Our Parish offers many different opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to God. As stewards of God-given skills and abilities, volunteering in a ministry or organization provides a way to thank God, share our faith with others, and enhance our community.
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WELCOMING COMMITTEEARTS / ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEEEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONThere are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Extraordinary Ministers
Would you like to be part of an “extraordinary” ministry?
St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish has an active ministry of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), taking Communion to those in the hospital, those who are homebound, and those confined to Nursing Homes/Assisted Living situations, as well as serving at weekend Masses and other Liturgies.
Requirements:
– Candidates must be fully-initiated Catholic Christians, in a state of grace and capable of receiving Holy Communion, and active, registered members of St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish.
If interested, contact the Parish Office.
CHI Health Immanuel
If you are interested in joining a team of people that take Communion to Catholic patients in Immanuel Hospital on every Thursday, please contact the coordinator by clicking below. Teams rotate every five to six weeks.
EMAIL COORDINATORLectors
The Lector program at St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish is a traditional ministry, with lectors proclaiming the Good News at Sunday and weekday Masses, as well as Holy Days, Feast Days, and Liturgical celebrations.
The schedule is flexible and supportive to families with members in other liturgical roles.
Requirements:
– Candidates must be fully-initiated Catholic Christians, in a state of grace and capable of receiving Holy Communion, and active, registered members of St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Music Ministry
The focus of liturgical music is to aid in the leadership of the sung prayer of the assembly.
Our primary goal is to enhance the spiritual growth of each member through liturgical music and community sharing.
All voices are needed and welcome, teenagers and adults. Instrumentalists on a regular or part-time basis are also needed. Sight reading ability is helpful but not required.
Liturgical Ministry
All are called and gifted. By virtue of our baptism, we are called in the mission of the Church to be servants of one another. Our gifts (talents) are for the building of the Kingdom, so the reign of God is made visible here on earth. We are called not to bury our talents, but to develop, nurture, and share them. We are happiest when we are using our gifts. We invite you to pray about sharing your talents and gifts with your SPN parish family. Each commitment runs one calendar year.
Altar Servers
This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.
Ushers
These ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters. Being a welcoming community is very important to us. Ushers are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.
Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee strives to make everyone feel at home and comfortable at St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish. Members of this committee speak personally to each of our newcomers and welcome them to our parish family. We also provide useful church information that explains the many activities and opportunities available to members of the parish family.
EMAIL PARISH OFFICEArts and Environment Committee
This committee helps make worship at St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish it’s very best.
The committee is active in decorating the church for liturgical season.
Euchraistic Adoration
You are invited to join our Eucharistic Exposition Community. Daily time slots available Monday-Friday, 5-9 PM. Ideally, there would be a 3-person team for each hour of Exposition.
Exposition is also offered in the church proper from 9 AM-9 PM on First Fridays.
If interested, contact the coordinator by clicking the button below!