Spirituality & Worship Commission

Our mission is to assist community members in enhancing their relationship with God, however that may be, by providing opportunities for spiritual growth in our ordinary, daily life outside of weekend liturgies. The Spirituality Commission sponsors a number of activities throughout the year to help community members become closer to God. Some of the activities have included weekly reflections during Advent, Lent and Easter; Stations of the Cross and Tenebrae Service; the Women of the Bible presentation; Bible Study sessions and more.

Mass Intentions 

What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone?
An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died.  If you are interested in offering a Mass for someone, please complete this FORM and return to the office.  Masses will be confirmed once the office has them scheduled.
This information can be put in an envelope labeled MASS  INTENTIONS and placed in the collection basket, mail or dropped off at the office.

First Friday memorial mass association

The First Friday Memorial Mass Association is an offering made by parishioners, through which their intentions are remembered at a special Mass to be celebrated on the first Friday of each month at 12:30pm.  Contact the office for more information. 

PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to be part of the prayer chain, and/or make a prayer request, please contact Lynn Gilkey at l.gilkey@comcast.net or at 206.228.2504. Email requests are sent to everyone at once. If you prefer to be part of the phone chain, it will entail making a phone call to the next person on the chain. We are all called to lift one another up in prayer and this ministry provides just such an opportunity! 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls that are knitted, crocheted or made of fleece.  They are given to people who are ill, struggling with a difficult issue in their life, at a time of loss etc.  As shawls are made, prayers are said for the person who will receive the shawl.  Giving a shawl is a tangible reminder of God's love and the support of our community. If you or someone you know would like to receive a shawl, or if you would like to help make the shawls, contact Sue Jasek at 462-5269.

Ministry of Care  

Since the Eucharist is integral to our identity as Catholics, it is vital that we make the Eucharist available to community members who are homebound, in nursing homes, or are hospitalized. Trained ministers bring the presence of Christ with their care and compassion, so that the homebound realize that their faith community is praying with them and for them. Contact Loretta Kliver at 219/670-0684 or lkliver@comcast.net to request a visit or to find out more about training to become a minister of care. 

Women's Bible Study

The Women's Scripture Study Group, the "Scripture Sisters"  comes together every Thursday from 10:00am till 12:00 noon to reflect on one of the gospels. Please join us to enrich your understanding of the scriptures, share faith, meet some interesting women, and make new friends. All women of the parish are welcome.  A background in Scripture is not required - we welcome all who would like to deepen their understanding of the scriptures and share their faith and life experiences with other faith-filled women.  
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Christ Renews His Parish

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a process designed to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. CRHP is an effective spiritual renewal process which calls together the members of the parish in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.  
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