Bereavement - Fulfills a very important need during a painful time in the life of a family. People involved in this ministry assist those who are grieving in the planning and implementation of the funeral liturgy for their loved one. To join please contact Mary Beth Meyer.
Bread for the Sick - Provides mini-loaves of bread that communion distributors bring to the sick and shut-ins as gifts. To join the team contact Katie Warnecke.
Building and Grounds - Evaluates and coordinates the maintenance of the parish grounds and buildings. To join contact Patrick Lesher.
Church cleaners - Team members average two hours every three months cleaning the church and gathering space. Work is usually done on Saturday mornings. We are always looking for more volunteers, either as individuals or as a family. This is a nice way to be of service and to spend some quiet time in church. To joini contact Sally Harrison.
GriefShare - GriefShare is a helping ministry staffed by trained volunteers from the parish. If you've lost someone close to you, the GriefShare seminar/support group is designed to help you on your journey from mourning to joy. GriefShare runs for 14 weeks twice a year (spring and fall). The program is a combination of video lessons, discussion and workbook. You are welcome to join at any time. Click here to register.
HANDS - Assists needy parishioners as well as needy members in and around the Loveland area with light repair, various home repair projects such as: drywall repairs, electrical and plumbing repair/replacement, gutter cleaning, etc. To join contact Jim Miller.
Living Peace and Justice - Strives to develop a culture of outreach and social justice within our parish and surrounding community by education and action, using Catholic Social Teaching as a guide. We join with the other parishes in the Archdiocesan Collaborative for a greater voice on particular issues. We promote the Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Offering of Letters (legislative advocacy) among other projects. We also promote Fair Trade and provide leadership for the Holy Thursday Soup Supper. To join contact Chris Schell.
Manna for Many - Provides luncheons in the Parish Hall after funerals as well as offering meal assistance to those who are sick or in need. The funeral lunch team is always in need of bakers as well as individuals to facilitate the lunch. To join the team contact Cathy Nagy.
Ministry to the sick and homebound - This ministry arranges visits to parishioners who are hospitalized and to shut-ins in their homes or nursing homes for Communion and prayer. Get-well, birthday and special holiday cards are sent to keep in touch and let parishioners with special needs know that they are not forgotten, and that the parish cares. Due to the HIPAA Law, hospitals are not permitted to notify the parish of your admittance. Please contact the Parish Office if you or a loved one has been hospitalized so that members of the pastoral staff can visit. If you would like to receive training to visit parishioners please contact Mary Beth Meyer.
Outreach - If you love serving those in need in tangible ways, then Outreach is for you. Some of our annual projects include a Back-to-School Backpack Drive, Christmas Giving Tree, and Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested, please contact Mary Beth Meyer.
Transportation - Volunteers in this important ministry provide transportation to appointments and other trips as needed for parishioners without vehicles. You must have a valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle to be on the volunteer roster. To volunteer please contact Mary Beth Meyer.
St. Vincent de Paul - please click the page on the left for more information
Stephen Ministry - the mission of Stephen Ministry is to provide a system for well-trained lay parishioners to participate in caring ministry to others. The ministry motto is: "Christ Caring for People through People."
Stephen Ministers bring one-to-one Christian care to those in their community who need help coping with life's challenges. They multiply the care that pastors and staff members can provide by sharing in the joys and responsibilities of providing care to others.
If you or someone you know is in need of a Stephen Minister, please contact the Confidential Line at 683-0105 ext. 120. To serve as a Stephen Minister contact Linda Corbett.