Ministries at St. Mary
For a list of all ministries and how to get involved please contact Judy at the parish office.
Liturgical Ministries
All are invited to full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy. Some are called to commit to a specific ministry, helping all to celebrate. If you would like to be a part of mass, involved in any of the following liturgical ministries, contact Judy at the parish office.
Altar Servers - Assist the priest during Mass; 4th grade and older would serve once every 3 or 4 weeks.
Eucharistic Ministers - Distribute Communion during Mass; Ministers would serve once every 3 or 4 weeks on a rotating basis.
Lectors - Proclaim God‘s Word during Mass. Lectors read on a rotating basis during weekend liturgies.
Gift Bearers - Bring forward the Bread and Wine that will become the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus.
Ushers - Greet and help people into mass. Collect and bring forward the offerings of the parishioners.
Sacristans - Open and close the church in preparation for mass and other activities.
Choir - Saturday Night and Sunday Morning Choirs - Training and ongoing support are provided.
Pastoral Care
St. Mary's offers many care and support groups. We are always seeking to reach out to those in our parish and in the community that need our help. Prayerful Catholic groups gather each week to serve those in need.
For a list of current support and care groups visit our Pastoral Care Page.
Community Ministries
Tuesdays with FMSC
Are you or your family looking for a way to give some of your time and talent? Here is an opportunity worth considering. On the second Tuesday of every month between 9:30 and 11:30 am you are needed to help prepare and pack food at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. For those who came out to SACS and participated in this activity in May, you can testify to what a fun and fulfilling time it can be! If you cannot commit to every month, no problem, just tell us what months work for you. You say you don’t have a ride? Don’t worry, one can be provided. Out of reasons not to? Call Ann Mulcrone, 952-496-3593 and let her know that you want to join!
Catholics Coming Home
If you’ve been away from the Church or are drifting away from it, if you’ve been hurt by the Church, or are confused and angry because of your "Catholic experience", please consider this invitation to come and talk with us. Six, Wednesday evenings, Sept. 24-Oct 29, 2008, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm at the Basilica of Saint Mary, Mpls. For more information call Carrie Kemp, Catholics Coming Home Ministry at 651-457-5427 or the Basilica of Saint Mary Learning Office at 612-317-3414.
Natural Family Planning Classes
Modern NFP is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building! A series of classes on the highly effective Creighton Model, taught by a certified practitioner are being offered on a continual basis. For class times, to register or for more information, please call 651-232-3088 or register on-line at www.tcnfp.org. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, call 651-291-4489 or visit www.archspm.org/family
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Our Lord is truly present: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the blessed Eucharist. Come; be in his presence, grow in your faith, with an hour of adoration. Here at St. Mary we are blessed with 24 hr. adoration. Find the time that works best for you and pay a visit to our Lord. If you would like more information, or to commit yourself to an hour, please call 952-445-4790.