Parish Ministry

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Are you a person who likes everything  "nice & neat"? well, we need you! The altar care ministry is in need of parishioners to help with weekly care of altar linens, maintaining cleanliness of altar and sacristy, replacement of prayer candles and other similar tasks. These tasks may seem insignificant; however, it is the most special way you can care for our place of worship. 

  At every Eucharistic Liturgy – our Mass – altar servers or acolytes assist our priests. Do you often think about how you could do the same? Being a “special” assistant – altar server – is not restricted to our youth parishioners. It is open to all ages as long as the individual has received First Communion. It is a fun “job” that offers team building, camaraderie, reverence of heart, and a touch of honor. Come join this “special” ministry!   

Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist offer Jesus christ's body and blood to members of Christ's body- the Church. The consecrated host and wine are offered at every mass and during special Eucharistic celebrations. 

Are you considere to be a money saver, good with money, and know how to implement best investments? The finance committee could sure use your talents. Members continually explore methods to increase funds working in collaboration with the stewardship committee. They keep parishioners informed in all financial matters and encourage the assembly to donate monies to support our parish and maintenance of the Church. 

Can you give "HOPE" to Our lady of Guadalupe community? When a family experiences death, they go through a difficult and stressful time. the "HOPE" ministry reaches out to those in our parish community who have experienced such a loss, by helping with a reception for family and friends after the funeral. Some of our members prepare sandwiches and desserts; others set up the Lunny Center for the reception and offer the gift of hospitality by serving those who come to celebrate the life of the one who has died. We need Volunteers

Calling all parishioners. Everyone who likes to "meet and greet" and extend sincere friendly smiles.  Our lady of Guadalupe Parish.  Hospitality Ministers welcome everyone who attends our worship space by ensuring each individual feels included – as a “family member.” Hospitality Ministers also assist with donations during the collection period and invites a family to present the bread and wine along with any donations as the Offertory gifts. Would you like to volunteer?  

  Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!” (Ps 100 : 1 - 2) Are you someone who is musically-inclined? Are you interested in practicing your musical skills such as playing guitar, bass fiddle, ukulele, piano, mandolin, organ, saxophone, and percussions – any musical instrument? The Music Ministry welcomes new members whether you like to sing and/or play an instrument. Our parish needs enthusiastic individuals with voices to ring from the ceilings of our church. “We worship God in music because God is most worthy to be praised.” (Ps 92 : 1 – 4; 95 : 1 – 2; 149; 1 – 3; 150). Make a joyful sound!  Saturday 5:30 PM Mass  Sunday 9:00 AM Mass  Sunday 11:30 AM Hispanic Mass   Sunday 5:30 PM Mass

Contact: Eric & Angelina Niessner @ [email protected]

  Have you ever gone hungry? Imagine – no food in the pantry – only one meal a day! The Outreach Ministry’s goal is to help feed people who are hungry – in need and less fortunate than most. Along with feeding families, there are many things that occur in our parish that concern “outreach.” Outreach is the coming together of parishioners to help others with their daily life-sustaining needs. Each week, generally on Fridays, groceries are picked up at Carr’s Safeway and brought back to the Lunney Center for sorting and packaging and subsequently delivered to about 22 families. Other charitable tasks include donating bread and fruit on a weekly basis to Clare House. Also, once a month, an evening meal is offered to about 45 people at Clare House.  Outreach needs volunteers urgently. Would you please take the time to help with this ministry?   

  The focus of the Parish Health Ministry Team at Our Lady of Guadalupe is to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by promoting the health and wellness of the entire parish community. Some of the activities we are engaged in include, periodic blood pressure screenings, providing health information to individuals or groups, visiting the sick, and assisting those in need to find appropriate health care. Central to all that we do is our faith and prayer.   

  At the Vatican II Council (1960’s) the Catholic Bishops restored the catechumenate program which had been developed in the first several centuries in order to prepare adults for entry into the Church. In 1987 the U.S. bishops conference formalized the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for use in the United States. Using this program, Our Lady of Guadalupe parish provides instruction and sacramental preparation so that adults can join or come into full communion with the Catholic Church. RCIA is addressed to persons who have never been baptized, persons baptized in other Christian churches and to baptized Catholics who have not received First Eucharist and Confirmation. RCIA participants attend instruction sessions and related liturgical rites from fall to spring. They receive the sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Several parishioners serve as the RCIA team. For more information, contact Vince Fennimore ([email protected], ph 907-242-1391).  

  Are you a leader? Do you like to organize events? Do you generally plan appointments and scheduling? Being a Sacristan may just be a great way for you to become a steward for God. A Sacristan prepares the vessels and cloths on the credence table and also places the wine and hosts on the gifts table. A Sacristan is a person who generally does not falter under pressure and smoothly adapts to an emergent situation. The ministry consists of individuals who coordinate preparations before Mass with its major role as an assistant and coordinator to the celebrant, deacon and Eucharistic Ministers. Are you that person? Please say YES.