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| Bible Studies |
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There is a Bible Study class that meets
on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM throughout
the year. There is also a Catechism class on Monday evenings at 7:00
PM. All are welcome! Father David Santoro teaches these classes. |
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| Marian Cenacle |
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The Marian Cenacle is a prayer groups
led by Msgr. Ryan. Those attending have a special devotion to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. This group meets the 3rd Monday of every
month at 6:45 PM in the Church. The rosary is prayer. There is a reading
followed by a discussion and a renewal of the act of consecration
to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Everybody is welcome. This prayer
group meets for 45 minutes. |
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| First Friday Adoration, Exposition and Benediction |
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First Friday Adoration, Exposition and
Benediction is held on the first Friday of each month beginning at
8:30 AM and concluding with benediction at 11:30 AM. |
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| RCIA |
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The Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults is the process for those interested in becoming Catholic.
The process is formational, informational, and transformational and
is Lectionary based and centered on the Sunday readings and liturgical
rites. Resources are Holy Scripture, The Catechism, and Fr. Foley’s
book Believing in Jesus. Sessions are held weekly, enabling the participant’s
time to learn about the Church and to reflect on what it means to
be a follower of Jesus as a Catholic. Everyone is welcome to attend
these sessions to update his or her faith or to learn more about the
Catholic Church. Msgr. Gerald Ryan directs the program and is assisted
by Deacon George Catanzano, Jim Boesen, Martha Boesen, and Jane Herrmann.
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| Pastoral Care Ministry |
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This group ministers to shut-ins; those
in the hospital and nursing care facilities. Pastoral Care ministers
take Eucharist and visit and pray with those in need. If you or someone
you know is in need of Pastoral Care, please contact Dick Timmerman
278-6771, Jean Heger 278-0741, the Parish Office 276-4042, or Deacon
George Catanzano 278-8846. |
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If you or someone you know
is in need of Pastoral Care, please contact:
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Deacon George Catanzano |
778-4062 |
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Parish Office |
276-4042 |
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| Knights of Columbus |
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The Knights of Columbus is a national
Catholic men's organization involved in numerous church, community
and family social activities. St. Mary of Nazareth has its own council.
Men of all ages are welcome. |
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Contact: Jerry Goebel |
Phone: 327-0131 |
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| Men's Club |
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St. Mary's Men's Club is active and enthusiastic.
Men of all ages meet once each month to socialize and plan various
activities throughout the year. Activities include fund-raisers to
help support local charities, plus fun events such as golf outings,
the annual steak fry, a New Year's Eve party and dance, and much more. |
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Contact: Randy Huewe |
Phone: 491-7816 |
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| Women's
Association |
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The Women's Association focuses on the
opportunity to meet socially on the first Monday of each month from
September through May. They are also a service organization for the
Church and community. Programs include various topics of interest
to women of all ages. In November, they have an annual fund-raiser,
"Christmas at the Mansion". It is an arts and crafts bazaar with "country
café" featuring delicious homemade soup, sandwiches and baked goods.
In the spring, there is a catered brunch and style show to finish
the year's activities. All women in the parish are encouraged to join
this group. |
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Contact: Barb Cochrane |
Phone: 270-6653 |
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Contact: Suzanne Ritchie |
Phone: 986-5651 |
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| Christian Family
Movement (CFM) |
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Christian Family Movement is a network of small groups
of 5 to 7 families. Parents meet regularly (about once a month) in
each other's homes, usually bringing the kids along to play with a
babysitter if needed. The meetings follow a book which focuses on
topics of importance to their marriage, family, church and community.
Through small group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and
families are encouraged to reach out in action to others. Other service
projects and get-togethers are planned throughout the year. CFM is
for anyone: newly married couples, parents with kids of any age, single-parent
families, empty nesters, or anyone else who wants to make a difference
in our community. |
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Contact: Susan Battani |
Phone: 278-2864 |
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| Family Life Committee |
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The Family Life Committee
is in charge of many family oriented activities. They have a full
roster of activities for the year, usually culminating with a Parish
Family Picnic. Most Sundays of the year this committee is in charge
of "Coffee and Donuts" after the 8:00 and 9:30 AM Masses. Join this
ever active, ever-growing, enriching group, not only for you but also
for the whole parish family. |
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Contact: Kraig Klopfenstein |
Phone: 278-4321 |
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| Newcomers Steering Committee |
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The Newcomers Steering Committee
was established to reach out to the newcomers in St. Mary's Parish.
Telephone calls, home visit and social events are being planned. |
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Contact: Therese Rholfes |
Phone: 986-3055 |
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| Pro Life Committee |
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The Pro Life Committee is dedicated to
the sanctity of all life, especially the unborn child whose lives
are ended by abortion. Annually, we sponsor a Cradle of Life, which
is a collection of baby and maternity clothes and monetary gifts.
These are given to local pregnancy centers to help women as an alternative
to abortion. Also we are the coordinating committee for St. Mary's
for Life Chain, which is held on the first Sunday of October, which
is Respect Life Sunday. On an as-needed basis, we coordinate the political
effort to let our views be known to our elected officials. A pro-life
Rosary is said every Sunday before the 9:30 AM Mass. |
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Contact: Dick Heger |
Phone: 278-0741 |
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| Social Concerns Committee |
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The purpose of the Social Concerns Committee
is to promote and coordinate programs that will work toward justice
and charity for all God's people in the local community. In the past
this committee has been involved with child abuse, meal each month
for the homeless, racial relations, Alzheimer's disease, The Food
Pantry, AIDS and baby-sitting clinics. They meet on the fourth Sunday
of each month after the 9:30 AM Mass. |
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Contact: Barb Cochrane |
Phone: 270-6653 |
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| St. Vincent de Paul |
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St. Vincent de Paul is a program designed
to help the poor with donations of food, money, clothing and furniture.
All donations are greatly appreciated and always needed. They meet
at 2:00 PM on the first Monday of the month in the Fireplace Room. |
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Contact: John Klemm |
Phone: 289-2828 |
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Contact: Virginia Klemm |
Phone: 289-2828 |
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| Worship & Spirituality Committee |
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The purpose of the Worship
and Spirituality Committee is to serve our parish community in all
aspects of the development of one's spiritual life. This committee
has four standing sub-committees: Music, Art and Environment, Rites,
and Ministries Spirituality and worship are at the very core of parish
life. The Worship and Spirituality Committee is constantly searching
for parishioners who are willing to be involved in this critical aspect
of parish life. |
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Contact: Msgr. Ryan |
Phone: 276-4042 |
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| Crochet - Crafts Group |
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A group of ladies meet each
Tuesday morning to work on their own project. Needlework, knitting,
hand-sewing, quilting, crochet or any other craft that can be worked
on at Church but then taken home at the end of the meeting. We love
to share ideas and will try to help members learn new crafts. We meet
on Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:30 AM in the Parish Hall. Anyone is welcome. |
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| Building & Grounds Committee |
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The Building & Grounds Committee
is responsible for over-seeing the upkeep and maintenance of all parish
property. If you are interested in serving on this committee, or have
mechanical or technical knowledge, call the Parish office at 276-4042 |
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