Ministries & Organizations

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Liturgical

Sacristans - Assist with set-up, clean-up and other preparations for Mass

Lectors - Proclaim the scriptures and Prayers of the Faithful darning Mass

Eucharistic Ministers - Share the Body and Blood of Christ with your fellow parishioners

Ushers - Welcome people coming to Mass, help take up collections and distribute Bulletins to people leaving after Mass.

Choir - Add to the beauty of our prayer by singing with the current choir

Children's Choir - Enrich the beauty of our worship and sing with other children

Greeters - Provide a warm welcome to those coming to Mass by smiling at them, giving them a missalette and welcoming them

Liturgy Committee - Plan dl liturgical activities with a group of fellow parishioners and the priests of the parish

Altar Servers -Assist the prayer of the church at Masses including weddings and funerals

Musicians - Assist our choir and Music Director by playing an instrument

Formational/Educational

Womenshare- Listen to speakers and discuss topics of Mind, Body and Spirit for women

Duex Life-(Meaning 2 in French) Activities for those between 40-65

Young Adults-Spiritual, Social and Service Activities for those between the ages of 20-40

Seniors-Regular activities for those who wish to connect with fellow seniors

Ministers of Care-bring communion to those who cannot come to church

CCD Catechists-Teach grammar school children about ourn faith (Saturday OR Sunday mornings for one and one half hour)

Childrens Liturgy of the Word Catechists-Teach children between the ages of 4 and 9at Mass once a month

RCIA-Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults-Assist the priests and other teachers with the formation of adults interested in becoming Catholic

Girl Scouts/Cadets-Assist existing scout masters

PTT-Parents Teachers Together {collaborate to help St. Matthias Transfiguration School grow

Alumni Association- All Alumni of St. Matthias or Transfiguration Schools are welcome to reach out to fellow alums

SPRED-(Special Religious Education for Developmentally Disabled) assist other Catechists in sharing life and faith with some of our parishioners who have special needs

Evangelization

Evangelization Committee - Work with Marketing and Hospitality groups to reach out to neighbors, friends and newcomers and welcome them to join our parish

Friends of the Grape Committee - Assist with planning, promoting and coordinating our annual Wine Festival on the 1st Sunday of October

Social Justice/ Service

Reach Out - Assist the hungry and homeless who come to our door and others in need in our community (In the rectory M, W, F, 8:30-l l:30) and/or at other times

Pro Life - various activities to heighten awareness of the gift of Life

Devotional

Confraternity of Our Lady Of Penafrancia - Regular prayer and social activities in honor of Mary as she appears in the image of Our Lady of Penafrancia enshrined in our church and very dear to those from the Bikol region of the Philippines.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Perpetual Novena every Wednesday 6:45 Pm and 8:00 AM First Friday Novena- Each first Friday 7 PM

Legion of Mary-various devotions to Mary including 8:30 AM Sunday

Additional Ministries/Organizations

Baptismal Preparation-Assist priest with prep sessions for Parents at l0:30 AM in Rectory, 3rd Sunday of the Month

Marriage Preparation-review pre-scored results of FOCUSS test (A relationship inventory test) with engaged couples

Wedding Ministry-Assist couples in celebrating their wedding Mass/Ceremony and priests & sacristans setting up and cleaning up for marriage Mass/Ceremonies

Art & Environment-assist Liturgy committee with decorating the Church for various Church seasonal decorations

Gardening & Grounds-Help to beautify the grounds mound the Church School & Rectory

Marketing/Communications/Sign Committee - Work with Evangelization Committee to promote parish activities. Assist with setting up various parish signs in front of church and school

Hospitality Committee-Welcome new parishioners with various gatherings

Youth Group-Spiritual, Service and Social Activities for teens

Cub Scouts - Assist with starting a troop

Volunteer Office help-Answer phones and door at the Rectory or school, also help with mailings

Bereavement Group-Send cards to family members of deceased

Popular Music Spirituality-A monthly discussion about the contemporary spirituality of Popular music

Movie Discussion Group- A monthly discussion about the contemporary spirituality of various movies

Scripture/Bible Study or Discussion - Regular gathering to reflect on God's Word

New/Young Mom’s/Parents Group-Gather to share resources, wisdom and support

Church Cleaning - Assist with keeping our beautiful Church clean