Ministries & Gifts

Here are short descriptions of many of our parish ministries or groups, along with the gifts that are helpful in them.

Why not prayerfully choose a ministry that corresponds to your gifts and reach out to the leader for more information? (Just click "send message" next to the person's name.)

ADULT FORMATION LEADERS
Help organize or facilitate one of our different adult faith formation groups, so that adults can grow in their faith in a small group setting.
Administration, Evangelism, Leadership
NANCY COMPTON - Send Message

ALPHA TEAM
Alpha is a ten-week course introducing Christianity. Team members are needed for a variety of roles, such as welcoming, table leaders, and meals.
Evangelism, Hospitality, Shepherding
RICH ROSSI - Send Message

ALTAR LINENS
A great way to serve behind the scenes: wash and prepare the linens that are used for Mass. Members take turns preparing a week’s worth of linens.
Liturgical Serving
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

BAZAAR TEAM
The bazaar is a fun community event held by the parish on the first Saturday in October. You can help with the planning or with the day itself.
Creativity
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

BEREAVEMENT TEAMS
Rotating teams provide a meal for a grieving family following a funeral or memorial service. A particular team is usually called upon every couple of months.
Hospitality, Serving
DENISE PARSICK - Send Message

BULK MAIL
From time to time, the parish sends out mailings to the entire congregation. Volunteers help to prepare the mailing while having great conversation!
Helping
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

CALLED AND GIFTED
Called and Gifted is a five-session workshop on charisms, special gifts of the Holy Spirit. The team helps to facilitate the discussion, guided by videos.
Leadership, Wisdom
MAY HOFFMAN - Send Message

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
A hands-on catechesis for our children ages 3-9, following the Montessori method. Teachers and helpers facilitate; the Holy Spirit teaches.
Teaching
SALLY LEYDA - Send Message

CHURCH CLEANING
Volunteers assist staff in the weekly tidying of the church and Adoration chapel. A beautiful way to serve behind the scenes in the house of the Lord!
Helping
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

COFFEE AND DONUTS
Be joyful and help our parishioners and guests feel welcomed and cared for, over coffee and donuts following the Sunday morning Masses.
Hospitality, Serving
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

COLUMBIETTES
The women’s auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus works alongside the Knights to serve Saint Peter’s and those in need. 
Serving
DEBORAH SWEENEY - Send Message

DOCENTS FOR HISTORIC CHURCH
Do you like history? Docents give tours of our historic church and graveyard downtown. Training is provided by the ministry coordinators.
Hospitality
THERESA PULLIAM - Send Message

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Do you have great love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist? Extraordinary ministers assist the clergy in distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. 
Liturgical Serving
SALLY LEYDA - Send Message

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL
Extraordinary ministers visit those who are homebound, in a nursing facility, or in the hospital, bringing Holy Communion and kind conversation. 
Encouragement, Liturgical Serving
DEACON BEELER - Send Message

FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Do you like facilities and planning? This committee supports the parish staff in planning and overseeing long-term maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
Administration
BOB GROSS - Send Message

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION TEAM
Team members help with our Family Formation program on Sunday mornings, in which children in grades 1-8 learn with their parents as a family.
Evangelism, Shepherding, Teaching, Wisdom
RICH ROSSI - Send Message

FEED THE PRIESTS
Are you a great cook? Team members take time preparing a homemade meal for our priests on a rotating schedule. Help our priests eat healthily!
Giving
LESLIE TIBBITT - Send Message

FINANCE COUNCIL
Members meet monthly to oversee the finances and budgets of our parish and school, so that we can best use our financial resources to bear fruit for God. 
Administration
WILLARD FOSBERRY - Send Message

FLOWERS
Members decorate the sanctuary for Easter and Christmas, as well as arranging flowers for special feast days.
Creativity
TRISH HENRIKSON and TERRY NASH - Send Message

FUNERAL MINISTRY
Are you compassionate and good working with people? Team members accompany family members as they plan and celebrate a loved one’s funeral.
Liturgical Serving
SALLY LEYDA - Send Message

GRIEFSHARE TEAM
Team members help to run weekly sessions of GriefShare, a non-denominational weekly seminar and support group for those grieving a loved one.
Healing
TERESA LOWE - Send Message

HEALING PRAYER MINISTRY
Healing Prayer Ministry teams pray with those who are in need of spiritual and physical healing, at our monthly prayer nights or after 9am Sunday Masses.
Healing
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS COMMITTEE
Our annual November fundraiser for our school, featuring tours of homes decorated for Christmas. Be part of the planning team or help on the day itself.
Creativity, Giving, Helping, Hospitality
DEBBIE DABNEY - Send Message

JACOB'S WELL MINISTRY
A healing ministry for women and men who have lost a child through abortion. Our team members provide support and care. 
Healing
CHRISTIE MAURITZ - Send Message

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
A men’s service organization which seeks to support the parish and the community through service, charitable works, and evangelization.
Serving
BUTCH ALVAREZ - Send Message

LEGION OF MARY
A lay Catholic organization of men and women who meet weekly to grow in faith and to encourage each other as they serve Christ in the local community. 
Serving
BOB MAURITZ and ALEXANDRIA OHNSTAND - Send Message

LOWCOUNTRY OUTREACH TEAM
Works behind the scenes to support the ministries of our outreach center, such as coordinating the drivers for our transportation program.
Giving, Serving, Wisdom
ELIZABETH PALMER - Send Message

LOWCOUNTRY OUTREACH DRIVERS
Drivers transport the homebound to church or nearby medical appointments, usually once or twice a month.
Giving, Serving, Wisdom
MARTHA ELINE - Send Message

MASS HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Hospitality members provide a smiling welcome at Mass for parishioners and visitors, help in seating, and other serving behind the scenes at Mass.
Liturgical Serving, Hospitality
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

MUSIC MINISTRY
Singers and players of musical instruments can help us offer beautiful music to God in our adult choir, children’s choir, or Spanish choir.
Music
LESLIE G - Send Message

NEIGHORHOOD TEAMS
These teams organize social gatherings and other events for the Catholics in their neighborhoods, to help each person feel connected and cared for.
Shepherding
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

OFFERTORY COUNTERS
Meets once a week for about two hours to organize and count the weekly offertory.
Helping
SUSAN FITZGIBBONS - Send Message

OFFICE ANGELS
Assist in the parish office, greeting people at the front desk, answering phones, and other office tasks. The schedule can be half-day or as needed.
Helping
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE
This team plans and organizes social events for the parish, as well as other ways that Saint Peter’s can better serve the human needs of parishioners. 
Creativity, Hospitality
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council advises the pastor and helps with long-term or “big-picture” planning. Members serve for three years. 
Administration
WILLARD FOSBERRY - Send Message

PERPETUAL ADORATION ADORER
Adorers volunteer to spend a particular hour with Jesus each week in Eucharistic Adoration, so that we have people praying 24/7.
Serving
ANNA SUDOMERSKI - Send Message

PRISON MINISTRY
Visit those who are incarcerated in local facilities, being a reminder of Christ’s love for them. Possibly help to lead Bible studies or other ministries. 
Encouragement
DEACON BEELER - Send Message

PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD (LECTORS)
Proclaim one of the readings during weekend Mass. Requires a love for Scripture and an ability to communicate its meaning in a clear, strong voice.
Liturgical Serving
SALLY LEYDA - Send Message

RCIA TEAM
Journey with those who are discerning the Catholic faith. Team members can help in a variety of roles, such as hospitality, cooking, and table discussion.
Evangelism, Hospitality, Serving
LESLIE TIBBITT - Send Message

ROSARY MAKERS
The name says it all! A small group that meets once a week and makes rosaries for distribution to soldiers and others who might need rosaries.
Craftsmanship
ELAINE HORTON - Send Message

SACRISTANS
Sacristans are the unseen heroes at every Mass. They carefully set everything up before Mass and make sure all is properly cared for after Mass. 
Liturgical Serving
BILL WEBER - Send Message

SAFETY TEAM MINISTRY
Serve at the Sunday Masses to help ensure everyone’s safety at Mass. Background in military or law enforcement is helpful but not required.
Liturgical Serving
STEVE MENDOZA - Send Message

SMALL FAITH GROUP FACILITATOR
Small groups create environments where friendship and God’s Word serve as catalysts for deeper conversion. Facilitators are trained and led to grow in their faith as well.
Evangelism, Hospitality, Leadership
NANCY COMPTON - Send Message

WEDDING COORDINATOR
Serves as the parish representative for the bride and groom at the wedding rehearsal and the wedding, helping everything go smoothly and beautifully. 
Hospitality, Liturgical Serving
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

WELCOME CENTER
Before and after the weekend Masses, greet people at the welcome center in the church narthex and help parishioners and visitors with any questions. 
Hospitality
CHARLENE WILLIAMS - Send Message

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM
Adult team members help with our middle school and high school programs, so that they can know the Lord’s love for them and our beautiful Catholic faith.
Evangelism, Shepherding, Teaching, Wisdom
RICH ROSSI - Send Message