Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Directory of Parish Ministries
101 North Ferguson Street
Henryville, Indiana 47111
(812) 294-4860
(775) 307-6142 Fax
www.stmichaelstfrancis.com
Mass Schedule
Thursday 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
October 2014
ACTIVITIES/OTHER EVENTS
Annual Parish Fundraiser--SeptemberFest
Purpose:
A time of fun and activity for the parish and surrounding
community while acting as a fundraiser for various needs of
the church.
Eligible:
Every parishioner and organization in the parish.
Meetings:
Planning meetings are held as necessary prior to the annual
parish fundraiser, and a follow-up meeting is held to critique
the activities.
Mass/Parish Picnic--Outdoor Mass
Purpose:
An opportunity for all of the members of the parish to join in
a day of prayer, socializing, and fun.
Eligible:
Every member of the parish and their families.
Comments:
The mass and picnic are celebrated at a local park. The
parish provides the meat, drink, table service, and plates.
Everyone is asked to bring a dish and dessert to share.
Dear Parishioner of St. Michael,
We want to take this opportunity to welcome you and to present
our Directory of Parish Ministries.
As a parish, St. Michael has a number of ministry services, yet
we realize that some of our parishioners may not be aware of
everything our parish offers. With this directory, we hope to
provide some insight into the various ministries and answer
some questions you may have regarding their services.
Stewardship of time and talent is necessary for the continuation
of the St. Michael Family. St. Paul speaks of the Church as a
body with many members, each part contributing to the well
being of the whole. Your gifts and talents can be utilized
towards the enrichment of the “whole” that is St. Michael
Parish. We at St. Michael enjoy a vibrant, diverse, and faith
filled family of local natives and long-time residents as well as
members from many other states and countries, including an
increasingly active Hispanic community. We value them all and
welcome them into all of our ministries.
Thank you for taking a moment to read over the descriptions of
ministries outlined in this directory. This is an opportunity to
become involved with the family of St. Michael. If you are
interested in helping in any of the ministries, please contact the
ministry leader.
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Sincerely,
Faith Formation Commission
Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
Please note: To become a member of St. Michael Parish, please call
the rectory or use the forms available at the church Web site.
AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Youth Ministry
Purpose:
To foster the total development of each young person and to
encourage full and responsible participation within the
community.
Eligible:
Any young adolescent to young adult.
Comments:
New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries
(812) 923-8355; www.nadyouth.org
DEVELOPMENT
North Clark Outreach Center
Purpose:
A program of shared responsibility to help the needy of Clark
County through cash, food, and other assistance.
Eligible:
All those who wish to donate.
Meetings:
As needed.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
Purpose:
To affirm the dignity and respect for all human life by
assisting those in need to achieve empowerment and selfsufficiency.
Eligible:
Individuals and families who need a helping hand.
Comments:
Provides assistance in housing, counseling, adoption, baby
food and supplies, disaster relief, and other services. 601 E.
Market St., New Albany, IN 47150; (812) 949-7305;
www.stelizabethcatholiccharities.org
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MINISTRY LEADERS AND PHONE NUMBERS
PASTOR
Parish Administrative Asst.
Fr. Harry Tully
Joann Ettel
PARISH MINISTRIES
Pastoral Council
Nathan Fouts
Faith Formation Commission Melanie Craddock
Adult Faith Formation (Bible Study)
Steve Buit
Youth Faith Formation
Juliann Eickholtz
(812) 256-3200
(812) 256-3200
KG/Preschool/Daycare/Infant Care
Rita Poff
Hispanic Parish Ministry
Fr. Harry Tully
Jorge Reyes
(520) 906-8621
(812) 989-5871
(812) 820-1140
(812) 256-3200
(812) 256-3280
(812) 256-3503
(812) 256-3200
(812) 391-1733
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Servers
Art/Environment
Eucharistic Ministers
Music Coordinator
Readers
Ushers
Jim Worley
Rectory
Fr. Harry Tully
Nancy Kinder
Rectory
Rectory
(812) 207-8822
(812) 256-3200
(812) 256-3200
(502) 773-1849
(812) 256-3200
(812) 256-3200
GROUP MINISTRIES
Parish Scouting Liaison
Boy Scouts Troop #80
Knights of Columbus
K of C Auxiliary
Altar/Ladies/Quilters Society
Right to Life
Vacation Bible School
Jennifer Knigge
Shelly Bartoch
Dennis Ettel
Mary Wafford
Rectory
Jerrylynn Dean
Juliann Eickholtz
(502) 592-3177
(812)844-1631
(502) 639-8111
(812) 256-2523
(812) 256-3200
(502) 345-5205
(812) 256-3200
(812) 256-3280
(812) 256-3278
(812) 256-5288
(812) 256-2523
(812) 256-3200
(502) 294-9207
(812) 256-6255
(812)256-5971
(812) 889-3215
(502) 619-0350
Young at Heart Group
Parish Funeral Dinners
Youth Ministry
Annual Fundraiser
North Clark Outreach Center
Media Center
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lawrence Lyons
Carol DeVary
Mary Wafford
Juliann Eickholtz
Luz Elena Nino
Malia Edmonds
Kopp Family
Betty Joubert
Rick Kneown
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AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Knights of Columbus
Purpose:
Eligible:
Meetings:
The Knights of Columbus engenders the image of the united
organization, efficiently going about its tasks of charity,
unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood.
The Knights are composed of men who give unselfishly of
their time and talents in the service of their God and their
country.
Only practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See
shall be eligible and enitled to continue membership in the
Order. An applicant for membership shall not be less than
18 years of age on his last birthday.
First Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm.
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Purpose:
The Auxiliary Knights are composed of women who give
unselfishly of their time and talents in the service of their
God, Church, and community.
Eligible:
Any wife of a Knights of Columbus member.
Meetings:
As needed.
Right to Life
Purpose:
Eligible:
1) To reaffirm and to protect the right to life of all human
beings, including but not limited to: the unborn, the
mentally ill, the “unwanted”, the physically handicapped, the
aged, and the incurably ill.
2) To promote the sanctity of human life through education
and political action.
This organization welcomes the support and assistance of all
persons who share our concern for the sanctity of human life.
ADMINISTRATION/STAFF
School Commission
Purpose:
To provide a high quality, professional environment in which
children are safe and loved, and understanding each child is
important and developmentally appropriate.
Eligible:
Anyone registered in the parish and active in parish
activities, including worship.
Meetings:
Contact Rita Poff, (812) 256-3503.
Good Guys Commission
Purpose:
To promote and foster friendship, goodwill, and cooperation
among its members who work together on various parish
and community projects.
Eligible:
Anyone registered in the parish.
Meetings:
Contact Rita Poff, (812) 256-3503.
LITURGY
Servers
Purpose:
Primary focus is on the Sunday Liturgy, assisting the priest
and deacons as necessary during Mass.
Eligible:
Young people of the parish who have completed 3rd grade
and have already received Holy Eucharist for the first time.
Comments:
It is recommended that young people who want to become a
Server attend a training session conducted by Father Tully.
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LITURGY
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Purpose:
RCIA is the process by which the Catholic Church receives
and initiates new members.
Eligible:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith.
Meetings:
Notifications as needed in the bulletin or call the rectory.
Comments:
Parishioners are invited to provide support and hospitality
and to share their own faith.
Art and Environment
Purpose:
To enhance the worship environment, this ministry is
concerned with symbols, banners, lighting, floral art,
temporary decorations, seating arrangements, furniture, and
acoustics. It is also are concerned with the exterior of the
church, its maintenance as well as landscaping.
Eligible:
Anyone.
Meetings:
At least twice a year.
Comments:
Interested parishioners may serve for a period of one year or
if their time is limited, they may serve for a particular
season. People are needed to iron banners, sew, decorate
and share ideas for enhancing the worship environment.
Baptismal Preparation
Purpose:
To present information to the parents and godparents about
their duties and responsibilities as Catholic parents and godparents.
Eligible:
Parents, expectant parents, and godparents.
Meetings:
One meeting is needed with Father; please contact the
rectory for an appointment.
Comments:
Entire family of participants and godparents are encouraged
to participate.
Marriage Preparation
Purpose:
Eligible:
Meetings:
Cantors
Purpose:
To enhance the Mass by leading the congregation in song.
Eligible:
Vocal ability is a requirement; the ability to read music is
not.
Meetings:
Cantors meet as a group about four times a year. They
practice regularly with their Sunday accompanist.
Eucharistic Ministers
Purpose:
A required class by the Archdiocese to enlighten and prepare
engaged couples for their life together as a married couple in
the Catholic faith.
To distribute Communion at weekend liturgies. Eucharistic
Ministers may also distribute Communion to shut-ins.
Eligible:
Normally by invitation, but anyone having a desire to be a
Eucharistic Minister should contact the rectory.
Engaged couples who have met with a priest concerning their
upcoming marriage.
Meetings:
Training sessions and spiritual workshops must be attended
prior to being commissioned as a Eucharistic Minister.
Comments:
Eucharistic Ministers are expected to arrange for a substitute
if they are unable to fulfill their schedule.
One-day session with other couples followed by five meetings
with their assigned sponsor-couple to further their marriage
preparation.
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Annual Fundraiser--SeptemberFest
Parish Picnic--Outdoor Mass
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CONTENTS
MINISTRY LEADERS AND PHONE NUMBERS
ADMINISTRATION/STAFF
Finance Council
Pastoral Council
Faith Formation Commission
School Commission
Good Guys Commission
LITURGY
Servers
Readers/Lectors
Ushers
Visitation of the Sick
Arts and Environment
Cantors
Eucharistic Ministers
Worship Planners
MUSIC
Choir: Adult
Choir: Youth
Musicians
FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation – Bible Study
Youth Faith Formation – Sunday
Vacation Bible School
St. Michael Child Care
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
RCIA
Baptismal Preparation
Marriage Preparation
Marriage Encounter
Sponsor Couple
AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Society
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Right to Life
Young at Heart Group
Parish Funeral Dinners
Boy Scouts of America
Alcoholics Anonymous
Youth Ministry
DEVELOPMENT
North Clark Outreach Center
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
COMMUNICATIONS
Parish Bulletin
The Criterion
Media Center
ACTIVITES/OTHER EVENTS
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Parish Bulletin
Purpose:
To inform parishioners of activities and events in the parish.
Deadline:
Articles for the coming Sunday should be submitted to the
rectory by 10:00 am on Wednesdays.
The Criterion
Purpose:
A means for the Bishop to communicate with all members of
the Diocese. It gives Catholics the opportunity to read
articles written from the Catholic viewpoint.
Eligible:
Everyone.
Comments:
The paper is published once a week, 50 weeks a year.
Subscriptions envelopes are included in Sunday envelope
packets.
Media Center
Purpose:
To provide spiritual and educational reading and visual
materials.
Eligible:
Everyone.
Comments:
The Media Center is located in the church lobby. Please be
sure to log all checked out books and videos. Resources are
also available from the Aquinas Center Resource Library at
www.aquinascenter.org.
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AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
ADMINISTRATION/STAFF
Finance Council
Young at Heart Group
Purpose:
Informal gathering of parishioners to share food and fun.
Eligible:
Anyone who is 55 years young or above.
Meetings:
First Saturday after the 5:30 pm Mass.
Purpose:
The consulting and advisory body to the Pastor in matters of
finance for the parish. It plans and reviews the quarterly
budget and expenditures.
Eligible:
Any adult parish member. Should have familiarity with
financial matters. Selected by the Pastor.
Parish Funeral Dinners
Meetings:
Quarterly or as parish financial needs arise.
Purpose:
Comments:
Must have a concern for the total parish.
Eligible:
To provide dinner for the families and friends of the
deceased in their time of need.
All parishioners.
Pastoral Council
Boy Scouts of America
Purpose:
To articulate a parish vision by assisting in planning and
evaluating parish life and making recommendations to the
Parish.
Purpose:
To help young men grow in moral strength and character
and to participate in activities to be better citizens.
Eligible:
Any registered member of the parish over 18 years of age and
chosen by the parish.
Eligible:
All young men ages 11 through 18.
Meetings:
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Meetings:
Bimonthly.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Comments:
All parishioners are welcome to attend council meetings. We
would greatly benefit from increased parishioner input.
Purpose:
To support victims of alcoholism and other addictions.
Eligible:
Anyone in need.
Meetings:
Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the multipurpose
room of the parish school.
Faith Formation Commission
Purpose:
Sharing responsibility with the Bishop, Pastor, and Pastoral
Council in matters of religious education for the Parish.
Eligible:
Any registered member of the parish over 18 years of age and
chosen by the parish.
Meetings:
Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Comments:
All parishioners are welcome at commission meetings. We
would greatly benefit from increased parishioner input.
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
LITURGY
Readers/Lectors
Marriage Encounter
Purpose:
To proclaim the Word of God during Mass.
Purpose:
To give married couples the opportunity to examine their
lives together with the emphasis on communication.
Eligible:
Anyone with a desire to proclaim the Word of God and who
has some ability to communicate this message to the
parishioners.
Eligible:
Any married couple who desires a richer married life.
Meetings:
Meetings:
Lectors are expected to attend any training sessions and
workshops offered.
Weekends are scheduled throughout the diocese several
times a year. Contact the rectory.
Ushers
Purpose:
To enhance the worship environment by greeting and seating
people, taking up collections, distributing bulletins, and
performing delegated tasks as needed.
Eligible:
Any member of the Parish who is 16 years of age or older.
Meetings:
As necessary.
Sponsor Couple
Purpose:
Married couples meet with engaged couples to discuss reallife issues within the sacrament of matrimony.
Eligible:
Married couples who have been married at least five years
and attend one training session.
Meetings:
Arranged by couples at their convenience.
AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Visitation of the Sick
Purpose:
To fulfill the spiritual needs of St. Michael’s parishioners.
Eligible:
To visit and take the Holy Eucharist to the homebound.
Meetings:
As necessary.
The Altar/Ladies/Quilters Society
Purpose:
To promote the spiritual welfare of the members; to foster
friendship, goodwill, and cooperation among its members;
and to work together for the good of the parish and the
community.
Eligible:
All ladies who are 18 years of age or older.
Meetings:
As needed.
Comments:
Proceeds earned by the Altar Society are donated to the
church to assist in paying for the essential needs of the Mass.
Quilts raffled at the Mother’s Day Bazaar and the Annual
Fundraiser are made by the Altar Society.
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LITURGY
FAITH FORMATION
Worship Planners
Adult Faith Formation – Bible Study
Purpose:
To nurture the spirit of worship in the parish community
through prayer, deed, and deepening internal understanding
and commitments and to set goals, direction, and evaluation
of liturgical ministries.
Purpose:
To further the faith life of our adult community through
prayer, discussion, and Scripture study.
Eligible:
Adult members of our community.
Membership is open to individuals who possess knowledge
of the liturgy and a willingness to be trained. Involvement in
liturgical ministry is preferred.
Meeting:
Mondays at 7 pm; Tuesdays at 6 pm (Spanish).
As necessary.
Purpose:
To provide faith formation and sacrament preparation for
Catholic children ages 3 through 12th grade.
Eligible:
Catechists are recruited from the parish community. We
encourage parents of children in faith formation classes to
volunteer, but do not limit the selection of catechists from
those parents. Anyone with a love for our children and the
church is asked to assist.
Meetings:
Classes are held on Sunday from 9:30 am to 10:50 am.
Eligible:
Meetings:
Choir: Adult
MUSIC
Purpose:
To enhance the Mass and spread God’s word through music.
Eligible:
Anyone 16 years of age or older who is interested in singing.
Meetings:
Practice is scheduled as needed.
Youth Faith Formation – Sunday
Choir: Youth
Vacation Bible School
Purpose:
To have the children participate in the Mass and special
liturgies by lifting their voices in song.
Purpose:
To teach the word of God through bible stories, games,
crafts, and food.
Eligible:
Children in preschool through 12th grade.
Eligible:
All children from preschool to 6th grade.
Meetings:
Practice is on the second Sunday of each month during Faith
Formation class.
Meetings:
Scheduled during the planning process.
Musicians
Purpose:
To lead the congregation in hymns, acclamations, and
psalms sung during the Mass.
Eligible:
Good musicianship plus a sense of music as a prayer.
St. Michael Child Care Center
Purpose:
To provide quality kindergarten, pre-K, child care (6 weeks
to 6 years of age), before/after school care, and summer
camp for children in the parish and in the community.
Eligible:
All families with children in the parish and in the community
at large.
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