Ways to Get Involved
God has given us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. God has also given everyone talents and gifts.
There are many activities that make demands on our time and talent. We can’t do everything. However, if everyone does one thing, imagine what we can accomplish!
This booklet provides an opportunity for you to look at the many opportunities we have to be of service to our parish.
It invites you to pray about and consider giving back to God through volunteering, a portion of the time and talent he has given you.
This call to service is really an invitation to live our life in imitation of Christ who gave all that he had for our sake. In our gift of time and talent, we GROW IN CHRIST and continue to live our faith through our service to our brothers and sisters of the Cathedral Parish.
Liturgy
Contact Mary Daniel—342-0507 ext 19
Ministers of Hospitality
What: Provide a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to celebrate Mass.
When: Regularly scheduled at weekend Masses according to your preference and the need.
Talent needed: Willingness to be friendly, polite and courteous.
Hospitality Ministers provide a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to celebrate Mass. They assist in the collection, presentation of gifts, distribution of bulletins and other materials and straightening up the church in preparation for the next liturgy. This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to become involved in a very important way in the liturgy.
Altar Servers
(open to parishioners 4th grade and older)
What: Assist the priest and other ministers of the liturgy at daily and/or weekend Masses.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need.
Talent needed: Willingness to serve, to learn, comfortable in front of the community.
Altar servers assist the priest and other ministers of the liturgy daily
and on the weekend. Masters of ceremonies are servers with some years of experience who assist the other servers in fulfilling their duties. This is an excellent opportunity for children and youth, couples and families to be involved in liturgical ministry. Altar servers are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Lectors
What: Proclaim the Scriptures at the weekend and/or daily Masses and other liturgical prayer services.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need.
Talent needed: Love of the Scriptures, comfortable in front of the community, willingness to understand what proclamation requires.
This ministry requires a person to proclaim the Scripture readings with feeling and energy. Any parishioner who is capable of effectively proclaiming the Scripture readings can apply for this ministry. Lectors are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
(Open to confirmed members of the parish)
What: Assist the priests and deacons in the distribution of Communion at weekend and/or daily Masses.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need.
Talent needed: Love of the Eucharist, comfortable in front of the community, willingness to understand this ministry.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are called to serve the parish and assist the priests and deacons in the distribution of Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are needed for daily as well as weekend liturgies.
Sacristans
What: Set up vessels and furnishings prior to weekend and/or daily Masses, clean vessels and put things away after Masses.
When: Regularly scheduled according to your preference and the need.
Talent needed: Organizational skills, able to follow directions, flexibility.
This “behind the scenes” ministry is a great service for those who like to be involved, but perhaps are not comfortable being in front. It is an invaluable help to the priests, other ministers and the whole community.
Church Decorators
What: Decorate the church entryways, body of the church and sanctuary with signs and symbols marking certain feast days or liturgical seasons.
When: Various times throughout the year.
Talent needed: Gift for decorating and creativity.
Volunteers could agree to decorate for a season or to decorate for a feast day. Whatever time you could give would help to enhance and mark the various feasts and seasons of our liturgical year.
Liturgy Committee
What: Prepare and review liturgies for various feasts and seasons.
When: Monthly meeting; the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Talent needed: Love for and commitment to parish liturgical life and a willingness to share opinions, thoughts, feelings and concerns about the liturgy.
The goal of the Liturgy Committee is to celebrate effective liturgies in our parish. We do this by our own study and growth in understanding and by sharing our experience of our liturgies and planning for subsequent liturgical celebrations.
Music Ministry
Contact Katie Simonyak - 342-0507 ext. 26
katie@cathedralolph.org
Oremus Choir
(Oremus means “let us pray”)
Who: Cathedral’s adult choir.
When: Sing at Sunday 10:30 AM Mass and weekly rehearsals on Thursday nights 6:00—7:30 (some special rehearsals for Christmas, Holy Week, and Diocesan Liturgies).
Talent Needed: Ability to sing, ability to blend with other voices, ability to sing in parts and a regular attendance commitment.
Spiritus
Who: Singers and instrumentalists that lead music as a group at Mass.
When: Sing at 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday and 7:00 PM Tuesday evening rehearsals.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing or play an instrument proficiently. Ability to work well with others in a small group and blend musically.
Laudamus
Who: Singers and instrumentalists that lead music as a group at Mass.
When: Sing at 5:30 PM Mass on Sunday and 4:45 PM rehearsal before Mass.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing or play an instrument proficiently. Ability to work well with others in a small group and blend musically.
Regular attendance commitment.
Life Night/Edge Choir
Who: Middle school and high school students.
When: 4:30 PM rehearsal/warm-up and sing at 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM Wednesday Masses.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing, ability to blend with other voices, and a regular attendance commitment.
Children’s Choir
Who: Children through 5th grade
When: 4:45 PM Wednesday rehearsals. Sing at Mass when scheduled.
Talent Needed: Willingness to sing with a group in front of others. Excitement for singing. Regular attendance commitment.
Cantors
What: Leaders of song and proclaimers of the psalm for liturgies.
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Ability to sing on pitch with clear diction and articulation. Ability to proclaim the psalm and pray all music during the liturgy by leading the congregation in song.
Accompanists
Who: Pianists or organists to accompany the singing at Mass.
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Proficiency in playing the piano and/or organ. Ability to lead, sensitivity to volume, ability to work with cantors, choir members and directors. Ability to encourage congregational singing. Excellent sight-reading skills are helpful, but not mandatory.
Musicians
Who: Guitarists, string players, percussionists, brass players, woodwind players, etc.
When: Scheduled for weekend and special liturgies according to availability.
Talent Needed: Proficiency on selected instrument. Ability to play with other musicians and singers.
Music Library Organizers
Who: Volunteers who love to organize!
What: Return sheet music to folders/storage boxes after use. Help maintain catalogue and tidiness of music closet.
When: Various times throughout the year according to the volunteer’s schedule.
Talent Needed: A love and talent for organization.
Life Long Faith Formation
Generations of Faith
Contact Linda Baldwin - 342-0507 ext. 20
Generations of Faith (GOF)
is a monthly event where people of all generations meet to celebrate the richness of our faith. Our Events vary month to month. We start with a meal and use interactive age related catechesis to learn together. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share your faith and help make our Events run smoothly. Please call Linda if you would like to help with a variety of tasks including meals, childcare, catechesis and planning.
When: We will present the program twice during the month from September through April – Sunday 11:30 AM -1:30 PM or Wednesday 6:15-8:00 PM, with Life Night and Edge.
Babysitters for Generations of Faith
Contact Linda Baldwin -- 342-0507 ext.20
linda@cathedralolph.org
What: Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers.
When: During Generations of Faith, Sunday 11:30 AM-1:30 PM or Wednesday 6:15-8:00 PM.
Talent needed: Love of children, flexibility.
Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers are needed to help care for the children of those who are attending Generations of Faith.
Children of God
Contact Linda Baldwin—342-0507 ext.20
linda@cathedralolph.org
Children of God (COG) Is a program geared to students Kindergarten thru 5th grade to continue studying the topics covered during Generations of Faith. We will meet in the Large Meeting Room located below the Rectory from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
We are looking for parents and teens to be involved, helping with crafts, snacks, games, music and fun.
High School Youth Ministry - Life Night
Contact Shari Dahlke—342-0507 ext.28
shari@cathedralolph.org
Life Teen is the youth ministry formation program that meets weekly to lead high school students closer to Christ. High School meets Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM for Light Night, starting with Mass.
We need dedicated volunteers to serve as mentors to the students, as well as be present each Wednesday evening during the events. Adults will be expected to be able to pray aloud with and over students and lead small groups.
Middle School Youth Ministry - EDGE
Contact Shari Dahlke—342-0507 ext.28
shari@cathedralolph.org
EDGE is the youth ministry formation program for Middle School students 6th thru 8th grade. EDGE meets every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, ending with Mass.
Like High School we are in need of dedicated volunteers to serve as mentors to the students, as well as be present each Wednesday evening during the events. Adults will be expected to be able to pray aloud with and over students and lead small groups.
RCIA Team
Linda Baldwin—342-0507 ext.20
linda@cathedralolph.org
What: Help those interested in exploring the Catholic faith to make that journey of discovery.
When: Thursday evenings plus planning meetings and social activities.
Talent needed: Belief in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and a willingness to bear witness to one’s faith in the RCIA presentations and small groups
The RCIA team works with those interested in discovering more about the Catholic faith. They plan some of the formation activities and participate as small group leaders. Team members who have the ability and knowledge might make presentations to the candidates. In addition, the RCIA Team coordinates a once-a-month social activity designed to bring the parish community together and to introduce the RCIA candidates.
RCIA Sponsors
Linda Baldwin—342-0507 ext.20
linda@cathedralolph.org
What: Make the RCIA journey with someone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church.
When: Thursday evenings plus regular meetings with your candidate.
Talent needed: Ability to listen, to share what one’s faith means, openness, flexibility and willingness to learn.
Persons interested in looking at and possibly joining the Catholic Church need a sponsor, someone who is willing to make the RCIA journey with the candidate in the context of the Thursday meetings and additional regular one-on-one meetings. Being a sponsor is a wonderful opportunity to deepen one’s faith and provide support and encouragement to those who are interested in the Catholic faith. Sponsors also need to be present with the candidates as they go through the various rituals of the RCIA process.
Babysitters for RCIA
Linda Baldwin—342-0507 ext.20
linda@cathedralolph.org
What: Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers.
When: During RCIA, Thursday 7:00— 8:30 PM.
Talent needed: Love of children, flexibility.
Adults (over the age of 18) and youth helpers are needed to help care for the children of those who are attending the adult formation programs.
Teca TEC (Together Encounter Christ) Retreat Ministry
Contact Alan Adel—605-343-1439,
hillsareatec@gmail.com
What: TEC is a three day Catholic youth retreat experience, based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus theme, where youth and adults encounter Christ in one another through experiences, prayer, liturgy, informal discussions, spiritual talks and dialogue with peers and adults.
When: November 10-12, 2012 and February 9-11, 2013—for applications and other information, visit www.rapidcitydiocese.org/Ministries/Youth
Talent needed: Ability to encourage youth ages 17-22 towards participation, prayer, provide food, and assist with logistics and faith sharing.
Health Ministry
Homebound Communion Ministry
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
What: Bring Communion to parishioners who are homebound.
When: Once a week with a flexible schedule between minister and homebound person.
Talent needed: Has received Sacrament of Confirmation, has love for Eucharist, is comfortable meeting people and building a relationship. Training is provided.
Hospital Communion Ministry
Contact Fr. Ed Vanorny—342-0507 ext. 23
What: Share your love of Eucharist by bringing Christ to patients at the hospital and in Hospice House. Perhaps you were a patient and came to know the blessing of Christ’s presence.
When: Flexible visitation during the day or early evening; weekly or every other week.
Talent needed: Received Sacrament of Confirmation, comfortable visiting with those who are ill.
Communion ministers come from local Catholic parishes. No medical background is necessary and training is provided.
Catholic Companion
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext 14
What: You are the presence of God reaching out to members of our parish family by visiting persons who have limited contact with family or friends.
When: Flexible schedule with the person you are visiting.
Talent needed: Comfortable meeting people and building a relationship. Do what you know best by visiting or praying, reading scripture, playing cards, writing letters, etc. Training is provided.
Prayer Chain
Contact Delores Conway, Coordinator—605-431-5218
What: This is a ministry for everyone who prays! People give their prayer intentions to the coordinator. The intentions are passed to those persons who pray on the chain. You may choose to receive and pass prayer intentions via telephone or receive prayer intentions via email without passing the intentions to others.
When: Prayer intentions are passed as they are received, usually one to two times each week.
No Special Talent Needed: You are invited to include these intentions in your daily devotions, at Mass, or in Adoration.
Greeting Card Ministry
Contact Sharon Gustafson—343-1803
What: Send cards to lonely or grieving parishioners on holidays, birthdays and other occasions. Sending a card reminds people that God and our church have not forgotten them.
When: Throughout the year from your home.
Talent needed: Ability to write and mail cards.
Assistant at Facility Mass
Contact Fr. Ed Vanorny—342-0507 ext. 23
What: Help the priest prepare and celebrate Mass in supported apartment complexes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
When: Monday and/or Thursday afternoons. May assist once a month or more as your availability allows.
Talent needed: Awareness of the gift of Mass and Eucharist, comfortable meeting and visiting with residents.
Meal Ministry
Contact Marge Kovarik—342-1137
What: Provide an occasional meal to parishioners with health struggles or other difficult circumstances.
When: Two or three times a year as your time allows.
Talent needed: Ability to provide food and prepare a meal You may choose to deliver the meal or your meal will be delivered by another person.
Ministry of Comfort (Grief) Team
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
judy@cathedralolph.org
What: Support those who have lost a loved one by contact by telephone or in person, or you may assist behind the scenes by sending cards, organizing gatherings, or assisting with other projects. Training is provided.
When: Monthly Saturday morning planning meetings and individual personal contact with bereaved persons.
Talent needed: Gifts of compassion and listening.
Rosary Devotion Leaders
Contact Pam Ekberg, Coordinator—719-9669
What: Lead rosary devotion in a small group setting with persons who are infirm, elderly or lonely.
When: Weekly on a day and time that is agreeable to the facility and the rosary leaders. Leaders work in teams of two. Leaders may choose to lead the rosary together each week or lead alternate weeks; leaders can alternate around absences, etc. to maintain the weekly schedule.
Talent needed: Compassion, a strong voice, and the desire to pray to Jesus through Mary. Training as well as rosaries and prayer pamphlets are provided.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Contact Coordinators—Peggy Pientok 342-7360 or Joan Oertell 721-0502
What: Make shawls for people who are chronically or terminally ill, who are lonely or grieving, or with other needs. While making a shawl you pray for the person who will receive the shawl.
When: At your leisure at home. You may enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other shawl makers at shawl maker socials.
Talent needed: Ability to knit or crochet.
Rosary Makers
Contact Dorothy DeBell, Coordinator—721—3542
What: Hand make bead and cord rosaries. Training provided. Rosaries will be used by parishioners, by patients in the hospital, homebound persons, and missions around the world.
When: At your leisure at home.
Talent needed: Hand dexterity and good eye sight.
Health Committee
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
Adviser to Health Care Ministry
What: As a member of the Health Care Committee, discern the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our church family and assist the Parish Nurse to coordinate and develop ministries. Current ministries: bringing Eucharist to persons in the hospital or at home, visiting people, praying with the Prayer Chain, providing an occasional meal, sending greeting cards, leading the Rosary at facilities, supporting persons in their loss of a loved one, and making prayer shawls or rosaries.
Talent needed: Desire to be the hands of Jesus. Persons with or without health care backgrounds are invited.
Time Commitment: Attend the Committee meeting the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and as time allows, assist in providing ministries.
Prayer & Study Groups
OLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
Contact Pam Ekberg—(605)719-9669 or Vivian Ontiveros—
(605)393-5036
What: Devotion to Divine Mercy
Mission: To profess and proclaim the truth of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist, encourage adoration, and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the dying. We promote the Divine Mercy message by providing education and pamphlets and we practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
When: We meet the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 am following 8:00 am Mass and Adoration.
We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and learn through the Diary of St. Faustina, the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Women of Faith
Contact Carol Brechtel—716-4479
What: Women’s group interested in getting to know other Black Hills area, Catholic women and finding out more about the Catholic faith. In 2012-13, the Year Faith, we will be using Jeff Cavin’s Bible Study called Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom which uses Bible readings, teachings of the Catholic Church, thought provoking questions, background commentary, small group discussion and a DVD lecture for a literal, historical, and spiritual sense of Scripture.
When: We meet Wednesday mornings in the lower sacristy (in the hall downstairs just past the kitchen) from the week after Labor Day
until April from 9:00-11:00 visiting informally the first 15 minutes followed by prayer and the program. Get involved as deeply as you choose. The study guide costs $30 and is very helpful, but not a requirement for attending.
Cancer Support Group
Contact Vicky Justen—381-4723
What: Support group for people that have had or are currently fighting cancer. We feel that no one should be alone in this fight and we provide a setting where you are free to discuss and ask questions.
When: First Sunday of each month immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass.
Where: In the Life Lounge in the basement of the main church.
We gather together as a Christian community to talk about any issues concerning the cancer diagnosis, the fears that a person might have, the questions that everyone has and we are there to help find answers and to pray with each other. We are there to support each other every step of the way in a faith filled setting.
Parents in Prayer
Parents and Others Lifting Children in Prayer!
Contact Fran Solinsky—342-1468 or Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
Mission: Pray for God to guide our children, grandchildren, Godchildren and any child in need
Why: A child may be ill, stray from God, or make destructive choices. We may feel helpless but we are armed with the power of prayer
Who: Parents, grandparents, Godparents, friends, teachers…anyone who wants to implore God’s grace on children
What: Each gathering begins with the most holy rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary. Other prayers and personal intentions may be included
When: The 1st and the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm (following Mass) in Our Lady’s Chapel
Couples’ Bible Study
Contact olphbiblestudy@gmail.com or go to our Facebook page “OLPH Cathedral Couple’s Bible Study” for more information
What: A Catholic Bible Study for engaged or married couples who are looking to bring more joy to their relationship. This study is a great way to learn more about the Catholic Faith with your spouse and to see how other couples apply the Catholic Faith to marriage, relationships, and raising children. Babysitting is provided for all ages in the nursery at the Cathedral for a very nominal fee.
When: We meet one Monday evening a month from 6:45-8:00 PM in the basement of the Cathedral.
Cursillo (Diocese of Rapid City Cursillo Movement)
Cathedral Contact: Carol Brechtel—605-716-4479 hughandcarol@rushmore.com
http://www.cursillo.org/rapidcity/
What: “…the Cursillo method aims at helping to transform in a Christian way the milieus [social settings] where people live and work.” - Pope John Paul II
When: Various times.
Our goal is to support the mission of the church by leading others to Christ by the way we live our daily lives. The method includes regular reflection on our internal tripod of Piety, Study, and Action, so that in a natural way we become the "Good News" and our actions naturally lead others to Christ.
Men’s Ministry - That Man is You!
Contact Dustin Wagner—718-5901
What: A 26 week interactive Bible study focused on the development of men in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming society.
When: Saturdays, 6:00 AM, beginning September 15, 2012
Talent Needed: Commitment to grow as a Catholic man.
Lay Ministry Group
Contact Fr. Michel Mulloy—342-0507 ext. 22
The Lay Ministry Group at Cathedral consists of Commissioned Lay Ministers (leaders) who support the work of their respective parishes. The formation program to become a Commissioned Lay Minister involves a four-year commitment consisting of spiritual, theological and pastoral formation followed by service in a given ministry in a leadership role. The Lay Ministry Group meets as scheduled for support and prayer.
World Apostolate of Fatima
(The Blue Army)
Contact Jim Jacquot—381-9130
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What: Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
When: First Fridays, Mass at 5:30 PM followed by prayers, Our Lady’s Chapel and First Saturdays, before the 8:00 AM Mass, Our Lady’s Chapel.
We meet every First Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Our Lady’s Chapel for Mass at 5:30 PM with prayers following the Mass, including a procession, rosary and litanies. We take a break in the middle for coffee and fellowship. Feel free to join us for all of any part of the mini-vigil.
We also have Fatima prayers on First Saturday mornings at Our Lady’s Chapel before the 8:00 AM Mass with Adoration following Mass for one hour.
Some events to watch for are the May procession with a statue of Our Lady from the Cathedral to ICC on 5th St. and our annual Fatima Conference in June.
Living Stones Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Contact Peg Westrich—716-9857
When: We meet the 3rd Monday of the month at St. Therese Church at 7:00 PM and we serve lunch at the Cornerstone Mission on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM.
The Secular Franciscan Order (formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis) is an official Order within the Catholic Church ; it was established in the early thirteenth century by St. Francis of Assisi for Catholic men and women who live their everyday lives in the world.
Members do not live in community, but come together in fraternity on a regular basis to pray, learn and share a living faith. At profession, they pledge to live the gospel in the manner of St. Francis by means of a Rule of Life approved by the Church. The current Rule was confirmed by Pope Paul VI in June, 1978.
Profession in the Order is a lifetime commitment; the pathway to profession is at least a two and a half year process :
orientation, inquiry, and candidacy. After profession, the newly professed join the fraternity in on-going formation.
Hope for New Life Jail Ministry
Contact Tony Galles (348-2301) or Mary Sperlich (342-9343)
As the name of our Ministry implies, we seek to inspire “Hope for New Life” in the hearts of the men and women incarcerated in the Pennington County Jail. Our ministry is now in its eighth year. The Jail Ministry is composed of men and women from the Rapid City
Diocese who are inspired by the Holy Spirit to share the Gospel's promises with our less fortunate brothers and sisters. We come from varied backgrounds and life experiences, but we are united in our hope to share our faith with those in need.
Every Wednesday evening members of our ministry are scheduled to go to the jail. Two members meet with the men in two separate groups and two members meet with the women. At each meeting, one ministry member serves as group facilitator and one serves as presenter of a spiritual topic or an inspirational DVD. The inmates who attend our ministry presentations are required to meet jail guidelines for good behavior. The men and women in the jail come from many different faiths, while some may have no faith experience. But all seem to truly desire to hear our message and most actively participate in our presentations. At the conclusion of each group, we solicit prayer requests from the inmates. Therefore, our ministry also needs prayer partners to share these prayer requests with Our Heavenly Father.
Community Service & Social Groups
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Family Groups
Contact Mary Lunders—342-0507 ext. 21
What: Provides food and hospitality for parish and diocesan functions.
When: Various times throughout the year.
Talent needed: Willingness to prepare or purchase food, serve and/or clean up for the social functions in the parish. All are welcomed.
This ministry is a great way to meet and work with other parish members as an individual or as a family.
Funeral Meal Servers
Contact Mary Lunders—342-0507 ext. 21
What: Provide food or serve after funerals.
When: All year long as needed.
Talent needed: Gift of service, hospitality and time.
Bring food or help set up, clean up, serve the food for family and friends following a funeral.
Knights of Columbus
Contact Grand Knight or Deacon Lou Usera—342-4681
What: Service organization for men.
When: Regularly scheduled meetings, socials and service.
Talent needed: All men of the parish are invited to become members.
The Knights of Columbus, an independent service organization comprised mostly of Cathedral parishioners, provides a variety of services at the request of the rector for the parish. They also provide fellowship and support for one another.
Catholic Daughters
Court St. Rita #916
Contact Florence Skinner, 605-393-8213 www.catholicdaughters.org (National Website)
What: Catholic Daughters is the largest Catholic Women’s Organization in the world. Court St. Rita #916 is the local chapter.
When Meetings are at 7:00 PM the 2nd Monday of the month at St. Therese Parish Center, 532 Adams St., Rapid City.
Talent Needed: Open to practicing Catholic women 18 years of age or older, who follow the teachings of the Church.
The purpose of Catholic Daughters is to donate to local and national charities, administer education and scholarship programs, learn about laws which may influence their faith, assist members in enhancing their spiritual lives and form lasting friendships through various social events.
Cornerstone Rescue Mission Meals
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
What: Serve a meal for those staying at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission.
When: The second Sunday of the month—evening meal.
Talent needed: Compassion for those in need. The meal needs to be planned, shopped for, cooked and served. People with their various talents come together to provide the meal.
You could join a group already serving or form your own group. This is a great way to experience doing some of the Corporal Works of Mercy we are called to do.
Birthright
Contact: Jean Carlson—391-8307
What: A non-profit pro-life, crisis pregnancy center.
Talent Needed: Volunteers are asked to be pro-life and have a servant’s heart.
We are a non-profit pro-life, crisis pregnancy center. We offer free, confidential pregnancy testing; assistance with diapers, formula , layettes for new born; maternity and toddler clothing. Our Mission Statement: "It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born."
Cathedral Softball Team
Contact: Dennis Hanken (men) - 721-5533
Sue Wernke (women) - 388-8806
What: Recreational men's and women's slow-pitch softball league with other Rapid City churches.
When: Mid-May to the end of July—2 games on one night per week.
Talent Needed: Desire to play softball to have fun and fellowship.
Terra Sancta Retreat Center
Contact: Reeny Wilson, Director
2101 City Springs Rd. Ste 300
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-716-0925
Or visit us online at http://terrasancta.org
Retreat Event Reception
Guest check-ins, answer guest inquiries and respond to emergencies. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to respond to emergencies or crisis situations. Day/times vary depending on retreat/event schedules.
Cleaning
Heavy and light duty cleaning—from vacuuming to dusting to washing windows. Supplies and equipment provided, as well as training, if needed. Volunteers work with retreat center staff using sustainable cleaning products. Typically Monday—Friday 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM start times. Some weekend shifts are also needed.
Food Service
Assist with general dining room needs—set-up, stocking supplies and cleaning. Days/times vary depending on retreat schedule—breakfast lunch and dinner are typically two hours in duration.
Maintenance
Painting, repairing, gardening (weeding/mowing), picking up the grounds, keeping hiking trails groomed, etc. Typically daytime hours Sunday—Saturday.
Prayer Partners
And most importantly, we need people to pray for the continued success of the retreat center and its lasting impact on the spiritual growth and development of our Catholic Family in western South Dakota. Daily prayers are appreciated.
Maintenance
Dusting Angels
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
What: Dust the surfaces of the church and chapel.
When: Once a week after morning Mass or at another arranged time.
Talent needed: Able to move a mop and dust cloth and love of our Cathedral building.
The Dusting Angels dust the floors and other surfaces of the church. They clean windows and empty the trash. Following the cleaning, they will have coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall giving them an opportunity to socialize. Serve the community and get to know your fellow parishioners.
Gardeners
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
What: Maintain the shrubs around the Cathedral.
When: As needed during the spring and summer.
Talent needed: Gardening skills and a love of gardening.
This includes trimming hedges and decorative bushes around the Cathedral. This is a great opportunity for those who like to work in the earth and create beauty in the landscaping of our property.
Lawn Care
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17 maintenance@cathedralolph.org
What: Mow and trim the lawn.
When: As needed during the spring and summer.
Talent needed: Ability to operate ride and push mowers and weed eater and have a love of yard work.
The parish provides the lawn mowers, gasoline and oil. Those who volunteer to work on the lawn work out their own schedule. This is a great opportunity for those who love the outdoors and would like an opportunity to help maintain the grounds around our beautiful Cathedral.
Committees/Councils
Parish Council
Contact Sue Bell—342-0507 ext. 12
What: Provide vision and direction for the growth and development of our parish community and provide advice and counsel for the rector on a variety of issues.
When: Monthly evening meeting.
Talent needed: Willingness to share one’s vision for the parish and collaborate with other parishioners in discussion and deliberation.
The council consists of eight members who are elected at large from the parish community as well as representatives from the various parish committees and organizations. Elections for the eight members at large are held in June of each year. The term of office for the elected members is two years and parishioners can serve two consecutive terms.
Building Committee
Contact Bryan Tharp—342-0507 ext. 17
What: Develop a maintenance plan for our facility and provide an ongoing monitoring system.
When: Monthly evening meeting.
Talent needed: Expertise and interest in the parish facility and its operation
An excellent opportunity to share your gifts in the area of construction, electrical, plumbing, engineering, etc.
with the parish. The goal is to improve and keep our facility in good working order so as to serve our parishioners in the best way possible.
Finance Council
Contact Beth Strain—342-0507 ext. 15
What: Provide assistance and guidance to the rector in preparing the annual budget and monitoring the financial status of the parish
When: Monthly evening meeting.
Talent needed: Expertise, interest and/or talent with finances.
This is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in finances to share their expertise and talent with the parish community.
Health Committee
Contact Judy Hasenohrl—342-0507 ext. 14
Adviser to Health Care Ministry
What: As a member of the Health Care Committee, discern the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our church family and assist the Parish Nurse to coordinate and develop ministries. Current ministries: bringing Eucharist to persons in the hospital or at home, visiting people, praying with the Prayer Chain, providing an occasional meal, sending greeting cards, leading the Rosary at facilities, supporting persons in their loss of a loved one, and making prayer shawls or rosaries.
Talent needed: Desire to be the hands of Jesus. Persons with or without health care backgrounds are invited.
Time Commitment: Attend the Committee meeting the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and as time allows, assist in providing ministries.
Liturgy Committee
Contact Mary Daniel—342-0507 ext. 19
What: Prepare and review liturgies for various feasts and seasons.
When: Monthly meeting; the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Talent needed: Love for and commitment to parish liturgical life and a willingness to share opinions, thoughts, feelings and concerns about the liturgy.
The goal of the Liturgy Committee is to celebrate effective liturgies in our parish. We do this by our own study and growth in understanding and by sharing our experience of our liturgies and planning for subsequent liturgical celebrations.