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  Altar Servers                                          Ministry Contact: Jami Wiese (812-952-2853) Altar serving is a great joy and privilege for young people and adults. It is so much more than helping Fr. Bob 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.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Servers:	32	40	36
  Art & Environment Committee        Ministry Contact: Pam Litch   (812- 903-0068)                                             The Art & 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. 2 or 3 volunteers work together weekly to replace holy water and  votive candles, fill the sanctuary candle, dust, vacuum, and     complete 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 St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary celebration was crucial. The members worked diligently to decorate the church for the Anniversary Mass and Confirmation, officiated by Archbishop Charles Thompson.  They also assisted in the refurbishment of statues in the sanctuary and with our Heritage Weekend parade float.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Volunteers:	8	16	16
  	8	8	8
  Communion to the Sick                          Ministry Contact: Jerry Reinhardt   (812-952-2800)                  Provided by Fr. Bob, 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. Bob 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.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Ministers:	22	20	16
  Visits:	276	421	261
  Total Individuals receiving Eucharist:	2,966	3,928	4,012
  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.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Eucharistic Ministers:	51	53	54
  Funeral Assistance                                          Ministry Contact:  (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.
  	2017	2018	2019
  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.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Usher/Greeters:	67	66	64
  Lector                                                              Ministry Contact: Chuck Lynch (812-951-3664)            Lectors proclaim the Word of God at all Masses throughout the week. Lectors are provided an  instructional handout, orientation, and practice. They also receive a Workbook for Lectors, which contains all the readings for the year, biblical context which enriches their understanding of the reading, and suggestions of how to present and express the message. All adults and high school age youth are invited to participate. Please consider serving in this ministry.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Lectors:	33	32	36
  Sacristan                                                            Ministry Contact: Jerry Reinhardt   (812-952-2800)      Sacristans are men and women dedicated to the daily maintenance of the sacristy. They voluntarily come forward, prior to all liturgical services, to assist Fr. Bob in arranging and setting up the altar and sanctuary.
  	2017	2018	2019
  Sacristans	7	7	7