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  "Our Parish is blessed with a rich spirit of community to serve others through many ministries and organizations. We encourage you to become active in one or more of them" Rev. Bill Sullivan
 
 


Ministries

Education Ministries:

Adult Bible Study
Marriage Preparation Couples
Religious Education Pre-School through 8th Grade
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) for adults and children:

People of other Christian traditions or non-baptised persons are invited to explore the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). Please call the rectory. We gather on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Liturgy Ministries:

Children's Liturgy of the Word 8:45 and 11:15 Masses
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Eucharistic Ministers at Mass
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick
Liturgy Committee
Proclaimer of the Word-Lector
Ushers and Greeters

Music Ministries:

Adult Choir and Cantor
Folk Group
Schola

Support Groups:

St. Thomas Bereavement Support Group

- offers spiritual and emotional support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The adult group meets once a month, under the leadership of Kay Gonsoski and Renee Page. The group format includes: prayer, scripture, reflection activities, education exploring the grieving process, faith sharing and fellowship intended to help group members find Christ's consolation and compassion through others in their grief journey.

Children's bereavement groups are also available as need dictates.

Please contact the church office at 574-262-1505, if you would like to receive these services.

Organizations:

  • Altar and Rosary Society
  • Rosary Society-Altar and Linen Services
  • Rosary Society-Funeral Ministry
  • Rosary Society-Mary's Pantry
  • Rosary Society-Religious Bookstore
  • Boy Scouts
  • Brownies and Girl Scouts
  • Building and Maintenance
  • Catholic Solitaires
  • Cub Scouts
  • Daughters of Isabella
  • Faith Community Nursing
  • Finance Committee
  • Holy Innocents-Pro Life Group
  • Hospitality and Welcome Committee
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Nursing Home Volunteers
  • Pastoral Council
  • Scrip
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul
  • Sons & Daughters of the Light-Young Adult Ministry for people in their 20's & 30's
  • Sons of St. Joseph Men's Group
  • Welcome Committee
  • Youth Athletic Committee
  • Youth Ministry-Lifteen for High School Students

   
     
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