| Altar Linen Ministry |
Ensure adequate supply of linens for Masses by collecting, washing, and pressing the Altar linens , albs and altar cloth on a weekly basis. Work at home. Monthly rotating schedule. |
| Babysitting |
Watches children during parish functions and/or during the 11:00 Sunday Mass. As needed. |
| Bereavement Ministry |
Assists in the process of bereavement by visitation with the family before and after the funeral, visits the funeral home, provides security watch or child care. Assists at funeral Mass as greeter, lector or server. Rotating schedule, commitment times vary. |
| Funeral Meal Ministry |
Helps prepare & serve funeral meals or provide desserts, casseroles or other condiments. Times vary depending on number of funerals. |
| Home Help & Repairs |
Provides cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, yard work, minor auto and home repairs on an emergency basis. |
| Homebound Ministry |
Provides contact with homebound parishioners though visits, cards, sending weekly bulletin or phone contact. Approximately 1 - 4 hours per month. |
| Hospital Visitor |
Visits the sick in hospitals or nursing homes. Visiting times individually determined, approximately 6 hours per quarter. |
| Knights of Columbus |
Local Council of an International Catholic Men’s beneficent society. A family oriented service organization that is dedicated to the Church, and supports the local community and the youth of Our Lady of Mercy. |
| Lenten Soup Supper | Assists in preparing and serving a simple soup supper on Wednesdays during Lent |
| Peer Ministry |
Shares life experiences with other parishioners going through similar experiences; providing a presence of support & love on a one to one confidential basis. First name and phone number would be listed in a public parish directory. People willing to offer support on sensitive issues can give their names for an unpublished resource list that would be confidentially coordinated by members of the pastoral staff. |
| Prayer Shawl |
Knits or crochets shawls in an atmosphere of prayer and fellowship. Shawls are prayed over and given to people who are sick or suffering and in need of loving, prayerful support. Meets weekly Tuesday afternoons or Thursday evenings |
| Quilters “Patchwork of Friends” |
Works on quilting and sewing projects that benefit the parish and the larger community. E.g. Festival Quilt, Project Linus which distributes quilts to children and babies in need, bedding for refugee ministry, and occasional altar linen needs. Meet weekly / as needed |
| Sister Parish |
Maintain relationship with and support our sister parish and educate Our Lady of Mercy parishioners about our sister parish's culture and life. Meets second Tuesday of each month. |
| Social Justice |
Studies the Church's mission and teachings of social justice, raises awareness of social justice issues to the parish community and works to help change unjust social systems. |
| Transportation |
Provides rides to homebound parishioners to weekend Masses and church events. May also be asked to drive for appointments (on an emergency basis only). |
| Welcome Ministry |
Welcomes new parishioners to the parish; helps connect them to the community. Can involve meeting a family at Mass, sending a card and helping with new member meetings. |
If you are interested in more information, please call the parish office at 899-5342 weekdays between 9am and 3pm.
