| Adoration Day |
We are a Eucharistic Church
and the focus of this ministry is to encourage and develop
a love for the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated
host. Everyone is invited to participate in the worship and
reverence of our Lord on the second Wednesday of each month
between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The closing is followed with
Benediction at 6:00 p.m. No time constraints are required,
but there is a sign-up sheet for those who wish to consider
a one-hour commitment on Adoration Days. Contact: Deacon Cy
Will |
| Communion to the Homebound |
Communion to homebound parishioners takes place after the
7:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday. This is a way for our parish to
show support and concern for our members who are ill, plus
their caregivers, who are not always able to take part in our
community’s Eucharistic celebration. All Extraordinary
Ministers are welcome to join in this ministry (and will not
be required to serve as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass). Contact:
Theresa Pate |
| Communion Service at Good Samaritan
Home |
A Mass or communion service is held every
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Good Samaritan, a nursing home located
on Boeke Road in Evansville. Those who serve in this ministry
(which hopes to expand as more volunteers come forth) assist
residents to the chapel, set up for the service/Mass, and take
communion to those who cannot leave their rooms. Any adult
who has a love for the elderly and disabled is asked to consider
this ministry. Contact: Margaret Schnur |
| Cursillo/Ultreya |
Cursillo, a Spanish word meaning “short course,” is
a weekend course designed to give participants a greater appreciation
of our Catholic faith. It presents a method to live that is
fundamental to Christianity, helps people discover and fulfill
their personal vocations, and promotes creation of friendship
groups. To attend, you must be sponsored by someone who has
already made a Cursillo weekend. There are two men’s
weekends and two women’s weekends held each year. Ideally,
participants are 21 years of age or older and must be able
to receive the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. The website
www.evansvillecursillo.com provides more information. After
attending a Cursillo weekend, one is encouraged to “group” on
a regular basis. There are also larger group gatherings called
Ultreya which are listed in our church bulletin and in The
Message. Contact: Sam Tenbarge |
| Environment Committee |
This group looks after the needs of the
church interior by decorating and taking care of linens, vessels,
plants, flower arrangements, etc. Adult women and men are invited
to assist. Contact: Mark Schmitz |
| Extraordinary Ministers of Communion |
Training is available for parish adults
interested in being Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. Ministers
are scheduled approximately once a month. Schedules are listed
in our monthly newsletter. Call the parish office/477-5405
for more information |
| Hospitality/Greeters |
Individuals or families can volunteer to greet parishioners
as they arrive for Mass, distribute books, and pass out bulletins
after Mass. Contact: Mark Schmitz |
| Music/Choir |
These ministries wish to make all religious
ceremonies enjoyable experiences through the gift of music.
Youth and adult parishioners are all welcome to participate.
Contact: Mark Schmitz, Director of Worship |
| Newsletter (The Voice) |
Commissions, committees, and parishioners submit articles
of interest. Information gets passed on to the proofreaders
for the month before Jim Donahue does the layout. A mailing
crew attaches labels, and the newsletter is sent out by the
first of each month. Information to be published should be
submitted by the first of the month prior to the desired publication
date. Contact: Pat Will |
| Rosary Parents |
All parishioners are welcome to join in praying the rosary
for our parish, our school, or any personal intentions. Intentions
of our school children are brought to this group. Rosary Parents
generally meet in the chapel each Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Contact:
Lisa Gribbins |
| Prayer Chain |
Prayer requests can be written in the prayer request book
at the back of church, submitted through our parish website,
http://gsparish.org, or called in to Margie Dannheiser |
| Readers (Lectors) |
Volunteer lectors are scheduled at 7-9 week intervals to
read the first and second readings and the petitions at weekend
Masses and on special occasions. Youth and adult members of
the parish are invited to participate. Contact: Mark Schmitz |
| Religious Vocations |
Support for those considering a religious vocation may contact
the parish office/477-5405 or the Diocesan Vocations Office |
| Servers |
Young people in sixth through twelfth grades are welcome
to serve at weekend Masses. Training is offered in the fall
of each year or may also be arranged by appointment through
the parish office |
| Adult Servers for Funeral Masses |
Adults willing to serve at funeral Masses are asked to contact
Deacon Cy Will |
| Ushers |
These volunteers assist people in finding seats and take
up Sunday collections. We need seven ushers at every Mass.
If interested in being on a rotating schedule, please call
the parish office |
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