Ministries of our Parish
Please take a moment to look through some of the ministries that we have within our Parish and consider joining one or more. We need your help to continue making this community a prosperous one!
"To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it."
-- Mother Teresa
Parish Council
Our
purpose is to assist the pastor in the setting of broad policy directions
for the parish. This is done through open and honest dialogue and through
participation and assisting in the parish affairs.
Finance Committee
Our Finance Committee assists the pastor in the preparation of the annual parish budget, reviews monthly financial reports, advises on fund-raising efforts, and provides aid and advice in other areas as requested by the pastor. For more information or to join, please contact Patrick Carr at PCarr@MalcolmDienes.com
Sanctuary Society
Our Sanctuary Society prepares the church for the weekend Masses. For more information or to join, come to the church any Saturday morning at 9 am.
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers are men and women, aged 18 years or older, who are Confirmed, active and participating members in good standing in the Catholic community, who desire to serve the Lord by assisting in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact the Rectory...
Lectors and Commentators
Lectors and Commentators are called to be communicators of the richness of God's love for his people. If you are interested in becoming a Lector and/or Commentator, please contact Harold Baquet at baquet@loyno.edu
Ushers
Ushers are men and women who desire to serve the Lord by welcoming and greeting people as they enter the Church. If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please contact the Rectory...
Choir
If God has given you the gift of music, please share your gift with us. To join our Music Ministry, please contact the Rectory...
Altar Servers
Altar Servers are young people, who have a call to serve the Lord and their community during the Mass. If you are interested in becoming an Altar Sever, please contact the Rectory...
Knights of Columbus
"The Knights of Columbus is the most meaningful and significant organization a Catholic man can belong to!" Interested in becoming a Knight? Then please contact Bill O'Brien at 891-6261 or wobrien1121@yahoo.com
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. Members participate in the life of the parish and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. If you are interested in joining the Legion of Mary, please contact the Rectory...
Neocatechumens
The Neocatechumenal Way is defined by His Holiness Pope John Paul II when
he writes: "I recognize the Neocatechumenal Way as an itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times." The Neocatechumenal Way is a form of diocesan implementation of Christian initiation and of ongoing education in faith, in accordance with the indications of the Second Vatican Council and the Magisterium of the Church. If you are interested and would like to learn more about our Neocatechumenate Society, please contact Harold Baquet at baquet@loyno.edu
St. Vincent de Paul Society
To quote its patron, St. Vincent de Paul: "Charity is the inventive to infinity." We are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. If you are interested in joining our St. Vincent de Paul Society, please contact Patrick Carr at PCarr@MalcolmDienes.com
Young Adults
Open to all Catholics in their 20s, 30s, & 40s. We seek to provide a relaxed setting for young adults to meet new people and socialize while enriching their faith. If you would like more information, please contact Fr. Pat at 891-1906.
Membership Committee
Our purpose is to increase the number of parishioners. If you would like to help fill our church contact the Rectory...
Community Development Committee
Our purpose is to plan functions that make belonging to Our Lady of Good Counsel an enriching experience. If you are interested in participating, contact the Rectory...
Supper & Sustenance
Supper & Sustenance is an enjoyable meal in a “romantic atmosphere," with a presentation by a married couple about their faith and the journey of marriage. For more information or to join, please contact the Rectory...
Building & Maintenance Committee
The mission of the the Building & Maintenance Committee is to advise the pastor with regards to the building and maintenance of church property. For more information or to join, please contact the Rectory...
Green Thumbs
The purpose of Green Thumbs is to make the outside area in front of the school, around the church and rectory as attractive as possible. We meet on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to work. We sweep up leaves, pick up litter, trim, etc. In time, we would like to do a little planting of flowers at the rectory. Right now our flower pots on the steps look bad! We could even tackle the job of painting the iron fence. Interested in joining us to help liven up our Church? Then stop by Saturday mornings at 9!