Liturgical
Ministries
Liturgy, like any form
of public worship, is the work of the people. As a people of faith,
we are called to serve our sisters and brothers at liturgy through
the various liturgical ministries. All liturgical ministers are
asked to commit to an initial training and formation session;
additional time commitments vary with each ministry. Ministers are
scheduled through the Worship office on a master schedule, so that
families may serve in various ministries at the same liturgy. With
all volunteer ministries, a minimum commitment of one year is
requested. Specific time commitments vary with each ministry.
Altar Server (Online Schedules -
July /
August)
Youth in
the 2nd semester of 4th grade and older assist the Priest at the
altar during weekend liturgies, funerals, and weddings.
Training is provided. Serve on a rotating schedule as each
Mass time allows. Commitment: Arrive at least 15 minutes before
Mass.
Extraordinary
Minister of the Eucharist (Online Schedules -
July /
August)
Adults
21 years of age or older assist
in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass.
Training is provided. Commitment: Arrive at least 15
minutes prior to Mass and serve on a rotating
schedule once or twice a month.
Extraordinary
Minister of the Eucharist to Homebound Parishioners
Take the Eucharist to our parishioners
or are sick or homebound. Contact: Sr. Mary Riedel, 625-7339,
nurse@ihm-church.com
Lector (Online Schedules -
July /
August)
Proclaim the Scriptures at Mass. Training is provided.
Commitment: Prepare at home and arrive at least 15 minutes
before Mass. Serve on a rotating schedule, about once to
every other month.
Ministers of Hospitality
Welcome
and assist people as we gather for Mass, facilitate collecting our
gifts of treasure, and distribute
bulletins. Commitment: Arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adorers - A
group of committed Catholics, who in order to have a constant vigil of
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, commit himself or herself to a
specific hour once a week. In this way, they maintain constant
prayer vigil of all 168 hours of the week before the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact Lil Basgall at
785.625.7474.Sacristan
Behind
the scenes work cleaning the vessels and linens for Eucharist,
polishing the altar, and trimming candles, etc. The work is done
weekly on a rotating schedule. Commitment: Two hours a month.
Contact Billie
Jacobs, Director of Music/Liturgy at 785.625.7339.
Music Ministries
Music ministry is
an integral part of the liturgy in which the assembly is invited to
pray, evangelize, and draw closer to God and His church. Whether
your talent is in singing or playing an instrument, all are welcome
and invited to lead the assembly in sung prayer! All music
ministers are asked to commit to music formation sessions; specific
time commitments and schedules vary with each ensemble and/or
ministry and are scheduled through the Director of Music for each
Mass.
Accompanists
Leading the congregation in song by playing the piano, keyboard,
organ, or guitar is the primary role of the accompanist at Mass.
Solo proficiency on these instruments and an audition is required.
Commitment: Serve as scheduled, with regular rehearsals.
Cantor
The role of the Cantor is to lead the parish community in song
at Mass as a solo voice. Requirements are a clear, pleasant voice, a
willingness to serve, time for planning and rehearsals, and a
commitment to your scheduled service which varies weekly. Auditions
are required.
Instrumentalists
Instrumentalists work with various music groups to add depth to
their accompaniment. Choose the group that suits your musical style.
An audition is required. Commitment: Serve as scheduled, with
regular rehearsals.
Contact Billie
Jacobs, Director of
Music/Liturgy at 785.625.7339.
Parish Organizations / Ministries
Catholic Youth Organization
(CYO)
Our goal is
to provide opportunities for High School age youth to build strong healthy
relationships with God and with others. Through
service,
social, and
spiritual
dimensions of their lives they reveal Christ’s presence in our
organization, parish and community. Contact Rick Binder, Youth Director
at
785.625.7339.
Junior Catholic Youth Organization (Jr. CYO)
Comprised of Jr. High School
age youth from our parish. Immaculate Heart of Mary's Jr. CYO
provides an opportunity for Junior High School youth to come
together several times a year in a social and spiritual atmosphere
encouraging strong relationship with God and others. Contact Rick Binder, Youth Director
at 785.625.7339
Columbian Squires
Official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus,
comprised of boys ages 12 - 18 years old. Contact Rick Binder, Youth Director
at 785-625-7339.
Daughters of Isabella
An
organization of Catholic Women who meet monthly for a combined business
meeting and social gathering. Members act upon the charitable,
spiritual, civic, and social programs in the parish and community. D
of I is open to all Catholic women, age 16 and over. Contact
Sandra Herrman at 785.656.0095.Dinner Ministry Team
Funeral Dinners
and meals for other special occasions. Contact Carol Klaus at
785.625.6006 or Mary Binder at 785.625.5430.
Health Ministry
If you are homebound and would like
to receive the Eucharist, contact Sister Mary at 785.625.7339.
Knights of Columbus
A Catholic, family, fraternal and service organization dedicated
to the principals of CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY and PATRIOTISM.
Catholic males over 18 years of age are eligible to join the
Knights of Columbus.
Contact Leon Heier at 785.628.8210.
Marriage Encounter
A positive and
personal experience for couples which offers them a technique of loving
communication they can use the rest of their lives. Contact Dave
and Joan Dunn at 785.628.1795 or email micromedia@ruraltel.net.
Ministry for Mothers
Our Ministry for Mothers (or MOMs) group gathers once a
month to discuss a spiritual book in hopes of becoming better
Catholics and better mothers.
This August our MOMs
group started a new book: "Reclaiming Your Children for the
Faith" by Fr. Robert J. Fox. The book covers why some leave our
Catholic Church and explains in more detail what it is that we
believe as Catholics. It is a book to help any loved one have
more answers about our Faith. For our purposes, we are reading
it to give us, as mothers, more information to pass on to our
young children and maybe answer some of our own questions about
the Catholic Faith we have grown up with. If you have any
questions or need more information, you may contact Tricia
Dreher at 628-6919.
Natural Family Planning
A means through which a couple may either achieve or avoid pregnancy.
The method helps build a more loving cooperation in the important matters of
sexuality and family planning. Contact Paula Flesher at
785.628.1936.
Retrouvaille
A weekend and six
follow-up sessions for couples experiencing difficulties in their
marriage. Contact Rev. Don Zimmerman at
785.776.5151.
Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults (RCIA)
The
Church welcomes school-age children, teens and adults for Baptism
through R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). These
special areas of initiation into the Catholic Church are explained
in the Education section of this publication. Programs are available
in both English and Spanish. Contact Amy Barragree, Religious Formation Director,
at 785-625-7339 or e-mail abarragree@ihm-church.com.
Sponsor Couple
An
option in one of several steps of marriage preparation; a married couple
shares directly with an engaged couple their experience of a Christian
marriage, the day-to-day sacred/human reality, providing encouragement and
support. Contact Billie Jacobs at
785.625.7339.
Wee Words of Wisdom
Liturgy of
the Word for children ages four thru kindergarten. Available during
8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Contact Amy Barragree, Religious Formation Director,
at 785-625-7339 or e-mail
abarragree@ihm-church.com.
Welcome Wagon
Provides information
for new members of the Parish. Contact Celly Schumacher at
785.625.6455
Community Outreach Ministries
Birthright
Provides emergency pregnancy counseling for women confronted
with a crisis pregnancy. Contact Elizabeth Marcotte, Director
at
785.628.3334.
Boy Scouts
St. Mary's Council - The
purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational program
for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal
fitness. Open to boys who have completed the fifth Grade or 11 years
old and younger then 18 years old. Contact the Parish Office at
785.625.7339.
Catholic Charities- Adoption Services
Individual, family, and marriage, family, children counseling.
Contact Fr. Bill Surmeir at
785.625.2644.
Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home
Home
for unwed mothers. Education at the home is designed to help mothers
prepare for childbirth and have the life skills necessary to become
independent. Contact Jennifer Rodger at
785.625.6800 or via e-mail at memh@ruraltel.net
or visit www.maryelizabeth.net.
Rachel’s Vineyard
Weekend retreats for healing from the consequences of abortion.
Contact Donetta Robben:
Rachel's Vineyard of the Salina Diocese
PO Box 614 / Hays, KS 67601
http://www.salinadiocese.org
rachelsvineyard@salinadiocese.org
1-877-I-GRIEVE (877-447-7383)
