Stewardship-2021 Ministry Guide

It is not simply making donations or taking care of the building & grounds. It is spirituality, a way of life made of four parts:

• Receiving the gifts of God with gratitute

• Cultivating them responsibly
• Sharing them lovingly in justice with others  
• Standing before the Lord in a spirit of accountability

Think in broader terms, not simply the material goods or security you may enjoy. These are gifts too:

•  Your faith, hope, love and joy

• Your family love and relationships with others
• Your intelligence, talents and skills  
• Your imagination, compassion and vision
• Creation in all its splendor

Catholic stewards take care of the world around us, including embracing the social teaching of the Church.
 

• We partner with God in the redemption of the world
• We respect human life and dignity  
• We protect the natural environment  
• We share our gifts with others  
• We communicate our enthusiasm

Responsible for the development of policies related to the religious education of students who attend public schools. The committee plans and supports fundraisers and special events for our catechists, students, and families.

Meets six times a year.

Program for kindergarten through grade 4 on Sundays at the 9:30 am Mass from September through May.

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Bridget Nyarko-Religious Education Elementary Coordinator

This annual drive invites alumni, parishioners, and corporate givers to direct a contribution to one of three educational programs: Holy Spirit School, Faith Formation, or Youth Ministry.

Major efforts during the year include the Annual Campaign for Education and the weekly Bingo concessions.

Works with the children in grades 1-5 in the Faith Formation Program.  Classes are held on Wednesday late afternoon/early evenings September through April.

Works with the children in grades 6-8 in the Faith Formation Program.  Classes meet Wednesday evenings September through April.

Lead small group of about ten high school students.  

Leaders will receive training on leading small groups as well as weekly prep material. 

This year students are taking the Alpha course during the fall and the spring.

Groups watch a video, then enter into a small group discussion. 

This is the same source as the adults but offered for high school students.

Parent group dedicated to volunteer activities at the school.

All parishioners, school parents, and relations are welcome to celebrate Mass each Wednesday at 8:15am in Darboy.

Special Masses throughout the school year are posted in the bulletin and the school newsletter.

Usually the last week in January, Holy Spirit Catholic School joins Catholic schools throughout the nation to recognize the traditions and values of Catholic education.

Many school activities scheduled this week.

Mike Zuleger-Principal

The Education Committee is advisory to the principal for the educational programs of the Catholic School under the rules outlined by the Diocese of Green Bay. This committee meets monthly and assists in the areas of policy development, marketing, curriculum, finances, and long-range planning.

This annual drive invites alumni, parishoners, and corporate givers to direct a contribution to one of three educational programs: Holy Spirit School, Faith Formation, or Youth Ministry.

Employers often match employee contributions to the school or for employee volunteerism.

Annual craft fair, luncheon, and homemade candy sale held the first weekend in November.  

Consists of many sub-committees.

All skill and talent levels are welcome.

A pre-lenten fundraiser consisting of a dinner, silent auction, raffle, and entertainment.

Consists of many sub-committees.

This annual spring event brings people together through a golf outing to raise funds specifically for technology at the school.

Developement & maintenace of parish property, building facilities & capital equipment.

Plans and oversees the parish budget, advises on revenue and expenditures, and monitors financial contols as they relate to the goals and mission established by Parish Council.

Holy Angels & Holy Name Cemeteries

Committee members are informed, involved, and concerned about the operation of the parish cemeteries.  

This committee currently meets bi-annually or as needed.

Patty VandeVoort-Administrator of Business & Stewardship

If you are interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in your faith, or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.  

Meetings on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly at the Kimberly Municipal Building.

Open to men 18 years of age and older.  

Contact Bob Zuleger-Grand Knight,
Knights of Columbus Council #4489

This group defines, prays, imagines, visions, and listens to God and the people of this local church.  They offer goals and further the vision and mission of the parish in concrete ways.  Their task is to counsel the pastor and the people of Holy Spirit Parish.

We are always identifying areas for ministry that would further enhance services to our parishioners and the community.  

If you have a talent that you would like to share that is not included in an existing ministry, please let us know.

It could be an area that is a future goal.

Consider your profession and other volunteer experiences. What do you do well?

Promotes stewardship as a way of life for all members of the parish community.  Coordinates the annual stewardship campaign each November.

In addition to Stewardship, the committee promotes Evangelization in the parish and community by hosting book discussions.

The committee meets monthly.

Trustees are corporate officers of the Parish.  They oversee the financial condition of the Parish, sign checks, and consult and advise the Pastor. 

The Secretary Trustee is a member of the Pastoral Council.

The Treasurer Trustee is a member of the Finance Council.  

The term of office is two years.

Made up of parishioners dedicated to providing pastoral support visits/ or Eucharistic ministry visits to our homebound as well as those hospitalized, facing a time of crisis, trauma, or personal loss (ie. grief survivors). 

These individuals that receive pastoral support are referred to as Care Receivers. 

Initial and ongoing training/support for volunteer Care Ministers provided.
 

Isaiah says, "...and if you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and staisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday."

The Manna Ministry team is called upon periodically to make and/or deliver meals to individuals particularly challenged by the impact of a life changing event (e.g. birth of a child, job loss, move, death of a loved one, etc.)  

Help with breads, bars, cookies, pies, salads, soups, casseroles, or pasta dishes are needed.

Pastoral Care Committee is open to any member of Holy Spirit Parish.

By definition, a shepherd is pastoral. According to Psalm 23, a good shepherd feeds, leads, guides, protects, and preserves.

Four times throughout the year, the parish delivers a plant and/or card to our homebound. 

Volunteers are needed in September, December, February, and Easter week to help with the deliveries.

Because there are so many people in need of prayer, we have a prayer shawl ministry, a tangible evidence to those for whom we are praying.  

Care and the love of knitting (and crochet) have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace.

Many blessings are crafted into every shawl.  The knitter begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient.  Intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl.  When the shawl is completed it is offered a final ritual before being sent along its way.  Any pattern and color is acceptable.

This team helps to provide a warm welcome to families and adults new to our parish.  Many individuals are needed to help, including

• Making personal connections via phone call or personalized notecards to each newly registered family
• Assembling welcome packets presented to new members at registration
• Operate designated welcome stations at both Churches
• Help host Welcome Weekends (i.e.a light reception after the 4:30pm and the 9:30am Masses monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.)
• Greeting potential members and taking names of interested individuals for follow up
• Host a Welcome Reception once a year(time TBD) sit down breakfast and/or dinner for new parishioners to meet other Holy Spirit families and get information about the parish. 

Assist the presider and assmbly at liturgies (Masses) - weekend, weekday, holy days, funerals, etc.

Open grade 4 and older.

Adults welcome.

Create, designs, and implement environments for liturgical seasons.

Contact Margaret Franz

Greets and seats worshippers, shares weekly bulletins, invites people to take up the gifts. 

Young adults and families encouraged to participate!

Proclaims the Scriptures and Universal Prayers during the liturgy.

Shares the Eucharist with the assembly.

Lead the assembly in song. We are gifted with many different choirs who welcome new voices.  There is great need for cantors to lead our sacred assembly.  Pianists and instrumentalists are most welcome.

Contact Mary Zuleger

Ensures the care of vestments, sacred veessels, and other sanctuary furnishings; also assists with preparations for all liturgies.