Ministries
Liturgical MinistriesDescription: The proper celebration of the Eucharist requires the involvement of many people, notably lectors and extraordinary ministers of communion. Persons interested in these public ministries need to discern their suitability with the pastor. Ministers of Altar ServersDescription: Assist the celebrant at weekend and weekday Masses. Ages 7 thru adult; the sacrament of First Holy Communion is a pre-requisite. Altar Server–Master of CeremoniesDescription: Assist the celebrant during SacristanDescription: Maintenance of altar cloths Eucharistic AdorationDescription: Pray before the Blessed GreetersDescription: Be at the doors of the church Music MinistryDescription: Sing at weekend Masses and Liturgical celebrations, accompanied by Pastoral CareEucharist to the HomeboundDescription: Bring Eucharist to our Prayer LineDescription: Pray for the many needs of those who contact us with prayer requests. FundraisingDescription: This mission is to provide for debt reduction and any Special Projects as our parish grows. We are looking for new ideas that are fun and help build community. Comfort Shawl MinistryDescription: Apply your talent to knitting or crocheting shawls for the homebound and hospitalized. Seniors GroupDescription: Gather with other senior in the parish every other Tuesday morning for fellowship. Field trips and presentations are regularly scheduled. “Gardening Angels”Description: Responsible for beautifying the grounds during the spring and summer months, planting and watering flowers, weeding, mulching. Pastoral CouncilDescription: The council is a visioning and planning body of parishioners who foster full participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the church. In consultation with the Rector, the Pastoral Council actively listens to and identifies the needs and concerns of the people and develops a parish pastoral plan to respond to these needs. Council members are appointed by the Rector. Knights of Columbus Council #92Description: Catholic men committed to church, community, family and youth, and in particular prayer for the unborn. More information can be obtained on national and state websites. Daughters of IsabellaDescription: Catholic women committed to church, community, family and youth. More information can be obtained on national and state websites. Parish Life Social CommitteeDescription: Help coordinate social events that bolster the sense of community in our parish, such as annual parish picnic, Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner, occasional Saturday evening dinners and Sunday morning breakfasts. Sunday Morning HospitalityDescription: Assist the Cathedral Event Team with setting up and serving refreshments following the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. |
Respect LifeDescription: This group addresses various issues with respect for life, as well as responsibility for awareness within the parish and coordination of “Respect Life” activities throughout the year, e.g., Mother’s Day Flower Sale for Birthright, October Baby Shower for Our Place, and Respect Life Sunday celebration within the Parish. Giving TreeDescription: Names are received from local social service agencies with wish lists for needy families at Christmas. The items requested are labeled with paper ornaments and hung on a Christmas tree in the vestibule of the church. Parishioners purchase the items, return them and they are delivered to the appropriate agency for distribution. Brown Bag SundayDescription: The third weekend of the month is Brown Bag Sunday. Parishioners are asked to bring donations of non-perishable items to the entrances of the Cathedral before Mass. All donated items help stock the shelves of the Cathedral Outreach Food Pantry. Cathedral OutreachDescription: Men and women of the parish dedicated to the needs of the poor and underprivileged. A food pantry is open every Tuesday by appointment only. Please call the Rectory Office on Tuesday morning to make an appointment, 603 622-6404. Faith FormationCatechists and Catechetical AssistantsDescription: Catechists and classroom assistants are adults who help foster relationship with and knowledge of Jesus Christ in the minds and hearts of children. Catechists teach children the traditions and doctrines of the Catholic faith. They are called to be living witnesses to the faith through regular participation in the sacramental and liturgical life of the church. Catechists must be Catholics in good standing with the church. RCIA Adapted for ChildrenDescription: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for Children is the process whereby children seven years of age or older, who have not been baptized or who have been baptized but not prepared for Eucharist, are prepared for the Sacraments of Initiation. Children’s Ministries Note:Catechists and their helpers, assistants and substitutes, who regularly interact with children, are required to undergo screening in accordance with the Safe Environment policies and procedures of the Diocese of Manchester. Among other things, this requires prompt attendance at a two-hour “Protecting God’s Children” workshop or taking the online training, a state criminal records check, and screening against the national sex offender registry. Adult Faith Formation TeamDescription: To develop adult faith formation experiences and opportunities, fostering and nurturing a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ. Team members embrace and strive to fulfull the Church's vision of ongoing catechesis for all members of the Body of Christ, as set in the broader context of the Church's mission of Evangeliztion. RCIA TeamDescription: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults become members of the Catholic Church. There are a variety of opportunities listed below to share this journey with those seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith. Parish AdministrationDescription: Helpers are needed periodically in the parish office to assist with collating and mailings/bulletin support and for Faith Formation clerical support. Sisters in Christ |
