| Altar Servers Ministry Contact: Joseph Fey (812-952-2853) Altar serving is a great joy and privilege for young people and adults. It is so much more than helping Fr. Kyle at Mass. As St. Pope John Paul II said, “Altar servers are called in particular to be young friends of Jesus. [Altar servers] are determined to go deeper and to cultivate this friendship with him.” For this reason, servers are invited to enter into a friendship with Jesus through on-going prayer and training. Altar servers are invited to participate at weekday, weekend, and special occasion Masses (weddings, funerals, Holy Days, etc.) throughout the year. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Servers: | 40 | 36 | 28 | ||
Art & Environment Committee Ministry Contact: Pam Litch (812- 903-0068) The Arts & Environment Committee's duties are to clean the altar area of the church weekly and to enhance the liturgical environment with appropriate decorations throughout the church year. The group consists of parish volunteers who meet every 2 to 3 months to set a cleaning schedule and to decide on preparations for all upcoming holy seasons' decor. The weekly cleaning is accomplished by 2 or 3 volunteers working together to replace holy water and votive candles, fill the sacristy candle, dust, vacuum, and other chores related to the altar area. Volunteers assist especially with Christmas decorations, but all parish members are welcome and invited to join in assisting with the Committee's weekly and seasonal duties. The Committee’s involvement in the past year has greatly changed due to COVID19. This Committee has cleaned the sanctuary area weekly and decorated when appropriate. Members are also involved with other groups to maintain the church during the Pandemic. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Volunteers: | 16 | 16 | 15 | ||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | |||
Communion to the Sick Ministry Contact: Jerry Reinhardt (812-952-2800) Provided by Fr. Kyle, Dcn. Rick, and a small group of trained Eucharistic Ministers, St. Mary Parish is pleased to offer the sacrament of Communion to those who are homebound or hospitalized. Anyone wishing to receive Communion regularly can simply call the Parish Office and request the service. Volunteers set up a schedule to visit the homebound/nursing-homebound weekly or monthly, according the needs of the individual. Sick calls are also made on an emergency basis by Fr. Kyle and Dcn. Rick. If you have a loved one who has recently fallen ill or has been admitted to the hospital, please contact the Parish Office at (812) 952-2853. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Ministers: | 20 | 16 | 16 | ||
| Visits: | 421 | 261 | 126 | ||
| Total Individuals receiving Eucharist: | 3,928 | 4,012 | 1,795 | ||
Eucharistic Minister Ministry Contact: Kevin Boone (502-544-8982) Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve the people of our parish by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations. It is a gift to serve as Eucharistic Minister – to share the Body and Blood of Christ with others. This ministry is open to those youth and adults who have been confirmed and are in good canonical standing with the Roman Catholic Church. Training is provided. There can never be too many volunteers for this ministry. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Eucharistic Ministers: | 53 | 54 | 53 | ||
Funeral Assistance Ministry Contact: Joseph Fey (812-952-2853) Volunteers are gladly accepted to assist with funeral liturgies throughout the year. In addition to greeting and assisting bereaved families, volunteers are also needed to assist as sacristans, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, etc. Most funerals take place on weekdays at 11:00 am. However, from time to time funerals are also offered on Saturday mornings. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Volunteers: | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Hospitality (Usher/Greeter) Ministry Contact: John Stilger (812-952-3138) Ministers of Hospitality welcome the congregation to celebrate the Eucharist as well as providing assistance in seating and collection of offerings. |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Usher/Greeters: | 66 | 64 | 65 | ||
Lector Ministry Contact: Chuck Lynch (812-951-3664) Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Masses throughout the week. Lectors are provided an instructional handout, orientation, and training; they also receive a Workbook for Lectors. Included in the workbook are readings for the liturgical year, biblical context, which enriches their understanding of the readings, and suggestions of how best to present and express the message. Adults and high school-age youth are invited to participate. |
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32 | 36 | 36 | ||
Sacristan Ministry Contact: Jerry Reinhardt (812-952-2800) Sacristans are men and women dedicated to the daily maintenance of the sacristy. Before all liturgical services, they voluntarily come forward to assist Fr.Kyle |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |||
| Sacristans | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||