2014-2015 Volunteer Guidebook - Pax Christi Catholic Community

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Pax Christi Catholic Community Guide Book
September 2016
You may have heard of Karl Menninger, a famous psychiatrist, now deceased. He once gave a speech on
mental health and then opened it up to questions. A man asked, “What would you advise a person to do if
he or she felt a nervous breakdown coming on?” Most people expected the doctor to say, “Consult a
psychiatrist.” To their astonishment he replied, “If a person feels a nervous breakdown coming on, they
should lock the house, go across the railway tracks, find someone in need, and do something to help that
person.”
Dr. Menninger understood that when we take time to help others, we find healing for ourselves. That’s what
Jesus meant when He said, “Those who lose their life…will find it.” As St. Francis of Assisi says in his famous
prayers, “for it is in giving that we receive.” We become better human beings, more contented, more satisfied
with life, when we are generous and help others.
Practice generosity with your time and talents. Countless opportunities exist for doing so, both in your local
community and in our faith community of Pax Christi. Generosity does lead to happiness.
You and I are blessed to belong to this faith community. Of all the communities you belong to, there is not
one that can come close to a faith community that gathers together every weekend to give gratitude to God
for the blessings we have received as human beings who put our faith in the Father of Jesus.
So, once again, I ask for your generosity in giving your time and talents that can serve not only our local
community, but those we meet who are in need of hope.
Why do I ask for your generosity? Not only because it’s the right thing to do as a believer, but as Dr.
Menninger said, you’ll be more mentally healthy, more contented, a happier human being during your time
on planet earth.
Pursue all the opportunities listed!
Father Bill Murtaugh
P.S. Make sure to complete and return your Annual Time/Talent Commitment forms today!
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Parish Office
Parish Value Statements
12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347-4208
God-Centered
Guided by Sacramental worship and prayer, we hold
God as the center of our daily lives.
Justice
We are advocates for the marginalized and champions
for systemic change.
Inclusive
We include all people who seek a spiritual home,
without judgment.
Hospitality
We nurture and build community through our
attitudes, actions, and activities.
Lifelong Learning
We are in a lifelong process of learning how to live out
our faith.
Stewardship
We share our God-given gifts of time, talent, and
treasure to meet the needs of the Pax Christi Catholic
Community.
Phone……………………………………………………….952-941-3150
Fax …………………………………………………………..952-941-7942
E-mail ................................................................ [email protected]
Website .............................................................www.paxchristi.com
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday…………………………
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays………………………………………………8:00 AM - Noon
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday ........................................................................ 5:00 PM
Sunday ...................................... 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Check our website, www.paxchristi.com, for Holy Days,
Christmas, Easter, and holiday Mass Schedules.
Weekday Masses
Mondays……………………………………………………….8:30 AM
Tuesdays……………..………8:30 AM with Rosary to follow
Wednesday…………………………..………………………6:00 PM
Thursdays……………………………………………………..8:30 AM
Fridays………………………………………………………….8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Private)
Saturdays…………………………………………………….4:00 PM
Parish Mission Statement
Pax Christi Catholic Community, in company with God and
guided by the Spirit of Vatican II, welcomes all as leaders
in faith for service to the world.
Parish Vision Statement
Pax Christi Catholic Community will be a community
guided by a cooperative spirit that supports growth in faith
and calls for each member to engage in active and
generous service to each other, our community, and the
greater world.
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Staff Contacts
952-405-7xxx
Pastor
Fr. Bill Murtaugh
x245
Associate Pastor
Fr. Marc Paveglio
x219
Deacon
Terry Beer
x231
Deacon
Charles Bobertz
x239
Deacon
Al Schroeder
x205
Parish Director
Jane Schmitz
x238
Director of Faith Formation
Lynn Schelitzche
x230
Director of Operations
Ken Reineccius
x250
Director of Pastoral Care
Jean Thoresen
x211
Director of Stewardship & Development
Mary Kennedy
x220
Director of Worship & Music
Donna Kasbohm
x240
Administrative Support
Sally Bergum
x229
Maria Miller
x217
Andrea Ward
x207
Building Services
Terry Lee
x233
Building Services
Todd Nelson
x233
Communication Arts Director
Melissa Nault
x221
Faith Formation 7-12 Youth Minister
Peter Bierer
x210
Faith Formation Children’s Minister
Renee Dignan
x212
Faith Formation Middle School Youth Minister
Michelle Frederick
x213
Kitchen Hospitality Coordinator & Nursery Supervisor
Janell McBeain
x242
Liturgy and Funeral Coordinator
Joan Howe-Pullis
x247
Parish Financial Manager
Anne Swenson
x202
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Renee Reardon
x200
Pastoral Care Specialist
Mary Ann Callahan
x227
Special Needs
Lynn Schelitzche
x230
Teen Choir Director
Angie O’Brien
x243
Wedding Coordinator
Sally Bergum
x229
Justice
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2016 – 2017 Calendar
For the most up to-date information on sacraments,
worship times, community events, group meetings, and
activities, visit the Pax Christi website,
www.paxchristi.com.
August
10
Anointing Mass 6:00 PM
16
Leadership Night 6:30 – 8:30 PM
21
Minnesota Mardi Gras - Ministry Appreciation
Evening, 6:00PM
February
20
President’s Day Mass 9:00 AM (Building closed
after Mass)
21
25
Cana Dinner
September
5
Labor Day Mass 9:00 AM (Building closed after
Mass)
11/14 Faith Formation Catechist Training
18/21 Faith Formation Kick Off
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March
1
Ash Wednesday Masses at 6:45 AM, 12:00 noon,
5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
1
Ash Wednesday 1:00 PM Soup Lunch and
5:30 – 6:45 PM Soup Supper
7 or 9 First Eucharist Parent Only Meeting 6:30 PM
5/12/19 First Eucharist Preparation Sundays 6:30 PM
8/15/22 First Eucharist Preparation Wednesdays
4:45 PM or 6:30 PM
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Lenten Reconciliation Service 7:00 PM
18
Moms ROCK-Couples Evening Gathering 6:00 PM
21
24
Lenten Fish Dinner 5:30PM
24
Walking the Way 6:45PM
30
Leadership Discernment Evening #1
October
1
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals 9:00 AM
4 or 6 First Reconciliation Parent Only Meeting 6:30 PM
15
Moms ROCK-Couples Evening Gathering 6:00 PM
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29
Halloween Social – 6:00 PM -8:30 PM
November
1
HOLY DAY: All Saints Day, Mass 8:30AM and 7:00 PM
2/9
First Reconciliation Preparation
Wednesday – 4:45 PM or 6:30 PM
5
Memorial Mass and Dinner
6/13 First Reconciliation Preparation
Sunday – 6:30 PM
15
19
First Reconciliation 9:00 AM
19
Closing Celebration: Year of Mercy 5:00 PM
19
International Potluck 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
24
Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM (Building closed
after Mass)
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First Sunday of Advent
April
4
9
13
14
Leadership Discernment Evening #2
Palm Sunday, regular Sunday Masses
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM
Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM,
5:00 PM
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Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7:00 PM
15
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 PM
16
Easter Sunday Masses 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
(Confirm Mass times at www.paxchristi.com)
17
Easter Monday (Building closed, no Mass)
18
22
First Eucharist Retreat 9:00 AM - Noon
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Confirmation at Pax Christi 7:00 PM
29/30 First Eucharist Celebrations - All Masses
December
3
Holiday Tea/Holiday Boutique
6
Advent Reconciliation Service 7:00 PM
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HOLY DAY: Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary, Vigil Mass 6:00 PM
8
HOLY DAY: Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary, Mass at 8:30 AM
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Carols at local care centers 2:00 PM
13
24
HOLY DAY: Christmas Eve Masses
2:00 (Children’s Service), 4:00, 6:00, 7:30, 9:30 PM
25
HOLY DAY: Christmas Day Masses 9:00 AM, 11:00
AM, NO 5:00 PM Mass
31
New Year’s Eve Mass 5:00 PM
May
6/7
16
20
29
June
20
January
1
New Year’s Day, Mary, Holy Mother of God,
Masses 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, NO 5:00 PM Mass
16
Martin Luther King Day Mass 9:00 AM (Building
closed after Mass)
17
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First Eucharist Celebrations - All Masses
RunWalkPray5K
Memorial Day Mass 9:00 AM (Building closed
after Mass)
Eucharist (Grade 2 and older)
2016-2017
Sacramental Preparation
Schedule
Parent Only Meeting: March 7 or 9, 6:30 PM
Preparation: Sunday, March 5, 12, 19
6:30 – 7:45 PM
Wednesday, March 8, 15, 22
4:45 -6:00 PM or 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Children are expected to be registered in ongoing faith
formation sessions along with sacramental preparation
sessions. Registration materials are available on the
parish website, www.paxchristi.com. Call the office
anytime with questions or for more information, 952-9413150.
Retreat:
Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM - Noon
Celebrations: At ALL Masses:
April 29 - 30
May 6 - 7
Baptism: Call the parish office 952-941-3150, to
register for the class and schedule your Baptism.
Reconciliation (Grade 2 and older)
Preparation:
Parent Only Meeting: October 4 or 6, 6:30 PM
Preparation: Wednesday, November 2 and 9
4:45 – 6:00 PM or 6:30 – 7:45 PM
Sunday, November 6 and 13 6:30 - 7:45 PM
7:00 - 8:30 PM on:
2016: August 2, September 6, October 4,
November 1, December 6
2017: January 3, February 7, March 7, April
4, May 2, June 6
Celebrations: First weekend of most months during
Masses and other weekends of the month
at 12:30 PM.
Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.
Celebration:
Saturday, November 19, 9:00 AM
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Preparation:
Confirmation (Grade 10 and older)
Preparation: At Pax Christi, Sr. High Confirmation
Preparation is available for youth in grades 10, 11, or
12. Our process for sacramental preparation is
integrated into the life of the parish community and
Faith Formation. Preparation includes:
x Regular participation in Sr. High Faith
Formation (service experiences are included
in faith formation)
x Online Study and Discussion Groups
x Confirmation Retreat
x Participation in a parish ministry
x Participation in Sponsor/Candidate Sessions
Celebration:
On-going during summer months – contact
Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith
Formation, [email protected],
952-405-7230
Weekly: Wednesdays beginning
September 28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 15, 2017
8:00 PM
Marriage
Preparation:
Arranged with Presider and PREPARE
Couple
Retreat:
November 12, 8:00 AM
Celebration: Scheduled with Presider and Wedding
Coordinator
Preparation for Confirmation begins in September
and ends the following May. More information will be
available on the website, or contact Peter Bierer for
details, [email protected] or 952-405-7210
Student and Parent Orientation Options:
1) August 28, 2016 11:00 AM
2) August 28, 2016, 6:30 PM
Orientations are held in the Garden Level and
makeup sessions will be available online in
September
Retreat Options:
1) October 14 & 15, 2016
2) November 18 & 19, 2016
3) December 16 & 17, 2016
All retreats are held at Pax Christi, Friday 7 PM –
10:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Confirmation Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
6:30 PM at Pax Christi with Sponsors
Celebration: Thursday, April 27 7:00 PM at Pax Christi
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Members of 2016-2017
Community Council:
Pax Christi Leadership
Leadership at Pax Christi is setting direction that defines
and meets the parish mission and vision and influencing
others to follow that direction. Leadership is related to
discipleship. Through Baptism, all, regardless of age, are
called to discipleship. We are disciples of Jesus, and we
are expected to provide Christian support and witness to
others.
Arts, Campus,
Jeff Schuh, [email protected]
and Gardens
Faith
Brad Schleif, [email protected]
Formation
As disciples, all are called to use their gifts in service to
others; many will use them in service to this community
through one of the parish ministries; some will serve this
community and use their gifts as members of the
Community Council or a Ministry Council. We also use our
gifts in numerous ways outside the community.
Finance
Lay Leadership
Development
Parish Director
There are many leadership styles, but Servant Leadership
is the prevailing mode of leadership here. Jesus is our
example of the greatest servant leader.
John Mortier, [email protected]
Mary Beth Buckman,
[email protected]
Jane Schmitz,
[email protected]
Pastor
Fr. Bill Murtaugh,
[email protected]
Pax Christi Councils
Pastoral Care
Pax Christi is guided by a Community Council that serves as
an advisory board to the pastor and oversees the parish
mission, values, and vision. There are also eight councils in
specific ministry areas that act as the visioning body for each
respective ministry area. The areas are: Arts, Campus, and
Gardens, Faith Formation, Finance, Justice, Lay Leadership
Development, Pastoral Care, Stewardship, and Worship.
Councils meet for prayer, dinner, and a meeting once a
month, except in July, usually the third Tuesday of the month.
Mary Lillicrap, [email protected]
Justice
Joan Pare’, [email protected]
Stewardship
John O’Connor, [email protected]
Worship
Mike Kennedy,
[email protected]
Overview of Councils
At Large
Joe Stich, [email protected]
Members
Dave Wagner, [email protected]
Wayne Ward, [email protected]
Community Council
The Community Council maintains awareness of and
commitment to the fulfillment of Pax Christi’s Vision, as
well as facilitates the periodic formation and revision of
the Vision. The Community Council evaluates progress
toward strategic goals and calls Ministry Councils and
committees to accountability in fulfilling Pax Christi’s
Vision. In addition, the Community Council fosters timely
and effective communication between Ministry Councils,
staff, and the parish community.
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Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council
Justice Council
Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council Mission
The mission of the Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council
is to create and maintain an environment that
encourages the Pax Christi Community to flourish and
grow.
Justice Ministry Mission
We will discern the most pressing needs of society and
utilize Pax Christi’s resources to promote the dignity of
the marginalized and change the forces and structures
that create injustice.
Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council Purpose
The purpose of the Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council
is to:
Recognize the importance of creating a nurturing
environment that best serves our diverse
community, drawing all together.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Ministry Councils
of Pax Christi, working to accommodate all their
mission and vision as it relates to the use of the
facilities and grounds.
Promote the wise stewardship of our physical assets
using our resources in a way that respects our
environment.
Encourage prudent and responsible shared usage of our
facilities.
Justice Ministry Purpose
The Justice Ministry Council exists to see and speak
for the marginalized, to serve the parish as its primary
resource and catalyst for the work of social justice, to
educate the community on social issues and Catholic
social teaching, to provide opportunities for social
action, and to foster awareness that social ministry is
integral, not optional, in the life of the parish. It
provides leadership and vision to the Justice Grant
Board and other justice related ministries.
Lay Leadership Development
Council
Lay Leadership Development Mission
The mission of the Lay Leadership Development
Council, in support of Pax Christi’s commitment to
collegial parish leadership, is to affirm, cultivate, and
strengthen community leaders for collaborative
leadership in the parish and its ministries.
Faith Formation Council
Faith Formation Mission
Our mission is to nourish the spiritual hunger within all
members of the parish community by providing a
broad range of faith formation opportunities, thus
deepening the Eucharistic celebration experience and
strengthening the faith of all parish households.
Lay Leadership Development Purpose
The purpose of the Lay Leadership Development
Council is to:
Engage the community in identifying, inviting, and
motivating people who demonstrate interest and
ability to participate in the leadership discernment
and development process.
Empower and equip leaders for service to the Pax Christi
community by enhancing their leadership and
ministry skills.
Provide resources for ongoing leadership training,
mentoring, and facilitation.
Oversee the grant process for the Leadership
Development Fund.
Faith Formation Purpose
The primary purpose of the Faith Formation ministry is
to engage with the community in lifelong faith
formation that seeks to expand our minds, to change
our hearts, and transform our daily lives as guided by
the vision of Pax Christi and the mission of the Church.
Finance Council
Finance Council Mission
The Finance Council provides financial advice
regarding:
The annual operating budget
The long term strategic plan
The parish’s financial condition, including its investment
portfolio and debt obligations
Internal controls
Communication of financial information
Finance Council Purpose
Guided by the teachings of the Gospel, the Pax Christi
Finance Council advises the pastor and parish leaders
how to best utilize the assets of the parish to meet the
spiritual and social needs of our community.
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Pastoral Care Council
Pax Christi Council Membership
Pastoral Care Mission
The mission of Pastoral Care ministry is to serve as a
model and resource to individuals and families and to
respond to their spiritual, emotional, physical,
intellectual, and social needs. We do so by striving to
empower the people of God to share in pastoral
ministry.
Membership on Pax Christi councils is open to all
registered members of Pax Christi who have received the
Sacrament of Confirmation, worship with the parish
community on a regular basis, and support the parish
through active sharing of time, talent, and treasure. There
are nine members and a staff resource person on each of
the Ministry Councils. The Community Council consists of
the Chairs of the Ministry Councils, three at-large
members, the two parish Trustees, the Parish Director, and
the Pastor. Terms last for three years.
Pastoral Care Purpose
The purpose of Pastoral Care ministry is to:
Identify areas of concern in the ministry of pastoral care.
Find and train ministers who are effective in the skills of
meeting the needs of the people of God.
With knowledge of our baptismal call, create a safe,
nurturing community based on prayer, service, and
action.
As a faith community, we strive to connect people with
resources that meet their needs and challenges.
Consideration of council membership is done through a
discernment process. The discernment process relies on
two things: prayer and the willingness of individuals to
come forward and offer their gifts in service.
Recommendation forms are available in winter. People
can recommend another member or they can recommend
themselves. Two discernment sessions are held so that
people can have their questions answered and engage in
the overall discernment process. New terms begin July 1.
Council members must have the ability to speak, to listen,
and to disagree respectfully; be able to attend regular
monthly meetings as well as leadership seminars.
Candidates are required to participate in the leadership
discernment process held in the spring.
Stewardship Council
Stewardship Council Mission
Our ministry is to encourage everyone to live out the
gospel message by adopting stewardship as a way of
life.
Job Descriptions for
Council Members
Stewardship Council Purpose
Stewardship begins with an acknowledgement of God
as Creator and Owner of all and is an expression of our
profound love and gratitude to God for our many gifts.
This Council helps members of our community identify
individual gifts of time, talent, and treasure, develops
opportunities that foster the sharing of gifts, and
provides stewardship education. We nurture an
atmosphere of hospitality that actively invites and
graciously welcomes all.
Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council Member
An Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council member works
as part of a team that advises the Director of
Operations on maintenance needs and issues that
arise. As several volunteer groups are working with the
Arts, Campus, and Gardens Council, there needs to be
a willingness to become involved with certain planning
and coordinating of those volunteer activities.
Committee members need not possess skills in
construction-related fields, but good organizational
skills, an ability to work with volunteers, and a
willingness to become involved are most helpful.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per month
Meets: Monthly, usually on the 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 PM
Worship Council
Worship Council Mission
The Worship Council fosters Pax Christi Catholic
Community’s praise of God and service to the world by
mobilizing our gifts of word, song, hospitality, and
environment, by guiding the preparation and design of
its worship and formation of liturgical ministers.
Worship Council Purpose
The Worship Council fosters Pax Christi Catholic
Community’s praise of God and service to the world.
Faith Formation Council Member
Members develop the vision for Faith Formation in line
with the Parish Vision. Through working groups, the
Council follows the vision in developing a means to
engage all members of the community in a lifelong
faith journey. Members are encouraged to be involved
with one of the working groups.
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Pastoral Care Council Member
The Pastoral Care Ministry Council is a visioning body
that oversees the functions of and evaluates all
Pastoral Care Ministries. Awareness of Pastoral Care
opportunities is promoted via bulletin announcements
and magazine articles, display boards, and
information kiosks at Pax Christi, the Pastoral Care
website, and the Ministry Fair weekend. Council
members must have a concern for Pastoral Care.
Finance Council Member
A member works as part of the Finance Council to provide
advice and oversight of financial projections, capital
budgets, operating budgets, revenue sources, investment
strategies, debt financing, fixed assets, and monthly
financial metrics. Members recommend improvements to
the system of internal controls and assist in the selection
of external auditors. Members perform other advisory
responsibilities as required to support finance, accounting,
investment, and budgeting activities for Pax Christi
Catholic Community.
Stewardship Council Member
Members of this council help our members identify
individual gifts of time, talent, and treasure, develop
opportunities that foster the sharing of gifts, and
provide stewardship education. As a council, we
nurture an atmosphere of hospitality that actively
invites and graciously welcomes all to embrace
stewardship as a way of life. Our council advises and
assists in development of volunteer opportunities,
plans and conducts the Annual Stewardship Renewal,
Ministry Fair, Community Events, and welcomes new
and existing members to engage in the life of our
community.
Justice Council Member
Grounded in Catholic social teachings, this council is
primarily responsible for developing, communicating,
and implementing a social justice strategy for members
of Pax Christi. This includes providing opportunities to
address and respond to a variety of social justice issues
and engage in opportunities for social action. The
council also oversees the Justice Grant Board and is
responsible for supporting and coordinating all the Pax
Christi Social Justice activities such as: the
Environmental Ministry, JustFaith, Walk for the
Homeless, and the Advocacy Committee. Members
should have a basic understanding of Catholic social
teaching (or a commitment to learn these principles),
be willing to get involved in at least one to two projects
annually in addition to the monthly council meetings,
and perform other advisory responsibilities as required
to support the council.
Worship Council Member
The council oversees preparation, functioning, and
evaluation of all liturgical ministries and sacramental
functions, and offers formation for liturgical ministers and
council members. It promotes awareness of the liturgical
year through various celebrations and communal prayer
as well as written articles, etc. The council provides
ecumenical/interfaith outreach to other church
communities. Members should have concern for good
liturgy.
Lay Leadership Development Council Member
The members of the Lay Leadership Development
Council understand their baptismal call to discipleship
as a responsibility to undertake a collaborative
leadership role in the parish community. They set a
vision for the development and training of parish
leaders, especially those on the Ministry Councils, and
determine ongoing enrichment opportunities for
leadership growth. Pax Christi promotes the “servant
leadership” model.
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Middle School
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Open House:
Sunday, Jan. 22
at 1 p.m.
Upper School
grades 9 – 12
Open Houses:
Admissions Mornings:
Tuesdays, Nov. 1,
Dec. 6, Feb. 7, March 7
April 4 and May 2
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Thursdays, Nov. 3,
Dec. 8, Feb. 2, March 2
April 6 and May 4
at 9:30 a.m.
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Share Your Gifts of
Time and Talent
How would you like to get involved at Pax Christi? We
invite you to share your time and talents by participating in
a ministry or activity in our parish.
Renew your Time & Talent Commitment annually. As part
of the Annual Stewardship Renewal, we encourage each
member to renew the commitment each year by
continuing with a ministry/activity that you already enjoy
or by selecting a new area in which to share your gifts. If
you are unsure of making a commitment for an entire
year, consider participating in our Gift Inventory. Both the
Time/Talent Commitment Form and the Gift Inventory can
be found in the center pullout section of this Guidebook as
well as on our website, www.paxchristi.com.
Fill out the form, remove it from the Guidebook, and return
it to the office. Once you turn in your time/talent
commitment form, you will be contacted for scheduling
and any necessary training by the lead person in the
ministry or activity you select.
Gift Inventory
What are your gifts? What talents did God give to you that
you may be willing to share with others at Pax Christi? If you
don’t have time to devote to a particular ministry/activity
consider sharing your gifts by participating in the Gift
Inventory. Inform us about a particular talent/gift you have
that you may be willing to share from time to time or for a
short-term project. When we have the need, we’ll give you a
call, and if you are able to assist, then the match is made. If
not, we’ll keep you on the list and check back with you for a
future need.
Faith Interest Connector
What’s your passion? Do you have a hobby or a pastime
that you are willing to share with Pax Christi youth?
Consider serving as a Faith Interest Connector leader.
Faith Interest Connectors (FICs) are the short term, smallgroup courses that combine interest-based learning with
Faith Formation. Teens gather with a team of adults from
the faith community who share a common interest or
passion, such as athletics, the arts, sciences, business,
and so on. FICs use the “interest” as a lens through which
to explore discipleship to Christ. Leaders are trained in the
FIC method. You pick the day of the week and time and we
will connect you with another leader. Together you can
share your passion and your faith with students. To find
out how to get involved as and FIC leader or to learn more
about the program and method, contact Peter Bierer,
[email protected] or 952-405-7210.
Living Your Strengths
What are your God-given strengths? Participate in a Living
Your Strengths small group seminar or work one-on-one with
a trained facilitator and learn what your top strengths are and
how you can use them in your career, your relationships, and
in your faith journey to answer God’s call. The Living Your
Strengths Journey utilizes a text published by the Gallup
Foundation, an online assessment, which will show your top
five strengths out of 34 strengths identified, and small group
or one-on-one discussion to discern how you can put your
strengths to use. The 34 strengths identified by Gallup along
with metaphors/images to describe them are as follows:
Achiever: completing a race, getting to the finish line
Activator: a racer getting out of the blocks quickly
Adaptability: like a river, go with the flow
Analytical: a reduction - boiling down to essence
Arranger: a maestro, a puppeteer
Belief: missionary for some idea
Command: comfortable in the driver’s seat
Communication: silence is not golden
Competition: the gold medal is the only medal
Connectedness: person as body, mind, and spirit
Consistency: efficiency of a consistent golf swing
Context: rear view mirror - essential for safe driving
Deliberative: jury must deliberate before a verdict
Developer: parent’s patience with a baby learning to walk
Discipline: having ducks in a row
Empathy: person’s affect will determine his/her effect
Focus: in the zone
Futuristic: visionary
Harmony: smoothing ruffled feathers
Ideation: creativity of an artist w/ a blank canvas
Includer: gets everyone in the game
Individualization: casting director - uses intelligence about
people
Input: sponge-absorbent
Intellection: drilling deep
Learner: ever curious
Maximizer: move from good to better to best
Positivity: glass is half full
Relator: knowing and being known by friends
Responsibility: serious owner
Restorative: diagnose what ails
Self-Assurance: marches to beat of different drum
Significance: natural performer
Strategic: peripheral vision sees the whole field
Woo: Win Others Over - the ice breaker
In the Ministry/Activity job description section which
follows, we have included a listing of strengths that may
be particularly suited for each area. Knowing your
strengths is NOT required for participation in any of our
ministries or activities; however, you may find you have
more interest or motivation in ministries and activities
which complement your strengths. To find out when the
next Living Your Strengths session is starting, check out
our website, www.paxchristi.com or call Mary Kennedy at
952-405-7220.
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105 Hard Hat Group
The purpose of this group is to identify, plan, and
complete small to medium size improvement projects
around the Pax Christi facility and site. Visit Pax
Christi’s website: www.paxchristi.com/hardhat to see
the latest projects and discover if your skills meet
current needs. Please join us and explore how you can
share your talents and time to improve your church
and get to know other members of this great
community.
Time Commitment: Dependent on individual project -most projects are accomplished in 2 - 6 hours
Occurs: Year-round
Arts, Campus, and Gardens
Staff contact: Ken Reineccius, Director of Operations,
952-405-7250 or 952-836-7735 or
[email protected].
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Arts, Campus, and Gardens
Council: Jeff Schuh, [email protected]
If you have any of the following strengths, you may enjoy
sharing them in this area: Achiever, Adaptability, Arranger,
Competition, Context, Deliberative, Discipline, Focus,
Input, Maximizer, Relator, Restorative, and Strategic
106 Hard Hat Group Project Leader
Work with the Director of Operations to plan,
coordinate, and direct one-time projects inside and
outside the Pax Christi facility. Meets with Director of
Operations to develop plan and material list for project,
set date(s) for actual project work, and be on site to
coordinate the work and clean up for the project.
General knowledge of type of work to be accomplished
is helpful. You are not required to be an expert in the
field but should be able to lead and coordinate other
volunteers to complete project.
Time Commitment: 4 - 40 hours per project,
depending on complexity and scope of that project
Occurs: Year-round
101 Art Committee
Plan, set up, and assist with art exhibits and art
maintenance around church building. Interest in art or
art background desired. You do not need to be an
artist to belong to this committee. This is a great
opportunity for “snowbirds” since we have four
exhibits per season.
Meets: 4-6 times/year between September - May, plus
exhibit set-up and take-down days.
102 Receptionist/Information Desk – Opportunities for
2-3 hour shifts any day of the week or to be a
substitute.
Provide positive welcome and answer questions of
members and visitors to Pax Christi. Qualifications
include someone who is friendly with an outgoing
personality, able to give directions and assistance over
the telephone, likes to meet new people, and
comfortable with building layout.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 - 3 hours/week
Occurs: Year-round: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00
PM and 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, in 2-3 hour
shifts; and Saturday and Sunday morning shifts
107 Housekeeping - Kitchen Cleanup
Assist with cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing the
main and lower level kitchen areas. Ability to work
with safe chemicals. Training provided.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week - volunteer picks
hours and day
Occurs: Year-round
108 Housekeeping - Light Maintenance
Assist with specific small maintenance projects inside
the building and on the grounds. Ability to work with
ladders. Training provided.
hours
Occurs: Year-round
103 Mail Crew
Sort, collate, and stuff mailings. Qualifications include
the ability to sort/alphabetize, able to handle
repetitive motions. Most of this work is done seated.
Time Commitment: Dependent on size of mailing,
approximately 3+ hours
Occurs: As needed
109 Housekeeping - Miscellaneous
Also a Family and Youth Opportunity
Assist with miscellaneous projects inside the building
and on the grounds. Training provided.
hours and day
Occurs: Year-round
104 Gardening/Adopt a Garden Program
Also a Youth Opportunity
Attend to outdoor gardens, water, and prune, fertilize,
assist with plantings and weed control. Qualifications
include having a green thumb, ability to work alone;
light lifting required (less than 10 pounds). ). Sign up
for an area for a month or for the entire summer.
Great opportunity to share in the outdoor maintenance
of Pax Christi as a family or small group of friends.
Sign-ups are on-line and in the main entrance area
every spring.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week - volunteer
picks hours
Occurs: Spring, summer, and fall
110 Housekeeping - Room Set-Up
Assist with setting up chairs and tables for events as
well as tear down of rooms after event is completed.
Training provided.
hours and day
Occurs: Year-round
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Communication Arts
111 Housekeeping - Vacuuming
Assist with vacuuming of carpeted spaces including
church, hallways, and classrooms. Training provided.
hours and day
Occurs: Year-round
Staff contact: Melissa Nault, Communication Arts
Director, 952-405-7221 or [email protected].
91 Photography Pool
Expand your photography portfolio while using your
time and talents meeting new people and helping
promote Pax Christi events! Photographers are
needed to photograph Pax Christi events for use in
promotional materials. Photos are also needed on
occasion of Pax Christi’s interior and exterior spaces.
You may use Pax Christi’s DSLR camera or your own
DSLR.
Occurs: Upon request, as often as you wish
112 Housekeeping - Window Cleaning
Assist with keeping interior and exterior of windows
clean and streak free. Some ladder work may be
required. Training provided.
hours
Occurs: Year-round
113 Plant Care
Attend to indoor plants, water, fertilize, and assist with
plantings. Great for those with a green thumb and
ability to work alone. There is light lifting required
(under 10 pounds).
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week - volunteer
picks hours and day
Occurs: Monday - Friday any time the building is open
and there are no liturgies
92 Video Ministry
We’re looking for parishioners who are passionate
about storytelling through video production. Do you
feel a call to serve Pax Christi with your time and
talent producing videos, short films, and event
announcements? Yes? Then you could be the next
member of our newly forming video ministry! You
may use Pax Christi’s DSLR camera or your own video
equipment.
114 Church Cleaning
Assist in vacuuming, dusting, and straightening chairs
in the church after weekend liturgies. Training
provided.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week on Monday
mornings
Occurs: Year-round
93 Writer Pool
Pax Christi’s Communication Arts department is
looking to expand its writer talent pool. The four types
of writing we frequently use in various communication
platforms are: press releases, magazine articles,
event announcements, and social media content.
Editor/proof readers are also needed to review parish
communications. This is a great way to share your
time and talent with Pax Christi in the comfort of your
own home.
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Faith Formation
203 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Team (CLOW)
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) ministry
enables children to participate in the formal worship
experience, to nourish and guide their spiritual growth
and to immerse them in the Word of God in ways that
are understandable to them. All children, ages 4 years
old through 4th grade, are welcome to participate in
CLOW. At this time it is offered at the 9:00 AM and
11:00 AM Sunday Masses, but we would like to add
the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass. CLOW leaders, aides, and
substitutes are needed. CLOW team members provide
for the safe and reverent movement of children from
Mass after the Opening Prayer, proclaim and present
the Sunday scriptures in an age-appropriate manner,
and guide the children’s return to their families during
the Preparation of the Gifts for the Liturgy of the
Eucharist. Participants must complete Virtus training,
background check, and Code of Conduct as required
by the Archdiocese. People enjoy serving in this
ministry because it enriches their own experience of
the Word through preparation and through discussion
with the children. We would like many people in this
ministry so that each will be asked to serve no more
than one time per month. Training is provided. The
readings, prayers, story, discussion questions, and
activity are also provided. If you enjoy working with
children, consider joining the CLOW team.
Time Commitment: 1 hour (half-hour
preparation/review in advance, half-hour during Mass)
Occurs: 1 session/month, September-May during the
9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 5:00 PM Sunday Mass,
following the Faith Formation calendar.
Staff contact: Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith
Formation, 952-405-7230 or
[email protected].
2016-2017 Chair of the Faith Formation Council,
Brad Schleif, [email protected]
sharing them in this area: Adaptability, Belief,
Communication, Connectedness, Context, Developer,
Empathy, Harmony, Ideation, Includer, Input, Intellection,
Learner, Maximizer, Positivity, Relator, Responsibility, and
Woo
201 Adult Formation Team
As “Lifelong Learning” is a Pax Christi value, help the
Faith Formation Ministry Council and staff in planning
and creating enlightening and stimulating adult faith
formation experiences. This ministry is for you if you
are committed to adult faith formation and have an
interest in working with adult formation.
Time Commitment: Varies as desired
Meets: As scheduled
202 CAP Team (Consistent Adult Presence)
Seasonal commitment (6-8 weeks in Fall, Winter,
&/or Spring). Provide support to catechists and
Teaching Teams in small group offerings and at large
group gatherings. Maintain a loving presence to either
middle school or senior high youth, while encouraging
participation and positive behavior. No lesson
preparation or teaching responsibility. Training is
required and on-going support is provided. Participants
must complete Virtus training, background check, and
Code of Conduct as required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: Variable, 1-2+ hours per week,
quarterly training
Meets: Fall - September - November
Winter - December – February
Spring – February – May
Meeting times will vary according to the program
offerings.
204 Confirmation Small Group Leader
Work with a partner to lead small group discussions
with current high school candidates for confirmation.
Small Group leaders meet with their group 3-4 times
between October and April. Discussions are based on
the online lessons candidates complete each month in
preparation for the sacrament. Minimal preparation is
required, training and ongoing support is provided.
Meeting times and dates are set by the leaders,
meeting may take place at Pax Christi, off-campus, or
online.
Time Commitment: 2 hours each meeting
Meets: 3-4 times between October and April
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205 Confirmation Retreat Team
Confirmed high school students and adults form the
Confirmation Retreat Team in a variety of roles.
Team members may develop talks, be small group
leaders, run games and activities, work in the
kitchen, or serve as chaperons. Training is required.
Participants must complete Virtus training,
by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: 3 training and planning meetings,
2 hours each, 3 retreat weekends (Friday 5 PM –
Saturday 7 PM, no overnights involved)
Meets: Training August/September TBD
Retreats: October 14/15, November 18/19,
December 16/17
209 Marriage Preparation (PREPARE)
Serve couples preparing for marriage. Facilitate
discussion and reflection on the couple’s relationship
to assist in laying down a firm foundation for
marriage. Training is provided. Married couples willing
to share their faith and relationship expertise to
engaged couples on a couple-to-couple basis is
needed. Ability to maintain open lines of
communication and share knowledge on Sacrament
of Marriage in a positive manner is needed.
Time Commitment: Meet with couple at least three
times for 1-2 hours; preparation with inventory
materials prior to meeting with engaged couple.
Occurs: As scheduled
210 PaxConnex Catechist
Join the movement in the new PaxConnex program! A
hybrid of our Finding God program and the Senior
High Faith Interest Connectors, PaxConnex places
equal emphasis on the three-movements of Faith
Formation: Knowledge, Passions, and Service/Justice
(head, heart, hands). Catechist training is provided.
Participants must complete Virtus training,
by the Archdiocese. Opportunities to volunteer weekly
(catechist) or monthly (CAP-Consistent adult
presence, FIC leader) available.
Time Commitment: 1 – 2+ hours/week on average,
varies
Meets: September – May on Sundays at 6:30 PM or
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM or 6:30 PM, other meeting
times vary.
206 Godly Play Catechist
Lead a group of 10-13 children, ages 3 ½ through 6 in
the Godly Play program, a Montessori method of
formation founded on the Good Shepherd program. All
materials provided – presentation sessions, videos of
each presentation, materials. Participants must
complete Virtus training, background check, and Code
of Conduct as required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: 1-1/2 to 2 hours/week
Meets: September - May: Sunday 6:30 PM
or Wednesday at 4:30 PM or 6:45 PM
207 Good Shepherd Catechist
Lead a group of 8-12 children in the Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd program, offered for children ages
3 ½ through 6 in Level 1 and grades 1 through 3 in
Level 2. Catechists attend a required 90-hours of
training for certification to begin as a Level I catechist.
All training costs are covered. Participants must
Time Commitment: 1-1/2 to 2 hours/week
Meets: September - May: Sundays 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
211 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Sponsor
Journey with a candidate through his/her preparation
to become a member of the Catholic faith. Sponsors
need to be active Catholics who possess good
listening skills and a willingness to share their faith
experience. Attend Wednesday sessions September
through May, including participation in Triduum,
culminating with Easter Vigil.
Time Commitment: September - Easter, weekly 2-hour
meetings, participate in Triduum and special
gatherings
Meets: As scheduled
208 Grade 1-6 Catechist
Working with planned curriculum, present weekly
lesson to 10-12 students. Training is provided. Interest
in sharing faith and teaching students in grades 1-6 is
helpful. Catechists may request the grade level they
feel most comfortable in working with. Participants
Time Commitment: 1-1/2 hours per
Meets: September - May: Classes occur on: Sunday at
6:30 PM or Wednesday at 4:30 PM or 6:45 PM
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215 Summer CAP Team (Consistent Adult Presence)
Provide support to catechists and Teaching Teams in
small group offerings and at large group gatherings.
Maintain a loving presence to either middle school or
senior high youth, while encouraging participation and
positive behavior. No lesson preparation or teaching
responsibility. Training is required and on-going
support is provided. Participants must complete Virtus
training, background check, and Code of Conduct as
required by the Archdiocese.
quarterly training
Meets: Meeting times vary according to the program
offerings
212 Senior High Faith Formation Team Member
(Faith Interest Connector)
Work on a team to share your passions and interests
with high school youth in our Faith Interest Connector
program. Weave faith learning and a particular
interest/skill (i.e. cooking, basketball, music, etc.) into
seasonal, small-group offerings for grades 9-12.
Adults may opt to develop their own class or assist
with an existing class. Provided training is required,
and on-going support is offered. Participants must
quarterly training
Meets: Fall - September-November
Winter - December – February
Spring – February – May
Meeting times vary according to the program
offerings
216 Vacation Bible Camp Crew Leader
Assist groups of children (mixed ages) with a variety of
activities during Vacation Bible Camp. A manual
containing lesson plans is provided. Training and
support are provided. Individual Leader roles and team
leader roles are available. Grade 9 - adult are welcome
to participate.
Time Commitment: 4 hours each day of Bible Camp.
Occurs: One week in summer
213 Senior High Peer Ministry Team Member
Be a positive role model and the face and voice of the
youth of Pax Christi. Assist with any of the following:
Faith Formation for Middle School and/or Senior High,
Youth Retreats, Confirmation Preparation, Community
Leadership Councils. A Peer Minister should be
welcoming and hospitable, have a desire to grow in
faith, and committed to the service of one’s peers and
community. Ongoing training is provided.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, monthly
training, occasional special events
Occurs: applications due in August, training begins
late August/early September.
Serve: September – May, some summer opportunities
available
217 Vacation Bible Camp Drama Team
The drama team acts out five scripture stories during the
week of Vacation Bible Camp. Rehearsal schedule
begins four weeks before camp and attendance is
required. No previous acting experience is required;
however, ability to read music is helpful. Ages 10 through
adult are welcome to participate.
Time Commitment: 4 hours per each day of Bible
Camp plus rehearsal prior to camp.
214 PaxConnex Summer Leader
Volunteers for this program will work with youth
entering Grades 7 through 9. Morning volunteers
serve as group leaders for on-site and off-site service
activities. Afternoon volunteers lead faith discussions,
team building activities, and leadership skill building
activities. Participants must complete Virtus training,
by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per shift –10 shifts total
within 5 days.
Occurs: The same week as Vacation Bible Camp in
summer. Dates to be determined.
218 Vacation Bible Camp Photographer/Video-Recorder
Take photos of the campers and various activities
throughout the week of Vacation Bible Camp. Assist
in turning the photos into slides for the Community
Night celebration the Saturday after camp. Take
videos of the drama team during the week of Vacation
Bible Camp.
Time Commitment: 4 hours each day of Vacation Bible
Camp.
219 Vacation Bible Camp Planning Committee
Assist with planning annual Vacation Bible Camp
program, activities, and hospitality.
Time Commitment: Several 1-2 hour planning
meetings starting in late spring
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Faith Groups & Opportunities
for Prayer/Study
Finance
Staff contacts: Jane Schmitz, Parish Director,
952-405-7238, [email protected],
Anne Swenson, Parish Financial Manager,
952-405-7202, [email protected]
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Finance Council,
John Mortier, [email protected]
Pax CAFÉ
Pax Christi holds the value of lifelong learning. Pax
CAFÉ is the title given to educational offerings for
adults. CAFÉ stands for “Catholic Adult Formation and
Enrichment.” Offerings include Leadership Seminars,
Scripture studies, ongoing adult faith formation, and
other topics of interest to adults.
See the bulletin, magazine, or the website for specific
topics and dates.
sharing them in this area: Achiever, Analytical, Arranger,
Context, Deliberative, Discipline, Focus, Input, Maximizer,
Responsibility, Restorative, and Strategic
301 Financial Initiative Team (FIT)
Work cooperatively with the Director of Stewardship,
Parish Financial Manager, Parish Director, Pastor, and
other leaders to provide and generate ideas for our longterm future in financial development. Committee
members will collaborate with Finance and Stewardship
Councils to generate and provide strategic visioning for
Planned Gifts and Endowment Funds and other revenue
enhancers for generating future income. Committee
members will have a balance of skills in Financial
Development, business or legal acumen, estate
planning, marketing, accounting, or long-range planning.
To serve on the committee, the individual must be an
actively participating parishioner of Pax Christi.
Time Commitment: 2-hour meetings monthly and the
time required for coordinating any assigned
project/task
Meets: As scheduled
Women with Spirit Bible Study
Explores both New and Old Testament Scripture with
the guidance of professional teachers and informative
commentary. The weekly lectures are followed by
small group discussions that are guided by cofacilitators. During the year there are three “Mornings
of Reflection,” featuring guest speakers. New
participants are always welcome.
Leader contacts: Mary Lenner - 952-937-5080 or
Susan Cirillo – 952-942-9669
Meets: Tuesday mornings, September through May for
approximately 20 sessions.
302 Money Counting
Work with a team to count proceeds from the
collection. Requires good math and money counting
skills. Participants must have background and credit
check as required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: Teams are scheduled on a
rotational basis, no more than once a month
Meets: As scheduled
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605 Giving Garden (Formerly Crops for PROP)
Family Opportunity
Help plant, maintain, and harvest the on-site
vegetable garden in the Pax Christi Community
Garden. All vegetables grown will be given to PROP
for their food shelves. Come on your own and join us
or gather friends or family and commit to a week or
more over the summer.
Time Commitment: Up to each individual; 1-2 work
hours are scheduled weekly over the summer growing
cycle
Meets: Monday and Thursday nights at 6:30 PM
through harvest season (June – September)
Justice
Staff contacts: TBD
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Justice Council, Joan Pare’,
[email protected]
sharing them in this area: Adaptability, Arranger, Belief,
Connectedness, Consistency, Developer, Ideation, Includer,
Learner, Maximizer, and Responsibility
601 Advocacy Committee
This committee helps to organize Pax Christi members to
advocate at the legislative and government level, by
finding out what legislation is being proposed, organizing
drives to contact legislators, and generally to help make
sure that the voice of the poor is heard at government.
This effort can be targeted at federal, state, and local
levels. We want to focus on making systemic changes
for Justice.
Time Commitment: 4 hours per month, concentrated
during the legislative session
Meets: Monthly
Contact: Tom Scheller, [email protected]
606 Just Faith
Just Faith is a four-phase, 26-week program that uses
textbooks, videos, prayer, and conversations about the
most difficult topics of the day and an exploration of
what the Catholic tradition says about addressing
injustice in our world.
Contact: Marcia Kladek, [email protected]
607 Justice Grant Board Volunteer
Pax Christi’s Justice Grant Board reviews applications
and awards a portion of our parish annual revenue in
the form of grants to organizations addressing
homelessness and childhood development for children
living in poverty. During the course of the year, the
volunteers act as a liaison with current grant recipient
organizations to promote engagement activities with
Pax Christi. The Board participates in the grant
selection process for the upcoming fiscal year.
Time Commitment: 3 hours/month when the Board
meets and 1 hour/month communicating with your
assigned grant recipient organization.
Meets: 2nd Monday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, for eight
meetings from September – June
Contact: Marcia Kladek, [email protected]
602 Bulletin Board Mural
Work with ministry director to maintain appealing and
informative bulletin board mural for various ministries.
Keeping a file of previous postings/photos is helpful.
Being able to enjoy telling the story about social justice
related ministries at Pax Christi through photos and
attention-grabbing visuals is helpful.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month
Occurs: As determined by craftsperson
603 Tutor Network
The Tutor Network is comprised of men and women
who help inner city elementary and intermediate
students reach their highest academic potential,
especially in mathematics and reading. Make a
difference in the life of a young person by being able
to assist at one of several Catholic schools in the
Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. Schools
provide training that is tailored to their individual
needs.
Time Commitment: During school year, 2 - 3
hours/week to help students on a one-to-one basis
Meets: During the school day
Contact: Ed Ogrin, [email protected]
608 Justice Grant Board Recipients 2016-2017
Liaison: Marcia Kladek, [email protected]
Blessed Trinity Catholic School – Provides aid to lowincome families in extended day programming.
Cabrini Partnership – Provides transitional and
permanent housing and services to individuals with
mental illness and drug addiction.
Liaison: Mike Eckman, [email protected]
Centro Guadalupano – Works with the immigrant
community and the economically disadvantaged to
provide language and school programs for both
children and adults. Supplies basic household items to
stabilize their families in times of crisis.
604 Environmental Challenge Committee
The mission is to educate, energize, and enable our
faith community towards greater appreciation,
concern, and action for God’s creation. Participants
should have a love for the environment and be willing
to share their commitment to educate others.
Meets: Monthly, on 1st Tuesday of the month,
September – June, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School – Underwrites half the
cost of a job, education, and support services for four
students which assures their graduation from high
school and going to college.
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611 YouthLink Volunteer Meal Service
Prepare and serve evening meals to homeless youth
while interacting with the guests. Teams of five
volunteers. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or
older.
Occurs: Second Monday and/or fourth Thursday of the
month, from 3:45pm to 6:00 PM
Meets: Teams meet at YouthLink on assigned evening
Contact: Jim Pare’, [email protected]
Risen Christ Catholic School – Provides 3 “Light the
Way” scholarships. Many volunteers tutor and
participate in other support needs at the school.
Small Sums – Provides employable homeless people
with equipment necessary to start new jobs.
St. Stephen’s Human Services – Supports emergency
shelter which provides meals, laundry, and beds.
Liaison:
YouthLink – Provides case management for residents
in St. Barnabas and Archdale Apartments and training
for those working with formerly homeless youth.
Liaison: Jim Pare’, [email protected]
609 Loaves & Fishes
Prepare and serve an evening meal monthly at St.
Stephen’s Community Center in Minneapolis or at
Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul. Enjoy welcoming
guests, preparing and serving food, maintaining clean
and sanitary serving area, clearing tables. This is a
great opportunity for families.
Meets: Fourth Wednesday of each month at St.
Stephen’s in Minneapolis, or second Thursday of each
month at Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul
610 Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a hot meal delivery program for
home-bound individuals living in Eden Prairie. PROP
provides administration, client assessment, and staff
to prepare the meals. Pax Christi provides volunteer
drivers, using their personal vehicles, to deliver meals
on a monthly basis. Drivers must be over the age of
18 or accompanied by an adult. Meals are delivered
Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Volunteer drivers are given detailed driving
instructions to the various locations. A PROP staff
member is available by phone to assist drivers during
meal delivery times. Volunteering for Meal on Wheels
is on a month-to-month basis. There are no set time
commitments or long-term schedules. Driving duties
are centered based on your ability to serve. Volunteer
drivers are welcome to bring young children, drive with
a friend, or make it a couple activity. Volunteer credit
is given to students who deliver meals.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours weekly or monthly as
your time allows
Occurs: Dependent on your availability
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Lay Leadership Development
Pastoral Care
Staff contact: Jane Schmitz, Parish Director,
952-405-7238 or
[email protected]
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Lay Leadership Development
Council, Mary Beth Buckman, [email protected]
Staff contacts: Jean Thoresen Director of Pastoral Care,
952-405-7211, or
[email protected]
Mary Ann Callahan, Pastoral Care Specialist,
952-405-7227,
[email protected] or
Renee Reardon, Pastoral Care Coordinator,
952-405-7200, or
[email protected]
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Pastoral Care Council,
Mary Lillicrap, [email protected]
sharing them in this area: Activator, Command,
Communication, Competition, Developer, Futuristic,
Ideation, Individualization, Intellection, Learner, Maximizer,
Positivity, Restorative, Self-Assurance, Significance,
Strategic, and Woo
sharing them in this area: Connectedness, Consistency,
Developer, Discipline, Empathy, Harmony, Includer,
Individualization, Relator, Restorative, and Woo
401 Discern for Pax Christi Council Membership
Members of Pax Christi councils develop a vision for a
ministry area and strategize ways to meet that vision.
Potential members go through a discernment process
in the spring. Watch the bulletin for dates. Complete
descriptions for each council can be found earlier in
this guidebook.
Meets: Monthly, usually on the third Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 PM
501 Boomers and Beyond Steering Committee
Pax Christi Boomers and Beyond is an active group of
Pax Christi members, age 55 and older, who gather
together in fellowship and fun several times per year.
The steering committee welcomes you to join their
planning team. The committee meets several times a
year to identify and plan both social events and
service opportunities that would be of interest to the
larger group.
Time Commitment: Meeting time and then varies
based upon chosen activities
Occurs: 4-6 times per year for 1 hour meeting
402 Mentors, Presenters, Facilitators
Looking for people who have expertise in any of the
following areas: leadership styles, conflict resolution,
consensus decision making, visioning process, goal
setting, communication, marketing, motivating, or
recruiting volunteers willing to share their knowledge
and skills with individuals or groups in leadership
positions at Pax Christi.
Time Commitment: Varies depending on project
Occurs: Varies depending on project
502 Care Center Visitor
Visit and bring communion to members of the
community in area care centers. Ability to maintain
confidentiality is important. The volunteer must
provide his/her own transportation to the care center.
Participants must complete Code of Conduct,
Vulnerable Adult Training, and background check as
required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: 1 – 2 hours per month
Occurs: As needed and scheduled with recipient
403 Member Engagement Steering Committee
The ME25 Steering Committee is an ad-hoc
committee of the Lay Leadership Development
Council with membership derived from active
members to develop and lead plans to enhance the
engagement experience of members of our
community. The Steering Committee will
communicate the status and progress of the Member
Engagement action plan.
Time Commitment: 2 Year commitment, meeting
times and dates set by committee.
503 Companion Ministry
Provide a one-to-one caring and listening presence to
individual community members during times of life
transition, bereavement, or crisis. Formational training
is provided. Successful completion of formation
training, ability to maintain confidentiality, attendance
at monthly sessions for ongoing support and education,
and continuing a prayerful approach to life are
important. Participants must complete Code of
Conduct, Vulnerable Adult Training, and background
check as required by the Archdiocese.
Occurs: As needed and scheduled with recipient.
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509 Pax Pets – Steering Committee
Pax Pets Steering Committee coordinates the
activities and outreach of the Pax Pets Pet Visit
Ministry Teams. The committee identifies community
organizations that desire or can benefit from pet visit
teams and coordinates the logistics of providing the
certified teams to the organizations. The committee
also coordinates on-going training for the pet visit
teams and the certification training at Pax Christi if
there are enough teams to be trained together. Plans
annual get together for the certified teams and
commissioning of new pet visit ministry teams.
Time Commitment: One year commitment, attend
meetings bi-monthly as scheduled.
Meets: September – June per committee’s availability
504 Eucharistic Minister to Homebound
Distribute communion to those unable to attend Mass.
Read short scripture passage and pray with recipient.
The volunteer must provide his/her own transportation
to the recipient’s residence. Participants must
complete Code of Conduct, Vulnerable Adult Training,
and background check as required by the Archdiocese.
Occurs: As needed and scheduled with recipient
505 Funeral Hospitality - Donate Food
Upon request, provide a 12-serving salad, veggies and
dip, or four dozen cookies or bars for a meal following
a funeral. The willingness to share purchased or
home-cooked food to serve 12 on short notice is
needed.
Time Commitment: As needed to prepare and deliver
food to church
Occurs: Deliver food before or day of funeral
510 Prayer Line - Telephone
Pray for special intentions requested by parishioners
and others in the community. Willingness to accept
phone calls/messages regarding prayer requests and
to pray for those intentions is needed.
Time Commitment: As required
Occurs: As needed
506 Funeral Hospitality – Work Day of Funeral
Setup before, serve during, or cleanup after a funeral
meal. Come in to help as your schedule permits. The
ability to work on short notice is needed.
Time Commitment: Approximately two hours per
funeral
Occurs: On the day of funeral
511 Prayer Line - Email
Pray for special intentions requested by parishioners
and others in the community. Willingness to receive
email messages regarding prayer requests and to pray
for those intentions is needed.
Occurs: As needed
507 Funeral Hospitality – Phone Caller
Mobilize volunteers to provide food and service for a
funeral hospitality meal. Willingness to contact
volunteers via phone is needed. Ability to work on short
notice is necessary.
Time Commitment: Approximately three hours per
funeral
Occurs: 2 - 3 days before the day of funeral
512 Prayer Shawl Ministry
Knit or crochet a shawl to be given as a gift of blessing
to another. Ability to knit or crochet a prayer shawl is
necessary.
Occurs: As determined by craftsperson
508 Pax Pets – Pet Visit Ministry Team
Pax Pets is a pet visit ministry outreach for certified
teams of handlers/owners and pets to visit care
centers, senior centers, hospitals, hospice patients
and their families, and many other community
organizations. The ministry requires the handler and
pet to be a certified team through Pet Partners and
maintain certifications during participation in this
ministry. The visiting schedule is up to the
participating team and can include one location or
many organizations. Age requirement: 18 and older.
Children can participate along with an adult as part of
the team. Participants must complete Vulnerable
Adult Training, background check, and Code of
Conduct as required by the Archdiocese.
Time Commitment: Based on the desire of the pet visit
team handler. Can be as little as one visit a week (20
- 45 minutes) or multiple visits to multiple locations.
Required attendance of the monthly meeting.
513 Southwest Grief Coalition Facilitator
Pax Christi partners with five area churches to offer
Living and Growing through Loss three times a year.
Individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved
one are invited to attend the series. Following dinner
and a guest speaker, participants have an opportunity
to meet in small groups to share concerns and feeling
about their grief. Facilitators are needed for small
group settings such as, loss of parent, loss of spouse,
and loss of child. Facilitators are required to attend a
training in the grief process and group dynamics.
Training takes place annually.
Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per series
Occurs: Fall/Winter/Spring 7-week series is offered at
various locations.
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514 Twelve Baskets Planning Committee
Coordinate the collection and distribution of parish
donations to charitable organizations through periodic
drives including: School Supplies/Backpack Drive, Hat
& Mitten Drive, Thanksgiving Meal Appeal, Easter
Basket Drive and more.
Time Commitment: Individual drives require planning,
assembly, and drop-off meetings.
Meets: August – May, second Tuesday of the month,
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pastoral Care:
Education/Support Groups
Ministry of the Separated/Divorced
Education and support for men and women who are
experiencing separation and divorce are offered
throughout the year. Pax Christi partners with these
neighboring churches: Church of St. Edward, Guardian
Angels, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Grace,
St. Hubert’s, St. Patrick’s Church, and St. Victoria in
the Ministry of the Separated/Divorced.
For more information, contact Jean Thoresen,
Director of Pastoral Care, 952-405-7211 or
[email protected].
Occurs: Visit www.paxchristi.com for more information
515 Twelve Baskets Helper
Assist with the collection and distribution of donations
to charitable organizations through periodic drives,
including: School Supplies/Backpack Drive, Hat &
Mitten Drive, Thanksgiving Meal Appeal, Easter Basket
Drive and more.
Time Commitment: Individual drives require planning,
assembly and drop-off meetings.
Meets: Dependent on project
Spirituality and Mental Wellness Group
Spiritual, supportive, and educational growth
opportunities are provided for participants who strive
to find strength in the midst of mental illness. This
group is designed to help those who personally
struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings,
intrusive thoughts, persistent fears, phobias, or other
mental concerns. Small group setting gives
participants an opportunity to both give and receive
support.
Meets: First Thursday of the month, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
For more information, contact Jean Thoresen,
Director of Pastoral Care, 952-405-7211 or
[email protected]
Pastoral Care: Prayer
Labyrinth Walks
The labyrinth is one of the oldest contemplative and
transformational tools available for prayer, meditation,
personal, and spiritual growth. It welcomes all seekers
and offers an authentic spiritual connection. This
powerful tool, unlike a maze, is unicursal, offering only
one route to the center and back out again. The path
gently leads you to the center of both the labyrinth and
yourself. The outdoor grass and brick labyrinth is selfdirected and available year round as weather permits.
The indoor canvas labyrinth is available monthly from
early fall through early spring. A group gathering
precedes the indoor walks.
Leader/Contact: Carrie Chevalier Mosher,
[email protected]
Occurs: See the bulletin, magazine, or the website for
scheduled dates.
Southwest Grief Coalition
Individuals and families grieving the death of a loved
one are invited to evenings of education and support.
Five local churches work together to provide a sevenweek series, Living and Growing through Loss, each
fall/winter/spring. The evening includes a light meal,
followed by a speaker, and then small group
supportive sessions specific to your type of loss. There
is no cost to attend. For updated information look for
the Living and Growing through Loss brochure in the
kiosk by the reception desk or visit
www.paxchristi.com/bereavementministry.
Occurs: Fall/Winter/Spring 7-week series is offered at
various locations
Rosary Group
Catholics have loved and prayed the rosary for centuries
and this time-honored tradition is carried on weekly in
the Thomas Merton Chapel. The Rosary Group gathers
after Tuesday morning Mass to recite the rosary and
offer public and private prayers for individuals, our
community, and the world at large.
Meets: Tuesdays following the 8:30 AM Mass
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Twelve Step Support Groups
Stewardship
For more information, contact Mary Ann Callahan,
Pastoral Care Specialist, 952-405-7227, or
[email protected]
Staff contact: Mary Kennedy, Director of Stewardship,
952-405-7220 or [email protected]
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Stewardship Council,
John O’Connor, [email protected]
Al-Anon
Al-Anon offers help to adult relatives and friends of
alcoholics. In Al-Anon, members share their own
experience, strength, and hope with each other. Meet
others who share your feelings and frustrations and
come together to learn a better way of life, to find
happiness whether the alcoholic is drinking or not.
Meets: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
sharing them in this area: Achiever, Activator, Arranger,
Communication, Developer, Empathy, Focus, Futuristic,
Ideation, Includer, Individualization, Maximizer, Positivity,
Relator, Responsibility, Strategic, and Woo
Alateen
Alateen is for teenagers whose lives have been
affected by someone else’s drinking.
Meets: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
701 Community Events Planning
Work with team to plan, schedule, and launch specific
annual events. A member should enjoy event
planning, working with a team of volunteers, and
providing hospitality.
Time Commitment: Attend pre-event planning
meetings as needed and assist during the event
Occurs: Events as scheduled
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international community
of alcoholics who meet in support groups. The primary
purpose of AA members is to recover from alcoholism
and help other alcoholics do the same. AA formed the
original twelve-step program and has been the source
and model for many similar recovery groups.
Meets: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Women’s
AA group meets Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
702 Community Night Hospitality
Assist with setup, service, and cleanup for a specific
community night event. A volunteer should enjoy
serving and sharing hospitality with others.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours, dependent on specific
event
Occurs: Events as scheduled
Overeaters Anonymous
OA offers a program of recovery from compulsive
eating using the Twelve Steps and Traditions of OA.
These meetings provide a community of experience,
strength, and hope, respectful of each member’s
anonymity.
Meets: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
703 New Member Welcoming Weekend Registrar
Also a Family Opportunity
Provide welcoming hospitality to and answer questions
from new and prospective members to Pax Christi. Assist
new members in filling out registration materials and
answer questions about Pax Christi. Training and
informational materials are provided. Volunteer should
enjoy meeting new people and be familiar with Pax
Christi ministries, programs, and activities.
Time Commitment: 30-45 minutes after Mass once
per month
Occurs: After all Masses on the second full weekend of
each month, August through May
704 Nursery - Child Care Providers
Care for and play with children in nursery. Training is
provided. Love of children is necessary. Participants
Time Commitment: Weekend: One hour every two
months. Afternoon and/or evening activities: 1-2 hours
weekly or monthly
Occurs: During weekend liturgies and weekdays for
community activities
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709 Volunteer Coordination
Work with specific ministry/activity within Pax Christi to
develop and coordinate volunteer schedules for that
particular ministry/activity. A volunteer must enjoy
strategic planning, be comfortable with a computer, and
assist volunteers in finding a good fit for their time and
talents. Computer skills with spreadsheets and emailing
are important as well as making phone calls.
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours/month in developing and
coordinating schedules
Meets: As scheduled
705 Nursery - Toy Cleaning
Collect toys from nursery, clean and sanitize them,
and return them to nursery. Good organizational skills
and the ability to run the dishwasher in kitchen are
needed. Training is provided.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours
Occurs: Rotational schedule
706 Quilters’ Ministry
In existence since 2005, the Quilters’ Ministry’s
purpose is to generate and promote friendship,
fellowship, fun, and food among Pax Christi women
and friends. Our mission is to utilize our creativity,
donations, and knowledge by adapting to one or more
service projects per fiscal year that align with the
goals of Pax Christi Catholic Community. This past
fiscal year, this dedicated group of women donated 88
quilts to the graduating seniors of Cristo Rey High
School in Minneapolis; the fourth consecutive year for
that project. We also donated quilts to YouthLink and
quilts and blankets to the Mother’s Drive in May. We
participate in other requests for Pax Christi projects as
we are able. We are always open to new members –
no need to be a professional quilter. Contact: Becky
Jensen, [email protected], 952-941-2887,
or see the website for more information.
Meets: First and Third Thursday of the month
710 Welcoming Others Wonderfully (WOW)
Welcome new members at quarterly new member
events, answer questions, share information about
Pax Christi ministries and activities, and encourage
the new members to get involved in the life of the
community. Call and invite new members to quarterly
events and discover how new members are
acclimating to Pax Christi.
Time Commitment: Each new member welcoming
event is 3-4 hours; Phone calling teams meet
quarterly for 1-2 hours operating a phone bank at Pax
Christi.
Occurs: As scheduled
711 Welcoming Others Wonderfully (WOW) Planning
Team
This committee was formed to look at all areas of
welcoming and hospitality at Pax Christi and to
evaluate processes and programs to make sure new
and existing members are finding ways to get
engaged in the life of the community.
Time Commitment: Attend 1-2 hour meetings-usually
six per year, plus 3-4 hours/quarterly in planning and
hosting welcoming initiatives
Meets: As scheduled
707 Sunday AM Hospitality
Also a Family and/or Youth Opportunity
Set up, serve and provide Pax Christi hospitality to
members after Mass. Make coffee, set out juice and
treats before the end of Mass, and keep items stocked.
Greet all members and visitors warmly. Safely store any
leftovers, clean up serving dishes and counters after
hospitality is completed.
Time Commitment: 1- 1½ hours per Mass monthly
Occurs: After Sunday morning Masses
708 Sunday Night Faith Formation Meal
Work with group of staff and volunteers and assist
registered Faith Formation families to serve meals for
Faith Formation students and their families after
Sunday 5:00 PM Mass following the schedule of the
Faith Formation Program. A volunteer must enjoy
serving and sharing hospitality with others.
Time Commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours on a
rotational basis
Occurs: Sunday from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
(approximately 25 Sunday evening meals during
program year)
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804 Greeter
Welcome people as they enter the worship space,
assist people with special needs, take up the collection,
and assist with emergencies. Volunteers assist in use of
the handicapped doors. Families with children can
serve together. Training is provided. Enjoy meeting and
greeting people is necessary. A genuine concern for all
who enter the church doors, especially strangers, is
needed.
Time Commitment: Check in at Greeter Cart 20 minutes
prior to Mass; approximately one-hour commitment
Occurs: Scheduled on a rotating basis, approximately
once a month
Worship/Liturgy
Staff contact: Donna Kasbohm, Director of Worship and
Music, 952-405-7240 or
[email protected]
2016 - 2017 Chair of the Worship Council, Mike Kennedy,
[email protected]
sharing them in this area: Arranger, Belief, Command,
Communication, Connectedness, Context, Futuristic, Input,
Intellection, Learner, Responsibility, Significance, and
Strategic
801 Altar Server
Assist in the liturgical action and contribute to the
beauty and reverence of the whole liturgy by
performing tasks efficiently, unobtrusively, and
gracefully. Training is provided. The ability to serve in
a liturgical role in a reverent and prayerful manner is
needed. 4th Grade students and older; adults are
welcome.
Time Commitment: Check in at sacristy ten minutes
Occurs: Scheduled on a rotational basis, no more than
once a month; frequency varies with Mass time
selected
805 Lector
Proclaim with conviction the first and second scripture
readings assigned for the liturgy and read the
intercessory prayers and announcements. Volunteers
are required to attend a yearly enrichment and
training session and must have a commitment to
prayer and preparation time. This opportunity requires
a competent proclaimer who loves the Word of God
and has the ability to make it come alive in the liturgy.
prior to Mass; approximately one-hour commitment;
home study and preparation are required
once a month
802 Cross Bearer
Lead processions at liturgy with cross or banner.
Training is provided. The ability to serve in a liturgical
role in a reverent and prayerful manner is needed.
once a month
806 Linen Caretaker
Pick up the used linens and towels from the sacristy
after the weekend Masses, wash and iron the linens,
and return them to the sacristy before the next
weekend’s Masses. Washing and ironing instructions
are provided. Participants must provide their own
transportation, washing, and ironing facilities.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours every other month
once every two months
803 Eucharistic Minister
Also an Opportunity for Confirmed Youth
Distribute communion to the assembly at weekend
worship. Training is provided. The ability to serve in a
liturgical role in a reverent and prayerful manner and
love for people of God is needed. Volunteers must
accept Catholic Eucharistic theology.
Time Commitment: Check in at Greeter Cart ten
minutes prior to Mass; approximately one-hour
commitment
once a month
807 Liturgical Ministry Contacts
Need concerned, outgoing people to connect with a
list of about 12 people in one’s ministry area once a
month, in person, on the phone, or by email. (If you
choose to make contact by email, please try to talk in
person or on the phone twice a year.)
Purpose: community building.
a. Ask them how the ministry is going: high points,
low points, any concerns they may have
b. Give them announcements if there are any
c. Ask for suggested topics for continuing education
and formation
Occurs: As contact’s schedule allows
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812 Music - Children’s Choir
Youth Opportunity
The choir unifies those gathered to worship through
music, supports the assembly’s sung prayer, and
highlights particular parts of the liturgical action
through music. A member should enjoy singing and be
willing to proclaim the word of God through song. The
ability to read music is a plus, not a requirement. This
opportunity is available to children grades 2 - 8.
Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsals - one hour per
week and monthly Mass participation
Meets: Approximately once per month at weekend
Masses on a rotational basis
808 Mass Coordinator
Coordinate liturgical ministries participating in the
Mass to facilitate a prayerful experience for all who
gather. Confirm all ministers are present, find
replacements for those absent. The abilities to juggle
different demands and act quickly under pressure are
needed. The ability to plan ahead and envision the
entirety of the Mass as well as the ability to perform
tasks unobtrusively and efficiently before assembly
are gathered is needed.
Time Commitment: Three shifts per weekend:
Saturday or Sunday evenings: 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM and
Sunday mornings from 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Occurs: Scheduled on a rotational basis,
approximately twice per month
813 Music - Handbell Choir
The choir enhances and supports the assembly’s sung
prayer. The ability to read music is required.
Time Commitment: one hour weekly rehearsal and
play at monthly Masses
Meets: Approximately once a month at different
Masses on a rotating basis as well as seasonal
liturgies
809 Mass Coordinator - Funerals
Coordinate funeral liturgies by assisting the priest or
deacon and family members. Confirm all liturgical
ministers participating in the funeral liturgy are
present and understand their role. Act as sacristan for
the funeral. The ability to juggle different demands
and act quickly under pressure is important. The
ability to perform tasks unobtrusively and efficiently
before assembly is gathered is needed.
Time Commitment: 2 ½ hours per funeral
Occurs: Varies
814 Music - Instrumentalist
The instrumentalist enhances and supports the
assembly’s sung prayer. The ability to read music is
required. Guitar, woodwinds, and strings are the most
needed instruments but also welcome are brass and
percussion.
Time Commitment: Varies by instrument, ability, and
availability
Occurs: Weekend liturgies and special celebrations
810 Music - Adult Choir
The choir unifies and assists the assembly’s sung
prayer and supports the liturgical action through
music. A choir member should enjoy singing and be
willing to proclaim the word of God through song. The
ability to read music is a plus, not a requirement. No
auditions are required.
Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsals - two hours per
week and weekly Mass participation
Meets: 9:00 AM and/or 11:00 AM Mass, or Saturday
5:00 PM Mass, plus special liturgies during year;
September - May
815 Music - Teen Choir
Youth Opportunity
The choir unifies those gathered to worship through
music, assists the assembly’s sung prayer, and
supports the liturgical action through music. A member
should enjoy singing and be willing to proclaim Word of
God through song. The ability to read music is a plus,
not a requirement. Youth from grades 7 - 12 are invited
to join.
Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsals from 3:30 5:00 PM each Sunday.
Meets: Every Sunday at 3:30 PM for rehearsal, sing at
Sunday 5:00 PM Mass
811 Music - Cantor
The cantor unifies those gathered to worship through
music, leads the assembly’s sung prayer, and supports
the liturgical action through music. A cantor should
enjoy singing and be willing to proclaim the word of
God through song. The ability to read music is
important. Cantors are encouraged to participate in
Adult Choir if their schedule allows.
Time Commitment: Approximately 1 - 2 Masses per
month, plus rehearsal time
Occurs: Weekend Masses and special liturgies on a
rotational basis
816 Sacristan
Set out the cups, plates, hosts, and wine before each
liturgy, and purify and store all vessels after Mass.
Training is provided. Ability to handle sacred vessels
with reverence and willingness to serve behind the
scenes are needed.
Time Commitment: Check in at sacristy 20 minutes
prior to Mass; purify and store vessels requiring
approximately 20 minutes after Mass
once a month
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Activities and Groups at
Pax Christi
817 Usher
Ushers provide welcoming hospitality to those
assembled in the worship space and assist in seating
attendees and escorting members in need of
additional assistance. Ushers assist latecomers in
finding seating and assist with emergency situations.
Ushers assist in use of the handicapped doors.
Time Commitment: Check in at the Ministry Table 20
minutes prior to Mass; approximately 1 ½ hours,
before and during Mass
once a month
To learn more about the Activities and Groups of Pax
Christi, contact: Mary Kennedy, Director of Stewardship,
952-405-7220 or [email protected]
Angel Hour
Angel Hour is open gym time for parents and children
to play alongside others. This is a great activity for
those long winter months or when you’re looking for
some interaction and companionship.
Meets: Wednesday mornings as scheduled
818 Worship Environment
Work with the Director of Worship to make certain the
worship space serves the needs of the assembly
adequately and attend to seasonal enhancement.
Artists, flower arrangers, carpenters, designers,
quilters, graphic artists, decorators, photographers—all
are needed at various times. Volunteers should
possess artistic ability and have an eye for art and
placement, creativity, and imagination to shape the
setting. Volunteer should be willing to continue to be
informed about this ministry through study of church
documents.
Time Commitment: 3 or 4 seasonal planning meetings
per year plus seasonal hands-on work
Occurs: Seasonally per liturgical requirements
Boomers and Beyond
Join with others for social and educational gatherings.
Boomers and Beyond seeks to create a supportive and
welcoming community for parishioners, age 55 years
and older, through varied activities that are social,
spiritual, educational, or service-oriented.
Annual registration fee.
Meets: Monthly from September through May
901 Cana Dinner Planning Team
The Cana Dinner is the annual couples’ evening held
each year at Pax Christi to celebrate committed
couples. Join other couples on the team to plan the
event, choosing speaker/entertainment, menu, and
flow of the event while having lots of fun in the
process.
Meets: Six times starting late fall until the event
Occurs: Annually on a Saturday evening in February
819 Worship Space Plant Care
Volunteers water and feed the plants that are used
seasonally on the altar platform and other areas of the
worship space. A “green thumb” is helpful. Knowing
what a plant needs and when it needs it is helpful.
Time Commitment: This will vary from season to
season. Some attention paid to the plants each week
is needed.
Occurs: Weekly maintenance as well as seasonal
opportunities available
902 Cana Dinner Service Team
Serve, bus tables, wash dishes, or provide child care
for the annual Cana Dinner, a sit-down dinner and
entertainment event for couples which celebrates
committed couples.
Time Commitment: 4-6 hour shifts starting at 5:45
PM.
Occurs: Annually on a Saturday evening in February
903 Halloween Social
Room hosts decorate rooms and run carnival games
for children during the annual Halloween Social.
Volunteers are also needed to prepare and serve food
and drinks and to clean up after the event.
Time Commitment: Shifts last 2-4 hours
Occurs: A Saturday in October close to Halloween
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904 Holiday Boutique Service Team
The Holiday Boutique is a juried, hand-made craft
show held the first Saturday in December. Crafters
come from all over to display their wares. Volunteers
are needed to welcome visitors, make and deliver the
lunch to vendors, and sell Pax Christi items to visitors
of the boutique.
Time Commitment: Approximately four hours between
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Occurs: Annually the first Saturday in December
907 RunWalkPray 5K Service Team
Work the day of the RunWalkPray 5K on the course or
set up, serving, bussing tables, and clean up at the
Pancake Breakfast which follows the RunWalkPray
5K.
Meets: 8:00 - 11:00 AM shift
Occurs: The annual event is held on a Saturday
morning in May.
Scouting Programs
Boy Scouts - Troop #370
(Boys 11-17) Adventure awaits for boys age 11-17!
Strengthen character and build leadership through
outdoor recreation, service projects, and career
exploration activities. Three levels of adventure,
including the best “high adventure” camping program
around! It’s learning for life! Monthly camping
adventures. Visitors always welcome.
Meets: Most Monday evenings at 7 PM
Questions? [email protected]
905 Holiday Tea Service Team
The Hall of Martyrs is transformed into a holiday
wonderland the first Saturday in December with a
stunning array of decorated tables for the Holiday Tea.
The volunteers serve tea and finger foods to tables or
assist in preparing and serving of tea and finger foods.
Time Commitment: Shifts last four hours, 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Occurs: First Saturday in December
Cub Scout Pack #348
(Boys, K-5) Cub Scout Pack 348 builds confidence and
skills in boys through fun and doing. Activities include
pinewood derby, egg drop competition, rocket
launching, Blue Gold banquet, the “Pack-nic” picnic,
service projects and more – where parents usually
accompany the scouts and siblings are welcome.
And…we go camping!
Boys in grades K-5 can join right away.
Meets: Monday evenings at Pax Christi, with monthly
adventures around town.
Email: joinpack348Qgmail.com to start your
adventure now!
Open Basketball
Adult members can join together for a pickup game of
basketball Thursday evenings and a 50+ group meets
on Tuesday evenings.
Occurs: Tuesday and Thursday evenings as calendar
permits
Moms ROCK (Raising Our Christian Kids)
Moms ROCK welcomes all mothers, mothers-to-be, and
guests to join us. Gatherings include brunch, prayer,
and social time followed by a guest speaker or special
planned activity. A $10 fee per gathering is requested.
Childcare is provided, although nursery space is limited,
and reservations are required. Whether you can join us
for one or most of the gatherings, we are confident you
will walk away knowing you are part of something
special.
Meets: Twice monthly September - May, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
Venture Crew #3370
(Young Women 14-21) Venturing is the co-educational
program of Scouting. The Venturing Crew at Pax
Christi is an all-female group of 14-21 year-old young
women interested in high adventure and outdoor
skills, leadership, and citizenship.
Meets: Monday evenings at 7PM and monthly
camping.
Email: [email protected]
906 RunWalkPray 5K Planning Team
Assist in the planning of our Annual RunWalkPray 5K
which is held on a Saturday in May. Work with a small
group to help plan and coordinate the event. The
planning team encourages parish-wide participation in
this event which builds community, inspires healthy
living, and benefits Pax Christi’s Giving Garden with
needed materials and supplies.
Meets: 3-4 planning meetings starting in January or
February
Occurs: The annual event is held on Saturday morning
in May.
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