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VISION As Partners in the Mission of Jesus Christ,

St. Michael Parish responds to the

deepest yearning of the human heart.

MISSION

Place God First in All Things,

Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ,

Grow in Holiness through Prayer,

Sacraments and Service.

VALUES

FAITH, WITNESSING and EVANGELIZING,

COMMUNITY, LOVE, STEWARDSHIP

Time and Talent

2013

ADDRESS

GOES

HERE

Saint Michael Parish

P.O. Box 766

Olympia WA 98507-0766

(360) 754-4667

www.saintmichaelparish.org

Return service requested

2013


Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be

our defense against the wickedness and snares of the

devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do

thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of

God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits

who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

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Ministry

Baptism Facilitator

Catechesis of the Good Sheperd

Catholic Kids Special Events Team

Confirmation Team

Disciples of Light

FAITH Core Team

FAITH Catechist

FAITH Support Team

Faith and Light

LifeTeen Core Team

LifeTeen Life Support

Liturgy of the Word with Children

Mass for the Special Needs

Meals for Moms/Food for Fathers

Men’s Group

Mom’s of Faith Group

Parent Teacher Association

Prime Timers

Sacramental Prep Catechist

School Library Support

Scripture Study Facilitator

Small Group Facilitator

SMART Auction

Special Needs Catechist

Sunday School

The Edge Middle School Ministry

TNTT Assistant & Supporters

TNTT Youth Leaders

Vacation Bible School

Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society

Young Adults

Young Apostles

Youth Migrant Project

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Ministry

Adopt-A-Flower Bed

Alpha Team

Altar Society/Guilds

Coffee Socials

Computer Data Entry

Creative/Technical Writer

Cursillo

Desktop Publisher/Graphic Artist

Event Helper

Festival Team

Funeral Luncheon Ministry

Host Ministry

Knights of Columbus

Lay Witness Speaker

Living Your Strengths Team

Ministerio Hispano

Parish Directory

Parish Office Support

Parish Pew Preparation

Photo and Video Ministry

Social Media Team

Special Events Ministry

Talents, Skills and Professions

Telephone Ministry

Welcoming Team

Stewardship is based on the understanding that

all we have and all we are is a gift from God—

our time, our talent, our money and even the

gift of life itself. We show our gratitude for these

gifts by returning a portion of them back to

God.

When we consider our participation in

stewardship, we include our time and talent, as

well as our treasure. As with our Sacrificial

Giving of treasure, giving time and talent

expresses our gratitude to God, who has given

us these gifts.

Our prayerful gifts of time, talent and treasure

are concrete expressions of our faith—the way

we give glory to God.

Pastoral Council

Contact: Anita Goin 360-866-6980

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body with

whom the Pastor can prayerfully reflect and work

in guiding the overall care and ministry of the

parish, as well as enhancing the parish mission

and direction. Please see description of “Council

and Commission Requirements” for application

information. This ministry requires a three-year

commitment, five hours per month.

Faith Formation Commission

Contact: Leanne Bergford 360-292-7112

The Faith Formation Commission is a consultative

body that offers support and advice to the Pastor

on matters of faith formation, with the goal of

nurturing life-long faith in all parishioners. Members

meet ten times a year to review current parish

Faith Formation Ministries, study best practices and

Church documents on Faith Formation and

develop the direction for future faith formation

initiatives. The Commission shares its work in the

form of recommendations with the Pastor, Pastoral

Council and Parish Faith Formation Staff. Please

see description of “Council and Commission

Requirements” for application information. Each

position has a three year term with six positions

available in the current year.

Finance Council

Contact: Meliss Maxfield 360-705-3764

The Finance Council is a consultative body

providing advice and recommendations to the

Pastor concerning the stewardship of the parish’s

fiscal resources. This includes conducting long

range financial planning to support the mission of

the parish. Please see the description of “Council

and Commission Requirements” for application

information. This ministry requires a three-year

commitment, three hours per month.

Council and Commission Requirements:

An application and discernment process is required for all councils and

commissions. You must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic who has

registered to the parish for at least two years and currently is a Partner in

the Mission. To serve on the Pastoral or Finance Council, you also must

have served previously on a Council or Commission during the last

seven years.

T he Pastor seeks advice and counsel from eight leadership councils

and commissions in order to guide the mission of the parish. Our

councils and commissions are: Pastoral Council, Finance Council,

Stewardship Council, Faith Formation Commission, Spiritual Life and

Worship Commission, School Commission, Social and Human Concerns

Commission and Vietnamese Commission. Each of these councils and

commissions is engaged with one area of parish life and ministry. A

council or commission is responsible for developing a strategic plan for

ministries which fall under their responsibility, ensuring that these plans are

carrying out the mission and direction of the parish.

Instructions: Place a “checkmark” or “X” in the appropriate column (Sign Me Up, Send Information, Stay In Ministry) to the right of the

ministry title. This indicates your status within a ministry or desire to be contacted by a ministry leader.

Name:___________________________________________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________________________

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Age (Please Circle): 12 or Under 13-17 18 or Above

A Registered Parishioner Interested in becoming

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St. Michael Parish

Sharing our Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure

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Ministry

Altar Server

Art & Environment

Centering Prayer

Charismatic

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Prayer Cenacle

Extraordinary Minister

of Holy Communion at Mass

Greeters and ushers

Intercessors for Parish Ministry

Lector

Legion of Mary

Music Ministry

RCIA Sponsor

RCIA Team

Sacristan

Wedding Liturgy Coordinator

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Ministry

Beyond Just Faith

Christmas Giving

Clothing Bank

Community Kitchen

Giving Bus

Grief Support

Helping Hands

Journey of the Heart Ministry

Men's Homeless Shelter

Men's Shelter Food

Men's Shelter Laundry

Monthly Food Collection

Overflow Shelter Food or Laundry

Overflow Shelter for Women and Families

Parish Nursing

Pastoral Care

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Pregnancy Aid

Sanctity of Life Committee

Social Justice Committee

St Vincent De Paul

Are you unsure where God may be calling you to

serve? Would you like to explore your talents and gifts

for ministry? The Strengths Finder program will offer

opportunities to receive guidance and explore the

ways you have been gifted to answer your call to

discipleship. For more information on this amazing

opportunity, please mark the box:

I WANT TO DISCOVER MY GOD GIVEN STRENGTHS

Talents/Skills/Professions I want to offer the Parish Community:

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Ministry

Baptism Facilitator

Catechesis of the Good Sheperd

Catholic Kids Special Events Team

Confirmation Team

Disciples of Light

FAITH Core Team

FAITH Catechist

FAITH Support Team

Faith and Light

LifeTeen Core Team


Liturgy of the Word with Children


Meals for Moms/Food for Fathers

Men’s Group

Mom’s of Faith Group

Parent Teacher Association

Prime Timers





SMART Auction

Special Needs Catechist

Sunday School

The Edge Middle School Ministry

TNTT Assistant & Supporters

TNTT Youth Leaders


Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society

Young Adults

Young Apostles


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Info.

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Ministry

Adopt-A-Flower Bed

Alpha Team


Coffee Socials

Computer Data Entry


Cursillo

Desktop Publisher/Graphic Artist

Event Helper

Festival Team


Host Ministry

Knights of Columbus

Lay Witness Speaker


Ministerio Hispano

Parish Directory




Social Media Team

Special Events Ministry

Talents, Skills and Professions

Telephone Ministry

Welcoming Team

Social Ministries and Human

Concerns Commission

Contact: Benedetta Reece 360-292-7143

Promotes awareness of Catholic Social Teaching

and opportunities to put it into practice. This

involves: (1) evaluating new social ministries (2)

evaluating and supporting existing social ministries

(3) providing educational opportunit ies on

Catholic Social Teaching and (4) recommending

financial support for local organizations serving the

poor. Acts as a consultative body to the Pastor

and the Steward for Social Ministries. Please see

the description of “Council and Commission

Requirements” for application information. This

requires a three year commitment with a minimum

of two hours per month to prepare for and attend

meetings.

Vietnamese Commission

Contact: Terry Walter 360-292-7116

The Vietnamese Commission is a consultative Body

that provides advice and recommendations to the

pastor concerning the parish’s care and ministry to

the Vietnamese community. Work of the

commission provides an opportunity for Vietnamese

members of the community to come together to

worship and support one another, maintaining use

of their native Vietnamese language and culture.

This is especially helpful to those new to the area

who do not speak English. A Vietnamese Mass is

offered twice each month on the first and third

Sunday at the Westside Chapel.

Stewardship Council

Contact: Scott Lindblom 360-867-1870

The Stewardship Council promotes Stewardship as

a Way of Life for the people of St. Michael Parish.

The Council advances all aspects of Stewardship

by offering education, personal discovery, and a

welcoming spirit in our ministries. Stewardship is

promoted, preached, and prayed in the parish as

we build on a foundation of gratitude for all that

we have and all that we are. Stewardship Council

members support the annual Time & Talent effort,

the Annual Appeal for the Archdiocese, and the

Sacrif icial Giving renewal. Please see the

descr ipt ion of “Counci l and Commiss ion

Requirements” for application information. Three-

year commitment, approximately five hours

monthly.

School Commission

Contact: Mike Sellars 360-754-5131

St. Michael School Commission is a consultative

body to the Pastor and to the principal on matters

r e l a t i n g t o t h e p a r i s h s c h o o l . P r i m a r y

responsibilities include preparing the school

budget and school strategic plan for approval by

the Pastor. There are three standing committees:

Stewardship, Communication, and Finance.

Please see the description of “Council and

Commission Requirements” for application

information. Three-year commitment, monthly

meetings, September thru June.

Partner in the Mission:

Spiritual Life and Worship

Commission

Contact: Michelle Clinton 360-292-7111

The Spiritual Life and Worship Commission is

committed to deepening the spiritual life of the St.

Michael Parish community. They recommend to

the Pastor, Pastoral Council, and liturgy staff

actions that will result in a more prayerful and

spiritual parish community. Please see the

descr ipt ion of “Counci l and Commiss ion

Requirements” for application information. Each

position carries a three-year term; nine to ten

meetings per year. The Commission meets on a

Thursday evening once per month.

It is the expectation that all registered families will strive to be a Partner in the Mission. The

four key areas in which this partnership is visible and lived out are Sacraments, Personal

Spiritual Growth, Financial Support and Stewardship as a Way of Life.

Centering Prayer

Contact: Rosemary Barnhart

360-866-4768

Centering Prayer is one of the traditional prayer

pract ices that opens us to God’s gi f t of

contemplation. Our intention is just to be in God’s

loving, healing presence. The Contemplative

Community at St. Michael Parish prays twice a

week in the Chapel, offers silent retreats four times

a year, and offers introductions to Centering

Prayer. We invite all to learn about this silent,

healing prayer of relationship with our God.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Contact: Connie Smith 360-943-9767

Join us for Charismatic praise, worship, and music

as well as healing and intercessory prayer. We are

committed to fostering a personal experience of

Pentecost. We do this through the baptism of the

Holy Spirit, receiving and using Charismatic gifts,

commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord,

and developing a life of holiness in a Catholic

context of faith and practice. We meet every

Thursday from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM in the St. Joseph

Chapel. Active members attend as often as they

can; everyone is welcome to join us at any time

during the evening.

Art & Environment Committee

Contact: Joel Williams 753-4404

Do you enjoy working with flowers and plants?

Can you pound a nail, climb a ladder, or tie a

knot? Can you iron, paint, cut paper, or sew? Do

you draw, work with wood or metal, or just have a

sense of style? If not, would you be willing to assist

others who do? The Art and Environment

Committee welcomes anyone who would enjoy

showing their skills and talents to help us decorate

in ways that reflect the scriptures. Members help

plan and implement the enhancement of St.

Michael’s worship space. Time commitment varies

with each project.

Altar Server

Contact: Tom Targus 360-570-0407

Altar Servers serve at the Lord’s Table for Sundays,

Holy Days, funerals, and wedding liturgies. This is a

great way to be involved and to learn more about

the mass. Open to adults who are active

parishioners, and to youth in at least fourth grade

who have received First Communion. Training is

provided. Dress code required.

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Ministry

Altar Server

Art & Environment

Centering Prayer

Charismatic



Extraordinary Minister

of Holy Communion at Mass

Greeters and ushers

Intercessors for Parish Ministry

Lector

Legion of Mary

Music Ministry

RCIA Sponsor

RCIA Team

Sacristan

Wedding Liturgy Coordinator

St. Michael Parish

Sharing our Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure

Please complete ONE form PER person and

return it to the parish office

Instructions: Place a “checkmark” or “X” in the appropriate column (Sign Me Up, Send Information, Stay In Ministry) to the right of the

ministry title. This indicates your status within a ministry or desire to be contacted by a ministry leader.

Name:___________________________________________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________________________

________________________________________ I am:

Age (Please Circle): 12 or Under 13-17 18 or Above

Talents/Skills/Professions I want to offer the Parish Community:

Are you unsure where God may be calling you to

serve? Would you like to explore your talents and gifts

for ministry? The Strengths Finder program will offer

opportunities to receive guidance and explore the

ways you have been gifted to answer your call to

discipleship. For more information on this amazing

opportunity, please mark the box:

I WANT TO DISCOVER MY GOD GIVEN STRENGTHS

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Info Stay In

Ministry

Beyond Just Faith

Christmas Giving

Clothing Bank

Community Kitchen

Giving Bus

Grief Support

Helping Hands

Journey of the Heart Ministry

Men's Homeless Shelter

Men's Shelter Food

Men's Shelter Laundry


Overflow Shelter Food or Laundry

Overflow Shelter for Women and Families

Parish Nursing

Pastoral Care


Pregnancy Aid

Sanctity of Life Committee


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Intercessors for Parish

Ministry

Contact: Becky Stoddard 360-292-7115

All that we do at St. Michael Parish is rooted in

prayer. Ministry Intercessors sustain and strengthen

our ministries with their prayer support. Intercessors

are contacted several times each year and are

asked to pray for special requests from our Parish

ministries at the time and place that is convenient

for them to pray. This is a wonderful ministry for

those who find it difficult to attend ministry

gatherings. A one year commitment is asked.


Contact: Jeanne Wittman (360) 359-3872

Eucharistic adoration is meeting Jesus Christ face-

to-face in the Holy Eucharist (the Blessed

Sacrament). Adoration is an expression of our love

and a profession of our faith in Christ’s presence

now on earth. This is our opportunity to come

before Jesus to thank Him for His ultimate sacrifice

for our salvation, to share with Him our trials and

sufferings and to ask for His help and grace in our

lives. He waits patiently and lovingly for each of us

to come to Him. Give yourself the gift of spending

time with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Remember the

question Jesus asked His apostles, “Could you not

spend one hour with me (in prayer)?”. Adoration

takes place seven days a week, 24 hours per day,

in the Saint Joseph Chapel. Volunteers can

commit to adoration for one hour per week, one

or more hours per month or as a substitute.


Contact: Alice Janny 360-866-7340

The group prays the Fatima prayer, Rosary, Chaplet

of Divine Mercy, and other prayers. We engage in

group Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The

primary focus is prayer for the Holy Father and

priests and for encouragement of individual

Eucharistic Adoration. Meets every Thursday in the

St. Joseph Chapel at 11:00 AM .

Greeters and Ushers


The ministry of hospitality is an important reflection

of who we are as a parish community. Just like the

community, hospitality members are friendly,

caring, and welcoming. They greet and welcome

everyone who walks through our doors—those we

see every week and those coming for the first

time. They help usher for communion and find

seats on a crowded Sunday. They respond in

emergencies, open windows, close doors, assist in

taking up the Sunday offering, and hand out

bulletins after Mass. Commitment is approximately

90 minutes per Sunday. Great opportunity for

families! Training is provided.

Lector


Lectors proclaim God’s living Word on Sundays

and at special liturgies, approximately once a

month or at daily Mass once a week. Lectors also

lead the Prayer of the Faithful when a deacon is

not present. This ministry is available to active

confirmed parishioners who are Partners in the

Mission. Tryouts and training are required.

Extraordinary Minister of

Holy Communion during Mass


Extraordinary Ministers assist, with reverence and

dignity, in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass.

This ministry is available to active, confirmed

parishioners who are Partners in the Mission.

Training session required.

Music Ministry

Contact: Lee Ann Scherman-Fralick

360-292-7140

St. Michael Parish has a long tradition of excellent

leadership and participation in the music at our

liturgies. There is always a need for cantors,

instrumentalists, and choir members. Choirs sing at

9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses Downtown, 8:30 AM

and 10:30 AM Westside. We also have a parish

Children’s Choir and a Life Teen Band. Cantors

proclaim the sung psalm at all Masses. Rehearsal

times vary according to the program.

Legion of Mary

Contact: Leigh Phillips 360-491-5708

Take this opportunity to enrich your spiritual life

and to serve your parish! The Legion of Mary is the

largest apostolic organization of lay people in the

Cathol ic Church. Members contr ibute to

community welfare in a balanced program of

prayer and service through Mary, Mother of the

Church. Meetings are held every Thursday at

10:00 AM.

Adopt-A-Flower Bed

Alpha Team

Altar Server


Art and Environment

Baptism Facilitator

Beyond JustFatih

Catechesis of the Good

Shepard

Catholic Kids Special

Events Team

Centering Prayer

Charismatic Prayer Group

Christmas Giving

Clothing Bank

Coffee Socials

Community Kitchen

Computer Data Entry

Confirmation Team


Cursillo

Desktop Publisher/Graphic

Artist

Detention Ministry

Disciples of LIGHT

The Edge Middle School

Ministry


Eucharistic Prayer

Cenacle

Event Helper

Extraordinary Minister of

Holy Communion at Mass

FAITH Support Team

Faith and Light Ministry

Leaders

FAITH Catechetical Team

FAITH Core Team

Faith Formation

Festival Team

Finance Council


God Squad

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Greeters and Ushers

Grief Support Ministry

Helping Hands Ministry

Host Ministry

Intercessors for Parish

Ministry

Journey of the Heart

Ministry

Knights of Columbus

Lay Witness Speaker

Lector

Legion of Mary

LifeTeen Core Team


Little Red Schoolhouse

Liturgy of the Word with

Children

Living Your Strengths

Mass for the Special

Needs Community

Meals for Mom’s/Food

for Fathers

Men’s Group

Men’s Homeless Shelter

Ministerio Hispano

Moms of Faith Group


Music Ministry

Overflow Shelter for

Women and Families

PTSA

Parish Directory

Parish Nursing



Pastoral Care Ministry

Pastoral Council



Pregnancy Aide

Prime Timers

RCIA Sponsor

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RCIA Team

Sacramental Prep

Catechist

Sacristan

Sanctity of Life

School Commission


Scripture Study

Facilitator


SMART Auction

Social Justice

Committee

Social Media Team

Social Ministries &

Human Concerns

Commission

Special Events Team

Special Needs

Catechetical Team

Spiritual Life & Worship

Commission

St. Vincent De Paul

Stewardship Council

Sunday School

Talents, Skills and

Professions

Telephone Ministry

TNTT Assistants/

Supporters (TT/PH)

TNTT Youth Leaders (HT)


Vietnamese

Commission

Vietnamese Eucharistic

Youth Society (TNTT)

Wedding Liturgy

Coordinator

Welcoming Ministry

Young Adults

Young Apostles


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Altar Server (4th Grade & Up) Page 4

Altar Server (4th Grade & Up) Page 4

God Squad Page 15

Prayer Shawl Ministry Page 11

VBS Volunteer Page 17

Young Apostles Page 16

Youth Migrant Project Page 16

Adopt-A-Flower Bed Page 20

Altar Servers Page 4

Clothing Bank Page 8

F.A.I.T.H. Pages 13 & 14

God Squad Page 15

Greeters and Ushers Page

Host Ministry Page 21


Overflow Shelter for Women Page 10

Parish Office Support Page 23

Parish Pew Preparation Page 23

Altar Server Page 4

Disciples of L.I.G.H.T. Page 15

F.A.I.T.H. Support Page 14

God Squad Page 15

Lector (Must be confirmed) Page 5

Parish Pew Preparation Page 23

Prayer Shawl Ministry Page 11

R.C.I.A. Sponsor (Must be confirmed) Page 7

Sunday School Leader Page 17

TNTT Leader Page 14

VBS Volunteer Page 17

Young Apostles Page 16

Wedding Liturgy

Coordinator

Contact: Jennifer McCauley 360-292-7146

Do you love to attend weddings? This ministry

provides lots of opportunities! It is ideal for couples

who want to share time together while helping

others. Coordinators meet with engaged couples

to finalize preparations for their celebration of the

Sacrament of Marriage, direct the rehearsal, and

are present on the wedding day. Weddings are

assigned as your schedule permits. Training is

provided. You are welcome to apply for an

interview.

Sacristan


The Sacristan ensures that all preparation for Mass

is complete. They make certain that albs, linens,

candlesticks, etc. are clean and ready for Mass. A

qualified Sacristan has a love of the liturgy, an eye

for detail, and good people skills. About two hours

are needed to prepare and clean up before and

after Mass. Extra cleaning as needed. Must be a

Partner in the Mission and have previously served

as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

You are welcome to apply for an interview.

RCIA Team

Contact: Debs Pokos Dugan 360-292-7117

Those with experience as RCIA sponsors, who want

to be more fully engaged in this important ministry

often become team members and/or dismissal

catechists. Team members are a vital part of the

RCIA process. They meet with those who are new

to the RCIA process and help answer questions.

Some team members make presentations and

facilitate RCIA meetings. Others are "dismissal"

catechists, who lead the RCIA group in reflecting

upon the Mass and the readings . T ime

commitment varies by role. You are welcome to

apply for an interview.

RCIA Sponsor

Contact: Debs Pokos Dugan 360-292-7117

RCIA, or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is to

welcome those who are considering becoming

Roman Catholic and to prepare them for the

Sacraments and reception into the Church. Our

sponsors are compassionate, good listeners, and

love to share their faith with others. A sponsor

doesn’t need to be a Saint nor a theologian, just a

faithful and part icipat ing member of our

community who lives out his/her vocation as a

Christian and who models the practice of our

Roman Catholic belief and traditions. It is a

blessing to be a sponsor in the RCIA. You can

expect that your own faith will be deepened and

enriched by this journey.

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Saint Michael Westside Chapel

Christmas Giving

Contact: Downtown- John Terranova 360-292-7108

Westside- Rich Pallechio 360-786-0055

The Downtown Church partners with Catholic

Community Services, Drexel House and St. Mike’s

Tikes for names of needy individuals. Volunteers set

up a Giving tree, hang tags with the wish list of

those needing gifts, and deliver the donated gifts

to the partner organizations. The Westside partners

with the City of Tumwater for names of needy

individuals. Volunteers set up a table with the wish

lists of those needing gifts and deliver the donated

gifts to the partner organizations.

Beyond JustFaith

Contact: Bill Brennan 360-357-3982

JustFaith is a 30 week program that focuses on

Options for the Poor and on Solidarity, two of the

seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. The

Beyond JustFaith ministry provides an outlet for

graduates of JustFaith to more fully participate in

the Catholic Social Teaching. Group meets

monthly and supports the JustFaith and Engaging

Spirituality programs, Bread for the World letter

writing, Fair Trade sale, creating a culture of

peace forum, and faithful citizenship programs.

More involvement is needed for the Fair Trade Sale

and Bread for the World letter writing campaigns.

All parishioners are invited.

Clothing Bank

Contacts: Ed Knuckey 360-943-4567

In the spirit of Christ, our volunteers assist the

needy of our community by sorting (Sorter) and

distributing (Server) donated clothing, bedding

and other household items to them. Sorters

typically work Monday and Friday mornings, and

Wednesday evenings. However, if you would like

to volunteer, we can make good use of nearly

any time you have available. Servers work when

the Clothing Bank is open to serve those in need:

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Tuesday or Saturday and

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday.

Community Kitchen

Contact: John Terranova 360-292-7108

Catholic Community Services operates the meal

program for the homeless at the Salvation Army

site at the intersection of 5th and Plum. Parishioners

from St. Michael Parish, along with people from a

number of other area churches and institutions,

prepare, serve, and cleanup at meals Monday

through Saturday. There are opportunities to

support the Community Kitchen at lunch or at

dinner. Hours for lunch preparation are from 9:00

AM to 11:00 AM and for lunch serve/cleanup from

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hours for dinner preparation

(subject to change) are generally from 3:00 PM to

5:00 PM and dinner serve/cleanup from 5:00 PM to

7:00 PM. Some volunteers assist for the entire four

hour lunch or dinner service, and others assist for a

specific two hour shift. Youths aged six to 17 are

welcome to accompany their parents. Interested

parishioners will be able to choose from a variety

of days and times. Training is provided.

Detention Ministry


Detention volunteers bring the Word of God and

the message of God’s love and forgiveness to

incarcerated women and men. Working in teams,

volunteers share their faith with prisoners by

leading or assisting with activities such as Bible

study, prayer services, faith formation classes and

by bringing Holy Communion to Catholics behind

bars. Others may assist with parish activities in

support of this ministry. Volunteers should have a

deep faith, the gift of patience and the willingness

to recognize the God-given dignity of every

person. This ministry requires a background check

and Safe Environment Training. Volunteers must

also comply with al l requirements for the

institutions they visit.

PRAYER TO THE

HOLY SPIRIT

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

Move in me, Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy.

Strengthen me, Holy Spirit,

that I may defend all that is holy.

Protect me, Holy Spirit,

that I may always be holy.

Amen.

DISCERNER’S PRAYER

Holy One, you are the Good Shepherd

who fills the hungry with good things,

who spreads a table before us,

who fills our cups to overflowing,

who calls each of us by name

and leads us out.

Thank you for all of your gifts.

Today I am seeking to discern those

special gifts you have bestowed to make

me a channel of your love for others, and

to take these gifts up.

Open my eyes to your ways.

Tune my ears to your voice.

Teach me what is important for me to

know right now as I reflect on who I am

and the meaning of my life. Especially,

Lord, make the next step clear to me

and fire me with the desire to take it.

Amen.

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Creator God,

Life is your gift to me.

Through Baptism, you invite me to share

the gift of my life in service to others.

Be with me as I choose each day to show

Your Presence in our world.

Give me the courage and generosity to

respond to Your love, to Your call.

I pray especially for those who serve you

in ministry at St. Michael Parish.

May we bear the Good News to those

in need. Keep us close to you.

Open the minds and hearts of many

other men, women and young people

that they may accept Your challenge to

build the Kingdom at St. Michael Parish.

We ask this prayer

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gifts that

you have given me through the grace of your

Holy Spirit. Grant that by your guidance I may

discern how you want me to share my gifts of

time and talent in ministry and to build the

Kingdom at St. Michael Parish. Through the

power of your grace, I will gladly share my

gifts for the glory of your Son, our Lord Jesus

Christ. Amen.

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Telephone Ministry


Telephone callers call from their home or from the

Parish to greet newcomers and inform parishioners

about upcoming events. The time commitment

can vary as you are available — usually only two

to three calls per month. Training and on-going

support are provided. This is a wonderful ministry

for those who are physically unable to serve in

other ways.

Talents, Skills and

Professions


Do you have special know-how and willingness to

provide assistance on various parish projects? This

may include skills in scrapbooking, drawing,

painting, sewing, carpentry, small repairs, etc. You

name it! If you have a special talent that you wish

to share with the parish, please let us know. Time

commitment varies.

Welcoming Ministry

Contact: Mike Rushing 360-491-5509

700 + new parishioners come to St. Michael

Parish each year. We want to welcome them!

Do you have a welcoming heart? You can be a

part of this team in several ways: Develop the

overall welcoming strategy, facil itate the

Newcomers Orientations, coordinate semi-

annual Newcomers’ Dinners, or support the

telephone and/or host ministry. The Committee

meets for one hour once per quarter. The time

commitment for other activities will vary.

Social Media Team

Contact: Alicia Pasion 360-292-7118

We are looking for people who are familiar with

v a r i o u s s o c i a l m e d i a p l a t f o r m s ( i . e .

facebook,pinterest,twitter,etc.) to help build up

our social media efforts here at Saint Michael

Parish. We are looking for fresh ideas, the ability to

build enthusiasm and basic writing skills. This is

open to all age groups. If you are under 18, we will

need parental permission. Expect to meet twice

per month to collect ideas and create the social

media future here at saint Michael Parish.

Commitment is flexible.

Journey of the Heart

Ministry

Contact: John Terranova 360-292-7108

As people of God we are ca l led to be

missionaries. Journey of the Heart organizes short

term mission experiences within and outside of our

archdiocese. Some volunteers will go on a mission

trip, helping to paint or repair facilities, care for

children, or distribute food—whatever is needed

to be done. Other volunteers will plan mission

activ it ies, provide transportat ion, prepare

missionaries for their journey, or support them and

the people they serve with prayer. Meetings are

month ly fo r about two hours . The on ly

requirements are compassion and the desire to

love and serve others.

Grief Support Ministry


Bridge of Hope is a faith-based support group for

those experiencing any type of grief. Grief support

facilitators help individuals work through the

feelings, thoughts, and memories associated with

their grief. Facilitators should have listening skills

and deep faith, the ability to give comfort,

support , and encouragement; to develop

strategies for seeking support and self-care as well

as a deep trust in God’s power and presence.

Training and/or experience is helpful. Facilitators

work with a co- leader to faci l i tate eight

consecutive weekly meetings held on Saturday

(10 AM TO Noon). Facilitators and co-facilitators

lead one full cycle of eight meetings per year.

Helping Hands Ministry

Contacts: Benedetta Reece 360-292-7143

This ministry provides a “helping hand” to people

18 and older who are in need of temporary

assistance, regardless of their

faith, ability, or income, by

providing: meals on different

occasions, occasional short-

term respite for caregivers,

v i s i t ing or cal l ing on the

homebound, doctor and

healthcare appointments, grocery shopping, or

other occas ional miscel laneous er rands .

Requirements: a valid driver’s l icense and

appropriate auto insurance, Background Check

and Safe Environment Training. No minimum

service time required. Your service will depend on

your schedule and availability.

Men’s Homeless Shelter

Contact : Shelter host or food:

John Terranova 360-292-7108

Shelter laundry: Benedetta Reece 360-292-7143

Between November 1 and February 28, hosts

spend one or two nights per month supervising a

shelter for homeless men in the downtown

Gathering Space meeting rooms. In November

and February the shelter is open Monday,

Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. In December

and January the shelter is open Sunday through

Thursday evenings. There are always two hosts

present. Couples and families are encouraged to

participate together. The shelter may house no

more than 12 men per evening. The shelter opens

at 9:00 PM and the men are returned to the

community by 7:00 AM. Training is provided.

Volunteers new to hosting will be teamed up with

a host with previous experience. Additional

opportunities to support the shelter are by

providing food and laundry washing. A

background check and Safe Environment Training

are required.

“Lord, help me to make time today to

serve you in those who are most in need

of encouragement or assistance. “

- St Vincent de Paul



This year, Saint Michael Parish will

j o i n w i t h t h e L i t t l e R e d

Schoolhouse in their school supply

co l l e c t io n an d d i s t r ibu t ion

program. Volunteers are needed

to monitor our parish donations

and to help in the distribution of supplies. Takes

place in August/September, depending on the

start of school.

Pastoral Care Ministry


Eucharistic Visitors bring Holy Communion to

members of our faith who are temporarily or

permanently unable to join the community at

Mass. We care for the homebound and those

living in retirement communities, assisted care

communities or nursing homes, and parishioners

who are in hospitals or rehabilitation facilities.

Ministers are commissioned for two years.

Training Requirements: Completion of training (two

hours) and two yearly meetings. This ministry

requ i res a background check and Safe

Environment Training.

Parish Nursing Ministries

Contact: Kathy Rayburn 360-556-7514

Parish Nursing promotes whole person health

within the context of the values, beliefs, and

practices of our Catholic faith community. It

includes functions such as health education,

health counseling, advocacy, developing support

groups, and coordinat ing health events .

Requirements for involvement in Parish Nursing:

desire to improve or address today’s health care

needs, health care provider or indiv idual

interested in health care minist ry, and a

commitment of time, as little or as much as you

des i re . A background check and Safe

Environment Training are required for some

activities.

Overflow Shelter for Women &

Families


St. Michael Parish operates the Women’s overflow

shelter for two weeks every year, usually in March.

Up to 18 women and children are guests. They are

pre-screened and given light case management

through Sidewalk Advocacy Center. Volunteers

spend the night at the shelter where they supervise

as well as develop relationships with the guests.

People are also needed to prepare and serve

meals and do laundry. Families are welcome and

encouraged to participate in hosting and meals.

A background check and Safe Environment

Training are required to host.


Contact Downtown:

Doris and Robert Smith 360-459-4612

Contact Westside:

Chuck and Terry McCarthy 360-866-2051

Donations are collected for the Thurston County

Food Bank and the YWCA “Other Bank” on the first

Sunday of each month. Parishioners drop off their

donations before weekend Masses at both parish

s i tes. On the fol lowing Monday morning

volunteers meet, sort, and box-up the food and

other supplies. A Food Bank truck picks up the

downtown donations. Westside

volunteers deliver their donations to

the Food Bank directly. There is a

need for people to be substitutes

for sorting and boxing up the food

on the day following the collection.


Contact: Dolly McKay 360-292-7102

Want to spend quiet time in the Downtown

Church or Westside Sanctuary and help the parish

at the same t ime? Th is minist ry involves

straightening pews and placement of materials in

preparation for Sunday Masses and special

liturgies. The time commitment is approximately

two hours on a Friday or Saturday once a month.

There is also the option of helping out after the

regular Sunday Mass that you attend. This ministry

is great for families with school-aged children.

Commitment is open-ended. Training is provided.


Contact: Dolly McKay 360-292-7102

There are always plenty of things to be done to

help our parish running smoothly and keep our

community informed. Come in and answer the

telephone, greet visitors, stuff envelopes, or make

reminder telephone calls for ministries. You can

also support the parish by sharing your experience

in computer programs or data entry. Training is

provided and the coffee pot is usually on!

Parish Picture Directory

Contact: Stephanie Richardson 360-292-7141

Wish you knew the name of the person in the next

pew? There are nearly 7,000 people in our parish

— it’s time for a new parish directory! You can

help make it possible by joining the directory

planning committee. There are opportunities to

volunteer with planning, sign-ups, layout and

distribution. Volunteers are especially needed to

host the check-in table during photography

sessions. Commitment times will vary depending

on role—typically two to four hours.

Special Events Team

Contact: Jennifer McCauley

360-292-7146

Building community in our parish depends on

potlucks, picnics and other special events that

bring us together. Do you love fun events? If you

have organizing skills and/or the knack of working

with a team, you can help in planning four or five

events per year. Commitment is open-ended.

Photo & Video Ministry

Contact: Stephanie Richardson (360) 292-7141

Photos and videos are one way to celebrate what

Saint Michael Parish ministries have accomplished.

We use them for publications, like the parish news

letter or annual report, on our website and even

for this catalog! If you like taking pictures or videos

and have exper ience and sk i l l in d ig i ta l

photography, videography or video-editing, this

ministry is for you. The time commitment is flexible

as you are available.

Lay Witness Speaker

Contact: Terry Walter 360-292-7116

Sharing Your Faith Story - Lay witnesses share with

the parish their own personal faith experience as it

relates to giving. They provide a strong message

about giving of one’s gifts (time, talent and

financial resources) in gratitude for what God has

given them. This is usually a one-time experience –

speaking at several Masses one weekend during

our Stewardship efforts (Time and Talent, Sacrificial

Giving and the Annual Catholic Appeal). Skills

needed: Openness to speaking about your

personal faith journey and enthusiasm about your

faith. Training is provided. Must be a Partner in the

Mission (Page Three).

Ministerio Hispano

Contáctenos: Jane Villanueva 360-489-0895

El Ministerio Hispano necesita del apoyo de la

comunidad hispana para seguir difundiendo la fe

en Nuestro Señor Jesús y en Nuestra Madre la

Vi rgen de Guadalupe por medio de las

actividades y programas. Las actividades

incluyen coordinación de: La celebración de La

Virgen de Guadalupe y las Mañanitas, cada

diciembre; una Feria de Recursos para la

comunidad hispana, anualmente; catequesis

para adultos y niños, clases y ayuda en las misas

celebradas en español, mensuales. Recuerde,

nunca es tarde para comenzar a difundir nuestra

fe y nunca es tarde para comenzar a compartir

los dones y talentos que Dios nos concedió para

el servicio de los demás.


Contact: Kathy Steinbrecher

360-754-4667 ext. 127

Sharing the joy of discovery in the talents God

gave us is central to the Living Your Strengths

process. Through dynamic workshops, discovery

groups, and special topic events, and using

Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Assessment, the team

seeks to enlighten each of us to our God given

talents and teach the steps in growing these

talents into strengths. The team may be involved

in hospitality, table hosting, presenting, organizing

workshop materials, facilitating, or planning long-

term strategies. The commitment can vary with

your talents and availability.

Knights of Columbus

Contact: Darren Johnson 253-709-4588

The Knights of Columbus is a

service club for Catholic men, 18

years of age and older. The

Knights are active in charity and

service throughout the parish

and the greater community, and

support vocations to the religious

life. Involvement in the Knights is

a chance for personal growth,

responsibility, and leadership. Pillars of our order

are charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The

group meets in the evening the on first Thursday of

the month and has a social activity on the third

Thursday of the month.


Contact: Lee Miller 360-753-0942

The Social Justice Committee gathers monthly,

usually the third Sunday of the month, for a

potluck at a member’s house. We share fellowship

and to share information about local, national,

and international issues and projects related to

Catholic Social Teaching.

Sanctity of Life


The Sanctity of Life Committee promotes all life

issues that are woven into the seven facets of

C a t h o l i c S o c i a l

Teaching. They focus

on the dignity and

value of all human

life, from the moment

o f conce pt ion t o

n a t u r a l d e a t h .

Among other events,

they participate in

Catholic Advocacy Day, 40 Days of Life and

October Respect Life month. People with a heart

and mind for the life issues of death penalty,

euthanasia, care for the poor and vulnerable, and

abortion gather monthly to plan events and pray.

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month

from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.


Contact: Flora Pallechio 360-786-0055

The Prayer Shawl is not only a knitted or crocheted

garment of many colors and patterns, but a mystery

of God’s wisdom and warming embrace for those

faced with life challenges. Come, share your talent

and prayers and enjoy fellowship within our circle.

Wednesday from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pregnancy Aid

Contact: Karen Wood Knuckey 360-956-7413

Pregnancy Aid assists cl ients by providing

pregnancy tests, decision-making information,

positive emotional support, maternity clothing,

prenatal vitamins, baby clothing and diapers,

bassinettes, emergency infant formula, toddler

clothing, and referral services. The Pregnancy Aid

office is open from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and 9:00

AM to Noon Wednesday mornings.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Contact: Pat Daly 360-754-5800

Provides financial assistance to those in need

within guidelines. A special emphasis is keeping

those with housing from becoming homeless by

providing assistance to those facing eviction or

imminent power or water shutoffs. Ministry requires

minimum of four hours monthly (Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays between 1:00 PM and

3:00 PM) and a monthly meeting. Background

Check is required.

Baptism Facilitator

Contact: Cecilia Brennan 360-292-7119

Assist the Ministry Steward in welcoming parents

and expanding their understanding of the

baptismal commitment and l iturgy through

classes. Commitment of one three session series

annually (six hours), September, January or May.

Training is provided. Also involves assisting at

baptisms throughout the year on dates mutually

agreed upon.

Prime Timers

Contact: Cecile Jesse 360-561-5424

Prime Timers are parishioners 55 years and older

wanting an opportunity to share life experiences

with other seniors in their faith community. This

ministry offers monthly activities focusing on social

outreach and spiritual growth. We invite seniors to

join us at our monthly pot luck lunches and

programs. Check the Sunday bulletin each week

for Prime Timer activity dates and times.

Moms of Faith Group


A ministry of mothers from St. Michael Parish and a

variety of Christian backgrounds building faith and

friendship while supporting each other in the

happy, holy, and sometimes crazy vocation of

nurturing their families and leading them closer to

Jesus. Al l mothers are welcome, whether

pregnant with a first baby or a mother of older

children. We share life’s highs and lows, as well as

read and d i scuss the upcoming Sunday

readings. We meet every Tuesday noon – 1pm at

the downtown campus. Summertime months

include playground/park outings on Tuesdays at

noon.

Men’s Group

Contact: Fr. Jim Lee, Pastor 360-754-4667

Since 2005 the Men’s Group at St. Michael Parish

has provided an opportunity for men to grow in

their faith as they strive to become the men God

calls them to be. Led by our Pastor, the group

meets each Wednesday morning, 6:30 AM to 7:30

AM and uses a process of prayer, song, study, and

discussion. Topics include Sacred Scripture,

teachings of the Catholic Church, and the issues

and challenges that confront men in today’s

world as they strive to follow Christ’s example at

home, work, and in their community. This is an on-

going gathering and one can come at any time.

Meals for moms / food for

fathers

Contact: Valarie Ripley 360-923-9227

Please consider delivering dinner to mothers in our

parish who have recently given birth. All you need

t o do i s cont act Va l a r ie R ip le y t o s ign

up: [email protected]. You receive email

notif ication whenever a new baby arr ives

(averages about two per month usually). Click the

email to be directed to a convenient website,

choose a date that works for you, plan dinner &

deliver it to the family. Sign-up is completely

voluntary so if it’s a busy month for you, no need to

sign up at that time – just wait for the next meal

schedu le t o come out . The re a re a l so

opportunities to bring dinner to our priests at the

rectory (same signup process via the website). St.

Michael School families receive one hour of

community service for each meal delivered. A

wonderful ministry that makes life much easier for

our priests and for families who have gained a

new little member!



Our sense of community depends on our ability to

communicate. You can foster communication by

contr ibut ing your wr it ing sk i l l s for var ious

publications within the parish. These may include

St. Michael Parish Good News (the parish

n e w s l e t t e r ) , o r p a r i s h b r o c h u r e s , g r a n t

applications, etc. Time commitment varies.

Guidance given.


Contact: Margaret Stone 360-866-3912

Every year, hundreds of our parishioners, their

families, and friends are able to gather for

comfort and car ing moments at lovely

luncheons served after their loved one’s funeral.

These times of outreach and kindness are thanks

to our Funeral Luncheon Ministry. New faces are

always welcome to keep this vital ministry

ongoing by either serving or donating food.

Cursillo

Contact: Kathleen Manning 360-438-1438

The Cursillo Movement helps fulfill the need for

Christ’s disciples in our everyday world. It

provides a method dedicated to strengthening

Christians in their faith and it assists them in

evangelizing in their daily l ives: in family,

neighborhood, work, etc. The method includes

a three day weekend experience followed up

with weekly friendship group reunions.

Event Helper

Contact: Jennifer McCauley 360-292-7146

Special events require setup/cleanup crews, hosts,

and servers. Do you have time to serve coffee,

staff a kitchen crew or set up chairs? Join our

roster of “Event Helpers,” and we will call upon you

as needs arise. Four to five events per year. Open

ended commitment.

Festival Team


The Festival Team joins with the Stewardship

Council to plan and coordinate the annual parish

Time and Talent effort. Members may serve on

several committees: publicity, decorations, liturgy,

and more. The goal is a festive and engaging

opportunity for the entire parish to begin or renew

their involvement in ministry in our lively parish. The

team begins planning seven to eight months

before the festival and meets as needed.

Host Ministry

Contact: Sharon Rushing 360-491-5509

Hosts and hostesses welcome people to Sunday

Mass and provide information after Mass. This

ministry is a wonderful opportunity to make

newcomers and visitors feel welcome in our

parish. You don’t need to have all the answers,

just a friendly smile and willingness to help. Host

Ministry is also open to families with children.

Commitment is one Sunday a month at your

regularly attended Mass. Training is provided.

mailto:[email protected]

Computer Data Entry

Contact: Stephanie Richardson 360-292-7141

Each year, over 2,000 parishioners give of their

talents in over 150 ministries in our parish! Good

communication with them requires an always up-

to-date ministry database. You can support that

communication by sharing your data input skills.

Volunteers would need to be available to

complete data input in the parish office during

office hours (Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM).

Training and a congenial atmosphere are

provided!

Desktop Publisher/Graphic

Artist


If you know desktop publishing, you know a good

publication takes more than a keyboard and

some great ideas! You can help us produce our

flyers, news-letters, brochures, etc. Skills needed:

Desktop publishing experience & familiarity with

the latest version of Microsoft Word or Microsoft

Publisher. Time commitment depends on the

project. Guidance given.

Coffee Socials

Contact:

Rosemary Barnhart 360-866-4768.

8:30 & 10:30 mass

Social L i fe Minist r ies provide t ime for the

community to celebrate and fellowship together

after the Sunday Masses at the Westside Chapel.

Time is usually about 45 minutes before & after

Mass every eight to nine weeks for the 8:30 AM

Mass and four to five weeks for the 10:30 Mass.

Alpha Team


Alpha is an evangelization program designed to

present the essentials of Christianity in a warm and

welcoming atmosphere. It is presented in a series

of evening gatherings with food, a video, and

smal l group shar ing. Al l par ishioners are

encouraged to attend and bring their friends or

family who have questions about Christianity.

Team members serve in set-up, small group

facilitation, food preparation, or prayer support. A

thirteen week commitment is asked of team

members. Training and support are provided.

Join us for faith, fellowship, and good food!


Contact: Mary Schade 360-866-0305

In our tradition of service, we support our parish

in two major ways. The Altar Society supports the

altar needs such as cleaning, new altar cloths,

laundry, and the nativity set. We also support

the seminarians and the Funeral Luncheon

Ministry (Page 21). Guilds meet, select, and

support their service projects individually.

Adopt-A-Flower Bed

Contact: John Grausam 360-292-7107

Do you enjoy outdoor exercise? Here’s a great

opportunity for you, a group of friends, or a

family to help maintain our parish’s spectacular

first impression, the grounds at the Downtown,

and We s t s ide s i t e s . Y ou r ent hus ias t ic

participation is needed to preserve these large

landscaped areas. A flower bed space will be

assigned for the individual(s) to inspect and

maintain on a weekly basis from early April

through October. A commitment of 30 minutes

a week should be sufficient to maintain most

assigned areas. Periodic group work parties

provide an opportunity to toil and share

fellowship while completing large and/or extra

projects. You can be the one to tend God’s

beautiful creation as it flourishes for all to enjoy

and appreciate.



Scripture Study includes daily personal Bible

reading and study, small group faith sharing, video

and lecture presentation, and prayer. Sessions

begin in the fall and in mid-winter. Objectives

include a deeper personal relationship with God,

richer appreciation of the Catholic faith tradition,

and a fuller experience of Christian community.

Facilitators guide the discussion, establish an open

and accepting climate, lead group prayer, and

support and encourage participants. Training is

provided. Gifts needed: Faithfulness to time

commitment, willingness to lead prayer and

discussion, and a welcoming spirit.



A r e y o u l o o k i n g f o r a l e a d e r s h i p

opportunity? Take this great opportunity to

volunteer as a facilitator! We are looking for

people who are willing to help facilitate small faith

sharing groups for a variety of programs. Training

is provided.

Young Adults


Young Adults is a group geared for anyone in their

20’s and 30’s who is interested in learning about

and living out the Catholic Faith. This group helps

connect both single and married young adults

with Jesus, the Catholic Church, and one another

through spiritual, social, and service opportunities.

F.A.I.T.H. Catechetical Team


If you love the Lord, love Holy Scripture, and are

enthusiastic about sharing the faith with children,

this ministry is for you! Meet as a catechetical

team for prayer, study and planning once a

month. Then work with children as a member of a

two person teaching team with children aged

three to 11, for 90 minutes on the 1st Sunday of the

month, October – June. All training and materials

supplied including two special workshops to feed

the soul and nurture knowledge of the faith

(September and January). F.A.I.T.H. Catechists are

eligible for scholarships for advanced training

through the Seattle Archdiocese. Adults and teens

who have been confirmed are welcome. A


are required.

F.A.I.T.H. Core Team


Pass on a l iv ing legacy of faith. Parents ,

grandparents and God parents are invited to

share their wisdom about nurturing faith in families.

Our goal is to offer support, mentorship and

resources to parents, so they can nurture strong

loving relationships with Jesus and the Church

within their families that will last a lifetime. The core

gathers four to six times throughout the year to

share, study, vision and set the course for family

formation at St. Michael Parish.

TNTT Youth Leaders

(Huynh Truong)

Contact: Thao Nguyen (360) 556-8791

TNTT Youth Leaders learn, share, teach, and guide

youth on living a “Eucharistic Day,” Vietnamese

customs and culture, and Catholic faith. Tasks

may include singing, dancing, reading scripture,

serving others, teaching Vietnamese culture,

playing games, camping, skits, assisting in retreats,

and praying. TNTT trains youth for leadership roles.

Training required and provided. Commitment is

three to four hours a week. A background check

and Safe Environment Training required.

F.A.I.T.H. Support Team


F.A.I.T.H., our whole community faith formation, is

supported by a crew of energetic, dedicated

adults, teens and families. This is a wonderful

ministry where families can serve together.

Volunteers assist in the following roles at home or a

monthly F.A.I.T.H. celebration: mentor family (share

a F.A.I.T.H. home lesson with another family),

hospitality, kitchen (prepare, serve and clean up

breakfast at a F.A.I.T.H. celebration) facilities (set

up/take down). Volunteers for the F.A.I.T.H.

Support Team have their choice of when, October

through June, and how many times a year they

would like to volunteer.

Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth

Society (TNTT)


Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society, known as

Thieu Nhi Thanh The (TNTT), aims to teach youth

aged to six to 17 to be virtuous people and

good Christians. The objectives are to promote

prayers for the Holy Father, devotion to the

Eucharist , to honor Mary as a model for

discipleship, and to support the missionary efforts

of the Church through a l i fe of prayers,

sacraments, services, and sacrifices. Method of

teaching: studying and sharing God’s Word,

training camps, seminars, skits, games, folk songs

and dances, retreats, etc.

TNTT Assistants & Supporters

(Tro Ta & Phu Huynh)


Parents and other adults assist the TNTT Youth

Leaders in managing activities of Vietnamese

youth groups. TNTT Assistants or Supporters assist

in prayers, setup/take down of activities, prepar-

ing snacks for the youth, singing songs, providing

transportation for special events, reading or shar-

ing scriptures, being in skits, or chaperoning.

Open to ages 25 and up. Training provided. A

background check and Safe Environment Train-

ing required.



Wi t h a c o - cat e ch i s t , a s s i s t S t e ward f o r

Sacramental Preparation in preparing children

and thei r parents for the Sacraments of

Reconciliation and Eucharist. The primary role of

the Catechist is that of guide and spiritual

companion to a small group of families entrusted

to their guidance. Catechists also facilitate

preparation sessions in their home or the home of

a co-catechist. Accommodations for people with

special needs are available. Commitment begins

in the Fall and ends with First Eucharist after Easter.

Training provided. A background check and Safe

Environment Training required.


Contact: Christine Evans 360-754-5131

Library volunteers help students locate specific

resources in the library, shelve books, and process

new materials for check out. They may also assist

with inventory, data entry, and other tasks as

needed. Training provided. Time commitment

flexible.

SMART Auction

Contact: Carolyn Cloran 360-754-5131

The annual SMART Auction is held each October

and includes both a Family Night Auction and

Gala Dinner Auction. Donations are accepted

throughout the year. Proceeds from SMART are

divided with half going to the Endowment Fund for

tuition assistance and the other half going into the

Capital Facilities Improvement Fund. SMART

provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities

with varying time commitments and some

flexibility.

Parent Teacher Service

Association

Contact: Carolyn Cloran 360-754-5131

The PTSA is dedicated to building good

communication among home, school, and parish

and to initiating and supporting activities that

provide service to the school and parish. The PTSA

plans community-building activities to maintain a

positive school climate and educational program.

Class representatives spearhead a wide variety of

in-class and school-wide service activities

throughout the school year.

"Your word is like a lamp

that shows me the way.

It is like a light

that guides me." Psalm 119:105

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20119:105;&version=76;

Faith and Light Ministry

Leaders


You are invited to be a Faith and Light friend.

Faith and Light is a loving community that includes

the intellectually disabled, their families and

friends. It is an international, interdenominational

organization that began with Jean Vanier and a

pilgrimage of parents and their disabled children

to Lourdes in 1971. Faith and Light at St. Michael

meets once a month on the 3rd Sunday of the

month to share friendship, pray together and cele-

brate life. Orientation provided. Background

Check and Safe Environment Training required.

Special Needs Catechetical

Team


People with special needs have gifts to share with

the larger church community. Be a part of the

joyful team that accompanies children and adults

with special needs as they grow in faith and their

sense of giftedness as a valued member of God’s

family. Enrich your life by sharing faith and

friendship with children and adults with special

needs. Experience that has been gained either at

home or in a professional environment is a

valuable asset, but not necessary. Background

Check and Safe Environment Training required.


Community


What gifts might you share in the context of Mass

celebrated with and for the Special Needs

Community? Do you sign? Are you a musician? Do

you have the gift of hospitality? Have you been

trained as a lector, altar server or Extraordinary

Minister of Holy Communion? This new ministry will

build a core team of folks who will host and serve

in a variety of roles at a Mass celebrated on the

second Saturday of the month. Your participation

in this ministry sends a message of hope and love

to people with disabilities, their families and friends

that: You are not alone, you are always welcome

and you are a valued member of our Parish. Join

the celebration!

Disciples of L.I.G.H.T. (Living

in God’s Holy Truth)

Contact: Chris Peterson 360-292-7106

Jesus calls all of us to be “light of the world”, to

shine the light of God’s love and truth into the

world by living a life rooted in God’s love. The

Disciples of Light Ministry is LifeTeen’s Youth

Leadership Team opportunity for teens in LifeTeen

and is open to youth in Grades 10-12. This team

helps plan Life and Edge nights and coordinates

events for their peers. Through retreats, bible

studies and service opportunities members will

learn life skills important to their future success and

bolster their college resume. Most importantly,

those on the team will be formed into disciples of

Jesus and deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Join the team and live out your call to be disciples

of light.

Confirmation Team

Contact: Jessi & Jamie Oakland 360-352-3321

Could God be calling you to journey with our high

school youth and to help them prepare to receive

the Sacrament of Confirmation? This is a great

ministry where volunteers have the opportunity to

facilitate small groups; attend, support, and plan a

Confirmation Retreat; and assist with service

projects. One year commitment, five to ten hours

per month. Training provided. This ministry is a

great opportunity to grow in relationship with God

and to share the love of God with the Saint

Michael Parish youth. A background check and

Safe Environment Training required.



Parents of teens and other adults: Would you like

to devote time and energy to the ministries that

support LifeTeen? Join

Life Support! Assist in

prayer; facilities (set-up/

take down); hospitality

(help feed the teens

after every Life Night); liturgy (help train, schedule

and supervise teens who provide all liturgical

ministry needs for Life Mass every Sunday); service

(help coordinate teen service projects); special

e v e nt s (h e l p c oo rd i n at e e x t r a e v e nt s ) ;

transportation (for special events); & core support.

Join this wonderful community and experience the

blessing of supporting the spiritual development of

our youth. One year commitment, two to three

hours per week. Or ientat ion prov ided. A


required.

LifeTeen Core Team


A relational ministry opportunity for adults over 20

who are passionate about their Catholic Faith and

feel called to lead high school teens closer to

Christ. Responsibilities include participation in Life

Teen Mass and Life nights on Sundays, weekly

planning meetings, two retreats, various outside

activities, and interaction with teens on their “turf.”

In this ministry, members are blessed with the

opportunity to be a part of an amazing faith

community, to grow in relationship with God and

deepen their understanding of the faith. It’s a one

year commitment, for six or more hours per week.

Training is provided. This is an amazing ministry,

filled with so many blessings! A background check


God Squad


God Squad is the Service Outreach ministry of

LifeTeen. It is open to youth in LifeTeen (grades

nine to 12) and Edge (grades six to eight). Help be

the mouth, arms, and feet of Christ as we clean up

our neighbors’ yards, respond at a moment’s

notice to help various situations of need, or go visit

the elderly. God Squad is a blessing with

experiences that will deepen the volunteer’s faith

and form them more perfectly in God’s love.

Volunteers are especial ly needed to help

coordinate and plan these events. Come be a

part of the living, breathing Body of Christ. Come

experience the joy and love that is found in

serving others.

Young Apostles

Contact: Rachel Yabut 360-292-7137

Does your family participate in FAITH? This teen

leadership team meets the first Sunday of each

month from October through June, during FAITH,

to create and deliver dynamic “faith happenings”

for children, all while deepening and growing in

our own faith journey through scripture, prayer,

service and fellowship. Open to all youth, grades

six to12.

The Edge-Middle School

Ministry


Are you interested in

d e e p e n i n g y o u r

relationship with Jesus,

leading youth closer

to Christ and having fun, too? Edge Core Team

members take a front-line role as catechists, giving

witness talks, leading small groups, and “acting” in

skits. Core Team may be for you if you are over 18

(out of High School) and have a desire to share

your faith with others. The program follows the

Edge format: built on scripture, prayer, service and

fellowship. We meet on most Sundays after the Life

Teen Mass from late September until early June.

Training is provided as needed. A background

check and Safe Environment Training Required.



Have a heart of service? Want to share your faith

with the youth and our migrant brothers and

sisters? Consider joining us for YMP, where youth

(grades 6-8) work in food and clothing banks and

other outreach projects that serve our migrant

sisters and brothers of the Skagit Valley, during this

week-long summer “mission at home.” Our desire is

to discover and live Jesus’ call to a life of loving

service, understand the importance of respecting

the rights and responsibilities of all people,

experience the richness of the Hispanic culture,

make new friends by developing and deepening

an awareness of our faith, and experiencing the

universality of our Catholic Church. We need

adults who are willing to share their faith and lead

our youth during this intense week of service as a

chaperone or driver. Also needed are adults to

help with prep work, by collecting donations and

being our “prayer warriors”, as we prepare and

while we are on mission. Training is provided as

needed. A background check and Safe


Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd

Contact: Mary Trotter 360-292-7145

In CGS, children explore

their relationship with God

through prayer, scripture,

liturgy, and the liturgical

y e a r i n a p r e p a r e d

environment called the

atrium. The atrium and all

the beautiful hands-on

materials are based on a

Montessori approach to

faith formation. Sessions

are offered for Level I

children (aged three to six),

Level I I chi ldren (aged

seven to nine), and Level III

children (aged ten to 12).

Volunteer openings are

available for catechists,

catechetical assistants,

material makers, and those

willing to be part of a team that moves furniture

in and out of Room 1, once a week October-

May. Training provided. A background check


Liturgy of the Word with

Children

Contact: Anne Kunkle 360-292-7114

Liturgy of the Word with Children is a proclamation

of the Word of God adapted for children. Liturgy

of the Word with Children is celebrated at the 9:30

AM Mass Downtown, 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM

Westside Masses and, currently, on the fourth

Sunday at Life Teen Mass. Presiders offer the

opportunity for children to share how scripture

speaks to them and how they experience Jesus

each day. Presiders lead children (ages five to

ten) in celebration of the Liturgy of the Word in a

separate location. Assistants for Liturgy of the Word

with Children downtown accompany children

during transitions and help children participate.

Weekly resources and training are provided. A


required.



Each year a themed VBS is held for children who

will enter PreK-Sixth grade the following fall. St.

Michael Parish hosts VBS at the end of June.

Advance preparation includes registration,

planning, decorating, and craft preparation.

Volunteers during the week of VBS are involved as

small group guides or activity leaders from 9 AM

until noon for one to five days during the week.

Individuals who love children and are gifted in

prayer, music, cooking, crafts, and recreation are

encouraged to se rve . Youth who have

completed 6th grade to 12th grade may volunteer

to help. Adults are invited to interview for volunteer

positions. Orientation provided. A background

check and Safe Environment Training required.

Sunday School


Catechists and assistants share their faith with pre-

school children during the 9:30 AM Liturgy from

October through June. With support from the

parish staff, catechists may choose to help with

prayer and welcoming, art, playtime and story

time, or singing. Each week is a new theme based

on the Liturgical Year, a Saint, and Bible stories.

Teens (at least 16 years of age) and adults are

welcome to help in this ministry. Orientation

provided. A background check and Safe


Catholic Kids Special

Events Team


This happy group dreams big and dishes up fun

for kid friendly special events that bring faith

alive for children and the entire family including

the annual Treats in the Trunk, an All Saints

celebration, and the Living Nativity. The team

works in conjunction with the Parish Special

Events Group to plan and host three to four

events per year. Kick off the year with a one-

time gathering to “set the vision” and then

decide which events you would like to bring to

life. Get your creative juices going and get on

board with the fun-loving, faith-filled Special

Events Team!

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