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MinistriesGetting InvolvedFor more information on any ministry, please call the office at 532-3228. Spiritual Life Lectors - After appropriate instruction, one would be available to read from the scriptures at Mass perhaps once a month. Eucharistic Ministers - One would be available to help in the distribution of the eucharistic bread and wine after appropriate instruction. Servers - Any youngster in the third grade or above would serve at Mass on weekends. Ushers - The responsibilities of this ministry are to help with taking up the collection, choosing gift bearers. Men, women, and teenagers are welcome to assist at the Mass they attend. Greeters - The responsibility of this ministry is to greet and seat parishioners and visitors as they enter the church for Mass. Men, women, and teenagers are welcome to assist at the Mass they attend. Choir - This dynamic group of 15-20 members serve the liturgy at the 9:00 Mass on Sundays from September through June. Under the direction of Anne Vittoria, the choir sings in a wide range of styles: from spirituals and gospel, through Haugen and Haas, traditional hymnody and living composers, and including classical works from the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Rehearsals are once a week from 7:00-9:00, in the church. We welcome anyone who is over 13 and enjoys singing. The ability to read music is not necessary but a good ear and willingness to learn and cooperate are. No auditions necessary; we welcome you to come to rehearsals to see if it's a fit! We are quite flexible and it is okay to join for one special mass (i.e. Christmas or Easter), for a season, or for part of the year as your schedule allows. Special rehearsal considerations are given to students who are in junior or senior high. Cantors - The role of cantor is to share in proclaiming the Word of God, particularly as psalmist; to teach the assembly its songs, refrains and acclamations; to facilitate and encourage the sung worship of the assembly; and to lead moments of worship with solo song. Funeral Servers - Any lady or gentleman desiring to serve at funeral Masses representing our parish at these times of bereavement. Children's Liturgy - This committee organizes and ministers for the 9:30 A.M.. Children's Liturgy of the Word celebration during the school year. Prayer Group - A prayer meeting is a weekly gathering of Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We meet weekly in the Sacristy (Chapel) for rosary at 7 p.m., followed with a prayer meeting. A Healing Mass is on the first Thursday of the month, starting with the rosary at 7 p.m. followed with a Mass. All are welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Adoration - The mission of the ministry of Adoration at St. Theresa's Parish is to ensure the continuance of the veneration of the faithful in the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Catholic Church offers the consecrated Host for reverent devotion to deepen our faith and increase our personal relationship by being in His presence. Linen Washing - This group is for anyone in the parish willing to help in the laundering of Mass linens on a 6-8 week rotating basis.
Nursing Homes - Minister at Meadowood Nursing Home by preparing the Eucharistic Table for liturgy of the Mass on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Women's Group - Be part of this sisterhood of community and love to share the joy of serving others and at the same time enjoy the friendship of your sisters in Christ. H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People in Emergency provides meals on a temporary basis to any member of St. Theresa's parish family. Social Justice - Those interested in learning about the Church's teaching on ethics, justice, and peace and to help put this into practice are invited to joint this group. Parenting - This group will explore issues encountered in parenting based upon our common experiences and influenced by our Catholic values. Bulletin Folders - This ministry is responsible for folding the weekly church bulletin. Bulletin folding occurs every Friday, 12 noon, at the rectory and takes approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours to complete. A rotating schedule is used, therefore people who volunteer their time every 3 - 6 weeks. ProLife Committee - This committee keeps the parish informed of life issues concerning the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Mount Holyoke College - This ministry is responsible for creating and maintaining a connection between the parishioners here at St. Theresa's and our sisters in faith attending Mt. Holyoke College. Currently there are no regular meetings that one needs to attend. Planning and organizing of different one-day events will take place via telephone or e- mail. If time commitment is an issue for you or your family, please consider volunteering for this ministry since most of the service will occur in a one-time /one day period. Hospitality Committee - The Hospitality Committee hosts a "Coffee Hour" after all Masses on the fourth weekend of the month starting in September. Two to four volunteers are needed for set up and hosting each mass. Transportation - This ministry is responsible for helping parishioners to and from church and appointments. Boy Scouts - Our Parish sponsors Troop #302 in town. Teachers, Coordinators, Aides - The goal of Religious Education is to share the Word of God with each child enrolled in the Religious Education program, to clearly enkindle the love of God in the hearts of the children, to enhance the spiritual growth of the teachers, to foster a unity in the family by sharing the religious services and programs connected with Religious Education program, and to present opportunities to the parish community for increasing their understanding of the Faith. R.C.I.A. - This parish program is designed to bring into the church anyone wishing Baptism or, those previously baptized who are seeking membership in the Roman Catholic Church. After a process of education and sharing, the person will culminate their love in the celebration of the sacraments of initiation, i.e. Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Bible Study - Bible study takes place each week using the Little Rock Scripture Study Program. Small groups are being formed all the time and meet in parishioner's homes or at the Parish. Gardening - This ministry is responsible for landscaping and gardening St. Theresa's. Church Cleaning - This ministry is responsible helping with the semi-annual cleaning of the church under the direction of Lucien Roy. © 2006 • Comments regarding this site may be directed to sttheresas@www.diospringfield.org |
