St. Agnes Parish Organizations, Clubs, Ministries…

Meeting the ministerial needs of our parish community

	PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL The Finance Council serves the financial needs of our parish community. For consideration as a future nominee to the Finance Council, please contact the parish office at 494-2534.
	PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Pastoral Council serves the pastoral needs of our parish community. For consideration as a future nominee to the Pastoral Council, please contact the parish office at 494-2534.
	PARISH WORSHIP COMMITTEE The Worship Committee assists Father Getchel in the preparation of celebrations and events for all seasons of the church year. Membership includes the coordinators of our Liturgical Ministries, Lectors/Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Adult Choir and Cantors, Children’s Church, Liturgy Planning, Church Environment, Family Prayer Night and Youth Ministry. Our goals include offering our community meaningful celebrations of faith and increasing the Spiritual growth of our parish. If you have a talent or an interest in these areas and wish to be a part of this rewarding process, we would love to hear from you. For consideration as a future nominee to the Worship Committee, please contact Dave Daniels at 499-7514 or Carol Kekula at 497-9470.
	HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL BOARD The Holy Family School board serves the needs of our school community. For consideration as a future nominee to the Holy Family School Board, please contact the parish office at 494-2534.
	ASPIRE PROGRAM ASPIRE stands for “A St. Agnes Parish Investment Renovation Effort”. The Parish Council and Finance Council approved the ASPIRE project to proceed into the next phases. Dennis Horbinski, a Liturgical Consultant with Horbinski Design Group SC, has been hired by the Parish to assist us in planning, design and feasibility. To offer feedback or for consideration as a future nominee to the ASPIRE program, please contact Jim Anderson at 660-1108 or by e-mail.
	ALTAR SERVERS Both boys and girls are invited to become Altar Servers and assist the Presider at mass or for other parish liturgical services. One can begin to serve in sixth grade. Please contact the Parish Office at 494-2534.
	BEFRIENDER PROGRAM A Befriender provides a weekly listening presence to a fellow parishioner as he/she journeys through a difficult and /or possible life altering experience. This may occur with the loss of a loved one, a terminal illness, an issue of social concern or the like. A truly Christian ministry. Initial and on-going training provided. Please call Corinne Hall at 497-3301.
	CHOIR - CANTORS/ACCOMPANISTS Cantors help the congregation to worship through song, by leading them in hymns and responses. They also introduce and teach new hymns to the congregation and sing the verses of the responsorial psalm. Their accompanists, whether on organ, piano, or guitar, practice with them to prepare for all weekend and special liturgies. All are scheduled according to their availability. Call Joyce Long, at 715-276-3899 or at 920-660-4481.
	CHOIR - ADULT CHOIR The St. Agnes Choir meets each Thursday evening for practice during the school year for approximately an hour and a half and sings at weekend liturgy twice each month. They do not practice or sing during the summer months. Lend your voice in song. Call Kelly Stewart at 606-0934.
	CHOIR - RESURRECTION CHOIR This special choir gathers to sing during a funeral for any parish member. There is a practice session one half hour before each funeral mass. Each parishioner is invited to become a part of this choir. Call Charlene Narance at 499-9350.
	CHILDREN’S CHURCH Help children experience the Liturgy of the Word in a version they can easily understand. They gather in the Lobas Lounge to listen to the Word of God, to sing and pray. Contact Carol Kekula at 497-9470. Help children experience the Liturgy of the Word.
	CHURCH CLEANING GROUP Help to make our church presentable for worship! These groups of parishioners clean the church every other Wednesday. The group vacuums, dusts, and cleans the restrooms. The different teams (men and women) are asked to clean approximately five times a year and normally involve between an hour to two hours each time. Call Geri Brunette at 499-4446.
	CHURCH ART AND ENVIRONMENT Do you have a talent in interior decorating or a green thumb? Our parish is in need of people who are willing to donate their time and artistic talents to properly decorate the church building throughout the Liturgical Year. Other responsibilities include taking care of plants, ironing and placing banners. Please consider helping with a particular season or throughout the entire year. For further information please contact Alice Mayer at 499-6964.
	COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN All parish women are invited and encouraged to be members of the Community of Christian Women, formerly St. Agnes Ladies Society. Our goal is to provide fellowship and fun, while working together to benefit our parish through several functions a year. Voluntary dues are $5.00 per year, payable through an envelope in the September packet. We meet monthly and would like to see you. Contact Joyce Long at 715-276-3899 or 920-660-4481.
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS This ministry affords the opportunity to share in the Liturgy in a very special way. By volunteering to be an Eucharistic Minister, we are better able to recognize the Lord in the people being served and in the very action of serving. Eucharistic Ministers assist in distributing the Eucharist at all masses on weekends and Holy Days. Training is provided, and no monthly meetings are necessary! You will be able to designate your mass preference times, switch times with others if that becomes necessary, and you will also be provided with a substitute list for backup. Informational updates and schedules for 4-month intervals are available in the sacristy prior to the schedule taking effect. Call Gloria De Beck at 499-8684.
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND We also need volunteers to minister to the shut-ins. Teams consist of 3–4 members who go to the homes of our parish members and distribute communion once a week (Sundays). You are normally asked to do this once a month in your 4-person team. Call Dave Daniels at 499-7514.
	FAMILY PRAYER NIGHT The family that prays together, stays Together! An extra evening of prayer offered to bring “quality” time with God into that busy family schedule. Come for all or part of the evening; bring your children! Tuesdays - Sacrament of Reconciliation offered 6:30 – 6:50 PM, Rosary, Mass at 7:00 PM, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows with the recitation of the Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the rosary. Family Prayer Night has a special devotion to Our Blessed Mother. We sponsor an annual “May Crowning” and the Divine Mercy Celebration. Free rosaries and scapulars are always available. Books, tapes, videos, and a traveling statue of Our Lady are available for checkout. It is the goal of Family Prayer Night to bring the gift of prayer and God’s presence into each home. For more information, call Val Bessert at 494-5463.
	HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL FUN FEST The Parish picnic is held the first Sunday in August each year. This is the main fundraiser for Holy Family School and also a Third Source Funding event. Various activities include: booyah, white elephant, food tent, games, bake sale, dunk tank, face painting, etc. Volunteers are vital to making this function a success. Contact the school office at 494-1931 to volunteer in any way for this summer’s FunFest.
	KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Catholic men from the west side of Green Bay are invited to join Knights of Columbus Green Bay Council 617. This is our local council of the national Knights of Columbus organization. For questions or membership information please contact our Grand Knight, Mike Cooney.
	LECTORS AND COMMENTATORS The Lector proclaims the word of God by reading the first and second scripture readings and Responsorial psalm at mass. The Commentator makes preliminary announcements, introduces the liturgy and Presider, and reads the general intercessions. Liturgy sheets containing the specifics of liturgy are available to the Lectors and Commentators well in advance of their scheduled duties. Call Katie Ver Kuilen at 494-6356.
	LITURGY PREPARATION COMMITTEE The Liturgy Preparation Committee prepares all Sunday liturgies and special liturgies. This involves careful study of the introduction to the Liturgy, the General Intercessions, and selecting hymns. A printed sheet for each liturgy is then available to all Commentators, Lectors, Cantors, and Musicians. The group meets once each month. Call the Parish Office or Katie VerKuilen at 494-6356.
	MEN’S CLUB The purpose of the Club is to unite the men of the parish who are willing to work for the promotion of spiritual and material undertakings for the good of the parish. The Club has voluntary annual dues of $3.00. Fellowship is promoted for the men for the parish with various functions, which include: Brewer Bus trips, Booyah, Fisherman’s Night Out, and Men’s Steak Night. In addition, the Men’s club has been making an annual contribution of $500.00 to our parish-adopted mission in Topawa, Arizona for over 20 years. Call President Bill Buttke at 499-2525.
	RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM What have you done lately with your Baptism PROMISES? The promises made at your baptism were no SUGGESTIONS, but PROMISES! Promises to grow in your faith through prayer, study and service to our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to do what can be done to help others grow in their faith. One way to keep your promise is to consider being a volunteer in our Religious Education & Your Ministry Program. Based on your interest and time commitment, a place can be found to help you keep your PROMISES! WE PROMISE! Call the Religious Education and Youth Ministry Center at 494-6450.
	YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM A Ministry FOR – WITH – BY – Young People. Becoming Youth Ministry seeks to foster personal and spiritual growth through retreats, socials, discussions, conferences, and rallies. Belonging: Make connections to a faith community that is supportive, willing to explore and challenge, each other in faith and know how to have fun. Empowering connecting what we have learned to the way we live our lives. Taking the time and making the effort to “Walk Our Talk”. Being at a point where we can openly share our faith and be knowledgeable of the Roman Catholic tradition. Contact our Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Ellen Mommaerts, at the Religious Education & Youth Ministry Center at 494-6450. Taking the time and making effort to “WALK OUR TALK”!
	RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE The committee will aspire to keep St. Agnes Parish informed of Respect Life/Pro-Life issues; encourage education and knowledge of current happenings: provide materials and symbols to increase awareness and establish political action alert network and prayer network. The committee meetings and agenda will vary depending on particular needs of pro-life movement and desires of parishioners. Call Don Bettine at 499-2811.
	ROSARY LEADER Lead the rosary at GranCare Nursing Center every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Lead the rosary at St. Agnes after the 6:45 AM mass on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; and at 8:25 AM, before the 8:45 AM mass, on Tuesday and Friday. Call Bernice Carpiaux at 494-3208.
	ROSARY AT MANORCARE Lead the rosary at Manorcare Health Services West the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Call Joan Haworth at 494-1026 or Charlene Narance at 499-9350.
	SACRISTAN MINISTRY Do you like your volunteering to be behind the scenes? We have a deal for you! The role of sacristan is to make sure that things used for Mass – such as purificators are washed, pressed and ready to be used. We would love to have you help in this volunteer service to our parish. For any questions or more information please contact Rose Marie Dado at 497-4842.
	SERRA CLUB The Serra Club is an international organization of lay people that works to promote, support and pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life. The West Side Serra club meets the 2nd Friday of every month at St. Agnes following the 6:45am Mass. Each meeting is an opportunity to grow in your personal faith as well as your understanding and appreciation for religious vocations. Speakers each month provide insights into the ministry happening in our Diocese and present ways to get involved. If you are interested in membership or more information, please call John Levesque at 499-5736 or Ed Basche at 497-2284.
	ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The true worth of a society can be measured by the care it takes for the LEAST of its members. St. Vincent de Paul Society is concerned with ministry to the LEAST of our sisters and brothers in Christ. If you have a compassion for others, a desire to combat hunger, homelessness, and poverty, consider becoming a Vincentian. Contact the Parish Office at 494-2534 or Bernard Vanden Berk at 499-8437.
	USHERS AND GREETERS Ushers and Greeters are the Ministers of Hospitality. They assist people as they enter church and make them feel welcome; direct the flow of traffic to seating areas; assist parishioners with any needs; collect and secure the monetary offerings; assist and direct people during communion; and secure the church after the last mass on Saturday and Sunday. Ushers, please contact Lee Van Dyck at 494-2008. Greeters, please call Alice Nicklas at 499-0557.
	WELCOME COMMITTEE The purpose of the Welcome committee is to warmly invite new parishioners to St. Agnes Parish and encourage them to become involved in parish opportunities. New Parishioners are a vital part of our parish life. When you register, a welcome packet is given to all new Parishioners. The Welcome Committee will mail out a card with parish information, and contact people to call for a home visit and to drop off a small gift from the parish. Requirements are a good attitude and willingness to help make new parishioners feel welcome. Agenda and meetings will vary depending on needs. Call Veronica Gatens at 494-4648.