Ministry Guide

On this page you will find information on ministries and organizations that are active in Holy Name Parish. We welcome all persons to share time and talent in any way you feel comfortable. For further information, please call the Parish Office at (270)826-2096.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Minister of Hospitality (Usher)- assists in greeting and seating people before weekend liturgy, carries the collection basket, escorts during Communion, straightens Church after liturgy.

Minister of the Word ( Lector)- proclaims Scripture - the Word of God - during liturgy.

Minister of the Eucharist- assists in distributing the Eucharist (in forms of bread and wine) during liturgies.

Minister of the Altar (Servers)- assists at the altar during liturgies. Open to boys and girls 4th grade and up.

Minister of the Eucharist to Homebound and Sick- takes the Eucharist to the homebound and/or to Nursing Home residents/hospital patients.

Music Ministry- includes cantor, adult choir, children's choir, handbell choir, librarians, instrumentalist, Faith Alive, Schola Cantorum.

Children's Liturgy of the Word- provides separate Liturgy of the Word for children ages 5-8 during weekend liturgy (except 7:30 Liturgy).

Liturgy Committee- includes liturgical education (both of members and of the Parish as a whole), environment and music, the training of ministers for specific roles and execution of tasks which are needed for the celebration of various Liturgies. Plus evaluations of all Liturgies in the Parish.

Hispanic Ministry- Spanish mass is celebrated each Sunday at 1:00pm with an occasional pot luck reception following in parish hall.

Rosary Devotion- Weekly prayer group.

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

Holy Name of  Jesus Catholic School- Parish-sponsored school grades preschool through 8th. www.holynameschool.org

Religious Education- provides religious education for students attending public schools or home schooled. Includes catechists (teachers), assistants for all age groups from Special Needs through High School.

Youth Ministry- provides recreational and educational activities for high school students as well as 8th grade.  Included are chaperones, small group leaders, planning committee members.

RCIA- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Process of education and initiation into the Catholic faith tradition. Includes sponsors, hospitality, child care, Dismissal leader.

RCIC- process of sacramental preparation for children who were not baptized as infants and/ or have not received first Eucharist in the second grade.  Includes sponsors and instructors. Contact

Retreats- Men's and Women's offered annually. 

Koinonia- Parish weekend retreat offered once each year. 

Cursillo- Weekend retreat for adults.

TEC- "Teens Encounter Christ" retreat weekend.

Mom's Day Out- affords moms time to have some time for themselves and leave their children with experienced sitters on each Tuesday that school in session. Fee involved.

Vacation Bible School- Held for children ages 4 through the 6th grade. Included are catechists (teachers), aides, musicians, child care and arts and crafts etc. 

College Outreach- keeps in contact with college students, sending cards, letters, e-mail, care packages etc.

Serra Club- fosters vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Marriage Encounter- Retreat for those couples who are preparing for marriage..

Sponsor Couples- offers help to couples who are preparing for marriage.

Bible Study- In depth look at Scripture. Will be held occasionally for six weeks intervals. Each interval will cover a different book of the Bible.

SERVICE AND SOCIAL CONCERNS

Social Concerns Committee- becomes involved in justice issues of our day.

St. Vincent de Paul Society- helps families in need in many ways. Office hours are 10 am- 4pm Monday through Friday.

Mary & Martha Outreach to the Needy- 5% of church collections funds assistance to the local community for a variety of needs.

Bereavement Support group- offers information and support to those who have lost a loved one.

Bereavement Dinner-offers a meal following funerals. Includes serving and cleaning up after the meal. People are also needed to supply a dish to be served on a monthly rotational basis.

Altar Society- This group meets monthly.  Vacuums and dust the church weekly on a monthly rotational basis, launders and irons the purificators weekly.  Host parish receptions.  Supplies altar linens, candles, wine and bread to be used at liturgy. Welcoming new members anytime. 

Men's Club- organization of men who minister to the community through acts of charity.

Welcoming Committee- calls and visits new members in the Parish and serves as a liaison while the family is becoming  acquainted.

Knights of Columbus (K of C)- an international Catholic Fraternal organization which supports charitable acts both locally and internationally.

Knights of Columbus (K of C) Auxiliary- an international Catholic Fraternal organization which supports charitable acts both locally and internationally.

Habitat for Humanity-

Good Samaritan Society- assist with various health-related projects, such as a bi-monthly Saturday soup kitchen at the Salvation Army, medical services for the indigent, Emergency Shelter for Women and Children, support for our Parish Nurse Program and CASA. takes communion to the hospital sick on Sunday, conducts annual fund-raisers to provide financial support for these projects.  You do not have to be a healthcare provider to volunteer.

Divorced/Separated- a service provided through the Diocesan office. Provides support and fellowship for those going through a separation or who are already divorced.

Garden Club- a ministry which plans and recommends landscaping beautification of the church grounds.

Financial Peace University- A series of 13 Biblically based, life changing personal finance lessons.  Authored by Dave Ramsey.

Bus Ministry- a van is furnished by the St. Vincent de Paul drives those with no transportation to mass for Sunday Liturgy. Available at the 4:00 pm vigil on Saturday and 11:30am on Sunday.

Coffee & Donuts- Coffee & donuts served after 9:30am mass. 

Senior Citizens Group- a ministry which meets monthly.  They attend noon day mass and meet in the parish hall for pot luck and a guest speaks. 

Parish Nurse- a ministry formed to educate and assist with health matters. 

Fall Festival- plans the annual Fall Festival for Holy Name School.

Fiesta Committee - plans social functions for the parish.

Nursery- provides care for young children during Sunday liturgies and for special events. 

Office Assistance- prepares mailings, answers phone, computer input, etc. Can be at the Parish Office.

COMMUNICATIONS

Bulletin - Printed weekly. Also, published on the website.

Voices in the Parish- periodic newsletter of parish activities and interests.

Website - www.holynameparish.net

Radio Ministry- Mass broadcasted every Sunday at 7:30am.  Sponsored by donations.

ADMINISTRATION

Stewardship- Ongoing educational process to bring about a transformation of "Stewardship as a way of Life." 

St. Louis Cemetery - contact the church office. 

Office Staff

Pastor	Fr. J. Edward Bradley
Director of Religious Ed.                     Coordinator of Religious Ed.	Sr. Margaret Ann Aull Rose Wheeler
Director- Music/Liturgy	Neal Biggers
Youth Minister	Charlie Hardesty
Parish Office Manager	Kaye Villines
Parish Secretaries	Jan Hays Jill Hagan
Maintenance	Don McCormick
School Principal	Daryl Hagan
Assist. Principal	Mary Caton
Phones
Rectory & Offices-	826-2096
Parish Fax-	827-1494
Youth House-	830-0485
School-	827-3425
School Fax-	827-4027
Email-	holyname@holynameparish.net
Church webpage-	http://www.holynameparish.net
School webpage-	http://www.holynameschool.org
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