Ministries

Adorers sign up for one-hour time slots to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Commits to spending one hour each week in the church praying for specific intentions that parishioners submit

Prays at least 15 minutes weekly for specific pastoral needs

Prays for immediate and urgent needs of parishioners

Men’s group that meets twice each month for fellowship and faith formation

Meets weekly to prepare music for Mass.

Women’s group that meets fourth Tuesday of the month for Adoration and faith formation. Optional small faith-sharing groups are available as well

Men’s group that meets monthly for faith formation

Meets twice a month for fellowship and to share ideas for living out the faith at home

Meets once monthly January through April to share a meal and give parents an opportunity to learn more about building an authentic Catholic culture in the home

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. A weekly class during the school year that covers beliefs of the Catholic faith. All are welcome to sit in!

Vibrant youth group for middle schoolers and high schoolers that builds friendships and faith

A faith-building group for young adults (through age 39)

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Must have first Holy Communion to serve.

Decorates the church according to liturgical seasons

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds 

Mails greetings several times throughout the year to parishioners who are homebound or in healthcare facilities.

Provides a comforting meal after a funeral.

Maintains the free lending library of spiritual books.

Faithfully proclaim the Word of the Lord by reading the First and Second Readings and the Petitions at Mass.

Raises funds to help local ministries that promote life and organizes monthly prayer chains. Meets a few times throughout the year.

Cooks a meal for parishioners who have had babies, surgeries, etc.

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Walking with Moms in Need

Helps direct pregnant and parenting moms in need to local resources.

Welcomes newly-registered parishioners to St. John’s and plans social events to build community.