Our Ministries

(NOTE: list is in order according to the day of the week which the group meets)

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Coordinators of Religious Education
Preschool/Primary: Barb Bonfert
Junior High/Senior High/Inclusive: 
Primary Religious Formation
(Grades 1-4) Held each Sunday morning in the Church 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Lead Catechist: Teresa Shema
Nursery
Held each Sunday morning during 10:30 Mass in the Martha Room
Coodrdinator:
Preschool Religious Formation
(3,4 and 5 year olds) Held each Sunday during 10:30 Mass
Lead Catechist: Michelle Gigax
Choir
Sings at 10:30 Mass and special Masses throughout the year. Practices are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Director: Helen Barko
Baptism Class
Held at 9:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November. Arrangements must be made ahead of time through the parish office. Classes are held in the Pope John XXIII room of the church.
Moderators: Alice Allen
 
Our Lady of Guadalupe Society
Meets at 4:00 p.m. the 1st Sunday afternoon of the month in the north wing of the church. This is a Hispanic group that has Spanish events throughout the year.
Contact: Mary Fonseca
St. Vincent dePaul Society
Meets the last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Pope John XXIII room of the church. This is a society that helps the poor and indigent in the community with food, and assists with other needs.
President: Leona Loveland
Pastoral Council
Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month in the Pope John XXIII room. This is a group of elected men and women who represent the people and advise the pastor on parish matters.
President: Terry Estel
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight: Darrell Topmiller
Cub Scouts
Meetings held each week at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall and classrooms.
Contact: Becky Wittenmeyer

St. Bernadette Rosary/Altar Circle

Meetings held at 7:00 p.m. the 3rd Monday of the month in the Youth Room. This group benefits the youth with activities and projects.
President: Sonya Unger
Fulton Manor Bingo

Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Fulton Manor.

Coordinator: Leona Loveland
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Held on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the south wing of the church. This class is for persons interested in becoming a member of the Catholic faith.
Director: Bill Latta and Lou Ann Blohm
Crafts/Quilters
Work on crafts Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the quilt room. Quilting is done at 6:30 p.m. in the crafters room off the kitchen—call for information on dates. These crafts and quilts are used for various fund raisers.
Contact: Karen Riches
Junior High Religious Formation
(grades 5-8) Held each Wednesday evening in the church from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Lead Catechist: Jenny Bates
Senior High / LifeTEEN
(grades 9-12) Held each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:305 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Lead Catechist: Mary Besigner

Inclusive Ministry (special needs)

Held every other Wednesday evening in the church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This program is non-denominational and is the only one like it in Northwest Ohio.
Lead Catechist: Barbara Mann and Jennifer Durban
St. Theresa of Liseux Rosary/Altar Circle
Meets the 4th Thursday of select months in the Youth Room.  This group focuses on the beautification of the church and the church grounds.
President:  Rose Wongroski

C.L.C. (Catholic Ladies of Columbia)

This is a local chapter of the National C.L.C. group of women from the parish who assist in the funding of educating priest. Currently no regular meetings scheduled.
Contact: Joan Rittichier
Rosary/Altar Society
Meets at 11 a.m. on the 1st Friday of selected months in the basement hall.  This is a group of ladies who oversee the circles and serve the parish in many ways.
President: Connie Lillich

Heartland Nursing Home

This group is in charge of bingo the 1st Saturday of every month at Heartland Nursing Home.

Coordinator: Gale Rochefort
Spirit Seekers (Contemporary Music Group)
Coordinator: Kevin Wray
Liturgy Committee
This is a group of parishioners who plan the parish liturgies. If you are interested in being a part of the planning of the liturgy contact the parish office or the person listed below.
Contact: Michelle Hoffman
Visitation to the Sick
This is a group of parishioners who go to the hospital and visit the sick.
Contacts:  Jean Hasselschwert, Lee Shields, Andy Pena

Blood Mobile

Blood Mobile drive is held in the fall of each year. 
Contacts:  Dick Alig or Lee Shields

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