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