Community
Adopt A Garden
Choose a garden to tend on the church grounds. Responsible for planting and upkeep of flowers through the summer and fall clean up.
Commitment: Seasonal / As needed.
Contact: Olga Pomella opomella@stthomasmorechurch.org
Bereavement Ministry
Participants will undergo a short training period, then go on to share our Lord’s love and healing with all who mourn a loss through death. Ministers, with guidance, will offer bereavement support through personal follow-up and/or referral.
Commitment: Three hours of training; as needed and available.
Coordinators: Rich and Sharon Sutton
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
Volunteers garden, water, shovel snow, and provide assistance with small repairs and projects.
Commitment: As needed and available.
Coordinator: John Caughlin jcaughlin@stthomasmorechurch.org
Cooking for the Priests
Volunteers prepare and deliver a hot meal to the priests on Monday or Tuesday evenings.
Commitment: Scheduled once every 6-8 weeks.
Coordinator: Marilyn Bauman mbauman@stthomasmorechurch.org
Divorce Ministry
Parishioners who have experienced divorce are available to answer questions and guide others who are experiencing divorce or annulments.
Commitment: Variable
Coordinator: Sharon Hall shall@stthomasmorechurch.org
Fellowship Club
Parishioners age 55 and over meet monthly for social activities. Events include cultural, educational, and religious outings at the parish or off-site.
Commitment: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month for two hours.
Coordinator: Jim Walsh
Finance Council
Parishioners advise the pastor regarding financial needs of the parish. Ability to interpret and read financial reports & budgets preferred.
Commitment: Meets 4-6 times per year.
Special note: Appointed position
Friendship Sunday
Volunteers needed on the first and third Sundays of each month to set up, serve, and clean up. Parishioners enjoy donuts, juice, coffee, and conversation.
Commitment: September-May, after the 7:30, 9:00 or 10:30 AM Mass
Coordinators: Rosa Bormann and Joanne Long
Funeral Luncheons
Volunteers prepare and/or serve side dishes and desserts for funeral luncheons. Callers contact volunteers to bring items for the luncheon.
Commitment: Need varies, between 3-8 times a year.
Coordinator: Marilyn Bauman mbauman@stthomasmorechurch.org
Knights of Columbus
Catholic men’s organization devoted to charitable works and fraternal activities. Sponsor outreach projects throughout the year, including fundraising for the school and church.
Commitment: Monthly meetings.
Coordinator: Ray Weishaar
Mailings
Volunteers stuff envelopes for parish mailings, on weekdays around 9:00 am.
Commitment: As needed.
Coordinator: Marilyn Bauman mbauman@stthomasmorechurch.org
Ministry of Care
Volunteers visit and bring Communion the sick in hospitals, care facilities or at their homes.
Commitment: Weekly or monthly on Sundays and/or weekdays.
Coordinator: Marilyn Bauman and Rita Flynn mbauman@stthomasmorechurch.org or rflynn@stthomasmorechurch.org
Parish Nursery
Volunteers provide a safe and fun environment for children during 10:30 Mass. No training needed, but Protecting God’s Children Workshop required.
Commitment: Varies, usually once a month.
Coordinator: Marcie Bertelsman
Parish Picnic
Volunteers and chairpersons organize and plan details, as well as provide direction for this summer afternoon of games, food, and fun.
Commitment: Planning meetings prior to the picnic and participation on the day.
Coordinator: Needed each year.
Pastoral Council
Parishioners advise the pastor regarding the spiritual needs of the parish.
Commitment: Meets Wednesday evenings quarterly.
Special Note: Appointed position
School Education Commission
Parishioners represent the Catholic community as it endeavors to assist school personnel in achieving its goals and philosophy.
Commitment: Monthly meetings.
Special Note: Elected position. If interested, contact Margaret Fabrizius, School Principal
Stewardship Committee
Volunteers assist with communicating the stewardship message to the parish community. Members will participate in planning and developing materials for time/talent
and treasure campaigns.
Commitment: Monthly meetings.
Special Note: Appointed position