FOOD EVENTS

Enjoy the fellowship that comes with working with others on a meaningful and rewarding project. Training provided if necessary. Schedules flexible.

Event Servers
Serve food buffet style. Walk around refilling coffee.

Event Clean-Up
Clear tables of dishes after a parish dinner or event. Wash tables, put away clean dishes, etc.

Event Set-Up
Set up dishes, centerpieces, silverware and glasses on tables.

HOSPITALITY

Christian Initiation Ministry or other events or retreats

Event Cooking Teams
Work as a team with other cooks in Matthews Hall kitchen and consider these possible events to cook for. Mentoring available.

Men’s Chicken Dinner—November
Annual event in November put on by the men of the parish. Proceeds fund various parish and youth activities.

Spaghetti fundraising dinners or Pasta for the Padres
Cook the famous Colletti Spaghetti recipe provided. Always a favorite for fundraisers.

Event Bakers
Bake cookies or cakes for receptions and small events

Friday Donut Ministry
Enjoy fellowship after the 8:15 Friday morning Mass. Set up and serve coffee and rolls. Rolls are ordered and already delivered when you arrive; just set-up and make coffee. Serve on a rotating basis. Training provided.  

WELCOME NEWCOMERS

MAKE ALL FEEL WELCOME IN OUR PARISH We extend to each person our hand in Christian friendship; whether they are new to the parish, a visitor, or long-time resident. Welcome newcomers to our parish at the welcome table after Mass. Help a newcomer family or individual get acquainted and familiarize them with our parish. Present newcomers with a welcome basket of bread and information about our parish.

OFFICE CLERICAL ASSISTANCE

If you are organized and like to work on small office projects, then lend your support to the following tasks:              

Office Work
Update records, typing, photocopying, assembling kits/learning centers or other assistance as needed. Must be available during the day

Phone Receptionist
Answer parish office phone Tuesday mornings 9:15am to 10:30am during staff meeting. Time commitment is once a month at the parish office.

Parish Mailings-Stuffing Envelopes
For mailings.  Must be available days.

Phone Callers
Is it easy for you to talk to people and explain things? Occasionally the parish office needs to call parishioners in various ministry groups to pass on information in a timely manner. This is a ministry in which you may work from home and on your own time.

OTHER TALENTS

Event Greeter
Do you enjoy the challenge of meeting new people?  Be a greeter for special parish functions. Come 30 minutes before the event to welcome attendees at the church doors and direct them to the event location. Please specify day or evening availability.

Garden Ministry
If you’re an avid gardener or just interested in learning about gardening. Come help us design, plant, weed, water and praise the Lord with His own creation. Tend the flowers and plants that adorn our parish grounds. No regular meeting, work independently or with a partner. Times are flexible.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Men of St. John’s
The Men of St. John’s invites all men to join. This organization provides an opportunity for men to support a variety of social and financial events of our parish. This includes the parish chicken dinner and the financial support of youth events.

Council of Catholic Woman
We endeavor to help provide for the spiritual, social and physical needs of the parish members and to participate in efforts to promote a Christian environment for all people. This is a good place to start to become more involved in your parish.

Knights of Columbus
This is a Catholic family, service organization dedicated to serving the church, the communities in which members live. The Knights stand steadfast in support of the needs of others by supporting and fostering many programs in defense of all life. They assist persons with physical and mental handicaps, morally and financially support seminarians and postulants & promote Christian family life.