we would like to see in the Parish……

CHURCH OF ST. PETER WISH LIST

Altar Care    

Clean and replace candles/holders, dust, water plants/flowers on a weekly basis. If we get enough volunteers, you would be scheduled once a month.

Mailing Assistants    

Help is needed periodically for mass mailings of approximately 2300 pieces. Time commitment is about 2-3 hours per mailing.  Also stuffing bulletins whenever inserts are needed.

Ministry of Encouragement    

Volunteers to write notes of appreciation or congratulations to members of the parish to mark special events such as initial reception of the sacraments. The parish would supply names, occasions and materials.

Institutional Advancement Office    

Volunteers are needed to clean up and update the database. Help with typing letters and general office items.

Development Committee    

To assist the Institutional Advancement Office in planning and implementing events, solicitation ideas, etc. to raise funds for the parish. This committee would probably meet monthly in the beginning, but then possibly could go to quarterly.

School Marketing Task Force    

To provide hands-on help and resources to the principal and other staff to effectively market the St. Peter School.

Annual Rummage Sale    

Plan, organize and implement an annual rummage sale

Prayer Chain    

Praying for people of the parish for special intentions

Celebrating Our Ethnicity    

Preparing and serving ethnic dinners once a month. Dinners would be opened to the cluster parishes as well as our parishioners. This could be a fundraisier.

OTHER IDEAS:

SPECIAL GIFTS LIST

Please check all special gifts that apply to you and your family. If there is a special gift that is not on the list, please add it. – Thank You!!!

    Art

    Catering (Dinners)

    Child Care

    Computer Technology

    Cooking/Baking

    Desktop Publishing

    Drama

    Driver

    Public Speaking

    Graphic Design

    Interior Design

    Marketing

    Carpentry

    Electrician

    Landscape

    Plumber

    Painter

    Music

    Sign Language

    Video Recording/Photography

    Sewing

    General Contractor

    Language Interpretation

    Preschool through 8th grade educational background

Other:

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