Saint Richard Parish-Spiritual Life Ministry

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Adult Choir: Membership open to men and women interested in singing. The adult choir participates in the Liturgy at the 11:00 AM Mass on the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month from September through May. Rehearsals at 7:30 PM every Thursday in the Church. Please call Colleen Talbert 569-5865.

Adult Education: This committee works to provide educational programs which will enrich the lives of parishioners. Please contact: Judy Dunn 567-9632.

Angel Dusters: Open to women interested in dusting the church each week. They also are available, if needed, to assist with special decorating projects. Contact: Suzanne Nold 993-1439.

Arts and Environment: This ministry provides art hangings, banners and other art significant to liturgical seasons and is responsible for the appropriate decorations to accentuate a specific season. Part of Liturgy Committee! Contact: Caron Aiken 991-9528 or Mimi Minner 989-0782.

Bible Study: Opportunities to explore Scripture Study in 6-12 week sessions in the fall and spring. Study program with small group sharing and large group lectures. Contact: Earl Schellenberg 432-4046.

Children's Choir: Open to parish children, grades three through eight, interested in singing and willing to commit to the required time and effort. Practice held each Friday from 3 to 4:15 PM in the Church. The Children's Choir sings every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass during the school year. Contact: Mary Blum 872-7130.

Children's Liturgy: The Word of God, structured for children in grades one through four, is available to parish children each Sunday during the 9:00 AM Mass. No enrollment is necessary. Adults interested in becoming leaders should call Doris Smith 872-7823 or Greg Andrus 432-5169.

Contemplative Outreach (St. Richard Prayer Group): Psalm 46 "Be still and know that I am God". Contemplative Prayer is an echo of Psalm 46, the prayer of Silence, beyond words, beyond thoughts and beyond emotions. In the early church everyone practiced this kind of prayer. St. Gregory the Great called it "Resting in God". St. John of the Cross writes, "The Father spoke one word from all eternity and he spoke it in silence, and it is in silence that we hear it". Like the air we breathe, the divine Presence is all around us and within us. Its Presence is healing, strengthening, refreshing. It is self-giving, and boundless in compassion. In contemplative prayer we surrender to the attraction to be still, to be loved, and to just BE. Come and see. Join us in prayer. Call Enid McCormack 872-7493

Emmaus Music Group: The Ministry invites both youth and adults who enjoy singing contemporary music and/or playing guitar, key board or any other instrument. The group sings at the 11:00 AM Mass on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Practices are held every Wednesday at 7:30 PM Contact: Mary Martin 991-4918.

Extraordinary Ministers: Parishioners, 18 or over, who are interested in assisting with distribution of the Eucharist to fellow parishioners, and/or carrying the Sacrament to nursing home residents. Coordinator: Deacon John Bischof 569-3855.

First Friday 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration: Time spent before the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, held the first Friday of each month following the 8:15 AM Mass, through 8:00 AM Saturday. Come rest in Jesus' loving presence. For more information call Celia Gillam at 997-4885.

Greeters: Members of this ministry welcome parishioners and guests at the beginning of the weekend Masses. Contact: Sue LaFever 432-4517.

Lectors: For men and women of high school age and above who desire to proclaim God's Word and to lead the General Intercessions at Mass. Contact: Gigi McKinzie 991-3942.

Liturgy Commission: Embraces the following ministries which are composed of the laity and designed to enrich all liturgies! The Commission assists the pastor with liturgy planning, forms, and development of the ministries. Contact: Deacon John Bischof 569-3855 and Doris Smith 872-7823.

Prayer Chain: It has been a tradition here that parishioners have prayed for each other in emergency situations or in times of need. For more information call Roberta Brennan 636-940-2574.

Retreat for Men: Open to the men of the parish, this annual event, usually on the second weekend of October at the White House. A perfect time for reflection, prayer, counseling if desired, and rest. For more information call Deacon John Bischof 569-3855 or Dean Talley 872-8950.

Retreat for Women: The Marianist Center 636-438-5390 located at 4000 Highway 109 is available for private, individual retreats and can arrange retreats for larger groups. White House also offers retreats for women. Contact: Linda Shead 567-6937.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): The RCIA prepares all who wish to join the Catholic Church. Contact: Fr. Burgoon 432-6224.

Rosary Group: For those parishioners with a special devotion to the Virgin Mary, this group meets each Monday at 7:00 PM in the church to pray the scriptural rosary, followed by the Litany of Our Lady and the Prayer of St. Michael. The regular rosary is also prayed after the 8:15 AM Mass, Monday through Friday. Contact: James Stelzer 567-4952.

Rosewood Committee: Provides daily communion to Catholic Rosewood Care Center residents. Contact: Marilyn Scherrer 567-1267. Every Tuesday the Eucharist is distributed at 1:30 pm followed by the rosary at Rosewood Care Center. Contact: Jane Concannon 567-1330

Servers: For those interested from the fourth grade and up. Contact: Father Charles Burgoon 432-6224.

Ushers: Members of this ministry, which is open to both adult men and women, usher at the weekend Masses, special holiday and holy day Masses. Contact: Larry Sokol 429-7500 or Flo Pankiewicz 432-8323.

Vacation Bible School: One week of morning classes with prayers, music, Bible stories, crafts, recreational activities and snacks for children 3 years to Fifth Grade held during the month of June. For more information call Mariana Buces 997-0029.

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