2020

St. James

Ministry

Opportunities

“As each one has received a gift, use it

to serve one another as good stew-

ards of God’s varied grace.”

1 Peter 4:10

Worship

Eucharistic Outreach

Prayer Blankets

MUSIC IN WORSHIP

The St. James Singers is a choral ensemble who sing the best of choral literature to modern sacred works from the folk, jazz and Caribbean idioms. No music experience is necessary, eve-ryone is invited! Rehearsal is every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the church. Opportuni-ties are also available to those who play a mu-sical instrument, and/or those who have the vocal gift to serve as cantor. For more infor-mation, please contact Phil Hines phines@stjameslou.com (502)451-1420 ext 13

G.R.O.W

GROW is our team of “doers”. We are all about inviting the stranger and making St. James a rich, spiritual home for them, thereby GROW-ing our parish family. Established in 2015, we loosely base our plans on the book Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter

You are invited to join us at a meeting, held on the fourth Saturday of each month 9 – 10:30 a.m. (we end promptly) at St. James Café’. For more information contact Mary Pat Nimon at marypat@wordsfresh.com

WORSHIP

Our Worship committee is made up of volunteers who assist in all parts of the liturgy. The Worship Com-mittee consists of art and environment (decorating the church) sacristans, lectors, extraordinary ministers of The Eucharist , altar servers and more. You are invited to be a part of this ministry in whatever capacity you choose. The Worship Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month from 7- 9:00 p.m. in the church. For more information, please contact Phil Hines phines@stjameslou.com (502) 451-1420 ext. 13

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

The Children’s Liturgy is held during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Before the first reading, children ages 3 to 7 (?) are called up for a blessing and then escorted to a classroom in the church where they will have age appropriate reading of the gospel, discussion, and ac-tivities. They are returned to the church with the tak-ing up of the gifts.

Adult and school age volunteers are needed. Re-sources are provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 should be paired with an adult , who must complete Safe Environment Training. Couples are encouraged to teach together. For more information please contact Joy & Stephen Buchenberger at joylanham@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY

At each Mass, our hosts greet parishioners and visitors as they come into church. They are there to answer general questions and to make everyone feel wel-comed. If you would like to host on a rotating basis contact Don Mucci dmucci@garrett-stoltz.com (502) 727-1555

EUCHARISTIC OUTREACH

Volunteers who have completed the brief

diocesan Eucharistic training program bring communion to Kindred Hospital, local nursing homes and to homebound parishioners. For more information please call the parish office at 451-1420

CREATION CARE TEAM

The Creation Care Team seeks out and

shares information and ideas for pre-

serving and protecting our Earth. They

facilitate Earth friendly activities and en-

courage community participation. The

team meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second

Monday of each month in St. James

School auditorium. For more infor-

mation please contact Cindy Dumas at

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The St. James & St. Brigid Council of the

Knights of Columbus is a vibrant men’s ser-

vice organization. Meetings are held the first

Tuesday of each month. To learn more you

can visit the Council # 16179 website at

bjknights.org or contact Adam Waldner at

SENIOR ADULTS

The Senior Adult Ministry is designed to

engage, enlighten, and entertain seniors

through bi-monthly luncheon gatherings

and other activities. For more information

contact Aggie Noonan at

anoonan52@yahoo.com (502) 419-1779 or

Libba Bonifer at TheBonnifers@gmail.com

SOCIAL ACTION/OUTREACH

The Social Action Committee plugs into existing

community service organizations to provide vol-

unteers and other resources to those served.

The goal is to serve non-profit, civic, or commu-

nity based organizations to improve the quality

of life for our neighbors, thereby giving our par-

ish a footprint in the community. Meetings are

held quarterly in Goetz Center. For more infor-

mation contact Mary Sullivan

mschocchip@gmail.com (502) 541-1151

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

This ministry responds to requests for finan-

cial assistance from the needy in our neigh-

borhood, primarily for rent and utilities. Vol-

unteers retrieve messages and return calls on

a rotating schedule. For more information or

to volunteer contact Jack Meredith

RESPECT LIFE

The respect Life Ministry is about more than

anti abortion issues. Their concern is with the

respect and dignity of all human life, from con-

ception until natural death. The goal is to pray

for and educate those in crisis, about re-

sources available to them.

For more information contact Sam Dunlany at

FUNDRAISERS/ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have several fundraisers throughout the year.

Our Lenten Fish Fry is the biggest. If you would

like to volunteer at the fish fry please contact Cin-

dy Dumas at cindydumas74@gmail.com.

Other fundraising or community building events

are Trivia Night, Spring Gala, Summer Beer Gar-

dens, Brunch with Santa, Spring grounds beautifi-

cation, and Easter Egg Hunt. If you do not want to

join a ministry but do want to volunteer, these

events are the perfect opportunity. Be on the look

-out for more information as these events draw

FAITH and FORMATION

Formation is the promotion of Catholic education

and preparation of individuals in the traditions of

the Catholic Church. Various programs are

offered such as the weekly A. G.I.F.T (Adults

Growing In Faith Together) meeting on Wednes-

day night at 7:00 in Goetz Center. Stop in any

Wednesday, no signing up necessary. This pro-

gram serves as our RCIA. If you are looking for

opportunities to nurture your faith, you will find

information on weekly and monthly activities

throughout the year and special events. If you

have any questions or suggestions please contact

Deacon Will at deacon.will@sbsjlou.org.

If you or someone in your family is in need of one

PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Pastoral Council serves as a visionary

body for the pastor in governing the parish.

For more information contact Leslie Fowler