Assist with Liturgy

Eucharistic Minister: Offers the Eucharistic Cup & Bread during the Gym Mass Communion. Greet parishioners, distribute bulletins and serve refreshments. Rotating schedule.          Saturday 5 pm Cup Minister/Host:          Sunday 9 am Cup Minister:          Sunday 11 am Cup Minister: Sunday Projectionist: Project computer images onto gym screens at SJA liturgies. Knowledge of PowerPoint helpful. Training provided. Ongoing, rotating schedule. One Sunday per month or substitute.           Sunday 9 am Projectionist:           Sunday 11 am Projectionist:           Holy Week Projectionist: Experienced projectionists only           Easter Projectionist: Experienced projectionists only           Christmas Projectionist: Experienced projectionists only   Audio Visual Helper: Sunday mass setup. Knowledge of camera and web development skills helpful. Adult Choir: A volunteer choir for special Sunday liturgies, Christmas & Easter. Involves weekly Thursday evening rehearsals (Sept – Apr). Teenagers who can make a weekly commitment are welcome Launder Linens: Pick up and launder church linens. Once per/month Liturgical Reader: Reader at 9:00 or 11:00 masses. Reader’s workshop is provided. Prayer Partner: Prepare and lead occasional Prayer Services. Assist people in ritualizing life events. Attend quarterly meetings. Visit Prayer Partners's site. Seasonal Liturgical Decorations: Join & assist with Sunday liturgy, seasonal liturgy and special event decorations.

Sacraments

Baptism Garments: Sew infant baptismal gowns throughout the year. Instructor for Unbaptized Children: Teach children third grade and older basic Christian beliefs. Meets approx. 6 – 8 times during Lent. RCIA Sponsor: Walk with an RCIA canidate through the initiation process. Tuesday evening sessions and occasional Sunday rites (Sept. – May). Baptism Educators: Teach parents baptism class in preparation for the baptism of their child. 1 time a month.

Charity and Justice

Calvary Church 3rd Sunday Dinner: Shop, prepare, serve and clean-up a Sunday afternoon meal on the 3rd Sunday of a designated month with other families at Calvary Church at 2608 Blaisdell Ave S.(Oct. – Apr.) More Details          Coordinate Volunteers & Meal Planning: Work with families & volunteers to plan & serve the meal.         Serving Family: Assist in serving & clean up the meal. El-Bethel Baptist Church Youth Program: Groups of up to 4 people (families welcome) needed to prepare and serve dinner to approx. 40 neighborhood children attending Bible study Tuesday evenings. May choose one-time or ongoing commitment. Grace House(AIDS hospice): Prepare evening meals and/or drive residents to medical appointments and/or offer personal caregiving as needed. SJA Housing Ministry: Teams work hands-on locally to create affordable housing and mentor renter families. Flexible time/participation commitment. Isaiah/Interfaith Action Organization: A congregation-based ecumenical organization focused on social & economic justice in the metro area. Core team meets monthly. Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals to homebound.   St. Stephens Shelter:  Assist overnight at emergency shelter for men. Sister Parish/Tierra Nueava II Committee: Meets bimonthly to maintain ongoing relationship and projects with Tierra Nueva Dos, our Sister Parish in Guatemala. See website. Sowers of Justice: This Catholic legislative network provides information and Action Alerts on social justice issues during the legislative session St. Joan of Arc WAMM/Peacemakers: Study Christian non-violence, participate in actions and events that promote peacemaking and address militarism in our society. Meets monthly. Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Collect and distribute warm jackets and gloves for needy children through Person to Person. SJA Peace E-Network: Receive periodic e-mails from SJA regarding upcoming peace actions and events.

Adult Formation

Small Christian Community Board: Supports existing SCCs in our community, organizes new groups and plans SCC gatherings and retreats.Meets 5-6 times a year. Visit the SCC website. Life Long Learning Board: Oversees adult learning activities in areas of spiritual growth, social awareness and a deeper understanding of our faith. Meets 4 – 5 times per year. Eco-Spirituality Committee: Plans programming to connect spirituality and a sense of justice with the earth, its systems and all its creatures. Meets 8-10 times per year. Parish Retreat Team: Plans SJA retreats. Meets as needed to coordinate the scheduling and direction of retreats.

Community Building

SJA Concert Series Chair Take-down: Assist SJA Maintenance staff SJA Concert Series Ticket Sellers: Sell tickets during Sunday Masses. SJA Concert Series Hospitality: Assist with setting up and serving snacks and beverages during intermission. (Sign up in May only.) 55+ Holiday Luncheons: Plan & host celebrations for people 55 and over, three holidays per year. New Parishioner Dinner: Set-up/clean-up, serve dinner, and provide hospitality. Parish Picnic: Assist with barbecuing, coordination of the kitchen, and set-up/clean-up of this May event. Seder Meal/Last Supper Mass: Holy Thursday community meal. Set up, serve, and clean up. Wednesday Lenten Soup Suppers: Soup and Bread Maker, clean up crew GLBT Group: Meets regularily for meals, faith sharing, socializing, service projects and retreats. Parishioner Hospitality: Place phone calls welcoming new parishioners, answering questions and listen to concerns. Cabaret Volunteers: Various opportunities to be defined. SJA Womens Group: Work with a group of leaders to plan & host quarterly social, spiritual & educational events for the women of SJA. New Parishioners Welcome: Place phone calls welcoming newly registered parishioners to SJA.

Family Community Building

Adoption Committee: Meets every 6 mos. to organize events that support and educate adoptive families. Camp St. Joan Co-Leader: Lead children through learning centers during a weeklong half-day program for children 4 yrs.– 6th grade. Camp is held during the 3rd week of July. Materials, training & support provided.   Family Camp Planning Committee: Assist in planning and hosting a weekend family camp off-campus in October. Meets 6 – 8 times, or as needed. Family Camp Aide: Assist leaders with tasks during Family Camp. Meets 6 – 8 times, or as needed. Family Service Project: Organize recreational activities and visit residents of Birchwood Care Center 10 – 11:30 am third Saturdays, every other month. Primarily for families with small children. Parent Advisory Committee: Help plan and organize social, service & educational events for grade school children & families. Also advisory regarding grade school faith formation. Meets 8 times during school yr. GLBT Families Committee: Meets every 6 mos. to organize social, service & educational events for GLBT families with children.

Nursery Birth-3 1/2 years

Lead Volunteer: Coordinate volunteers in Nursery 6 – 7 times per yr. (8:15 – 12:30 pm), welcome families and supervise sign-in and sign-out of children. 1st Aid/CPR provider.   Nursery Volunteer: Provide childcare for children birth through 3 1/2 yrs. One Sunday morning per month    Session 1(Sept.-Feb) 9 am Mass   or 11 am Mass     Session 2(Mar-Aug) 9 am Mass   or 11 am Mass Nursery Substitute Volunteer: Provide childcare on an "as needed" basis. Notified of need 1-3 days in advance.         9 am Mass     11 am Mass Special Events Volunteer: Provide childcare on Christmas Eve, Lenten Wednesday evening prayer services & Easter. Nursery Advisory Committee: Meets 4 times during the school year to define and evaluate Nursery policy and procedures.

Note: Virtus Training- All volunteers who have contact with children are required to attend “Protecting Gods Children” child abuse awareness sessions. FFI or to register for a session contact Steve at the Parish Center.

Pre-School Religious Ed 3 1/2 yrs.-K

Pre-School Teacher: Conduct weekly lessons for pre-school children (4yrs. – K) on Sundays (Sept. – May). No previous experience except ability to have fun with children is needed. Training, lesson plans and support are provided throughout the year.       9 am Teacher Weekly         9 am Teacher Every Other Week       11 am Teacher Weekly       11 am Teacher Every Other Week   Pre-School Music Program: Lead preschool children in a large group musical experience. Leaders enjoy singing preschool songs, no training needed.       9-9:30 am       11-11:30 am Lead Volunteer: Organize materials and classrooms for weekly religious education 6 or 8 times per year. Sept. – May.       Lead Volunteer:8-Noon Pre-School Advisory Committee: Meet quarterly or as needed to discuss issues specific to pre-school religious education.

Elementary Religious Ed Grades 1-6

Elementary Religious Ed Teacher: Teach lessons for elementary age children Sunday mornings, weekly or every other week. Training, lesson plans and support are provided.         9-9:45 am Weekly       9-9:45 am Every Other Week         11-11:45 Weekly         11-11:45 Every Other Week

Youth Ministries Grades 7-12

Small Group Co-Facilitator: Adults lead a 45-60 minute small group (10 – 12 youth) following Club on 2nd and 3rd Sundays 10:30 am -12:15 pm. Training and lesson plans are provided. Mid- Sept. – Mid-May. Youth Music Mentor:An adult with musical background to mentor our youth Club musicians. Music is performed at Club. Service Sunday SJA Contact Person: Call a list of 8 – 10 youth and serve alongside them. Once a month, 1st or 3rd Sunday, Oct. – May. Service Sunday Assistant: Help with driving or calling as needed. Web Page Mentor: Young adult or adult to meet monthly with enthusiastic group of youth who are creating and updating the youth web page for SJA. Adult Leadership: Provide leadership at various youth events throughout the school year. Summer Event Adult Leadership: Either Jr. High Summerfest or Sr. High Summerfest. One week offsite. Night on the Street in April: Friday night-Saturday morning sleep outside at Plymouth Church Confirmation Small Group Co-Leader: Meet with small confirmation group 4-5 times through process groups determined by geographic location of home. Confirmation Sponsor: Format to be determined. Communications: Write articles and about youth ministry for website. Meets on as-needed basis.. Photographers also needed. Lead Volunteer: Provide Assistance to youth ministers and small group leaders on Club Sundays (2nd & 3rd ) 6-8 times per year.

Parish Office

Receptionist: Answer door and route phone calls to staff or voice mail. Light clerical duties. Fill in for staff on sick days, vacation & special events.       Mornings(8:30-12:30 pm)       Afternoon(12:30-4:30 pm)       Evenings(4:30-8:30 pm)       Saturdays(8:30-1 pm)       Sundays(8:30-1 pm) Print and Fold Bulletins: Daytime on Thursdays, as needed. Insert and Staple Envelopes into Bulletins: Daytime on Fridays as needed(2-3 times per year). Library Helper: Check in returned books, tidy shelves.

Communications

SJA Website: A community project. We welcome you wherever you are on your cyber-journey. Do as little or as much as you can. Web designers need not be experts but must keep their section up to date. Writer/Reporters can report on as few or as many events/features as they would like to. Photographers must have access to a digital camera or scanner.       Web Designer- Adopt a section of www.stjoan.com to design and maintain       Writer/Reporter- Write articles on special events or feature stories at SJA, send them via email to webmaster       Photographers- Take pictures of special events at SJA, send via email to webmaster

Maintenance

Maintenance Help: Assist maintenance team with special projects.       List your special talents: Green Carpet Club: Seasonal yard work on Parish grounds.

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