List of St. Mary's Parish groups and associations.
If you are interested in joining any of these groups please contact the Parish Office at 802 885 3400, we will be glad to hear from you.
Worship
Eucharist Ministers (Liturgical Ministry)
Lectors - Readers of the Word (Liturgical Ministry)
Ministers of Hospitality (Liturgical Ministry)
*Greeters at the entrance of the church on Sunday
Altar Servers; Myrna Parker
*Must have received 1st Holy Communion through grade 12
Ushers
Altar Society
Responsible for cleaning the church on a rotating basis
Church Decoration; Bev Crowlev
Decorate the church on special Holidays and Holy days
Adult Choir; Frank Forcier/
Instrumentalists; Joyce Hamilton
Spirituality
Men's Prayer Group; Paul Kendal
Meet weekly to pray and discuss the readings of the week
Women’s Prayer Group; Julie Brown
Meet weekly to pray and discuss the readings of the week
Rosary leader
Cursillo prayer group.; Dick Fellenz
Eucharistic Adoration; Karen Engdaht
Evangelization; George Walker
Religious Education
Generations of Faith; Eileen Kendal
o GOF Monthly Preparation Committee
o Generations of Faith Presenters
o Child Care during the sessions
o Religious Education Instructors for additional classes
First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion; Eileen Kendall
First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion class, 2nd Grade
o First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion tutor for older kids
Confirmation c!ass; Father Peter
Two year program to prepare high school students for confirmation
RCIA class; Father Peter
One year program to prepare adults to receive the sacraments of baptism,
Holy Eucharist and Confirmation
Youth Group; Beth Pine
Any Catholic High School student is welcome, meets weekly
Junior Youth Group; Bev and BJ Crowley
Any Catholic 7th or 8th grade student is welcome, meets biweekly
St. Mary's kid's camp ; Eileen Kendall
One week in the summer and one over winter break for children in grades
K-5. Focus on a specific Bible theme with art. Students in'grade 6-8 help staff the camp as well as adults
Librarian / Library Assistant
Parish Family Enrichment
Foccus Couples
*Married couples meet with couples preparing for marriage
Bereavement
* Meetings to help cope with the toss of a loved one
Sunday Coffee hour; Mike Knoras
*Prepare coffee and put out doughnuts every Sunday after 9:00 mass
Movie Nights
*Plan and organize family movie nights in the Nolin-Murray Center
Sunday Night Sports
Arrange for a group to watch a big game on the large screen in the Nolin-Murray Center
Associations
Knights of Columbus; Kevin Anderson
Catholic Daughters; Moira Fratini
Cub Scouts Den 258
Social Function Committee; Mike Knoras
o Fish Fry suppers
o Thanksgiving Community Dinner
o Generations of Faith Breakfasts
o Parish Family Dinners
Hospitality Committee; Laura Bauer
This group prepares gifts baskets and welcomes new parishioners including new babies. They also assist with funeral receptions.
Specific Project Assistance
Use your specific trade or talent to help out when needed at St. Mary's such as sewing, carpentry, electrician, plumber, gardener, accountant, teacher etc. Just tell us how many hours you are willing to give.
Administration
Finance Council; Albin Zak
Parish Council; Dick Fetlenz
Stewardship Committee; Dick Fellenz
Assist in the organization of volunteers as well as development of new programs for St. Mary's parish
Building and Grounds; Paul Stokarski
o Spring and fall ctean-up
o Spring and Fall Cemetery cleaning
o Gardening
Volunteer Coordinator; Eileen Kendall
This person will enter the stewardship volunteers into a data base.
Bishops Fund Coordinator
Follow-up with St. Mary's parishioners for the annual Bishops appeal
Outreach
Food Shelf Assistance; Cindy Gagmer
Help to deliver donations to the family center and solicit specific items for the food pantry.
Prison Donations
Solicit and deliver donations to the prison