Ministries
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We are blessed to have parishioners who give generously of their time and talents to make St. Mary Parish a place to share, a place of fellowship, and a place to encounter our loving God. If you would like to get involved with any of these ministries, check out the corresponding tab on the left for more information.
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Parish Ministries
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The Pastoral Council is composed of dedicated men and women who provide our pastor with counsel to ensure the spiritual and pastoral vitality of our faith community. Members serve a three-year term. To become a member, contact the parish office (440-967-8711).
Current Pastoral Council Members
Term Expiring 2022 Term Expiring 2023 Term Expiring 2024 Ex-Officio Members - Stephen Germusa
- Bill Malin
- Colleen Ransom
- Kenneth Nodes (President)
- Jim Gaul
- Kathy Dobos
- Alan Anderson
- George Mitchell
- Fr. Paul Schreiner (Pastor)
- Jim Tokarsky (Pastoral Associate)
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The Altar-Rosary Society is a group of dedicated women of the parish who care for and raise funds for the maintenance of the church’s sanctuary. To get involved, contact the parish office (440-967-8711).
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Since 1958, the Knights of Columbus have supported the many ministries of St. Mary Parish. Membership is open to Catholic men 18 and older. Meetings are held . Contact Chris Phillips at (814) 571-5533 or by email at cphillips@silkroadsourcing.net to become a member and visit their website for more information.
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The St. Francis Society is for parishioners 55 years and older to encounter each other and their faith in a social atmosphere. The Society meets on the First Friday of the month from September-May. Mass is held at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by lunch together (please bring your own), and an activity (often including a speaker, film, and/or games). Contact for more information.
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The goal of catechesis is to bring about a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. If you would like to assist with Family Faith Formation, contact Sandy Smith.
St. Mary’s Life Teen and Edge programs are always looking for adult volunteers who would like to support our programs. For more information, visit the Life Teen and Edge page or contact Sandy Smith at smith@stmaryvermilion.org.
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Liturgical Ministries
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Open to young parishioners, both boys and girls of the parish (grades 4-12). Altar servers have the privilege of assisting the priest in the sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical functions.
Training: Scheduling: 967-8711
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Lectors proclaim the Old Testament, New Testament readings and the Petitions at Mass. These ministers are commissioned by the pastor. Contact Ken Foisy (967-5037) for more information.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful at Mass and to our homebound parishioners. These are commissioned by the Bishop for a two-year period and renewal is given by attending a Day of Retreat at St. Mary. Contacts are: For Mass: Terry Brady (967-9504) and to the Homebound: Jim Tokarsky (967-8711).
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Men and women (High School and older) who serve as ushers take up the collection, organize the Offertory Procession and assist parishioners to find a seat when necessary.
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