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O
rganizations
volunteer
opportunities
for parishioners
at the cathedral
Pope
Benedict XVI explains in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est
that charity is a responsibility of individuals and the Church
Love of neighbor, grounded in the love of God, is
first and foremost a responsibility for each individual member of
the faithful, but it is also a responsibility for the entire
ecclesial community at every level: from the local community to the
particular Church and to the Church universal in its entirety.
As a community, the Church must practice love. Love thus needs to be
organized if it is to be an ordered service to the community. [# 20]
so,
we ask ourselves, how can we, as parishioners, practice love of
neighbor?
become
involved in a cathedral ministry!
organizations
& Ministries
Liturgy Preparations
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Environment Committee
enhances the surroundings of our Liturgical services. Sewing,
decorating, flower arranging, or just muscle power is needed –
call the office if you would like to help.
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Altar
Society assures that our church is prepared for Sunday Masses.
They prepare the cathedral and the chapel
for Mass, clean the
sanctuary, prepare the candles, polish the sacred vessels, launder
the sacred linen, clean the marble altars and statues, change the
votive candles, replace the Holy Water, etc!!
This is a
dedicated group of women and men who spend approximately two hours
each week, doing so much behind the scenes to prepare for our
Masses! The members
thus share more intimately in the benefits of divine worship, in
providing for the needs and maintenance of the altars, the sacristy,
and sanctuary of their parish church.
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Liturgy Committee members assists the Pastor in
planning the liturgies. If
you have interest and expertise in serving on this Committee, call the
pastor.
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Sacristans do immediate preparation for Mass.
They open & close the church, assure that all items such as
hosts, wine, books, and vessels are in place for the service, and
properly store all items after Mass.
LiturgY & Music
ministry
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Altar Servers
5th grade and up can be trained to be an Altar Server
assisting the Presider during Mass.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
During the 11 am Mass, children are dismissed to hear the Gospel in
a language they can understand.
Contact the Church Office if you wish to become a Music or
Word minister to children.
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Greeters extend the welcome of our
community to all who enter the Cathedral, assisting the ushers in
providing hospitality.
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Hearing Impaired Ministry offers
assistance for hearing impaired during the 11am Sunday Mass.
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Lectors consider the ministry of
proclaiming the Word of God during the Liturgy a sacred duty. We
need those who have good, strong voices.
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Ministers of Holy Communion are
appointed by the Bishop to distribute Holy Communion at Mass or to
those unable to attend Mass. Any
registered Catholic (confirmed & over 18) able to receive Holy
Communion is invited to become a MHC.
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Usher Ministry is first a ministry of hospitality.
The usher greets and helps people feel at home in our church.
The usher’s responsibilities include helping with the
collection and the offertory, directing people to Communion, and
providing order and safety to our services.
Join
a choir
Choirs
and instrumentalists
sing and play at Sunday Liturgy, Holy Days including Christmas and
Easter and special occasions. For more information or to
volunteer to join the Cathedral Music Ministry email or call Justin
at the Cathedral office, (318) 221-5296.
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Angel
Choir
Grades Pre-K3 through K5
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Cherub
Choir
First Grade through Third Grade
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Berchmans
Choir Fourth Grade through Seventh Grade
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Boys
Choir and Girls Choir
Eighth Grade through High School
Schola
Cantorum
High School through Adults
Cathedral
Choir College and Adults
Cathedral
Orchestra by audition for High School to Adults
Social concerns
organizations
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One
Life is our Pro Life Ministry. New members are always welcome.
Ø Society
of St. Vincent de Paul
is an international Catholic lay organization that offers
person–to–person service to individuals in need, and may provide
financial assistance, food, consultation or advice.
Consider being a part of this Society helping those in need.
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St. Raphael's Guild helps the needy and elderly
of the parish, and serve as greeters at funerals. They also host bingo games at local nursing homes. Would you
like to join our Guild? Call
the Office for information.
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Bereavement Group assists families who have
lost a loved one, by visiting them, attending the funeral services
and keeping in contact with the family as needed.
Would you like to join our group? Call the Office for
information.
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Home Visitation Ministers take Holy Communion to those unable to
attend Mass, and serve as the contact between the parish and those
who are homebound.
We
believe that the homebound are active members of our Church and can
assist the community through prayer and support.
Consider being a part of this caring ministry.
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Hospital Ministry Ministers take Holy
Communion to those in the Hospitals that the Cathedral is
responsible to visit. Opportunities present themselves to pray with
patients and families in this time of need. Is this the ministry for
you? Call the Office for details.
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Kairos Prison Ministry
is a multi-denominational group that assists inmates to develop a
Christian community inside the walls of prison. New volunteers are
always needed.
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Nursing Home Visitation
Members visit individuals at nursing homes, take Holy Communion to
the residents, and can help schedule events such as bingo and
birthday parties. Come
help us bring joy to area Nursing Home residents.
parish social life
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Circle 5 is a social group devoted to
fellowship. There is no need to dine alone - come and dine with us
once a month (third Thursday).
We go to different restaurants each month. If you need a
ride, one of us will come to pick you up.
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Young at Heart is a social group that meets for
food, fun and fellowship on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am
in the Parish Center. Call
the Office if you would like to join our group.
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Knights of Columbus are men who are willing to
help further the kingdom of God through works of charity and
physical labor. They
assist the parish in the upkeep of our church grounds, and take part
in activities throughout the year. New members are always welcome.
prayer ministries
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HIDDEN Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every
Thursday, 8:30am to 3:00pm in the Chapel of St. Michael. Come on
Thursdays and volunteer to spend time in adoration of our Blessed
Savior.
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Children of Light Prayer Group
meets every Wednesday, 7-9 pm in the Chapel. They sing, give praise
and worship to God, and expect and receive the manifestations of the
charisms of the Holy Spirit.
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Vocations Committee promotes vocations to the
Priesthood and Religious Life through personal prayer, sacrifice
& periodic special projects. Consider helping promote vocations
in our parish and in our diocese.
Grounds
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Grounds volunteers: Our grounds are kept attractive by a committed group of
volunteers who care for the lawn, flowerbeds and
simple maintenance. New
volunteers are always welcome.
Hospitality
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Nursery Care The nursery is for children three
months to three years old during the 11 am Mass. Contact the Church Office if you wish to volunteer in our
Nursery.
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Office Volunteer Volunteers are needed in the
Parish Office, to help with answering the phone, assisting with mail
outs, and more. Call us if you are interested in becoming and Office
Volunteer or
email us.
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Reception Committee Since the Cathedral is host to many parish and diocesan
events which include a reception, our committee provides the
event’s food, service and environment. Join us as we provide
hospitality to those attending events at the Cathedral.
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Ushers & Greeters This ministry is a ministry of hospitality
at the Masses (see listing under Liturgical Ministry). If you are
interested in serving in this capacity, call the office!
faith formation
 sjbcathedralschool.org
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St John Berchmans PK3 - 8 School
offers a quality education for all students. There are many
opportunities for adults to support our school - call the School
Office, 221-6005, for volunteer information.
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Adult Enrichment classes are offered at
various times, which include Bible Study & discussion Groups on
Sundays and Thursdays. If you would like to help with these groups,
call the Office.
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Parish School of Religion
classes for students 5 years through High School are offered on
Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 during the school year, and for
elementary students one week during the summer. Call the Office to
volunteer to help.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is
a year-round process for adults interested in joining the Catholic
Church. Parishioners are needed as sponsors and team members. Call
the Office if you would like to help.
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Youth Ministry seeks Adult volunteers to help
plan and assist at youth activities.
"Protecting God’s Children" program required for all
volunteers. Call the
Office if you would like to help with the Cathedral Youth Ministry.
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Baptism Preparation Volunteers for this ministry
are trained in the Church’s teachings regarding baptism. Consider
if this is the ministry for you, and call the Office for information
on how to volunteer.
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Pre Cana sessions prepare couples for
marriage. Call the Office if you wish to volunteer for marriage
preparation or
email
us.
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Catholics Returning Home
is
an annual Lenten event whereby we welcome home those who have
left the Catholic Church. If
you would like to help with this program, please call the Office.
councils
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Pastoral &
Finance Councils
assist the Pastor in determining the needs of the parish and
the methods to accomplish the goals of the pastoral plan.
If you have interest in serving on one of these councils,
please call the office.
IF
YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN A CATHEDRAL MINISTRY,
we are here to help you become involved!
We'd like to hear from you.
Send us an e-mail.
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