Here is the area you will find the most immediate volunteer needs for various ministries throughout the year.  We hope that you will check back often to see if there is anything that fits into your schedule at any given time.  Volunteers are the heart and soul of a church community and ours is no different.  You are all valued and important members of the Church of the Risen Savior.  Thank you for all that you do to make this a vibrant community!

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Volunteer Opportunity Directory

Sacramental Life Commission

• Advisory Committee helps vision and plan for liturgy, liturgical seasons and church environment.
• Must be a current liturgical minister to be a member.
• Meet 3rd Tuesdays (except July) from 7-9 pm
• Contact: Dale O’Brien 952-698-1727, dale.obrien@risensavior.org orMarilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Environment Committee

• Helps plan and execute designs to decorate for each liturgical season. This is especially important in preparation for Christmas and Easter –specifically Christmas tree set up and tear down
• Volunteer to be on the committee or simply be available to help decorate our worship space for celebrations as needed.
• Floral designer helpful, but not necessary.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Weekday Sacristans

• Volunteer to keep our worship traditions fresh/clean.
• Training is provided and a list is given of tasks such as changing cloths, fresh holy water, filling oil in candles.
• Time commitment: One weekday a month to complete tasks.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Eucharistic Ministers

• Serve communion at the Mass you like to attend.
• Must be a confirmed Catholic. Eucharistic Training provided.
• Time commitment is approximately once every 3 weeks, depending on Mass time.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Liturgy Assistants

• Volunteer to set the table for communion and wash the chalice/dishes after Mass
• Training provided.
• Time commitment: You will be scheduled once a month. Select the Mass you like to attend, and complete your tasks.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Lectors

• Proclaim the Word at Mass. Present the weekly readings and prayers of the faithful. Young adults with confident speaking skills are welcome.
• Time commitment is approximately once every other month. Choose the Mass you like to attend.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Ushers

• Help seat people at Mass and pass the collection basket for offering.
• On the job training by fellow ushers.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Greeters

• Say hello to those coming to Mass. It’s a great opportunity for the entire family to volunteer together.
• Time commitment: Approximately once a month. Choose the Mass time you like.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Altar Servers

• Not just for grade school children. All ages, grade 4 and up are welcome to volunteer in assisting the priest during Mass
• Training is provided in the fall.
• Time commitment: You would be scheduled approximately once a month. You may select your Mass time.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Projectionists

• Middle school age and up, if you are interested in technology, volunteer to run our projection screens during mass.
• Training is provided utilizing Power Point. Approximately one hour.
• Time commitment is once a month during the Mass of your choice.
• Contact: Marilyn Lyden 952-698-1725, marilyn.lyden@risensavior.org

Sound Techs

• Volunteer to run our sound board in the booth during Mass. You would also prepare for Mass by setting up microphones.
• Training is provided by working with current techs for a short period. We require you to be high school age or older.
• Time Commitment: Select the Mass you like to attend, arrive 30 minutes early for set up.
• Contact: Dale O’Brien 952-698-1727, dale.obrien@risensavior.org or Kevin Rotty 952-698-1728, kevin.rotty@risensavior.org

Music Ministry

Messengers: 5 pm Mass

• Adult choir that sings for the 5pm Saturday Mass only.
• Rehearsals are held on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 pm.
• Time Commitment approximately 3 hours per Saturday
• Opportunity to share your God-given talent of singing with community in the interest of praising God.
• Contact: Kevin Rotty 952-698-1728, kevin.rotty@risensavior.org

Sonrise Singers: 9 am Mass

• Adult choir for the 9am Sunday Mass only.
• Rehearsals are held Wednesdays at 8pm and Sunday at 8:30am.
• Time commitment: We sing twice a month during the summer.
• Contact: Vince Therrien vincetherrien@comcast.net

Living Spirit: 11am Mass

• Adult choir for the 11am Sunday Mass only.
• Rehearsals are 9:30am on Sunday.
• Opportunity to share your God-given talents with community in the interest of praising God.
• Contact: Kevin Rotty 952-698-1728, kevin.rotty@risensavior.org

Risen Light: 6 pm Mass

• Youth choir (ages 14-21) sing at the 6 pm Sunday Mass only. October to May.
• Rehearsals at 4 pm Sunday (with pizza!)
• Volunteer to share your voice with other high school students in proclaiming God’s love.
• Contact: Kevin Rotty 952-698-1728, kevin.rotty@risensavior.org

Children’s Choir

• Children’s Choir sings at Masses during Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter. Grades 3-7.
• Rehearsals are on Mondays from November through April at 6:30¬7:45pm
• Sing at special events.
• Party celebration at the end of the year
• Contact: Cindy Mokos 612-414-5245, cinmok@comcast.net or LuLu Larson-Fine 952-881-2683

Handbell Choir

• Perform at various Masses throughout the year.
• Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 12-2 pm (off during the summer)
• Contact: Pam Mills 952-431-5222 www.risensaviormusic.org

Sign Language Interpreter

• The sign language interpreters allow those who are hearing impaired to fully participate at the 9am masses at Risen Savior.
• Interpreters must understand the flow of the liturgy and also assist the Lifelong Faith Formation ministries.
• Interpreters must be fluent in ASL (American Sign Language).
• Contact: Dale O’Brien 952-698-1727, dale.obrien@risensavior.org

Marriage Preparation

• Volunteer married couples mentor engaged couples utilizing a pre-marriage inventory called PREPARE. The volunteer couple meets in their home with 2-3 engaged couples during the calendar year.
• Training and support are provided.
• Time commitment is two years, then negotiable after that.
• Contact: Greg & Marilyn Buhta 952-432-4532 gmbuhta@charter.net

Lifelong Faith Commission

• An Advisory Committee that helps vision and plan for the Faith Formation of Risen Savior’s Community.
• The Commission meets quarterly or as needed for approximately 90 minutes
• Time Commitment: You would join the commission for either a 1 or 2 year term.
• Contact: Scott Brazil 952-698-1724, scott.brazil@risensavior.org

Pre-School/Kindergarten Sunday School

• Children gather in small groups to explore Bible stories in a “Sunday School” fashion. The groups meet during 9am and 11am Mass.
• Volunteer catechists are needed as well as a substitute list. The curriculum and lesson plans are provided to the volunteer.
• There would be a one time 2-hour training and 3 hour VIRTUS training session in the fall.
• Time commitment: Preschool/Kindergarten class is held the first 3 Sundays from October -April. One hour would be required either during 9am or the 11am Mass.
• Contact: Lori Skare 952-698-1712, lori.skare@risensavior.org

Liturgy of the Word for Children (LWC)

• LWC is a program held during 9am and 11am Mass for 1st and 2nd graders. The children leave Mass during the scripture readings for appropriate lesson and activities relating to that Sunday’s Gospel story. You are free to attend Mass, but leave during scripture to share your faith with young people, and return to Mass before Eucharist.
• Volunteers are needed as prayer leaders for the children during this time. Curriculum and activities are provided to the volunteer leader. The leader is free to design their own lesson plan from the provided curriculum and activities
• Time commitment: A one time 1-1/2 hour training and 3 hour VIRTUS training is held in September before classes. Volunteer for either 9am or 11am Mass during scripture reading. This program runs the first 3 Sundays/month from October-April.
• Contact: Lori Skare 952-698-1712, lori.skare@risensavior.org

Children’s Events

• Risen Savior volunteers may help with any of our three annual Children’s Events: Trunk or Treat in October, Children’s Nativity in December, and Vacation Bible School (VBS) in July
• All volunteers working with children are required to attend VIRTUS, a 3 hour Archdiocesan program focusing on preventing abuse. VBS has a 1 hour training session in July. No other training is needed for Trunk or Treat and Children’s Nativity.
• Working with the young people of the parish gives volunteers the opportunity to share their faith in creative, fun ways. It’s a great way to get started as a volunteer
• Time Commitment: Trunk or Treat – 1 evening, Children’s Nativity – 3 hour workshop + specific Christmas Mass, VBS – 4 day summer event + pre planning meetings
• Contact: Desire Sobiech 952-698-1729, desire.sobiech@risensavior.org
• www.risensavior.org/vbs

GIFT – Growing in Faith Together Grades 1-4

• Families with children in grades 1-4 meet at church for prayer and song, presentations, activities and art experiences in support of faith study at home
• Session Assistants are an important part of the GIFT program, which is designed to help families share and grow together in their faith
• Some Session Assistants are parents, older siblings (teens) of GIFT students and even grandparents
• Time Commitment: GIFT Session Assistants volunteer once per month (October through April) for about 90 minutes each month. Parents of GIFT students wishing to be Sessions Assistants should volunteer for a session other than the one they attend as a family.
• Contact: Desire Sobiech 952-698-1729, desire.sobiech@risensavior.org
• www.risensavior.org/gift

Grades 5-8 Faith Formation Classes

• The various grade levels meet at church approximately 2 Wednesdays every month from October- April. There are approximately 10 students per group and the session times are either 4:30-5:45 pm, or 6:30-7:45 pm.
• As a volunteer you would be sharing your faith with a group of middle school students. You could be a catechist or co-catechist (small group leader) and would be provided with lesson plans, curriculum and supplemental activities.
• Hall monitors are also needed during both sessions to maintain student behavior in the common areas.
• Time Commitment: A 2-hour grade level training in September and a 3-hour VIRTUS training session are required. Your small group would meet twice/month October-April for approximately 1 hour.
• Contact: Scott Brazil 952-698-1724, scott.brazil@risensavior.org

Grade 9-10 Faith Formation - Youth Experiencing Life in the Liturgy (YELL)

• If you are a confirmed young adult or older, volunteer to share your faith with high school students. 9th and 10th graders meet twice a month following the 6 pm Mass on Sundays. As a group leader you would facilitate approximately 8 students. Discussion materials and activities are provided. The discussion for 10th grade groups is based on Confirmation material.
• Volunteer to be a one-time guest speaker to this age group. Share your personal faith journey/message. The program coordinator will assist you in organizing your presentation. Piano and/or guitar players are welcomed to share their gift on an as needed basis. Also welcome is an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter as need calls for.
• Time Commitment: A 2-hour grade level training in September and a 3-hour VIRTUS training session are required. During the months of September-April small group meets at church from 7-8:30 pm.
• Contact: Scott Brazil 952-698-1724, scott.brazil@risensavior.org

Sacramental Preparation

• First Reconciliation sessions are held during the fall months and celebrated at the end of January. First Eucharist sessions are held during the winter months, and celebrated in April/May.
• Volunteers are needed to be a Eucharist or Reconciliation Hospitality Helper. You would take attendance at the sessions, help with treats and clean up afterwards. Eucharistic Helpers would also assist with bread baking and crafts during a one day retreat in April.
• Child Care for younger siblings is also needed during these sessions. A young adult interested in “babysitting” or an adult child care provider would be welcome to share their gift of caring during the above mentioned sessions or retreat day.
• Time Commitment: This is seasonal depending on which sacrament you chose to volunteer your time. You need not be a family member or a student to help out.
• Contact: Scott Brazil 952-698-1724, scott.brazil@risensavior.org

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

• RCIA is a program for adults who wish to become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church. Participants prepare with a sponsor and are Baptized, receive Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.
• RCIA Sponsors may feel a renewed sense of their Catholic identity, develop new friendships and increase their knowledge of their faith as they work with their RCIA candidate.
• Sponsor training is provided
• All Catholic adults are welcome to volunteer as an RCIA. Sponsor or RCIA Team Member
• Time Commitment: Weekly meetings from September through April for about 2 hours each evening
• Contact: Scott Brazil 952-698-1724, scott.brazil@risensavior.org

Bible Study

• Various groups gather to study and discuss scripture.
• The times are seasonal and are announced in the bulletin.
• Members volunteer to set up, clean up, and bring treats.
• Tuesday Morning Scripture Study meets winter/spring 9:30-11:30 am
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Catch the Spirit ~ 5K Fun Run/Walk Team member or Race Day volunteer

• Helps plan and execute details of the event for each year.
• This is especially important from June – Race day (the 3rd Saturday in September).
• We usually meet 1X/month from June – September @ the Caribou on County Rd 42 & 11
• Volunteer to be on the committee or simply be available on race day to help with registration, course marshalling, set up/tear down and other event details, as needed.
• Prefer person willing to help with attaining sponsorships and donations, but not necessary.
• Contact: Christine Parker, 952-431-7410, cricket10@frontiernet.net

Cana Dinner Committee

• The Cana Dinner committee plans the entire Cana Dinner event.
• This committee is divided into subcommittees: leader couple, publicity/advertising, decorating, entertainment, and food and beverages.
• If you believe in supporting other married couples and enjoy meeting new friends, the Cana Committee is for you.
• For married couples only
• Requires a 3-year commitment
• Committee meets once a month from August through February on Sunday evenings for about two hours per meeting.
• Event takes place on the first Saturday in February.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Youth Ministry

• Summer Stretch: This is a seven week service program for 6-12th graders on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Adults are needed in the morning to help drive groups of kids to service sites and back. Adults are asked to stay and participate in the service project that they drive to. Adults are needed in the afternoon to help chaperone the activities that the youth go to. Driving is not necessary in the afternoon as we take buses to activities. Activities in the past have included: bowling, Grand Slam, water parks, tubing on the Canon River and picnic at the park, movies, and others.
• Castaway Retreat:This is a retreat for kids in the 6-8th grades. It is held twice a year, in October and April. We leave on a Friday at 3:30 pm and return on Sunday by 5 pm. Adults are needed to come along and participate in the activities alongside youths, lead a small group discussion (with the aid of questions you will be given) and act as a chaperone and role model throughout the weekend.
• Confirmation Retreats: These are retreats geared towards students going through the Confirmation program, typically in the 10th grade. These are held twice a year, in December and February. We meet on a Friday around 6 pm and are done with the retreat on Sunday at noon. The retreats are held locally at various churches but we ask that adults who are helping stay at the church with the youth throughout the entire weekend. Adults are needed to be involved in the programming alongside the youths throughout the retreat, to lead a small group discussion based on the topics talked about on retreat and guided by questions given to you, and to act as a chaperone and role model.
• Lock-In :This is an annual overnight event for 6-12th graders. Adults are needed to supervise different areas of the lock-in facility, help with food and programming setup and cleanup, and to interact with the youths.
• Winter Blitz: Held each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this is a fun event geared around the weather, or more appropriately the snow. We usually take the kids tubing in the morning and in the have a fun activity. Adults are needed to help supervise during the tubing, the afternoon activities and for lunch prep.
• Mission Trips: We have a strong history of taking 10-12th graders on a week-long mission trip each summer. These mission trips have taken us to numerous Indian Reservations, to small towns, urban areas, and rural areas. Adults are needed to act as leaders, drivers, motivators, planners, and servants. Adults are needed for leader meetings and youth meetings monthly beginning in January and going until the mission trip, they are also expected to help with fundraising efforts and the eight days we will be gone on mission.
• Sanctuary: This is our weekly youth group for 9-12th graders. We meet each Wednesday night at 7 pm in the youth room. Adults interested in this are asked to be present on a consistent basis, to be mentors, to help lead discussions, to encourage youth in their faith, and to live their life in a way that makes their faith in Jesus evident.
• SWAT Team:This is an opportunity for 10-12th graders to serve on a leadership and planning team throughout the year. The team meets weekly to prep and plan activities, Sanctuary, junior high nights, and to learn more about servant leadership. Applications and interviews for the team begin in August and team meetings begin in September each year.
• Youth Ministry Advisory Committee: This committee needs a group of committed adults who discuss ideas and direction for the youth of our parish.
• There are other opportunities throughout the year to chaperone one time events.
• ALL volunteers who work with youth of the parish through the Youth Ministry must go through an application process. This is done to protect our students and to inform you of your responsibilities and expectations. This will include a background check, Virtus training, signing a Code of Conduct, receiving a job description and responsibilities information sheet, and a meeting with the Youth Minister.
• Contact: Travis Wyman 952-698-1731, travis.wyman@risensavior.org
• www.rsyouth.com

Emmaus Ministry

• Emmaus is a one-time retreat experience where women gather to be ministered to by other Risen Savior women. For women who wish to experience God, renew and deepen their relationship with the Lord, this is a time for personal growth. The women arrive on Friday night closed off and wary but leave Sunday afternoon with their hearts open to the Lord. The fellowship and friendships created at the retreat are shared at monthly coffees, twice a year dinners, and simply finding familiar faces at Mass. Emmaus is not only at Risen Savior, St. John Neumann was the first Twin Cities parish to host an retreat. The retreat is based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35.
• Where and when is it held? Our retreats are held the third weekend in October at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Prior Lake, MN.
• 2 Emmaus women volunteers needed after each Mass September -October to help future Emmaus women sign up for the upcoming retreat.
• Contact: Marsha Ruwe, 952-892-3764, mwru@comcast.net

Men’s Retreat

• Risen Savior offers a Men’s retreat approximately once per year. It consists of an evening of reflection and spiritual nourishment for men of all ages. The evening includes a catered dinner, speaker and music.
• Volunteers help with after Mass signups on weekends approximately four weeks prior to the retreat; they provide hospitality to the retreat participants the entire evening of the retreat.
• Volunteers will be working during the retreat so they do not attend speaker sessions and activities as participants.
• Time commitment: Once per year event. 3-4 weeks of handling after-Mass sign-ups prior to the retreat. The day of the retreat is an all-day commitment.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Women’s Retreat

• Risen Savior offers a Women’s retreat approximately once per year. It is an entire day, usually a Saturday, of spiritual nourishment for women of all ages. The day includes a speaker, music/entertainment and catered lunch.
• Volunteers help with after Mass signups on weekends approximately four weeks prior to the retreat; they provide hospitality to the retreat participants the entire day of the retreat.
• Volunteers will be working during the retreat so they do not attend speaker sessions and activities as participants.
• Time commitment: Once per year event. 4 weeks of handling after-Mass sign-ups prior to the retreat. The day of the retreat is an all-day commitment.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

SALT Steering Committee

• This is the 13th year that SALT (Seniors Learning Together, Inc.), a nonprofit organization, is offering “enrichment learning” to people over 55 (as well as anybody who is able to attend Monday morning sessions). Sponsored by a coalition of churches in Dakota County, the program is open to people of all ages.
• The SALT program is organized by the SALT Steering Committee. This committee consists of several sub-committees for program, publicity, hospitality and finance/administration.
• Time commitment: Monthly meetings January through April and July through November. Meetings are approximately 1 ½ hours long. They take place four Monday mornings in spring and four Monday mornings in fall.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Vacation Bible School

• Vacation Bible School is a 4¬day afternoon summer camp for kids in preschool through grade 5. Each day of VBS includes music, crafts, snack, games, interactive drama, cinema, and small group discussions based on the daily Bible story and lesson.
• Volunteers for VBS are creative, flexible, and of course enjoy children. All volunteers who work with children are required to attend Virtus, a 3¬hour program provided through the archdiocese that focuses mainly on prevention of abuse. A training session is provided for all VBS volunteers about 1 week prior to camp for about an hour, usually provided once during the day and once in the evening to accommodate all volunteers.
• VBS Planning Team members begin monthly meetings in January or February, spend one full day working on decorations for VBS, help with registration, and attend the entire “week” of VBS. Other volunteers are needed to lead small groups, called Crews, of children, or to help with things like snack or crafts. These volunteers attend only the training session and the 4 days of VBS.
• Children’s events give volunteers the opportunity to share their faith in creative, fun ways with children. VBS Planning Team members have an active role in designing the week’s activities. Crew Leaders do not require any prep work or special knowledge (everything is provided in real time) so it’s a great way to get started as a volunteer even if you do not feel particularly “qualified.”
• Contact: Desire Sobiech, 952-698-1729, desire.sobiech@risensavior.org
• www.risensavior.org/vbs

Baptism Preparation

• Risen Savior has infant baptisms approximately once per month either during weekend Masses or on Sunday at 12:30 pm.
• Parents asking for Baptism for their infants are required to take a two-hour preparation class. Risen Savior offers these classes on the first Monday of every month from 7-9 pm. Topics such as “The Rite of Baptism”, “Symbols of Baptism” and “Godparents”, are discussed.
• Child care is always provided during Baptism class sessions.
• Time commitment: 1st Monday of every other month from 7-9 pm.
• Volunteers have to be confirmed, practicing Catholics. Extensive training is provided. In addition to the training, couples also co-teach with an experienced leader couple once before leading a class by themselves.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Pastoral Care Commission

• Advisory commission that helps to vision, plan, and respond to the pastoral care needs of the parish.
• Meets quarterly: February, May, August, and November for approximately 90 minutes.
• 1-2 year term commitment.
• Contact: Kathy Lenertz – Chair 952-435-1973, jtlenertz@comcast.net

BeFrienders

• BeFrienders offer a listening, compassionate, and nonjudgmental emotional and spiritual support for those in need in the name of the parish community.
• Training is required and offered in the fall of the year.
• Time commitment: 4-6 hours per month after training.
• Training materials are from the National BeFrienders Ministry Office.
• Contact: Nancy Loyd-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1723, nancy.loyd@risensavior.org
• www.befrienderministry.org

Prayer Line

• Prayer intentions are either called in or sent via email to the Risen Savior Prayer Line.
• Prayer requests are kept confidential.
• Volunteers of this ministry commit to praying daily for each of the prayer intentions received.
• Contact: Nancy Loyd-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1723, nancy.loyd@risensavior.org
• For intentions call: Ellen Levandoski, 952-486-3159 or email: John & Kathy Lenertz at rsprayerline@gmail.com

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

• Provides support to those who are living with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis
• Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 12pm
• Volunteer to assist the group with greeting/set up/clean up.
• Contact: Marna Keenan 952-432-5730, oldmillfolks@aol.com

Peacemakers Quilt Group

• Makes lap quilts to be given to children and adults going through a transitional time in their life.
• Sewing knowledge is helpful but not necessary. Hands-on training provided. Actual sewing is done in individual homes.
• Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month from 3:30-5pm
• Contact: Rita Lefebvre 952-892-5442 or Debbie Steckman 952-432-6078

Prayer Shawl Ministry

• A prayer shawl symbolizes the love and faith of our Risen Savior community.
• The shawls are knit or crocheted to provide comfort and encircle our parishioners in love and prayer during transitional times.
• Meets 1st Tuesday each month at 9:30 am in the church library to pray for those receiving the shawls and share ideas. Most of the work is done at home.
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org
• www.shawlministry.com

Apple Valley Villa Holy Communion and Word Service

• Prepare reflections on the readings for the day.
• Visit with residents
• Bring Holy Communion to the rooms of those not able to attend the service. Eucharistic Ministry training required.
• Participate in the service
• Meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org

Augustana Care Center Holy Communion and Word Service

• Visit with residents, prepare name tags, distribute song sheets and participate in the service.
• Bring Holy Communion to the rooms of those not able to attend the service. Eucharistic Ministry training required.
• Meets each Thursday at 10:30 am at Augustana Care Center in Apple Valley.
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org

Separated and Divorced Catholics Coalition

• Help to plan speakers and programming for the Separated and Divorced Catholics series
• Contact: Nancy Loyd-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1723, nancy.loyd@risensavior.org

Depression Support Coalitions

• Help to plan speakers and programming for the Depression Support Coalition
• Contact: Nancy Loyd-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1723, nancy.loyd@risensavior.org

Home Visitors

• Bring Holy Communion and visit with parishioners that are not able to leave their home.
• Eucharistic Ministry training required.
• Time commitment: as needed.
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org

Fairview Ridges Hospital Eucharistic Ministry

• Bring Holy Communion to Catholic patients at Fairview Ridges Hospital and pray with them.
• Training provided by Fairview Ridges and Risen Savior staff. Eucharistic Ministry training required.
• Time commitment: 1 day a month on Monday or Thursday morning for about 2 hours. Schedule is flexible with a choice of day to volunteer.
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org or Sue Price at 952-440-4867

Funeral Ministry Coordinator

• Duties include calling workers, ordering food and shopping, coordinating setup, serving and clean up.
• Time commitment: about 10 hours over 3 days
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org

Funeral Ministry Callers, Servers, Food Donors

• Callers call people who have volunteered to provide food for a funeral luncheon.
• Volunteers donate salad or dessert for a funeral luncheon.
• Servers set tables, help set up and serve food at a funeral luncheon and help clean up afterwards.
• Time commitment: as needed.
• Contact: Diane Berg-Pastoral Minister 952-698-1713, diane.berg@risensavior.org

Social Justice Commission

• We come together in our common concern for promoting hope and respect for all, as well as for promoting stewardship of our time, talent, treasure and thanksgiving.
• Our mission: Engage individuals, families, and the community in activities that will help them put their faith into action for the common good.
• Raise parishioners’ awareness of social injustice and concerns of human dignity.
• Promote compassion and understanding among community members.
• Provide applications for parishioners to use their gifts and time in areas of direct service and social change.
• Volunteers form the advisory committee that creates the vision and plans for social justice events at Risen Savior.
• Meets quarterly: 3rd Wednesday 4:30-6 pm
• Contact: Elaine LaCanne, 952-698-1722, elaine.lacanne@risensavior.org
• www.risensavior.org/social-justice

Job Transition Network

• We encourage and support parishioners seeking employment. Our network learns, shares, and reflects with one another on job hunting issues, skills, and making successful transitions in a turbulent economy.
• Meets Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am
• Contact: Elaine LaCanne 952-698-1722, elaine.lacanne@risensavior.org
• www.risensavior.org/job-transitions-network

Green Team

• We promote stewardship of God’s creation, a principle of Catholic social teaching. Projects include maintaining the parish’s butterfly garden, promoting use of recyclable water bottles, disseminating environmental information each Earth Day, and making the parish and grounds “more green”.
• All are welcome, especially master gardeners, people with gardening interests, and those interested in bringing environmental awareness to the parish.
• Volunteers water and tend butterfly garden, staff information booths in parish commons, and promote green living.
• Meets monthly: 1st Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm
• Contact: John Peschman 952-432-4237, jon.peschman@yahoo.com
• www.risensavior.org/green-team

Habitat for Humanity

• We shelter the poor by supporting Habitat for Humanity. Risen Savior volunteers work for one week during the summer to build a house in the south metropolitan area.
• Volunteers commit to work for a full day on-site to build a house. Direction is provided on-site during the week that 15-20 volunteers from Risen Savior work on the construction project.
• Volunteers also plan and donate food to feed those parishioners who work on-site.
• Meets annually
• Volunteers without building experience can be very useful on-site
• Contact: George Farrell, site supervisor 952-469-273, geofarrell@charter.net or Myrna Oettinger, food coordinator 952-423-3729, oettingerd@charter.net
• www.hfhmn.org

Sister Parish

• We partner with the community of St. Rose of Lima in Gris Gris, Haiti.
• The Risen Savior Sister Parish Committee has worked with St. Rose of Lima Parish since 1999, helping the people of Gris Gris in many ways: drilling wells, reservoirs and fountains giving them clean water; building a new school; rebuilding their church and poor home; providing medical and dental care; sending them essential supplies; educating them about agricultural techniques and maintaining good health.
• Volunteer opportunities include working on subcommittees, donating goods to periodic collections to support the sister parish, and working with the community in Gris Gris when we travel to Haiti.
• Volunteers serve on subcommittees to plan and coordinate periodic mission trips and supply shipments to our Haitian sister parish.
• Meets monthly: 2nd Monday 6:30-8:30 pm
• Contacts: Bob Schilmoeller, chair 952-431-4901, socrates@schilmoeller.com Mike Mahowald, agriculture/conservation 952-220-6814, memahowald@hotmail.com
  Jan Magnuson, education 952-891-5015, janetmagnuson@comcast.net Agnes Lehn, medical/dental/health education 952-432-2103, alehn@thegoodmangroup.com
  Todd Rosen, construction/maintenance/shipping 651-336-8997, todd.p.rosen@gmail.com
• www.risensavior.org/sister-parish www.risensavior.ning.com

JustFaith

• We learn about Catholic social teaching and the importance of advocating for a more just world.
• JustFaith provides the opportunity to study and be formed by the justice tradition articulated by the Scriptures, the Church’s historical witness, theological inquiry, and Church social teaching. Participants experience conversion during the 30-week program, integrating their personal spirituality with social commitment. Participants are empowered to develop a passion and thirst for justice and to express it in concrete acts of social ministry in their parish and in the community at large.
• Participants read books and complete exercises each week on their own time, then meet to reflect upon and discuss that week’s topic.
• Parishioners who have completed the JustFaith program facilitate the meetings.
• Meets weekly: Thursday 7-9:30 pm, September-May. All are welcome.
• Contact: Steve & Marian Wilk 952-431-7438, smwilk@charter.net
• www.risensavior.org/just-faith www.justfaith.org/programs/justfaith

Beyond JustFaith

• We deepen our commitment to social justice and to working for change in community with others who are committed to improving our world.
• People who completed JustFaith take that experience to a higher level in Beyond JustFaith by continuing their study, sharing their experiences, and searching for ways to make a difference.
• Participants bring a common concern for social justice. They stay current with justice issues and find opportunities to volunteer, study and share with one another.
• Meets monthly: 4th Monday 7-9 pm Plus 10-20 hours/year for: border crossings (3/year), education opportunities (3/year)
• Contact: Nancy Ritt 952-210-9846, nmritt@comcast.net or Elaine LaCanne 952-698-1722, elaine.lacanne@risensavior.org
• www.justfaith.org

Respect Life

• We promote life and dignity of the human person, an essential tenet of Catholic social teaching. Our mission: Affirm and help instill in all of us the respect for the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception until natural death: achieve this goal within our parish and community through every available means, including prayer, education, communication, example, and Catholic action.
• Volunteers collect donated goods and funds to support people facing crisis pregnancies, and plan events and provide information to promote awareness of respect life issues.
• Meets monthly: 2nd Monday 7-9 pm
• Contact: Julie Orth 952-432-8486, julie.orth@charter.net
• www.risensavior.org/respect-life
• www.faithfulcitizenship.org
• www.nccbuscc.org/prolife
• www.stemcellresearch.org
• www.nchla.org

Preventing Hunger/Food Shelf

• We feed the hungry in our midst by supporting 360 Communities’ (formerly the Community Action Council) food shelf services. Food on the First, our largest collection, happens every month on the first weekend.
• Every weekend at Mass we accept nonperishable food donations, especially hot and cold cereals, powdered or canned milk, hearty soups, canned fish and meats, rice, macaroni, spaghetti, canned chili and stews, pancake and biscuit mixes, fruit juices, and infant cereal.
• Volunteer drivers are on call to provide transportation to deliver food donations from the church to food shelves in Dakota County. Volunteers donate nonperishable food items.
• Contact: Frieda & Lou Lintereur 952-435-1927, LLintereur@aol.com
• www.risensavior.org/food-on-the-first1 http://360communities.org/services/emergency_food_shelf
• http://360communities.org/Home

Feed My Sheep

• We feed the hungry in our midst by serving free community meals at Grace Lutheran Church. Several community churches share in the responsibility of providing and serving the dinners to 70-80 seniors, families and individuals in the community. Food is catered by Rascal’s, a local restaurant, which Risen Savior helps support via the “Souper” Bowl collection.
• Meets monthly: 1st Monday 5-7 pm
• Volunteers meet at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 7800 W County Rd 42 (SW corner of CR- 42 at Pennock Ln), Apple Valley, 55124, to serve an evening meal. Typically 15 volunteers set up, serve, and clean up.
• Contact: Bill and Cathy Rezmerski 952-432-4785, bill4785@charter.net

Loaves and Fishes

• We feed the hungry in our midst by supporting Loaves and Fishes, an independent, nonprofit organization that serves a hot evening meal to hungry families and individuals four nights each week at Holy Rosary/Santo Rosario Church in the south Minneapolis-Phillips neighborhood.
• Loaves and Fishes serve guests with dignity and bring the poor in touch with the “non-poor”. Anyone in need of food or hospitality is welcomed into Holy Rosary’s parish hall Monday thru Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The program is sensitive to the many needs of the guests -such as housing, food stamps, medical attention, and employment training. Parish staff will make referrals so guests can obtain the help they need.
• Meets monthly: 3rd Thursday 3-5:15 pm (for cooking) and 5:15-7:15 pm (for serving and clean-up)
• Volunteers meet at 2424 -18th Av S, Minneapolis 55404, to prepare an evening meal. Typically 7 volunteers cook and 24 serve and clean up.
• Contact: Lynn Johnson 952-432-4548 or Dave Callaway 952-212-4486, davecallaway@charter.net
• www.loavesandfishesmn.org
• www.op.org/holyrosary

Feed My Starving Children

• Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit, ships the meals formulated specially for starving children to more than 60 countries around the world.
• Risen Savior volunteers work along with other community volunteers to package dry food.
• Meets monthly: Usually Thursday 6-7:30 pm-other times as may be scheduled. Notification will be in the parish bulletin and on website.
• Volunteers meet at 990 Lone Oak Rd, Suite 160, Eagan 55121, to pack nutritious meals. Feed My Starving Children provides training on-site. Requires standing for up to 90 minutes. Typically 10-15 volunteers participate at each session.
• Contact: Michael Christensen 952-200-7917, michaelevan@msn.com
• www.risensavior.org/fmsc www.fmsc.org

Bread for the World

• We work for social change to feed the hungry among us.
• Bread for the World is a national Christian citizens’ movement that advocates on behalf of hungry people worldwide through letter writing to US Representatives and Senators.
• Offering of letters every spring.
• Volunteers write letters, using their own words or a suggested sample, and mail them to their elected officials.
• Contact: Myrna Oettinger 952-423-3729, oettingerd@charter.net or Pat Gretz 952-423-5917
• www.bread.org

Ministerio Latino

Proclamadores de la palabra

Misión:

• Somos católicos laicos practicantes, completamente iniciados en la Iglesia y que procuramos que nuestras vidas sean verdadero testimonio de la palabra que proclamamos, mediante un proceso permanente de conversión. Cuando hablamos de proclamar la Palabra de Dios, estamos hablando del servicio de comunicar lo que Dios quiere decir a su pueblo, de lo que el Señor, creador y Padre de todos, quiere poner en la mente y el corazón de los que lo escuchan, siempre con la finalidad de que esa Palabra produzca frutos de vida eterna.
• Reuniones cada mes: 6:30-8:00pm.
• Leer, practicar y comentar a manera de Lectio Divina.
• Participar cada domingo proclamando la palabra en la Misa.
• Participar en proyectos de asistencia social: visitas a orfanatorios, asilos de ancianos. Y de ser posible prestar ahí mismo el servicio de “Celebraciones de la Palabra”. Contacto: Carmen Lima 952-698-1715, carmen.sotodelima@risensavior.org / Carmen Dean, 952-698-1716, carmen.dean@risensavior.org

Ministerio de Música

Misión:

• Fomentar en la Comunidad y el grupo, un acercamiento a Dios por medio del canto en la Celebración Eucarística de las 2 pm los Domingos.
• El Coro no solamente es un grupo que se encarga de animar las celebraciones litúrgicas, sino que lo más importante para nosotros, es que por medio de nuestro canto la gente pueda ser evangelizada, y a su vez, estas mismas personas, puedan evangelizar a más gente.

Compromiso:

• Asistir a todas las prácticas requeridas
• Ensayar los Domingos de 12:30-3:30pm
• Practicar los cantos para la misa dominical.
• Participar cada domingo tocando la Misa dominical.
• Tocar en celebraciones especiales.
• Contacto: Carmen Lima 952-698-1715, carmen.sotodelima@risensavior.org

Servidores del Altar (Monaguillos)

Misión:

• Es la formación en el arte del servicio al altar. Ministerio importantísimo para el buen desarrollo del fervor en los fieles durante la celebración de la Santa Eucaristía. Los servidores del altar son parte de una tradición muy antigua de la vida de la Iglesia. Este grupo está dirigido a todos los jóvenes de nuestra Comunidad, para que conozcan más sobre nuestra fe y a la vez apoyen al Sacerdote en todos los servicios

Compromiso:

• Reuniones mensuales: 12-2pm
• Tomar las clases de formación para aprender los términos litúrgicos y los movimientos durante la celebración Eucarística.
• Participar en la Misa el domingo que se le asigne.
• Contacto: Carmen Lima: 952-698-1715, carmen.sotodelima@risensavior.org / Víctor Torres y Blanca Ramírez 612-235-8440

Formación de la Fe

Mision:

• Evangelizar por medio de una catequesis progresiva y sistemática, a los niños, cumpliendo con nuestra labor como cristianos “Id pues y haced discípulos a todas las gentes”
• Fomentando en ellos el amor hacia Jesús por medio de la misa y la oración.
• Formar discípulos capaces de transmitir la enseñanza de Jesús a través de su testimonio de vida en la familia, escuela, trabajo y grupo.

Compromiso:

• Reunirse un Jueves al Mes con el coordinador de Catequesis: 5-6pm
• Planificar las clases de la catequesis
• Impartir Clases cada semana: 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Planificar Calendarios
• Asistir cada Domingo a Misa(tomar lista de asistencia)
• Experiencia en catequesis (no necesaria)
• Tomar los cursos de formación posibles
• Contacto: Ivonne Zambrano y Carmen Dean 952-698-1716, carmen.dean@risensavior.org

Platicas Prebautismales

• Por el Bautismo, Dios nos da el DON, el regalo, de ser hijos de Él, dándonos su mismo Espíritu, para que habite en nosotros. A partir de ese momento Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo, la Santísima Trinidad, habitarán en el bautizado.

Compromiso:

• Reunirse una vez al Mes con el Coordinador (2 horas), para planificar la plática mensual del próximo Mes.
• Impartir platica de preparación a los Papas y Padrinos de los bautizados 1 vez al mes por 3 horas.
• Participar cada domingo en la Misa dominical.
• Asistir al sacerdote el Domingo que se celebran los Bautismos después de la Misa y algunos Sábados (aprox. 30 min)
• Contacto: Gerardo Marín 952-698-1726 gerardo.marin@risensavior.org

RICA

• El programa “RICA”, Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos, (por sus siglas en español), es un proceso por el cual los adultos son preparados para recibir los Sacramentos de iniciación “Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía”, dentro de la Iglesia Católica
• Es para aquellos católicos que están bautizados y desean aprender más acerca de su Fe Católica.
• RICA, es una “Jornada de Fe” es un proceso de conversión para adultos bautizados en otras religiones Cristianas y que desean hacerse Católicos.
• Todos ellos son presentados a la doctrina de la Iglesia, vida, litúrgica y trabajo Apostólico. Es un trabajo de comunidad en el cual nosotros y otros miembros de la Iglesia, reflexionamos sobre nuestra relación con Dios.
• RICA consiste en Ritos sucesivos que culminan con la Vigilia Pascual, donde los adultos que han decidido hacerse católicos, reciben ese día en la Iglesia, los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Confirmación y La Santa Eucaristía.

Compromiso:

• Reuniones los Domingos de 12:30-3:30pm
• Asistir a todos los ritos y Escrutinios requeridos por el programa que se realizan durante la cuaresma en la parroquia
• Contacto: Gerardo Marín 952-698-1726 gerardo.marin@risensavior.org

Quinceañera

Mision:

• La ceremonia de quince años es un evento religioso, una celebración de acción y gratitud por la vida en donde la joven de quince años da gracias y demuestra su compromiso a la Iglesia, a la comunidad Cristiana y a Jesús y aunque la celebración de quince años no es un sacramento, los sacramentos de Reconciliación y de la Santa Eucaristía son parte de la ceremonia.
• Tres clases y una reunión con el Sacerdote con el grupo completo para ensayar y practicar la Liturgia

Compromiso:

• Comunicarse a la oficina seis meses antes de la fecha de su celebración. para asegurar la fecha deseada y tomar las clases de preparación.
• Contacto: Carmen Lima 952-698-1715 carmen.sotodelima@risensavior.org

Matrimonio

Mision:

• El matrimonio es por tanto, esencialmente, por ser sacramento, un medio de santificación. el matrimonio católico encuentra en su fe el camino para llevar una vida recta, el permanecer fieles a sus principios garantiza una realización plena y llena de felicidad. En una sociedad donde muchos matrimonios fracasan, una preparación previa es crucial para lograr un matrimonio feliz que dure toda la vida.

Compromiso:

• Asistir a dos reuniones preliminares para llenar papelería “Focus”.
• Tomar el retiro prematrimonial de dos días completos
• Asistir a una reunión de ensayo
• Contacto: Carmen Lima 952-698-1715 carmen.sotodelima@risensavior.org / Carmen Dean 952-698-1716 carmen.dean@risensavior.org

Comité Guadalupano

Mision:

• Trabajar y llegar juntos hasta el final en la preparación de la celebración de nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe, compartir los mismos valores y retos teniendo un mismo objetivo en común, y así lograr que la comunidad nos identifique como un comité al servicio de la Iglesia. Transmitiendo a la gente todas las bendiciones que nuestra madre la Virgen de Guadalupe, da a nuestra comunidad,

Compromiso:

• Reunirse cada dos semanas: 6-8pm para planificar las actividades del comité.
• Participar en los proyectos para la recaudación de fondos y colaboración de los demás comités y voluntarios.
• Participar los domingos requeridos después de misa en ventas o actividades
• Aportar nuevas ideas a la mesa directiva y entusiasmar a la comunidad
• Contacto: Gerardo Marín 952-698-1726 Gerardo.marin@risensavior.org / Carmen Dean 952-698-1716 carmen.dean@risensavior.org

Ministros de Eucaristía

Mision:

• Ser Ministros de la Eucaristía significa, pues, potenciar el propio compromiso apostólico, perfeccionar la obra de catequesis, y transformarla, según la expresión de Juan Pablo II, en una verdadera nueva evangelización, en la que la sociedad de estos días siente una necesidad cada vez mayor.

Compromiso:

• Reuniones una vez por mes para planificar Misas especiales
• Tomar el entrenamiento necesario
• Dar servicio en las Misas de los Domingos y algunos Sábados en las de Bodas, Quinceañeras o Misas especiales.
• Contacto: Carmen Dean 952-698-1716 carmen.dean@risensavior.org

Grupo de Oración

Mision:

• El objetivo de cada grupo de oración es llevar todos los participantes a vivir el Pentecostés personal, crecer y llegar a la madurez de la vida cristiana plena del Espíritu Santo.
• Fomentar a la comunidad una vida cristiana plena, llena del amor de Dios, de la paz en familia y en la sociedad, capaz de llamar la atención de los contemporáneos y de atraer muchos otros para la misma forma de vida.

Compromiso:

• Se reúnen el Martes de cada semana de 6-7pm
• Planificar la exposición del Santísimo Sacramento antes del primer Viernes de cada Mes
• Ser ejemplo de vida cristiana para la comunidad
• Contacto: José Hernández 612-239-2034

Finance Commission

• The Finance Commission monitors revenues and parish assets, reviews expenses and payments to ensure they are in compliance with the budget. The Finance Commission oversees parish investments. The annual budget process begins with the Finance Commission receiving and reviewing budget requests and makes their recommendations to the pastor. This commission is responsible for the monthly audit of accounts receivable and payable. The Finance Commission is the only commission that is required by the Archdiocese.
• Volunteers need to be familiar with financial reports, such as a balance sheet, general ledger and profit and loss statement.
• Members of the Finance Commission may choose to perform a monthly audit of bank statements on a rotating schedule. Depending on the number of volunteers this would be 3-4 times per year. Training for the audit is provided by existing volunteers.
• The Finance Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July) at 7 am. This meeting usually lasts one hour. The monthly audit is completed after the finance meeting lasting about one hour.
• A background check will be obtained on all people volunteering for the Finance Commission.
• If you are interested in joining the Finance Commission or need additional information please contact Deb Highberg at 952-698-1720 or deb.highberg@risensavior.org.

Building and Grounds Committee

• The Building and Grounds committee reports to the Finance Commission. This committee has the responsibility of overseeing all facilities and physical plant expenditures and the proper disbursement of funds from the capital budget that are reserved for facilities upkeep and repair.
• Volunteers should have an interest in and knowledge of general maintenance procedures.
• The Building and Grounds Committee meets the second Monday of every other month at 7pm. This meeting lasts approximately one hour.
• No training is required.
• If you are interested in joining the Building and Grounds Committee or need additional information please
• Contact: Terry Trondson at 952-698-1730 or terry.trondson@risensavior.org.

Money Counters

• Money Counters are responsible for accurately counting the weekly and holiday offerings.
• It is helpful for volunteers to have experience in counting money, such as a bank teller, bookkeeper or cashier. They need to be comfortable using a calculator.
• Money counting is done on Monday mornings (unless it is a holiday then it is done on Tuesday) at 8:30 am. The counting takes two – three hours.
• Three money counters are scheduled for each week on a rotating basis and are scheduled one to two times per month.
• Volunteers do not need to be available all year. Some of our volunteers are gone for the winter or summer months.
• Training will be provided by existing volunteers.
• A background check will be obtained on all persons volunteering as a money counter.
• If you are interested in becoming a money counter or need additional information please contact Deb Highberg at 952-698-1720 or deb.highberg@risensavior.org.

New Member and Orientation Team

• The New Member and Orientation team facilitates the welcoming of new parishioners, providing materials, hospitality, and assistance to the program coordinator.
• Orientation and Registration dates alternate between Sunday mornings and Monday evenings.
• Choose: One Sunday morning from 10:10 am until noon or one Monday evening from 7¬9pm. Approximate time commitment: two hours every other month.
• Training provided.
• Contact: Marianne Brass (952) 698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Library Committee

• Risen Savior has an extensive library with books for many interests and people of all ages, including a very nice children’s book section.
• The library committee/team keeps the library tidy. These volunteers reshelf returned books, repair damaged books and help with book fairs when they are offered.
• Meets one hour meeting once or twice per year.
• Training provided.
• Contact: Marianne Brass 952-698-1714, marianne.brass@risensavior.org

Stewardship Commission

• Stewardship Commission is responsible for developing and growing the volunteer resources and works closely with the staff volunteer coordinator to ensure that all ministries have the required volunteer resources and that stewardship is an integral part of their programs. Volunteers for the Stewardship Commission need to be passionate about stewardship as a way of life and be committed to the stewardship values of time, talent, treasure, and thanksgiving.
• Training is minimal and generally involves projects or assistance with other ministries and staff. Volunteers for the Stewardship Commission must be willing to commit at least three hours per month for meetings and assisting other ministries and staff. Volunteers who commit to this ministry will experience what really makes Risen Savior a stewardship parish and why stewardship permeates all the ministries.
• Contact:
• www.risensavior.org/stewardship

Stewardship Prayer

Creator God, Life is your gift to us. Through Baptism, You invite us to share that gift in service to others. Through Eucharist, You give us the grace to carry out our baptismal promise. Help us to be good stewards of the many gifts You entrust to us. Jesus, guide us through your Holy Spirit as we go forth to serve as your disciples, sharing freely of our time, our talent, and our material gifts. Just as individual threads are woven together into a beautiful tapestry; weave us together as a community of faith, a parish family, a caring people the Church of the Risen Savior. In joyful thanksgiving, we pray. Amen.