PASTORAL COUNCIL
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Purpose: |
To consult with the Pastor and recommend and implement
activities regarding pastoral care of St. James. |
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Activities: |
Oversee the spiritual ceremonies and social functions of the
parish. |
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Participants: |
Persons nominated every year by the parish-at-large and
elected by the Pastoral Council. |
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Meeting Times: |
The first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Family Center. |
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Rick Martin, President |
560-1234 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Purpose: |
To oversee the day-to-day activities of the parish. |
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Activities: |
Maintain Sacramental records – Baptism, First Eucharist,
Confirmation, Marriage, Death. Prepare weekly bulletin, maintain office
records and all contributions. |
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Participants: |
Persons hired by the Pastor, and those who volunteer their
time. |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Purpose: |
To maintain the financial status of the parish. |
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Activities: |
Prepare the parish budget and oversee the financial
stability of that budget. |
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Participants: |
Members elected by the Pastor. |
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Meeting Times: |
Every third Wednesday at 5 PM in the Pastoral Center. |
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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Purpose: |
Assist the Administrator in evaluation of all church property and potential properties. |
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Activities: |
Examine existing property conditions, develop short and long
term plans, advise on maintenance and development of the
campus. |
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Participants: |
Volunteers from the parish. |
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Meeting Times: |
Quarterly or as necessary. |
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Contact: |
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Charles Villeneuve |
379-8632 |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 3RD DEGREE
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Purpose: |
An organization of Catholic gentlemen founded on faith,
family and fraternity. Through service and charitable
donations the Knight's support deserving agencies. |
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Activities: |
Fundraising activities include Bingo and Bar-B-Q sales which
help support charities like Seton Home for pregnant women
and child advocacy group. The Knights visit hospitals and
nursing homes, and gives scholarships to high school
graduates who plan to attend college. |
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Participants: |
Any catholic man, over 18 years of age, in good standing
with the church and community. |
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Meeting Times: |
Second Monday of the month at 7 PM in the KC
Hall. |
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Contact: |
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Greg Seidenberger, Grand Knight |
303-0625 |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH DEGREE
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Purpose: |
To foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights’ respective countries. |
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Activities: |
Contribute time, talent and treasure to Church and patriotic causes. The color corps, composed of members, displays support of our Catholic faith and the Church in civic and religious events. Participate in funerals and serve as the Bishops and other Church hierarchy honor guard. |
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Participants: |
Any Third degree member in good standing, one year after becoming First Degree member is eligible for membership. |
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Meeting Times: |
Second Tuesday of the month in the KC Hall. |
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Contact: |
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Louis S. Scopel, Faithful Navigator |
372-3346 |
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ST. ANN’S CIRCLE
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Purpose: |
Ladies social organization that also makes donations of time
and money to the parish, the school and nursing homes. |
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Activities: |
The group visits the sick, and nursing homes where they host
bingo. The group hosts out of town trips and luncheons, and holds
a raffle to raise money for the parish. |
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Participants: |
All ladies of the parish. |
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Meeting Times: |
First Wednesday of every month at 2 PM, September through
May in the Parish Family Center. |
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Contact: |
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Kathy Matalik, President |
379-3745 |
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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
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Purpose: |
The largest women’s Catholic organization that embraces the
principal of faith working for advancement of human rights
and supporting parish activities. |
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Activities: |
Serve, assist and encourage all ladies of the parish to join
together as one to support national, state and local
activities through the “Circle of Love.” |
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Participants: |
All females over 18, actively practicing the Catholic faith
and in good standing with the church. |
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Meeting Times: |
Second Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the CDA building. |
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Contact: |
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Lilia Castillo, President |
379-7726 |
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JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS #2505
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Purpose: |
The mission of the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas (JCDA) is to achieve four goals: to develop oneself as a Christian, to learn to work for the good of others, to grow spiritually, and to be creative and flexible. |
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Activities: |
Church, community and religious involvement. |
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Participants: |
All ladies 6-18. |
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Meeting Times: |
Second Sunday of every month after the 8 AM Mass in the CDA
building. |
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE
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Purpose: |
To present a meaningful service for the worship of God. |
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Activities: |
Schedule all services with the different organizations.
Listen to the wishes of parishioners for changes. Coordinate
the services of Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in making service meaningful. |
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Meeting Times: |
Fourth Wednesday of the month (except May-July) at the
Parish Family Center. |
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
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Purpose: |
To administer the Blessed Sacraments, the Body and Blood of
Christ, at Mass. |
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Activities: |
Assists the Priest in distributing the Body and Blood of
Christ at all Masses. Also visit and take Communion to
Nursing Homes, shut-ins and Hospital. |
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Participants: |
All Catholics in good standing who have attended the
instructional sessions. |
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Meeting Times: |
When necessary to make changes. |
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LECTORS/COMMENTATORS
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Purpose: |
To proclaim the word of God through the readings of the
Gospels. |
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Activities: |
Reverently read the Epistle at each Mass. Make all
pre-service announcements and assists in the Mass by reading
other parts of the service. They are expected to remain
after mass to help sort the collections. |
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Participants: |
Any Catholic in good standing with the church |
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Meeting Times: |
When necessary to instruct or make changes. |
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ALTAR SERVERS
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Purpose: |
To train young boys and girls who are interested in serving
the Lord by participating in the Mass and other services. |
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Activities: |
Trains youth to service Masses, Funerals and special
occasions; retreats. |
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Participants: |
All boys and girls nine years of age and older. |
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Meeting Times: |
In the church when five or more participants are available. |
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Contact: |
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Matthew Jasek, Trainer |
557-4183 |
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MUSIC
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Purpose: |
To enhance the service with appropriate music and make the
liturgy more meaningful. |
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Activities: |
Schedule personnel for each Mass, pick the proper music,
enhance the Adult Choir, Contemporary Christian Choir, and
to train Cantors. |
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Participants: |
Anyone. |
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Meeting Times: |
Adult Choir meets every other Thursday at 7 PM in the church
loft. |
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GIFT BEARERS
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Purpose: |
To present the gifts of bread and wine used for the mass. |
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Activities: |
Meet in the rear of church following collection. Lead the
gifts of bread and wine and the collection to the altar for
presentation to the celebrant. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in participating in the service. |
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Meeting Times: |
When changes are made. |
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SACRISTANS
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Purpose: |
To prepare the church for the Eucharistic ceremony and other
sacred events. |
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Activities: |
Prepare the church for Mass, funerals, weddings and other
sacred events, making sure wine and water, chalice, lighted
candles and all other items are in place. |
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Participants: |
All men and women over 18 years of age in good standing in
the church. |
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Meeting Times: |
When necessary. |
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Regina Lee, Trainer |
660-4413 |
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ROSARY
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Purpose: |
To have the Rosary said prior to all weekend Masses. |
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Activities: |
Different decades are said at each Mass. Rosary begins 30
minutes prior to the service. |
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Participants: |
Open to any parishioner. |
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Meeting Times: |
When needed. |
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USHERS
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Purpose: |
Welcome all persons as they enter the church, seat them, and
control movement during the service. |
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Activities: |
To help hold orderly services from the welcoming to the
policing of the pew following the service for possessions
left behind and dispose of trash. Collect and present the
first and second offerings. Pass out bulletins at the end of
Mass. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in helping fellow parishioners. |
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Meeting Times: |
When changes are made. |
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SEGUIN A.C.T.S.
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Purpose: |
Adoration, Community, Theology, Service is a lay-based
weekend retreat for men, women and teens. |
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Activities: |
Holds annual retreats for men, women and teens. It has
social activities twice a year for small church community
development. |
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Participants: |
Open to all people of the parish. |
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Meeting Times: |
Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Board Room. |
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ADORATION
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Purpose: |
To have continuous veneration of the Body of Christ 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. |
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Activities: |
The Body of Christ is on exhibition in the Adoration Chapel.
Parishioners spend an hour venerating the Body of Christ.
Reading material is available to assist the meditation. |
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Participants: |
Any parish member willing to spend an hour with the Body of
Christ. |
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Meeting Times: |
24/7 |
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ST. JAMES SCHOOL
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Purpose: |
To provide Catholic oriented education to 3K through 8th
grade. |
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Activities: |
Educate both local and parish children through the 8th grade
in a Christian atmosphere to prepare tomorrow's leaders
today. |
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Participants: |
Parish family members and the general public who use the
school as an alternative to public education. |
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Meeting Times: |
7:30 AM until 6 PM daily Monday through Friday. |
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Deanna Sanchez, Principal |
379-2878 Ext. 12 |
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Web Site: |
cougars.faithweb.com |
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Purpose: |
To have a continuing education in the Catholic faith and an
intense preparation for the Sacraments. |
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Activities: |
Children are taught the meaning of the Sacraments, the need
for becoming part of the parish family, spiritually and
socially. The program includes children from Pre K through
8th grade. |
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Participants: |
All children from three years old through the 8th grade. |
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Meeting Times: |
PreK–5th grade meets Sundays at 9:45 AM
6–8th grade meets Sundays
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Antonia Hernandez |
379-7689 |
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RCIA
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Purpose: |
To introduce adults who have not yet been
baptized Catholic to an understanding of the faith. |
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Activities: |
Instruction is built around the Sacraments of Initiation of
Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. |
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Participants: |
Any adult who is interested in the Catholic faith. |
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Meeting Times: |
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Family Center. |
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Contact: |
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Antonia Hernandez |
379-7689 |
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FAMILY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Purpose: |
To fulfill our Baptism and Confirmation promise through family centered religious education, service, liturgy, and community building. |
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Activities: |
A five-year program, broken into five age groups (infant
through high school) and the parents. Socials for couples
and families are also throughout the year. The group also
does parish and community service projects. |
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Participants: |
Couples interested in lessons that incorporate the Catholic
faith. |
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Meeting Times: |
Sundays from 9:15 to 10:45 AM in the Family Center. |
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Becky Newton |
830-639-4409 |
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
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Purpose: |
To promote the participation of young people to the faith
and the continuation of our faith foundation. |
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Activities: |
Conduct religious education classes, have youth socials and
perform service projects. |
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Participants: |
All high school age youth from the parish and their friends. |
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Meeting Times: |
Every Sunday beginning with Mass at 12 PM. |
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UNITAS
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Purpose: |
Educational preparation of engaged couples for the Sacrament
of Marriage. |
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Activities: |
A six-week class using workbooks, sanctioned by the
Archdiocese to satisfy marriage preparation requirements. |
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Participants: |
Any engaged couple eligible for marriage in the Catholic
Church, or those in a civil marriage seeking Con-validation. |
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Meeting Times: |
As announced in the Parish Family Center. |
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Contact: |
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Terry and Janet Tshirhart |
379-6530 |
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LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
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Purpose: |
A designed study of the bible. |
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Activities: |
Read the bible and study, discuss and pray over the
different sections. It is a very formalized program with
study material. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in bible study. |
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Meeting Times: |
TBA |
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BAPTISM PREPARATION
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Purpose: |
To complete the certification for parents and Godparents of
babies/children about to be baptized. |
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Activities: |
Baptism study covers all requirements needed to meet
certification, and explains the theology of the Sacrament. |
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Participants: |
Anyone wishing to baptize their child. |
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Meeting Times: |
Third Thursday of every other month. |
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BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER CHAIN
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Purpose: |
For people who want to study the word of God and pray for
the needs of their fellow parishioners. |
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Activities: |
The group reads three sections of the scripture and discusses
those as to their meaning with present day life. They pray
for parishioners and ask for God’s help with their needs. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in bible study. |
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Meeting Times: |
Tuesday’s from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. |
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
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Purpose: |
To make personal contact with new members and make them feel
like part of the community. |
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Activities: |
Host coffee and donut gatherings for new members following
Mass, and hold socials at couple’s homes. Have available
nametags at Masses for new members. |
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Participants: |
Couples who are interested in welcoming newcomers. |
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Meeting Times: |
Third Sunday of the month. |
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MINISTRY TO THE SICK
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Purpose: |
Provide Sacramental needs and comfort to the sick in nursing
homes, local hospital and homebound parishioners. |
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Activities: |
Take Communion to the sick and inform the Pastor or Deacon
of the need for Anointing of the Sick. |
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Participants: |
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and any parish
member to provide comfort. |
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BEREAVEMENT
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Purpose: |
To provide family and friends of the deceased member an
opportunity to visit following the funeral services. |
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Activities: |
Contact family of the deceased. Furnish and serve
refreshments (sandwiches, drinks, etc) in the family center.
If the reception is held in the home, only food is provided. |
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Participants: |
A list of volunteers. |
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Meeting Times: |
When required. |
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BLOOD DRIVE
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Purpose: |
To furnish human blood, for the area, through the South
Texas Blood and Tissue Center. |
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Activities: |
Hold a quarterly blood drive with the Tissue Center’s donor
van at the church on a given Sunday. |
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Participants: |
Anyone over 17 years of age, weighing at least 110 lbs., who
is physically able to donate. |
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Contact: |
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Veronica San Miguel |
210-365-5494 |
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CHURCH ART & ENVIRONMENT
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Purpose: |
To prepare the church for liturgical services. |
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Activities: |
Decorate the church using flowers, posters, etc. Wash linens
used in services, clean the sacristy and holy water founts.
Prepare the church for seasonal services (i.e., Christmas,
Easter). |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in helping keep the church presentable. |
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Contact: |
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Lillian Rebecek / Jane Kronke |
379-6839 / 386-0090 |
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Lillian Rebecek / Jane Kronke |
379-6839 / 386-0090 |
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CEMETERY
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Purpose: |
To make available a place for Christian burial. |
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Activities: |
Make the family of the deceased aware of all things
available for burial. Provide for perpetual care and handle
the sale of plots. |
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Participants: |
Any Catholic or immediate family member of the parish. |
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Meeting Times: |
When called in the Parish Family Center. |
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Contact: |
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Anna Marie Schievelbein |
379-3168 |
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FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
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Purpose: |
Establish plans for the annual Parish Festival. |
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Activities: |
Develop projects and personnel to make the festival a
success. Organize chairpersons, obtain contributions, sign
entertainment, and design the layout for the various games
and foodservice. |
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Participants: |
Anyone interested in helping fund the parish. |
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Meeting Times: |
Once a month prior to the festival. |
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Contact: |
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Seguin, Texas 78155