Small Group Info
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
Bringing the Eucharist to the homebound, assisting at senior living facilities
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Stephen Ministry
Weekly ministering 1x1 to those struggling in life, requires training
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Rosary Making
Making rosaries for those in our community and abroad
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Prayer Shawl Knitters
Knitting/crocheting shawls to be blessed for our community members
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Military Support
Donating/packing care packages to be sent to soldiers overseas
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Grief Support
Participate in a grief support group
Contact Deacon Jerry at jnsaladin@gmail.com for more information
Pro-Life
Donate baby items, participate in organization or donations
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Care Givers ASK JANET
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Social Justice
Meals at Mary Mother
Prep and serve meals to the community every 3rd and 4th Thursdays every month
Visit this page for more information
Panera Bread
Collect and organize leftover bread from Panera every Tuesday morning
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Loaves and Fishes
Provide a free meal once a month to those in need in Minneapolis
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Mary’s Food Shelf
Organize and manage food shelf
Contact Janet Gorshe at jgorshe@mmotc.org for more information
Sacrament Preparation
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation)
Assist and teach those going through the Rite of Christian Initiation to receive sacraments
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Marriage Prep Mentor Couples
Mentor newly marriage and engaged couples in our community
Contact Anne Susag at asusag@mmotc.org for more information
Baptism Workshops ASK CINDY
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for more information
First Reconciliation Workshops ASK CINDY
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for more information
First Eucharist Workshops ASK CINDY
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for more information
Adult Formation
Bible Study
Participate or lead weekly bible studies in the spring and fall
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Divine Mercy Cenacle ASK FR JIM ABOUT DESCRIPTION
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Councils/Commissions
Liturgy Commission
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Finance Council
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Parish Pastoral Council
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Liturgy
Projector Slide Ministry
Manage projectors and slides during liturgy
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Seasonal Decorating
Assist in decorating the sanctuary according to the liturgical season
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Lectors
Proclaim the readings during Mass
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Eucharistic Ministers
Distribute the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Ministers of Hospitality/Greeters
Assist/organize hospitality after mass, greet parishioners arriving to mass
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Sound Ministry
Assist with the sound/mics during the liturgy
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Adoration
Participate in Adoration hours during the week, help organize Adorers
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Altar Servers
Assist the priest with holding the book, preparing the altar, and incense for special masses
Contact Roxanne Tozier at rtozier@mmotc.org for more information
Music
Choirs
Participate in rehearsals and the choir during Mass
Contact David Jeske at djeske@mmotc.org for more information
Cantors
Lead the congregation in various Mass parts
Contact David Jeske at djeske@mmotc.org for more information
Administration
Counters
Assist in counting weekend collections Monday mornings
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Gardens and Grounds
Manage the gardens and grounds of our facilities
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Men Fraternal Organization that helps our community
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Fellowship
Provide hospitality after Masses
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Library Guild
Maintain our Parish Library
Contact Nancy Arbogast at narbogast@mmotc.org for more information
Children’s and Youth Formation
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist Formation
Guide a group of 10-12 children. Attend and participate in required training, prepare and present materials. Work with Assistant Catechist. Sessions meet on Wednesday afternoons or Sunday mornings, September thru May. Training required and provided.
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for more information
Youth Formation Catechists
Journey with a small group of youth in Middle or High School. Training and materials provided. Small Groups meet on Wednesday nights October thru May.
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for CGS or Amy Schroeder at aschroeder@mmotc.org for Youth Formation.
Adult Leaders/Chaperones
Assist with youth nights, Summer Stretch, Catalyst or chaperone a youth event like Summer camp or a youth trip.
Contact Amy Schroeder at aschroeder@mmotc.org
Summit; High School Peer Ministry Team.
Youth meet twice a month to learn discipleship skills, grow in faith and have a chance to ask deeper questions. Youth will support the Director of Youth Formation in planning and leading youth ministry programming.
Contact Amy Schroeder at aschroeder@mmotc.org
Vacation Bible School
Lead small groups, run sessions during VBS week in the summer, set up and break down of VBS
Contact Cindy Monn at cmonn@mmotc.org for more information