Ministry, Clubs & Committees

The following parish organizations and ministries provide many opportunities for Stewardship.  We welcome and encourage participation from all parishoners.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  
Contact:  Johnnie & Rita Dean 265-6999
Adoration is offered by successive worshipers without intermission  from Monday 9:30 a.m. through Friday 9:00 a.m.  Worshipers spend a scheduled hour in His presence in the Blessed Sacrament any way they wish They may read the Bible, pray the rosary, or just sit and relax and enjoy the sweet peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of God.  Adoration has been a source of comfort and faith for countless Christians throughout the centuries. 

Sanctuary Cleaning
Contact:   Marilyn Mangan 235-1180
Rotating turns to clean the church once every 3 months. All church members are invited to help with general cleaning before Easter and Christmas.

Cana Club
Contact:  Craig & Lynn Kahler 237-4221 or  Johnnie & Rita Dean 265-6999.  
Cana Club advances the spiritual, educational, and social health of married couples of all ages.  New and current members are encouraged and always welcome.  Join us in cultivating friendships with other interesting couples over a delightful dinner, short business meeting, and fellowship and laughter. Meet one Saturday evening per month.

Council of Catholic Women
Contact:  Linda Slattery 237-6880
The mission of the Council of Catholic Women is to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. Programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.


Environmental
Contact: Betty McCarthy 234-7487 and Mary 
Snyder 235-5535
This is a ministry that makes preparations for celebrations, as well as weekly needs if required.

Finance Committee
Contacts:
Father August 235-5535 ext 14
Finn McCarthy (Trustee) 234-7487
Chuck Harkins (Trustee) 234-5065
Mary Snyder (Secretary)235-5535 ext. 12

Knights of Columbus 
Contact: Mike Choma 234-6028 
Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic family fraternal service organization. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all practical Catholic men in communion with the Holy See, age eighteen and above.

Liturgy & Music Ministry
Contact: Linda Kettl 234-1282
 

Parish Council
Contacts:  
Cheryl Grapes, Council President  265-9169
Mary Larson, Vice President 235-9962
The purpose of the Parish Council is to: provide advice to the Pastor for the life and mission of the Church in the parish; to advise on any Parish expenses over $15,000; to encourage and support all the different actions and ministries of the Parish; and to collaborate with other religious bodies and with civic, business, and professional organizations in working for the common good of the community.  Meetings are held 3rd Tuesdays September through May.

Parish Historian
Contact:  Charlotte Babcock  235-6248

Prayer Line
Contact:  Doris Nelson 234-0400/235-5535
                Dawn Faulkner 265-2204

Healing Evangelization Ministry
Contact:  Ralph Specht 234-1036  ralphws@jirexco.com
St. Patrick's Healing Evangelization Ministry serves to provide for healing ministry and evangelization opportunities within our parish including healing masses and services, workshops, retreats, prayer visitation, and prayer team ministry.

Saint Anne's Circle & Gift Shop
Contact:  Lois Hendricks 237-8019
Gift Shop Contact: Jerry Ann Barber 237-8203 or Betty Goser 265-7951 or Ann Krug 235-5027
St Anne's circle members meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at a members home, for prayer, a meeting, and to socialize.  The purpose of the Circle and Gift Shop is to serve the parish community by making affordable religious items available.  The gift shop is located in the old baptismal area and is open for browsing/shopping after the weekend Masses.  Special shopping arrangements or special orders can also be made.

Saint Brigid's Family Circle
Contact:  Shari Shaw 473-2072
Saint Brigid's Family Circle works to build the parish family and further the faith.  We work closely with other parish ministries and fill the gaps through a variety of service projects. Parishioners especially seem to enjoy the prayer cards and other small tokens that we make and hand out after Mass on occasion.  Meetings are held as needed and new members are welcome.   

Sick & Caring Ministry
Contact: Deacon Russ Humphreys 235-5535 ext. 13
Eucharist for the hospital, nursing homes, and homebound