Stewardship of Time and Talent

Parish Mission Statement

“I am the vine, you are the branches.” St. Isaac Jogues parish is a branch of the true vine, Jesus Christ.
Our goal is to continue to build the kingdom of God while recognizing the need to remain in Christ.
God has chosen us to go forth and bear much fruit, through our ministries of Liturgy, Faith Formation, Service, Stewardship and Evangelization.
“Love one another as I have loved you.”

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    FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE

    Committee member (meets quarterly)

    ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION

    Grades K-5, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. sessions
    CatechistSubstitute Catechist and AssistantAdult AssistantAdult Office Assistant

    Periodic Needs
    Music (song) leaderVacation Bible SchoolDrama leaderMusician (keyboard, piano, guitar)Storyteller

    YOUTH MINISTRY

    Grades 6-8, Monday, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
    CatechistSubstitute Catechist and AssistantAdult Assistant

    Grade 9, Sunday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
    CatechistSubstitute Catechist and AssistantAdult Assistant

    Confirmation (grade 10), Sunday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
    CatechistSubstitute Catechist and AssistantAdult Assistant

    Youth Commission
    Committee memberAdult chaperone/driver

    YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

    Social activities/outingsService/outreach ministriesBible study groups

    ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE

    Committee member (meet monthly)Adult small group facilitator (periodic need)

    EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE

    Committee member

    BAPTISM PREPARATION

    Couples who are willing to present one or more of the parent classes offered every six weeks. Training will be given before you start.

    R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

    Initiation of new members of our faith community is the responsibility of the whole parish. In addition there are many specialized ministries such as a team member, sponsor, catechist, prayer leader, hospitality leader, and inquiry leader. Check here if interested in learning more, and you will be contacted.

    MARRIAGE PREPARATION

    Pre Cana leaderSponsor couple

    LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

    Altar Assistant (10 yrs, old/grade 5 & up)Altar CareEucharistic Minister (confirmed, all ages)Junior lector (grade 6 & above)LectorUsher

    MUSIC MINISTRIES

    Adult ChoirCantorHandbell and Handchime Choirs (all ages!)Enlightened (Youth Band) (grades 8-12)Instrumentalist
    List Instrument:

    Children’s Choirs
    Junior Choir (grades 1-6)Youth Choir (grade 7 & up)

    Summer Music Camp
    Participant (age 5 & up)Helper (high school & adult)

    PARISH COUNCIL

    Candidate for Parish Council

    PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS

    Committee member for Crab Feast/Bull Roast and/or Oyster Feast/Bull RoastCommittee member for fall festivalCommittee member for discipleship/volunteer party

    INVESTMENT CLUB

    Investment Club Committee memberSeller (10 tickets or more)Volunteer worker at the semi-annual Investment Club parties

    CLERICAL

    Collate parish mailings, weekly bulletins, booklets, etc.

    SOCIAL MINISTRY

    There are many ways to use our talents to assist those in need. One is never too young or too old, and there are opportunities to fit any schedule...
    Donate food, clothing, and other items as requested throughout the year.
    Collate parish mailings, weekly bulletins, booklets, etc.

    Sorting and transporting donations
    Help sort food and clothing donations during the holiday season.Carry food/clothing donations to the hall on a rotating basis after the noon Mass.Act as a driver to take food and clothing donations to an area charity.

    Soup Kitchens—Beans and Bread and Our Daily Bread
    Bake one (or more) casserole a month.Volunteer at Our Daily Bread once a month (or more!).

    Christopher Place
    Donate (101 oz.) canned goods for monthly dinner.Prepare food for monthly dinner.Act as a mentor for a Christopher Place member by weekly phone calls and attending monthly meetings over a 6-month period.Help prepare a Christopher Place member for the G.E.D.exam with weekly tutoring sessions over a 5-6 week period.

    Haiti Sister Parish Committee
    Serve as a committee member.

    Parish Nurse Program
    Use my CPR instructor status to teach two classes each year.(For health professionals—M.D.’s P.A.’s, R.N.’s,Nutritionists, etc.) participate in staffing a quarterly ParishHealth Screening held on Saturday mornings

    Parish Blood Drive
    Help set up or register donors for the Parish Blood Drive.

    Assisted Living and Friendly Visitor Ministries
    Visit and take Communion to the homebound as a Friendly Visitor.Help with Sunday (10:00-10:45 a.m.) prayer service at Morningside Assisted Living.Help with Wednesday (5:45-6:15 p.m.) prayer service at Quail Run Assisted Living.

    Knitting and Crocheting Circle
    Join the group to knit or crochet small blankets, sweaters, hats, and booties for babies and small blankets for young children. The articles are donated to outreach centers or children’s units in hospitals.Donate yarn for the baby blankets and clothes.

    SODALITY

    (Women’s group with a special devotion to Mary)
    Join or get more information about the group and its activities.

    Other

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