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A special Minister of the Eucharist is a lay person commissioned for service to a particular community. Special Ministers of the Eucharist are selected by the Pastor with prayerful consideration of the needs of the community and the qualifications of the individual
Preparation for the Ministry includes:
* formal instruction through the Diocesan Office of Liturgy upon the recommendation of the Pastor
* parish instruction as to local customs and responsibilities
* formal commissioning at a parish liturgy, to distribute Eucharist from the altar only
Sacristans are also Eucharistic Ministers who have accepted the additional responsibility of preparing the Sacred Vessels and unconsecrated elements prior to the celebration of the Mass. Additional responsibilities include purifying the Sacred Vessels upon completion of the Mass.
An apprenticeship with an experienced sacristan is required, including basic knowledge of liturgy and the vessels used. Two hours per week for Sunday liturgies and additional time is required for funerals and weddings.
Server assists celebrant(s) and provides support to the sacristan during the liturgy. Also availability and willingness to serve for special liturgical celebrations outside of Sunday worship.
Some training in accordance with the requirements of the presiding priests of the parish, dependability, neat appearance and basic knowledge of the liturgy is required.
The proclamation of the Word of God at Mass through readings taken from the Old and New Testaments.
The initial training is provided by the ministry coordinator. Additional training and workshops on lectoring is held every 6 months. Public speaking and a desire to learn more about the Scriptures is helpful. The impact of God's messages depend significantly on the preparation, the delivery and the conviction of the Lector.
The cantor's role is to lead the congregation in song, and sing the responsorial psalms at Sunday masses, funerals and weddings. A pleasant voice and a willingness to practice on one's own are the skills necessary. Attendance at the workshops held by the diocese and meetings by the choir director are required training prior to performance. The Cantor is the psalmist, song leader and animator of the assembly.
The parish choir augments the prayer life of the assembly through music. They also prepare special music which reflects the particular celebration.
The choir meets weekly for approximately 2 hours in the evening for rehearsal and training during the months of September through May. Members are expected to sing during the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday from September through May.
No auditions are required to sing with the group.
Come join them, for singing adds beauty and solemnity to the sacred liturgy.
The handbell choir provides for more people to participate in worship and provides an avenue for stewardship of time and talent. As a member of this choir it is necessary to attend all rehearsals and work toward being a competent member of the choir. Rehearsals are one hour per week and the skill of keeping a steady beat is important.
The ushers greet parishioners as they arrive at church, assist with seating, collect and present the community's offering and direct people to communion stations and select the Offertory gift presenters. Ushers are present at all Saturday and Sunday liturgies as well as special liturgies or functions that occur throughout the year.
Following each liturgy, a general check-up is done throughout the church making sure all is in good order for the next service. Community offerings are sorted and secured for the money counters. Within each team of ushers covering all masses there is at least one usher trained in the technique of CPR as certified by the American Red Cross. An usher may serve two to three hours weekly, six to seven hours monthly in this ministry.
This ministry enhances the celebration of liturgies by decorating the church and altar to reflect the current liturgical season. A member of this committee would be required to help design or sew liturgical draperies and place them in the Church. Artistic, sewing or floral arrangement abilities are helpful. Willingness to devote time to decorating the church is most important.
Duties and time involvement vary in each sub-committee to carry out the necessary functions. The ability to meet and work with the public is a must.
The coordinator will place an experienced worker with the new volunteer for "on the job training". COME JOIN US!!!!
This gathering in the Social Hall provides an opportunity for families and individuals to get together after the 7:00 and 9:00 am Sunday Masses for a continuation of the celebration of the Lord's Day by joining in the fellowship of the church community.
The kitchen coordinating committee acts as a resource for activities where refreshment may be served or events in the social hall when food is served. Food resource persons act as consultants and at times buyers for anyone who may be coordinating an event. Separate from the food resource there is someone who sees to it that the kitchen is stocked with basic staples and supplies considered ordinary consumables by the various ministries.
This committee acts as a resource for the planning of events and instruction on the use of parish equipment.
Setup and cleanup for the event are the responsibility of the individual ministry.
It is the responsibility of the kitchen committee, in consultation with the parish Administrator, to oversee and maintain all kitchen inventory which includes all purchases and donations.
Money counters are volunteers who assemble weekly for the responsibility of counting all of the church collections.
The counters open church envelopes, insure the amounts checked correlate with the amount given. They count the collections, tally amounts and fill out the required reports and make a bank deposit. The amounts printed on the envelopes are then entered into the parish office computer available for auditing purposes.
Volunteers share their time (approximately 4 to 5 hours per week) have general math skills and the responsibility of counting the offertory collections.
Personable volunteers have scheduled hours varying approximately from 1 1/2 to 5 hours per month. In addition to selling the items, accountability of inventory and income for the day are recorded and balanced.
A short training session by the coordinator is scheduled. Volunteers work in pairs and "newcomers" will work with experienced volunteers to help acquaint them with store procedures.
The rosary Makers meet every Tuesday at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall.
Friendly instructors will teach you how to make the rosaries and provide the materials. We invite you to join us Tuesday or work at home at your leisure. Many have formed neighborhood groups with friends, working at their own pace.
Upon completion, drop finished rosaries in the white container in the hallway of the parish hall and pick up more supplies.
If you like doing something for someone else, join us.
INFORMATION AND TOUR DESK
A tour guide disseminates intra parish and conducts guided tours of the church and facilities to interested individuals and groups.
Following an interview with the coordinator, an information booklet is given and training begins "on the job". A scheduled time is arranged, usually 2 days per month.
Greeting visitors and parishioners alike is a friendly endeavor that allows one a great deal of joy and pride alike in God's work showing this place of worship. Tour desk is open weekdays 9 - 2 from August through June.
This ministry recognizes the contributions of the elderly as sources of wisdom and witness. Be aware of their needs in the community and provide information about right to life issues.
Concern and understanding, patience and determination are the skills necessary for this ministry. Although infrequent, courses offered by deaconate and meetings dealing with right to life issues, are helpful.
In order to make each life as fulfilling as possible, despite physical and mental challenges, is the Mission Statement for the Ministry of the Elderly Advocate. Is it your turn to help them?
A care giver to an elderly or disabled person can rely on the Respite Ministry. This ministry enables the care giver to have personal time. A Respite volunteer will read, pray, or talk with the chronically ill or disabled patient.
Dependability, the ability to listen, patience, compassion and as much time as you
wish to give, are the working skills necessary to perform this ministry.
A brief meeting with the coordinator before you begin is recommended, and is always available if you have problems or questions.
ADVOCATES OF CHALLENGED
The volunteers meet and work closely with the coordinators of the Third Age Advocates, Ministry of the Sick, Respite Care, Friendly Visitors and Transportation Ministries, promoting disability awareness and opportunities through the media and other handicap clubs in the area. They assist in developing programs which promote the spiritual and social communications among the members and encourage active participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the church and society.
Experience with the needs of persons with disabilities of any and all forms is helpful. What is needed most is patience, understanding, compassion and provide assistance without hindering the person from using his/her own abilities and a willingness to give from one to five hours per week.
Information is shared at meetings and special "Right to Life" workshops are provided by the Diocese.
To serve as a link between the Diocese of Orlando and the parish community in matters related to pro-life issues. To become familiar with the available resources and expertise needed to impact knowledge on these topics to those who inquire.
Duties required for this committee include serving as a "role model" by living and supporting the church's pro-life position. Be able to communicate issues effectively and communicate with the pastor and parish leaders on pro-life issues. Recruit other parish volunteers for pro-life activities and promote and support diocesan pro-life events and activities.
All initial training and ongoing education, certification and leadership development will be provided through the diocesan Respect Life office. The average time involved to perform this ministry is approximately 2- 3 hours per week.
The St. Vincent De Paul Society is an international Catholic organization of lay persons that seeks in a spirit of justice and charity, and lay person to person involvement of its members, to help those who are suffering. No work of charity is foreign to the Society. It serves persons in need regardless of creed, opinion, color, castle or origin.
Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month. Within the limits on a person's schedule he or she should be available to go on calls any time of the week as needed. Approximately two hours per week average plus the two short monthly meetings as mentioned above. Compassion for the needy, spirituality, confidentiality, ability to listen are skills necessary for this ministry. An orientation meeting with the coordinator and initial calls with clients always are accompanied with an experienced member of the Society.
We are a participating member of the Christian Social Services of Lake and Sumter Counties.
This group offers support to cancer survivors, their spouses and family members.
Members are contacted and informed of guest speakers and printed material available to them at the 2 hour monthly meeting.
Ministers of the Sick, on a regular basis provide comfort, concern and share the Eucharist with those who are sick, grieving or lonely, homebound in the parish and any Catholics in the nearby hospitals, rehab centers and nursing homes.
Visitors take should take an appropriate amount of time with a client, praying with them and sharing the Eucharist with them. Ministers are asked to attend a day of training from the diocese and attend support meetings each month. Other opportunities for growth are available. It is a ministry of the presence of Jesus Christ, the Great Healer and Comforter. This is made possible by the love and caring of dedicated Ministers of the Sick.
HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
The health care ministry is composed of active and retired nurses and other health care professionals. This ministry provides services which include: discussing health care concerns with individuals; assist families cope with illness or aging; supports care givers; serve as resources to health care agencies; provide health education; promotes an understanding of the connections between faith values, behaviors and well-being of mind, body and spirit; develops spiritual relationships through careful listening and personal contact.
We are called by our Baptism to build Jesus' community by loving service and reaching out to all people.
This new ministry reaches out to those unable to fix a dripping faucet, change a light bulb or other minor repairs around the home.
The Volunteers of the Home Helpers ministry reach out to others by performing simple tasks that have become too arduous. These tasks are "Honey Do" lists for both men and women, who now find these jobs too difficult to
handle or fix.
Our motto: "No job too small - many jobs too large."
St. Timothy Grief Support Ministry, is a group of individuals that are interested in helping those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
Relatives and friends who are grieving, need understanding people who are wise enough to hear their pain, without turning away. They must be able to give a hug when needed and be a good listener.
Our ministers visit those that have just experienced the death of a loved one. They pray with them and offer the sympathy of the parish. They also assist with the planning of the funeral liturgy.
The Bereavement support group meets every Thursday morning at 9:00 am. It is staffed by two of our members each week on a rotating basis. We welcome those dedicated individuals, who are compassionate and caring enough to devote sufficient time to the work and responsibilities of this ministry.
A four day training session is offered by the Diocese of Orlando.
Our goal is to contact parish newcomers by phone and home visits and invite their participation in parish life here at St. Timothy.
The Committee members meet once a month to receive "Welcome Packets" and home visiting schedules (approx. 1/2 to 1 hr per home) as, determined by the number of new parishioners registered.
The ability to freely converse, be knowledgeable about parish procedure and material in "Welcome Packet", neat appearance and an optimistic attitude and interested in making other feel comfortable and at home in their new parish, are the skills necessary for volunteers.
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The role of the parish pastoral council is, through ongoing pastoral planning, to maintain the integrity of the parish mission and the goals and objectives related to it. Within this model, programs and events continue to take place in the parish through the efforts of many dedicated parishioners, always in the context of the parish mission and within the guidance of appropriate parish staff.
The purpose of the pastoral model is primarily the development of mission-focused parishes; efforts to place at the heart of the parish a consciousness of the zeal for the mission of Jesus Christ are a primary goal. Members of the Council commit themselves to monthly meetings—regular meetings and workshop meetings are on alternate months.
The Finance Committee reviews parish financial statements and assists the Pastor and Business Administrator in financial matters of the parish when deemed necessary.