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Serve in the Parish
There are many opportunities to get involved in parish life here at Holy Family. Below are all of the opportunities to serve within the parish community.
Parish Leadership
There are four Parish Leadership Councils that are responsible for the management of oversight of Holy Family.
Pastoral Council
As parish representatives, the Pastoral Council fully supports parish life by:
- Being actively involved in ministry to the parish
- Serving as stewards of the parish mission and planning with discernment and prayerful reflection
- Ensuring parish committee and staff initiatives are consistent with the parish mission and long-range plans
- Creating parish policies aligned with the parish mission statement and diocesan policies
- Providing collaborative support to the pastor, parish staff, and parish ministry leaders
- Developing relationships with parishioners to enable action on issues and concerns of the parish
- Continuing to develop our faith life
Current Pastoral Council Members
Pam Bruce (chair), Scott Kasper, and Fr. Steve.
Finance Council
The Finance Council monitors the parish’s financial position. Members review financial statements, assist with budget development, and serve as financial advisers to the Pastor and Business Manager.
Current Finance Council Members
Lisa Coonfare (Chair), Deb Eblen, Dave Lemke, Skylar McQuinn, Steve Osborne, Angela Robertson, Martin Verstraete, Aaron Wright, Marie Relic, and Fr. Steve.
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee oversees all construction and maintenance projects associated with parish facilities.
Current Facilities Committee Members
Dave Rogowski (Chair), Dee Carver, Larry Kloepfel, Wayne Krueger, Patrick Mendoza, David Moss, Roger Prokes, Marie Relic, Charles Schroder, Bill Wall, Fr. Steve.
Contact Facilities Committee >
Stewardship Council
As God’s children, we are uniquely gifted. We are called by baptism to nurture and share these gifts. Our response to this call is achieved in gratitude by embracing a life of stewardship.
The mission of the Stewardship Council is to call the members of our faith community to discover and acknowledge their gifts of time, talent and treasure and provide opportunities to share them.
We envision Holy Family as a vibrant parish whose commitment to stewardship calls us to involvement in our parish, our community, the universal church, and all of God’s creation.
Current Stewardship Council Members
Bill Yocum (chair), Marline Azevedo, Amber Cook, Lynn Gaston, Phil Pleiss, Josh Svoboda, Linda Teel, Fr. Steve Rogers and Patty Rose.
Contact Stewardship Committee >
Worship Ministries
Holy Family uses Ministry Scheduler Pro for its schedules. If you are a minister, you will need your username and password to access the site. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Patty Rose, stewardship and development director, at patty@holyfamily.com or 816-436-9200.
Altar Servers
Altar Servers assist the Priest throughout Mass. Altar Servers must be in 4th Grade or 10 years old. New Altar Servers must attend Altar Server Camp, typically held in the summer.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Cross Bearers
Cross bearers carry the processional cross in at the beginning of Mass and process out and the end of Mass. This ministry is available for teens and adults.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Art & Environment Team
The Art & Environment Team decorates the church throughout the liturgical seasons and feast days.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Communion Ministers distribute Communion at Mass. Training is onsite or diocesan training is available.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Gift Bearers
The Gift Bearers present the gifts of bread, wine, and collections to the Priest during Mass. If interested, simply take the designated cross in the center aisle before Mass and notify the ushers.
Greeters
Greeters welcome worshipers before Mass and distribute bulletins following Mass.
- Contact: John Winkles, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com, Patty Rose (816-436-9200), patty@holyfamily.com
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgies. There is parish training and ongoing Scripture study to help prepare.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee provides liturgical experiences that actively draw people to celebrate their relationship with God.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Sacristans
Sacristans assist the priest in preparation for celebration of Mass. They must be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and be recommended by the pastor.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Ushers
Ushers greet and seat worshippers, distribute and collect hymnals, and gather the collection. They are tasked with being attentive to the needs of the assembly at prayer.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Music Ministries
Adult Choir
Open to adult parishioners including high school students, the Adult Choir usually sings at the 11 a.m. Mass and other special liturgies. Weekly rehearsals held on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:15 pm and a half-hour warm-up prior to Mass on Sundays are required to participate in this choir.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Cantors
Cantors lead the assembly in song at Mass and other liturgies intoning the Word of God through individual singing as well as leading the congregation. Cantors must have an understanding of the flow of liturgy, be familiar with the parish musical repertoire, have the ability to learn new music on their own and be comfortable rehearsing the assembly.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir plays at various times throughout the liturgical year at weekend Masses and special liturgies. Any teenagers or adults who are basic music readers may be part of the Handbell Choir. Required weekly rehearsals are on Wednesdays, September - May, from 8:15 - 9:15 pm.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Instrumental Musicians
Instrumental music greatly enhances the worship experience. Instrumental musicians accompany the choirs and cantors at Masses and other liturgical celebrations. Holy Family always needs of all levels and types of instrumental musicians including piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds and brass.
- Contact: John Winkels, 816-436-9200, john@holyfamily.com
Other Ministries
Coffee & Doughnuts
Responsibilities include preparing coffee and juice to serve with doughnuts following Sunday Masses.
- Contact: Patty Rose, 816-436-9200, patty@holyfamily.com
Money Counters
Those involved with this ministry process the weekly offertory collection.
- Contact: Marie Relic, 816-436-9200, marie@holyfamily.com
Prayer Ministries
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Those involved pray and meditate in the presence of the Lord every Thursday from 8:30am-6:00pm
- Contact: Madonna Davis, 816-454-1501 or Shelly Mitchell, 816-436-9200, shelly@holyfamily.com
Prayer Chain
Those involved receive prayer requests via email. You are asked to pray for the prayer request from parishioners.
- Contact: Patty Rose, 816-436-9200, patty@holyfamily.com
Rosary
The Rosary is prayed at 7:30am every Sunday.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
Prayer & Scripture Group
This is an informal prayer group that meets each Wednesday at 6:30pm. The group centers around prayer, song and scripture, focusing on the weekend readings and meditations.
- Contact: Joe Roetheli, 816-616-7656, joe.48@att.net, or Judy Roetheli, 816-812-0098, judy_48@att.net
Children + Youth
Confirmation Sponsors
Confirmation Sponsors help lead confirmation candidates through the process of confirmation. You must be able to attend sponsor nights once per month.
- Contact: Rob Lickteig, 816-436-9200, rob@holyfamily.com
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Catechists
Catechists guide children grades Pre-K through 8th Grade on their faith journey. On-site orientation is available.
- Contact: Jena Duffy, 816-436-9200, jena@holyfamily.com
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Aides
Aides assist Catechists in guiding children on their faith journey.
- Contact: Jena Duffy, 816-436-9200, jena@holyfamily.com
Peer Ministry Team
Confirmed high school students assist catechists in leading small groups within the Senior High Youth Night.
- Contact: Rob Lickteig, 816-436-9200, rob@holyfamily.com
Protecting God's Children
Mandatory program for anyone who works with children in the Parish. Participants learn to be aware of how to protect those in their care form child sexual abuse and to provide a safe environment.
- Contact: Marie Relic, 816-436-9200, marie@holyfamily.com
Senior High Catechists
Catechists lead a group of senior high teens during Senior High Youth Nights.
- Contact: Rob Lickteig, 816-436-9200, rob@holyfamily.com
Vacation Bible School (VBS) - Activity Leaders, Teachers, Aides
Those involved with VBS coordinate, plan, or assist a week-long theme-based program for grades Pre-K through 5th Grade.
- Contact: Jena Duffy, 816-436-9200, jena@holyfamily.com
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Bible Study
The adult bible study groups offer seasonal and thematic scripture study programs. There is typically a fall and a spring session, taking a break in the summers.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
Becoming Catholic Sponsors
Sponsors serve as a companion/friend for those on a faith journey through the Becoming Catholic program. There is no special training required. Sponsors will attend classes, retreats and special prayer opportunities throughout the year.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
Becoming Catholic Team
This ministry serves as facilitators and instructors to adults wanting to become Catholic. Training is available on site and team members will lead scheduled sessions on a rotating basis throughout the year.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
Holy Family Men of Faith
Men come together to study the richness of the Catholic faith and learn how to apply it to their daily lives to become better fathers, husbands, brothers, associates and Christian men. The group gathers for a light breakfast at 6 am on Tuesdays followed by a video presentation and discussion. All sessions end at 7:20 am. Ten to 12 sessions run from September through November and February through April. The summer series meets from 6:30 - 7:30 am and breakfast will not be served.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
St. Catherine of Sienna Women's Bible Study
The women of this group study scripture, seasonal prayer and books on religious topics. The group meets Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:45 am September through May.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
Marriage Preparation Lead Couples
Lead Couples help engaged couples grow in their understanding of marriage. The Diocese offers periodic training for Lead Couples. Each Lead Couple will meet with an engaged couple for three to four sessions of 1.5 to 2 hours each.
- Contact: Rob Lickteig, 816-436-9200, rob@holyfamily.com
Parish Services
Bulletin Stuffing and Mailings
This group provides help to the parish staff by stuffing bulletins or preparing mailings. The time commitment varies according to the project.
- Contact: Shelly Mitchell, 816-436-9200, shelly@holyfamily.com
Office/Clerical Assistance
This ministry provides support for various projects, such as filing, assembling worship aids, making phone calls, etc. The time commitment varies according to the project.
- Contact: Shelly Mitchell, 816-436-9200, shelly@holyfamily.com
Parish Clean-Up Days
Parishioners perform cleaning, grounds keeping, or maintenance tasks as part of a parish-wide clean-up event. These are usually two times per year and average two to four hours per clean-up day.
- Contact: Dee Carver, 816-436-9200, dee@holyfamily.com
Parish Maintenance Ministry
Parishioners will provide their time and talent in one of the specialized ways to maintain their beauty and functionality of our parish facility. Possible maintenance crews include:
- Adopt-a-Landscape Bed: clean and maintain a landscape bed (no planting unless specified by staff)
- Church Cleaning: clean and maintain the worship space.
- Classroom Cleaning: clean and maintain the classrooms.
- HVAC Help: assist in supervised inspection and cleaning of VFR filters (HVAC knowledge required).
- Parking Lot: sweep debris, pick up trash, and keep parking lot clean.
- Pond Crew: clean trash and debris around the pond.
- Tree/Shrub Trimming: trim shrubs and trees as needed, cut down old/dead trees.
- Water Brigade: water all planters, landscape beds, and trees/shrubs as needed.
Any help in any of these areas is greatly appreciated!
- Contact: Dee Carver, 816-436-9200, dee@holyfamily.com
Parish Memorial Garden Maintenance Ministry
Parishioners perform upkeep on our Memorial Garden; such as pulling weeds, blowing out leaves, waxing statue, repainting the names on the stones. The statue needs to be waxed/polished yearly in July or August when temps are near or in the 90s. All other work may be done as needed when your schedule allows.
- Contact: Theresa Edwards, tke147@@gmail.com, or Dee Carver, 816-436-9200, dee@holyfamily.com
Photography and Livestreaming
This ministry aides parish communications by volunteering to photograph or live-stream events. A background in digital photography is helpful, but not necessary, and training is available.
- Contact: Patty Rose, 816-436-9200, patty@holyfamily.com
Sewing & Cutting
This ministry cuts fabric to make baptismal bibs or stoles and performs minor sewing or cutting tasks. The time commitment varies according to the project.
- Contact: Christen Cota, 816-436-9200, christen@holyfamily.com
