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Time & Service Form
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St. Joseph was a carpenter. The Gospels tell us he was a carpenter. Tradition tells us he was a carpenter. End of discussion.Not so fast.
The Gospel of Matthew is the only place that mentions Joseph’s occupation and that in the context of identifying Jesus: “Is this not the carpenter’s son?”
We tend to identify carpenters as people who build houses. But houses in first-century Israel, as in much of the Middle East, were never built of wood because there simply wasn’t enough timber for construction purposes. Stones (and mud bricks) were the more common building materials. Joseph couldn’t have been building wooden homes. ...Read More
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Time and Service
Please provide the Family Name & contact information for your family.
The form will expand based on the number of family members in your family, so each member can be included in your response if they wish to volunteer.Descriptions for the volunteer positions are below.
Religious Formation
Elementary Catechists (or can be a Co-Catechist) instruct lessons for the 1st thru 6th-grade Religious Formation classes.
7/8th Grade Lead Catechists instruct lessons for the Middle School Religious Formation classes.
Catechist Aide assists the catechist with classroom activities.
Sunday Morning Catechist instructs Pre-K or Kindergarten classes during 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday.
Nursery is caring for children ages 1 1/2 years thru 4 years during the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass.
Liturgy of the Word for Children volunteer (in a team of 3-4) to teach the readings and Gospel to children in grades K-2 during the Sunday 10:00 AM Mass at their level.
Vacation Bible School volunteers assist as Coordinators, Co-Coordinators, Rotation Leaders, or Volunteers. Volunteers can help in many different ways: create & gather materials, register students, decorate, build sets, and lead rotations (science, snack, music, outdoor, & crafts).Christian Service
Advent Sharing Tree organizes, supports & delivers Christmas gifts to various organizations.
Life Issues address life issues & the dignity of human life. Support outreach ministries.
Peace & Justice members collect & disseminate legislative issues about Catholic Social Teaching: support outreach ministries.
Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound takes the Eucharist, visits & prays with homebound parishioners.
Disability Concerns advocate for persons with disabilities in the life of the parish and assist with outreach events.
Health Advocacy & Parish Nurses provide health care information and assist with blood drives, health screenings & the Capernaum Health Clinic.
Jail & Outreach Ministry Assist with yearly activities: Easter Baskets, Holiday food collection, Christmas gift giving.
Legislative Concerns disseminate information on legislative issues by USCCB guidelines; Promote issues relevant to Catholic Social Teaching.
Seniors Potluck Luncheon volunteer in the kitchen at the monthly luncheons.
Bingo Ministry helps with monthly Bingo at the convalescent center.
Angel Meal Train provides meals to families going through significant life events.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul ministers to those in need in our community & assists with fundraisers.Worship Commission
Lector - either weekend or weekday Masses
Eucharistic Minister - either weekend or weekday Masses
Weekend Altar Server - students, grades 3-12 who serve at Masses
Weekday Altar Server - adults who serve at weekday Masses
Greeter/Usher greets & welcomes the assembly, assists with seating, and takes up the collection.
Funeral Mass Team assists at funeral Masses as Altar Server, Lector, or Eucharistic Minister.
Environment & Art Committee plans & executes seasonal liturgical decorations.
Eucharistic Adoration Committee Members promote the use of the Adoration Chapel. Occasionally meets to plan Holy Hours.Music Ministry
Parish Choir Member sings traditional music at weekend Masses
Instrumentalist/Accompanist plays an instrument at MassesEvangelization-Bringing Jesus to Others
Bible Study Facilitator faciitate a Bible Study class.
Online/Social Media Content Creator contribute (with the IT team) to develop and display content online and through social media.
Evangelization Program oversee programming for ongoing evangelization initatives.
Evangelization Programs Facilitator facilitate evangelization study class.
Special Projects Team help organize/plan/setup Bible Study and Evangelization programs, Married Couples Club, Valentine's Dance and other events.
RCIA Sponsor support people who are entering the church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
RCIA Hospitality prepares and serves snacks to adults preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation.
Men's Scripture Study - Saturdays 8:00 AM Men of Faith, committed to prayer & fellowship based on Scripture study. Open to all men. Bi-weekly meetings.
Call Ministry serves to connect registered parishioners more firmly to the parish family with an outcome focused on care, encouragement, and prayer by capturing & understanding their thoughts and needs.
Parish Life
Hospitality set up, serve, and clean up for parish events
Baker as needed bakes for parish events
Kitchen Crew purchases and prepares a meal for parish events
Office Volunteers answer phones, stuff envelopes or bulletins, etc.
Garden Ministry volunteer assists in the upkeep of parish gardens
Parish Clean-up Day In the Spring & Fall; rake, mulch, & general clean-up.Ladies Altar Society
Altar Society Members are women of faith committed to prayer & service.
Funeral Luncheons - help prepare and serve luncheons. (Need not belong to Altar Society)
Funeral Luncheon Baker bakes for the Luncheons
Sanctuary Care - help clean the church sanctuary regularly (Need not belong to Altar Society)Belong
Knights of Columbus is a men's Christian organization.
Ladies Altar Society women of faith committed to prayer & service.
Prayer Blanket Ministry provides a blessed prayer blanket to those facing a life crisis. Sew or donate cotton fabric.
Prayer Ministry Team volunteers who pray for parishioners at Masses and throughout the year.
Women of Mary is a women's Christian organization that seeks to follow the example of our spiritual mother, Mary, and to lead women into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Athletics (CYO) Christian Youth Organization for sports. Assist with concessions, admissions, scorekeeping, coaching, and assistant coaching.