Ministries
List of Services
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Altar & Rosary Society
The Altar & Rosary Society is a woman's group that weekly cleans the church, helps with fundraisers, and purchases needed items for the church. For more information call Karen Horvath at 574 339-2375.
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Music MinistryList Item 1
Come and be a cantor or member of a pssible St. Patrick's choir. Call 574-287-8932 to leave name.
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Finance Council
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
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Baptism Preparation
Expectant parents or those with unbaptized children (under the age of five) should call the parish for Prepartion for Children's baptism. Older Children should register for CCD and sacramental preparation. All should be registered parishioners at St. Patrick.
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Offertory Counters
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Need volunteers - at least two per counting session. Meet at each pairs convenience.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Call 574 287 8932 to volunteer.
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Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Patrick Parish.
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Greeters
Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass. Please contact the parish office to volunteer.
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Lector
Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.
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Senior Altar Server
Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. If you would like to be available for this ministry please call 574 287-8932.
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Stations of the Cross
Held Fridays after the 12:15 pm Mass during Lent.
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. Classes run from early September to Easter Vigil. Registration and preliminary interviews done May- August. Please call Parish @ 574-287 8932 to inquire.
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Usher
Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.
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Sacristan
Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.