Each committee assists in the preparation for the liturgical/prayer life of its parish, and the SNCP collaboratively. It consults with members of the pastoral staff in regard to preparing sacred environments and liturgical resources. Its role is to monitor, assess, and collaborate directly with specific liturgical ministries.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: Meets monthly, excluding summer.

Greeters provide a welcoming atmosphere for both parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass.

AGES: Adults, Teens and Families.

TIME COMMITMENT: About 30 minutes prior Mass, ~1x/mo. Subs are also welcome.

Ushers may distribute missalettes or worship aids, assist in seating parishioners, take up collection, guide the Communion procession, and hand out bulletins. At HN & SC, Ushers also serve as greeters, and may be asked to help at funerals as needed.

AGES: Adults, Teens, and Youth with Parent.

TIME COMMITMENT: A few times per month, based on individual availability.

Servers assist at weekend and Holy Day Masses, and Seton students at school Masses. New servers must attend a training session.

AGES: Teens and youth 4th grade and older. Adults are always welcomed.

TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 times per month. Preferred times and parish location options are available.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at weekend and Holy Day Masses, and other liturgical services. Training is provided.

AGES: Adults and Teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: Several times per year. Preferred times and parish location options available

Volunteers share the Word of God with children by proclaiming the reading in easier language, and engage kids in discussion and activities. Takes place during the readings and homily at Mass.

AGES: Adults and Teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: Approx. once per month. Sundays, 9 a.m. at SC, Oct. to May.

Extraordinary Ministers (EMs) assist the priest in distributing Christ’s Body and/or Blood at Masses. One may choose to serve at more than one parish. Training is required.

AGES: Confirmed, practicing Catholics.

TIME COMMITMENT:

SD: there is no schedule; EMs may participate at will.
SC & HN: EMs are scheduled ~1-2x/mo. Substitutes may be needed

Communion Ministers bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Visits include a short prayer service and friendship. Training provided. Friends and family members may also take the Eucharist to their loved one. Could use one or two persons to coordinate this ministry at SD.

AGES: Confirmed, practicing Catholics.

TIME COMMITMENT: Varies, an hour or two on a weekend or weekday, 1-3x/month. 

Volunteers help those in wheelchairs, make residents feel welcome, prepare for the service, and distribute missalettes. They also assist with the liturgy and may occasionally do the scripture readings and distribute Communion. Some volunteers may also lead the rosary.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: A few hours on a weekday as available per week, 1-3x/month.

Sacristans prepare before Mass and cleanup after Mass. May choose weekends and Holy Days, weekdays, funerals and other special occasions. Training provided.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: Once or twice per month.

The team plans and coordinates the set-up and maintenance of liturgical decorations and symbols to enhance the worship space. This includes idea development, sewing, building, set-up, and floral design. Helpers assist with set up and take down of seasonal items, etc.

AGES: Adults, Teens and Families.

TIME COMMITMENT: Variable. Many activities can be done as your schedule allows

Liturgy Writers at each parish create the text for their “Welcome/Introduction” and “Prayers of the Faithful” for each weekend and Holy Day Mass. Ability to use a computer and e-mail is essential. Music planners (at SD only) are choir members that select music for the liturgies, based on the readings.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: At home as needed. Meetings a few times per year, as needed.

Meet with families to plan or preplan the funeral liturgy and be present during the visitation and Funeral Mass to provide assistance. Someone who enjoys working with people and is an empathetic listener would do well in this ministry. One or two are needed at each funeral. Training is provided.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: Typically a few times per month. Meet prior to and 2-4 hours on day of funeral.

Men and women assist in setting up for funerals, serving during the funeral Mass, and cleaning up after. Training is provided. Generally two are needed for each funeral.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: A few times a month during the day.

This ministry offers prayerful support and compassionate outreach to parishioners during times of need—whether they are celebrating sacraments, facing illness, grieving, or experiencing hardship. Members help ensure that no one feels alone by lifting up intentions in prayer and offering a caring presence.

AGES: Adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: Participation is flexible, allowing members to pray from home or join others for the Thursday morning Rosary Mosey, a walking rosary around the church grounds.

This society was founded in 1861, at HN, to offer women of the parish social, spiritual, and service opportunities. Members attend the funerals of deceased members, pray the rosary, and form an honor guard with a farewell prayer. A Mass for all members is held on July 26, the feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, and an annual Mass for deceased members is held in October. The group sponsors fundraisers for the parish, Seton  School, and other charitable groups. Dues are $10 per year with all funds raised used for charity.

AGES: Membership is open to all Catholic women.

TIME COMMITMENT: Meetings are generally held monthly, mostly during the school year.

All St. Clement parish women are considered members. The Altar Society sponsors various activities, including the Women’s Morning of Reflection, and Annual Chili/Fall Fest. Proceeds from these activities support the purchase of hosts, wine, altar, candles, and Dominican Hall Kitchen supplies.

AGES: All women.

TIME COMMITMENT: A few times during the year.

The choir provides members with the opportunity to praise the Lord through a challenging repertoire of choral music in 4-part harmony, as well as leading congregational worship through song. Auditions are NOT required, just a love of singing and a desire to build prayerful fellowship with other singers.

AGES: Adults and Teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and sing at 3 to 4 Masses each month (mainly at the 10:30 a.m. Mass). Not during the summer.

This choir leads the congregation in sung prayer through contemporary music and the use of guitars. No auditions. All that is needed is a desire to sing or play.

AGES: Adults and Teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: Rehearse Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m.; sing at weekend liturgies about once per month and some special events. Not during the summer.

This Choir is a committed group of singers who lead worship with their music at the 9 a.m. Mass. No auditions are required. They participate in sacred concerts and host other Choirs in religious performances. The Choir enjoys singing many venues of music - classical, contemporary, folk, spirituals, and more. We welcome instrumentalists and additional Cantors.

AGES: Adults and Teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sing two Sundays a month at 9:00 a.m. Mass, and occasionally at other times

Leads the congregation in sung prayer using both classical and contemporary music, and is often accompanied by guitars, drums, and various instruments. No auditions. All that is needed is a desire to sing or play.

AGES: Adults and teens in 9th grade and up.

TIME COMMITMENT: Rehearse most Wednesday evenings and sing at weekend and some Holy Day liturgies about twice per month (alternating between Sat. and Sunday Mass). No weekly rehearsal in summer, but choir sings once a month in June, July, and August.

This choir sings for funerals held at SD. Volunteers may sing melody or harmony. The only skill required is a desire to sing. Open to all SNCP parishioners.

AGES: Adults and teens.

TIME COMMITMENT: A few per month, with rehearsals 30 minutes prior to the Mass.

Youth Choir engages SNCP children to sing at Mass. Teens interested in a service project are encouraged to assist with this choir as Student Director.

AGES: Grades 1-8.

TIME COMMITMENT: Rehearse most Wednesdays after school, and sing at weekend and some Holy Day liturgies about once per month (alternating between Saturday and Sunday Mass). Not during the summer. May also sing at a nursing home once a year.

Vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to share their talents, in a musically rewarding way.

AGES: Teens and young adults.

TIME COMMITMENT: Various times throughout the year (special Masses, praise & worship events.)

CONTACT if questions: Faith Formation Office at 920-458-5390.

Cantors serve as leaders and energizers of sung prayer at liturgy. Cantors need strong voices and good public speaking skills.

AGES: Adults and teens in 8th grade and up.

TIME COMMITMENT: Approx. once or twice per month. Practice before Mass, and as needed.

SC: Cantors are used occasionally throughout the year, not on a weekly basis.

Our parishes provide opportunity for instrumentalists to share their musical talents at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Instrumentalists may play solos or accompany choirs.

AGES: Adults, teens, and youth.

TIME COMMITMENT: Occasionally during the year.

Volunteers who have an interest in technology will enjoy this ministry. They operate the sound board for audio and laptop computer for the video/digital ministry at SD church. Also needed are persons who have an interest in preparing PowerPoint presentations, at home, for Mass. Training provided.

AGES: Adults, high school teens, and middle school students with a parent.

TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible, once or twice per month, at weekend, holy day, and/or funeral Masses.