Sacramental Ministries

Helps those seeking sacraments to prepare and receive those sacraments.

Charisms:  Administration, Evangelism, Faith, Knowledge, Pastoring, Teaching

Altar Linen Care

Altar Linen Care

Ministry Leader: Jean Schatz

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Amee Heigl.

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors

This is a group of dedicated volunteers that care for the sacred linens used during the celebration of Mass. Linens are carefully washing according to liturgical instructions. Training is provided.

Many people are not aware that this is even a ministry, but this hidden ministry is an important part of our liturgical preparation.

Baptism Ministry

Baptism Ministry

Ministry Leader: Dawn Thoennes

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Dawn Thoennes.

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Schedule: Saturday mornings/ Sunday afternoons

Scheduled hosts help St. Patrick’s welcome new members into the faith community on their Baptismal day by greeting families, setting up for the ceremony, and assisting the family as needed. Baptism is one’s initiation into the Catholic faith, and as such, we want to fully invite them into our St. Patrick community. Volunteer to welcome our new brothers and sisters in Christ to not only the Catholic Church, but our St. Patrick Church. Training is provided.

EMHC for Homebound

EMHC for Homebound (Pastoral Care Team)

Ministry Leader: Deacon George Stahl

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Dawn Thoennes.

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Jesus needs YOU!

OVERVIEW

Distribute communion and visit with those that are homebound or in the hospital.

We at St. Patrick’s have a Pastoral Care Team of about 25 individuals/couples who visit and pray with those in hospitals, nursing homes, recovery centers, or those who are homebound and are unable to attend Mass regularly or join us in other parish activities. It is an opportunity to visit and pray with these members of the parish.

If you are interested in joining our Pastoral Care Team:

  • Training is provided
  • VIRTUS required
  • Driving check required
  • Additional training required for hospital visits
  • Time commitment varies per parishioner need

Marriage Prep Mentor Couples

Marriage Prep Mentor Couples

Ministry Leaders: Brian & Becky Tarbox

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Dawn Thoennes.

Mentor engaged couples preparing for marriage. This entails meeting with an engaged couple several times over a couple of months to pastorally provide guidance to the engaged couples to have an understanding of where the couple is currently at with their faith, while gently guiding and giving a better understanding of the Church’s teachings. Training is provided.