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St. Mary's Parish -
Parish Ministries -
Christian Services
“Love one another as I have loved you”
Christian Service
Commission – The Christian Service Commission exists as a model and
resource to enable the entire parish community to put the social
teaching of the church into action through educational and formational
programs, as well as hands-on opportunities.
Bereavement
Ministry – This ministry provides support to the bereaved of the
parish. Care Notes and letters are sent out four times during the first
year after a loss. They are also active in supporting an annual
educational grief seminar and assist with All Soul’s Mass. This ministry
is also available to the bereaved family in any way needed during their
journey. Contact Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish nurse 329-2255
Health Care
Cabinet/Health Ministry Team – This ministry includes parishioners
and healthcare professionals who volunteer their time and talents for
the holistic needs of the Parish, which includes their physical,
emotional, and spiritual needs. The team assists the Parish Nurse by
participating in scheduled blood pressure screening, planning health
related programs and providing educational and/or community resources to
parish members. You do not need to be in the health care field to belong
to this wonderful ministry. Contact: Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish
Nurse 329-2255
Prayer Blanket
Ministry – Parishioners make lap blankets for people who are
homebound, in nursing homes, and hospitals. Blankets are prayerfully
made. The blankets can be sewed, crocheted, or knitted, size 3’x4’.
Contact: Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse 329-2255
School Health
Care Team – The School Health Care Team provides health related
education, through programs, written information and fun activities to
promote health and healthy lifestyle. Members do not physical,
emotional, and spiritual health of our parish children. Contact:
Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse 329-2255
Recovery Inc.
– This is a weekly self-help mental health support group that deals with
stress, panic, anxiety, depression, etc., all based on a nationally
known program. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the school
library. Contact: Delores 329-3160
Blood Drives
– This ministry supports the American Red Cross professionals when the
conduct their 2 blood drives at our parish. Contact: Mary
Paquette, parish office 329-2255
Blue Water Area
Family and Friends of Incarcerated Loved Ones – This is a monthly
support/advocacy group for friends and family of those in jail or prison
opened to anyone in the area. This group meets on the first Friday of
the month at 7:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Community Center. Contact:
Sue or Ron 329-2775
Justice and Peace
Committee – This is a group of parishioners who pray together, who
reflect on opportunities to further peace and justice in their own
lives, in the community and in the world through our “Best Kept
Secrets”, the Catholic Social Teachings. The committee seeks to raise
awareness of the needs of the poor and vulnerable; to advocate for
justice in societal structures and peace in all relationships.
Contact: Mary Paquette, parish office 329-2255
Funeral Luncheon
Committee- This ministry provides a meal to family and friends
following a funeral in a comforting environment. Contact: Mary
Paquette, parish office 329-2255
Right to Live-
This committee will be part of a non-sectarian, non-partisan
organization of pro-life groups in the State of Michigan. This committee
is committed to articulating and protecting the right to life of all
human beings, born and unborn. Contact: Theresa Kukawka 329-2549
Ministry to the
Sick and Shut-ins – This ministry brings communion and fellowship to
those in need who are home-bound, in the hospital, or in nursing homes.
Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255
Parish Receptions-
This group helps to set-up, serve, and clean up for a variety of parish
functions. Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255
Office Help -
Assistance with mailings, adding inserts to bulletins, making phone
calls and other necessary jobs in the office environment. Contact:
Kathy Novelli 329-2255
Transportation
Ministry - This ministry provides members of our community a ride to
Mass, doctor appointments, or any other necessary engagements.
Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255
Help at Medilodge
of St. Clair – Assist with patients before and during Mass and
assist with preparations throughout Mass once a month. Contact:
Mary Paquette 329-2255
Our Lady’s Rosary
Makers of St. Clair – This group makes rosaries to send to missions
throughout our country and the world. They meet on the third Monday of
the month at the Community Center at 7:00 pm. Contact: Mary Lou
Malinowski 765-9877
St. Vincent de
Paul- This organization works with the St. Clair Ecumenical Council
in helping the persons in need around the St. Clair area. Contact:
Lynn Slaman 810-367-8276
Giving Tree -
Christmas assistance is provided to area families in need during the
holiday season. Contact the parish office 329-2255
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