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

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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