Pastoral Ministries |
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All ministries require VIRTUS training to meet guidelines set by the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The ministries below provide a brief summary of various areas of stewardship to share your time and talent. To find out more, click on any of the underlined headings to go directly to the page related to the ministry in which you are interested. |
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| The Liturgy Committee oversees the ministries listed according to the laws, canons and traditions of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, while meeting the goals of the parish of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. | Stewardship Prayer Generous God, All that I have comes from you. Walk with me, my God. Renew in me your Spirit. Help me hear the call to “Come, Follow Me.” |
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Eucharistic Minister |
The Eucharistic Minister assists in the distribution the Holy Eucharist during the weekend and Holy Day liturgies and must possess a spirit of prayerfulness and reverence. The Eucharistic Minister may also take Blessed Host to shut-ins and those Catholics who are ill and/or hospitalized and unable to attend mass at our parish. Initial and follow-up training is required. | |
| Lector/Minister of the Word | Lectors proclaim the Word of God during weekend and Holy Day liturgies. Anyone who wish to become a lector must possess the ability to read well in public and proclaim God's Word effectively. Initial follow-up training is required. | |
| Altar Server | Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon during weekend and Holy Day liturgies. Boys and girls, third grade and older, are invited to become altar servers. Initial training sessions are required. | |
Usher/Greeter/Minister of Hospitality |
These men and women serve the assembly by creating an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality as people enter our church. They distribute hymnals and worship aids, assist with the collection and help with the preparation and Communion processions during Mass. | |
| Environment & Art Committee and Helpers | This committee assists in creating an atmosphere for prayer within and around church grounds, for worship, by designing, assembling and disassembling seasonal decorations and plant care. Click here for related article by the US Bishops. |
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| Music Ministry |
The Music Ministry enhances the assembly's full and active participation at parish liturgical celebrations. Attendance at rehearsals, as well as weekend and Holy Day liturgies, is required. Musical skills are helpful for choir member and cantor and required for instrumentalists. | |
| Cantor/Choir Member/ Children's Choir |
The Cantor leads the music at liturgical celebrations. Choir Members support the Cantor in music. The Children's Choir is comprised of grades 2 to 8. The children meet weekly to prepare for bi-monthly 11am masses. A Cantor is chosen annually from the oldest Choir members to lead the music for the coming year. | |
| Instrumentalist | The instrumentalists meet weekly to prepare for the weekly and Holy Day liturgy. Musical skill and training are required to participate. | |
| Catechumenate (RCIA) Team Member | The Rite of Initiation for Adults and for Children is a process of study, exploration and faith formation for non-baptized adults and children (over the age of seven) who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church. This also pertains to baptized Christian adults who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Training is provided. | |
| Catechumenate (RCIA) Team Member for Children | The Rite of Initiation for Adults and for Children is a process of study, exploration and faith formation for non-baptized adults and children (over the age of seven) who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church. This also pertains to baptized Christian adults who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Training is provided. | |
| Catechist | Catechists assist parents with their sacred responsibility of forming and educating their children in the Catholic faith and prepare children for the Sacraments of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation. Grades 1 through 9 meet in a catechist's home. Training and materials are provided. | |
| Youth Ministry | Volunteers assist the Youth Minister and the "Keys of the Kingdom" Youth Group. The "Keys" is an opportunity for our children in Grades 7 and up to share faith with their peers. On most Sunday afternoons, prior to the 7:00 Mass, the Keys join together for guidance, support and to learn our faith through meaningful and fun activities. The "Keys" volunteer once each month to conduct "Christian story time" as an introduction to religion for children who have not reached Faith Formation age. | |
Marriage Preparation Team (Pre-Cana) |
This ministry assists engaged couples in Marriage preparation. Classes are conducted at the church on an as-needed basis and conclude with a special blessing at a weekend Mass. | |
Ultreya Core Committee |
Committee members plan and prepare monthly witness and prayer sessions for those who have attended or are interested in attending a Cursillo weekend, a short intense retreat. | |
| Food Pantry | This committee assists families, seniors and others in our community who are in need. Members share two to three hours per week to organize food, stock shelves and distribute supplies. | |
| Clothing Assistance | Those involved in this ministry sort and/or distribute clothing at selected times of the year. | |
| Holiday Distribution | This committee meets in October to plan for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. They separate and pack food and gifts for the needy families and assist in carrying bags to their vehicles. | |
| Justice and Peace | This ministry would very closely work with Social Ministry Director. This committee seeks to promote respect for life in all dimensions in society including, but not limited to, Outreach, Food Pantry, Housing Alliance and work in poor neighborhoods. | |
Ministry of Consolation |
These men and women assist the bereaved in liturgy planning for the funeral liturgy and other practical details. | |
| Consolation-Cake Baker | Members of this ministry work in conjunction with Consolation Ministry. Cakes or other baked goods are prepared and brought to the location where the family meets with Consolation ministers. | |
| Ministry to Seniors | These volunteers drive seniors to doctor's appointments and run errands for prescriptions and grocery supplies. | |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry | This ministry meets once each month to knit and crochet prayer shawls, chemo caps, hats, gloves, lap blankets, Christmas Stockings, Christmas Angels for fundraisers, and other requested objects which are distributed to those who request. Recipients have included, but not limited to: nursing home patients, sick and home bound, premature infant and homeless shelters. Some skill is recommended, but can be taught, if you would like to learn. Yarn donations welcome. | |
| Ministry to the Sick | This ministry brings Holy Communion to the homebound, sick and area hospitals. Eucharistic ministry training required. Training is provided by the diocese. | |
| Marriage and Family Matters | It would consist of Marriage enrichment offerings and family life development of a healthy Christian family life. This ministry is open for your consideration. | |
| Divorced and Separated Catholics | This ministry provides support for those who are experiencing the loneliness, guilt and pain of being separated or divorced. Monthly meetings are held in the church. | |
| Respect Life Committee | Members inform and educate the community on ways to protect and enhance all life and includes issues related to the unborn, the handicapped, the infirmed, the elderly, the dying, racism, immigration, gun control, genocide, war and other human dignity issues. | |
Parish Organizations, Activities & Services |
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| Fundraising Committee | The Fundraising Committee was formed to assist the parish in fundraising programs, and to foster and promote Community and parish Spirit, through a variety of activities. Committee members are welcome. | |
| Knights of Columbus | The Knights of Columbus was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. | |
| Stewardship Committee | This committee helps the pastor in leading the parish's response to God's call to follow Christ in giving back. This committee promotes spirituality of placing God first in our lives. Twice a year the Stewardship Committee organized and implements parish renewals of time, talent and treasure. This ministry is open for your consideration. | |
Secretary's Helper |
Helper's perform a variety of clerical functions (during parish office hours only.) | |
| Computer Design of Flyers and Posters | This ministry is for those who a background in computer design, or who can assist the parish to advertise various events and activities. Artists welcome. | |
| Web-site/E-mail Ministry | This committee designs and maintains the church web site and e-blasts for news and events. An interest in computer-based design, and basic computer skills are necessary to assist. Degree is not necessary, but experience is helpful. Artists welcome. |
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| Post Office Ministry | Volunteers prepare material for mass mailings to parishioners, during office hours only. | |
| Telephone Caller | Volunteers assist staff to make calls when many calls are needed to be made (ie reminder calls for upcoming events). Pleasant phone voice helpful. | |
| Money Counter | This committee assist in counting the collections following weekend liturgies. Training is provided. | |
| Skilled Trades Person | Those skilled in carpentry, electrical work, painting, cabinet-making and plumbing assist in making small repairs to parish facilities when requested by the pastor. Buildings and grounds are the responsibility of parish grounds maintenance. | |
| Gardening and Landscaping | Assists in maintaining the parish lawns and gardens. Prayer Garden and grotto attendants will be assigned a particular statue for maintenance. | |
| Snow Shoveling and Plowing | Assists in shoveling, salting and plowing the parking lots and sidewalks during inclement weather. | |
| Photographer | Provides photography and development to the parish at requested events. Own equipment necessary. | |
Cleaning Committee |
Members of the community ensure that the church is neat and tidy by vacuuming, dusting and light cleaning. | |
| Altar Ministry | Volunteers wash and iron the linens used for liturgies. Seamstresses/ers lend their talent to new linens as needed. | |
Coffee Hour Committee |
Members prepare and serve refreshments after the Sunday 9AM and 11AM Masses when scheduled. | |
