St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church


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PARISH COMMISSIONS

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The St. Paul Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is the coordinating, unifying and leadership body of the Parish community. It is the voice of the Parish and supports, guides and directs the various aspects of Parish life. By gathering together the thoughts, needs and hopes of the community, the PPC, through a consensus, will establish the goals and objectives of the Parish community and oversee their implementation by the Parish Commissions.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

ALTAR SOCIETY

Established to foster a deepening faith and special devotion to the Blessed Mother. The responsibilities include the care of the altar, sanctuary, vestments, altar linens and flowers. The Altar Society also sponsors fundraising activities for the support of these parish needs. IN addition, the Sewing, Knitting and Quilting Ministry make baptismal gowns and layettes for Council of Catholic Women and Pregnancy Aid.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRIES

Ministry assisting those in the parish who have experienced death and the pain of loss. The ministry also provides speakers on bereavement issues and luncheons.

CHARISMS (meaning: Spiritual gifts)

Is a parish based volunteer group that offers "time and talent" on a project basis. This group organizes and completes projects that support the parish and school of St. Paul.

MINISTRY TO HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES AND TO THE HOMEBOUND

Weekly visits are made to the homebound, bringing Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Hospital visits are a 7-day per week activity for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Nursing Home visits are scheduled on an "as needed basis" through the facility administrator.

ST. PAUL PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE

Ministry supporting and promoting the dignity of life from conception until natural death.

DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MINISTRY

Peer to Peer ministry offering understanding and support during the healing process of separation or divorce.

HOMELESS WEEK

Once a year we host a group of homeless men, women and children for one week in the school building. Parishioners provide food and fellowship to our guests.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

National fraternal organization for men dedicated to religious, charitable, service and social activities. Visit the web site at www.kofc12121.org

ST. PAUL PARISH MOM'S (formally known as Mother's Of Young Families, MOYF)

Monthly gatherings that promote fellowship and community, as well as encourage involvement in parish life. The group also supports local charities through various service projects and fundraising events.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Catholic lay organization formed to assist the needy members of our community.

WIDOWED SOCIETY

An active social group of widowed men and women sharing common interests while continuing to honor their spouses.

EDUCATION

The Education Commission is committed to educating and guiding parishioners spiritually, emotionally and socially. Representatives from St. Paul School, Religious Education, RCIA, Athletics, Vocations and Youth Ministry meet to ensure St. Paul Parish provides and atmosphere in which we encourage every person to grow to his/her fullest potential in family, church, school and community life.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

Christians profess a belief in being called by God to the role of the good steward. Understood in the context of sacred scripture, stewardship calls us to a higher significant relationship with God, with our neighbors with the Church, and with all creation. Where Christian stewardship has been implemented, it has changed the lives of both givers and receivers. Parishes depend on the generosity of it's people - especially when it comes to the sharing of both their time and talent.

YOU ALONE DECIDE

How much time you're able to offer...

What talents you're able to share...

What degree of treasure you're able to contribute to St. Paul.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ST. PAUL OFFERTORY COLLECTION

The St. Paul offertory collection plays a vital role in the daily ministries, operations and services of the parish. We have been truly blessed with a faith community that has received many gifts during the year as a direct result of this commitment: babies were baptized, children made their first communion, youth were confirmed in their faith, couples have professed their vow, loved ones ere commended to God, the Eucharist has been celebrated and the Gospel proclaimed every day, adults have entered our church, our people have grown in their faith. Along with all these wonderful moments, our buildings were renovated, roofs were replaced, and boilers repaired, lawns maintained and the snow removed from our parking lot. Parishioners have the option of using envelopes for weekly giving or having their commitment automatically withdrawn from their account. Please call the Parish Office for further details.

ST. PAUL EDUCATIONAL TRUST

The purpose for which the St. Paul Educational Trust was formed include the following: to aid in support of present and future educational and instructional programs at St. Paul, to subsidize the cost of Catholic education for needy students who meet certain qualifications and to financially support other related educational projects at St. Paul Parish. Funding of the Trust is achieved by contributions from parishioners and the general public, bequests under wills and trusts. These gifts help insure the financial stability as well as the academic excellence of the Parish educational program.

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL

The Catholic Services Appeal is an important way for us to renew our personal commitment to the work of the Church. By making a pledge to this archdiocesan-wide appeal allows us to participate in a multitude of ministries provided by our local Church; whether it is in the area of evangelization, religious education, service to the poor and alienated of many, many other ministries and programs.

WORSHIP

USHER

Greet the people, assist with seating, take up collections, help where needed at Sunday Masses.

LECTORS

Proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and weekday Masses

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Assist the priest in giving the holy Eucharist at Mass, and to the sick and homebound

SACRISTANS

Care for the sacred vessels used at Mass

ALTAR SERVERS

Assist the priest at Mass; young people in grades 4 through adults are welcome.

EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE

The Evangelization Committee, formed at St. Paul in the fall of 2006, in response to the U. S. Bishops call to "go and make disciples". This committee will work in coordination with all other parish committees, helping to keep evangelization as an important focus for all parishioners

THE CHOIRS OF ST. PAUL PARISH

ST. PAUL CHOIR Sings at the 10:00 am Mass and on special occasions.

ST. PAUL VOICES OF JOY Contemporary Choir, sings at the 12:00 noon Mass and for special liturgies.

ST. PAUL ANGELS OF THE LORD Children's Choir (grades 4-8), sings on the last Sunday of the month.