Ministries at Sacred Heart Parish

“The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve” 

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT SACRED HEART PARISH: SHARING TIME AND TALENT


Name of Ministry:  PCCW

Description:  The women of Sacred Heart have fun and work toward the support, education and improvement of Catholic women in leadership, spirituality and service.

Meetings: First Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM

Time Commitment: Depends on the individual

Contact Person:  Mary Callagan  Phone: 715-423-8024


Name of Ministry:  Knights of Columbus

Description: The KC’s is the world’s largest lay Catholic family service organization.  The five key areas of service are faith, community, family, youth and fellowship.

Meetings: Third Thursday of every month

Time Commitment: Depends on the individual

Contact Person:  Herman Steinert 715-886-4283


Name of Ministry:  Religious Education

Description: The role of Religious Education is to offer catechetical programs for the children, youth and adults of the parish

Meetings: Wednesdays Sept.- April Grades 1-5 from 4:00-5:15 PM

Grades 6-10 from 6:30-8:00 PM

Contact Person:  Peggy Wettstein  Phone: 715-886-3952 or 715-886-5518

Jeanette Lindelof (S.H.A.R.E. – Sacred Heart Adult Religious Education)  Phone: 715-325-6788


Name of Ministry:  Choir

Description: Sing at 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays, occasional funerals and special events

Time Commitment: Choir rehearsal on Monday evenings September thru May from 6:30 to 8 PM

Contact Person:  Peggy Wettstein  Phone: 715-886-3952 or 715-886-5518


 Name of Ministry: Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Description: Help at 10:30 Mass during sermon, talking with the young children about the readings.

Time Commitment:  Depends on individual

Contact Person:  Peggy Wettstein  Phone: 715-886-3952 or 715-886-5518


Name of Ministry:  Hospital Ministry

Description:  Distribute communion and pray with patients at Riverview Hospital

Time Commitment:  One day per month for 1  – 2 hours each time

Contact Person:  Carol Lipski  Phone: 715-325-7019


Name of Ministry:  Heartline

Description:  Bi-Monthly parish newsletter

Time Commitment:  Personal choice

Contact Person:  Pam Hustedt  Phone: 715-886-5335


Name of Ministry:  Servers

Description:  Assist the priest at Mass

Time Commitment:  Serve at the Mass you are scheduled for

Contact Person:  Natalie Wenzel  Phone: 715-886-2942


Name of Ministry:  Ushers

Description:  Seat people, take up collections, hand out bulletins, place and remove safety street cones, check pews for discarded items after Mass and raise kneelers that were left down

Time Commitment:  Usher at the Mass you are scheduled for

Contact Person:  Michelle Linzmeier  Phone: 715-886-4831


Name of Ministry:  Church Vacuuming

Description:  Vacuum the carpets in church

Time Commitment:  Once a week, once a year – 45 minutes (2 people needed each week (could be family project)

Contact Person:  Darlene Johnson  Phone: 715-886-5725


Name of Ministry:  Altar Linens

Description:  Wash and iron altar linens

Time Commitment: Pick up at church; take home and launder; one person, twice a month

Contact Person:  Darlene Johnson  Phone: 715-886-5725


Name of Ministry:  Funeral Lunches

Description:  Help set up and serve luncheon in church hall after funeral.

Time Commitment:  As needed

Contact Person:  Darlene Johnson  Phone: 715-886-5725


Name of Ministry:  Funeral Lunch Salad and Desserts

Description:  Make salad/dessert for funeral lunches when called upon

Time Commitment: Varies

Contact Person:  Darlene Johnson  Phone: 715-886-5725


Name of Ministry:  SCRIP

Description:  Fundraiser.  Profits can be designated for tuition paying families of Assumption students, a teacher, or Sacred Heart Parish.  Purchase gift cards to be used at participating merchants. Volunteers needed to sell SCRIP cards after Masses.

Time commitment:  When scheduled

Contact Person:  Pam Skifton  Phone: 715-570-9357


Name of Ministry: Sacred Heart Decorating Team

Description:  Decorate church for Lent, Easter and Christmas/”undecorate” after

Time Commitment:  Several hours on one day for each season

Contact Person: Pam Skifton  Phone: 715-570-9357


Name of Ministry:  Jail Ministry

Description:  Lead a prayer service with Scripture Readings at the Wood Co. Jail

Time Commitment:  Tuesdays in March and September from 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Contact Person:  Deacon Rick Phone: 715-570-9357


 Name of Ministry:  S.W.E.P.S.

Description:  South Wood County Food Pantry

Time Commitment: Collect donated food from church basket and deliver to Food Pantry twice a month.  Two to three times yearly we volunteer at SWEPS to distribute food to those in need.  Hours are 12-4 M, W, Th, F and 4-7 Tues

Contact Person:  Virginia Langsdorf  Phone: 715-886-3394


Name of Ministry:  Communion to the Homebound & Nursing Homes

Description:  Take communion once a month to 5-7 people who are homebound or in nursing homes

Time commitment:  Varies.

Contact Person:  Donnalee Hustedt  Phone: 715-886-5660


Name of Ministry:  Sacristans

Description:  Help prepare altar for liturgies

Time Commitment:  Varies with the individual

Contact Person:  Deacon Mark  Phone: 715-887-3012


Name of Ministry:  Money Counters

Description: Count monies collected at Sunday Masses

Time Commitment:  As scheduled Monday mornings 8:00-!0:30 AM

Contact Person:  Kelly Lysne  Phone: 715-886-3422


Name of Ministry:  Lectors/Cup Ministers/Eucharistic Ministers

Description:  Proclaim the readings/distribute the Blood of Christ at Communion/distribute the Body of Christ at Communion

Time Commitment:  Participate at the Mass you are scheduled for

Contact Persons:  Kelly Lysne   Phone: 715-886-3422/Deacon Rick  Phone: 715-570-9357/Deacon Mark  Phone: 715-887-3012


Name of Ministry:  Offertory Volunteers

Description:  Present the gifts to the priest at the Offertory

Time Commitment:  Present gifts at the Mass you are scheduled for

Contact Person:  Kelly Lysne   Phone: 715-886-3422


Name of Ministry:  Office Volunteers

Description: Help with parish mailings, data entry and other office help

Time Commitment: As needed

Contact Person:  Kelly Lysne   Phone: 715-886-3422


 Name of Ministry:  Greeters/Rosary Leaders

Description:  Welcome people as they enter church; or lead rosary before Mass

Time Commitment:  Greet or lead rosary at the Masses you are scheduled for

Contact Persons:  Kelly Lysne  Phone: 715-886-3422/Deacon Rick  Phone: 715-570-9357/Deacon Mark  Phone: 715-887-3012


Name of Ministry:  Prayer Shawls

Description:  Knit or crochet shawls for distribution to those in need of comfort.

Yarn available.

Time Commitment: Prayer shawl makers have the option of making prayer shawls on their own time and/or once a month with our group

Contact Person:  Lucy Rose Johns  Phone: 715-459-3112


Name of Ministry:  Home Delivered Meals

Description: In conjunction with Riverview Hospital, deliver meals to homebound individuals

Time Commitment:  One day a month, once every four weeks; 10:45 AM -1:00 PM

Contact Person:  Bob Benkowski  Phone: 715-325-7713


Name of Ministry:  Parish Pastoral Council

Description  Serve on one of the following committees: Sacred Worship; Family Life; Catholic Education; Social Justice; Vocations, Buildings & Grounds

Time Commitment:  Varies

Contact Person: Father John 715-886-3422


Name of Ministry:  Church Maintenance/Lawn Work

Description:  Assist with painting, electrical, plumbing or carpentry needs.  Assist with lawn maintenance.

Time:  Varies with project

Contact Person:  Father John   Phone: 715-886-3422


Name of Ministry:  Snow Removal

Description:  Assist with work around the church

Time Commitment: Varies with the individual

Contact Person:  Fr. John  Phone: 715-886-3422


Name of Ministry:  Youth Group

Description:  Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.  Adult volunteers needed to work with youth on various projects

Time Commitment: Depends on the individual

Contact Person:  Jenna Lynch   Phone: 715-325-3975


 Name of Ministry: Prayer Chain

Description:  Say prayers for special intentions or for individuals as requested by parishioners

Time Commitment: Depends on the individual

Contact Persons:  Colleen Voit  Phone: 715-570-3273 or John & Marian Cattanach 715-886-4084