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FAITH DEVELOPMENT
ADULT FAITH
FORMATION
Looking to form Faith Formation Group(s) to build
community in the parish through educational
opportunities. Programs available: Bible Study, Church
History, Why Be A Catholic?, Liturgical History, Social
Justice and Catholics, etc. Call if interested in
expanding your knowledge and understanding! Program is
under development.
Contact: Fr. Dan
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BIBLE STUDY
Increase your Bible Knowledge. Adults meet weekly to
read and study scripture using commentaries and study
guides for historical, cultural, and spiritual
insights. Group meets as group determines. This program
under development.
Contact: Janice Lampe
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PRAYER GROUP
This informal Prayer Group has been in existence
over 30 years. One hour per week is spent in prayer and
song followed by socializing. Anyone interested in
growth and personal dedication to prayer is welcome to
join.
Contact: Till Renschen
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PARISH SCHOOL
OF RELIGION:
PSR – CHURCH
MONITORS
Help with children’s religion program by supervising
them at Mass. Church monitors should have a love of
children and be willing to share their faith. Duties
are to supervise and set an example. Time commitment
Tues. and Thurs. mornings at 7:30am Mass.
Contact: Jeannie Spirek
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PSR – CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION
Adults help in preparing 7th and 8th
grades for Confirmation. Duties include helping with
teaching, projects, and prayers. Spread your Catholic
Faith with our young adults! Help needed M/W/F
7:30-8:20am at school.
Contact: Deacon Charles Litteken
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PSR – TEACHER &
TEACHERS’S AIDE
Teachers and aides help the children learn and
understand their Catholic Faith and help spread God’s
Word. Should have a love for children. Volunteer time is
flexible depending on length of commitment – M/W/F 7:30
– 8:20 am.
Contact: John Pettinger
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PRE-CANA
Help couples prepare for marriage, by giving 15-20
minute presentation of experiences for your own marriage
(presentation outlines provided). Set up, serve food,
and tear-down for meeting. Time commitment 1-3 hours,
2-3 times a year. Public speaking skills helpful, but
not required for all tasks.
Contact: Deacon John Hempen
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RCIA (RITE OF
CHRISTIAN INITIATION)
Volunteers work together to prepare individuals to
join the Catholic Faith. Adults neede to facilitate,
discuss, and answer questions from the candidates. Need
a desire to walk with some-one down the path of faith
inquiry. Time commitment 2 hours/week for 7-8 months.
Contact: Deacon Charlie Litteken
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RENEW
Formation of small groups that discuss many
religious topics that help revitalize Catholic Faith in
our lives. Groups meet once a week for size weeks at
individual’s homes in the spring and fall.
Contact: Steve Maue
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
This rewarding program is for 3 through 5 year olds.
Children are taught prayers, songs, Bible stories, play
games, and do crafts. Must have a love of children. Time
commitment is for 1 hour on Sundays on a rotating
schedule September through May.
Contact: Lynn Huegen
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VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
Be a part of learning! Volunteers need for 1 week in
July from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Children kindergarten
through 5th grade attend. Aid children in
enjoying bible stories, music, crafts, and games about
our Faith. Help for all facets of planning and
implementation are needed.
Contact: Janice Lampe
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LITURGY
CANTORS
Help lead the congregational singing during Weekend
Masses! Volunteers needed with pleasant singing voices,
a love of music, and a good sense of humor. Commitment
time varies depending on number of adults in program &
ones availability. Operates on rotating schedule when
possible.
Contact: Marge Thole
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CHOIR – ADULT
Share the gift God gave you and join the choir!
Members sing at 9:30am Sunday and special seasonal
Masses. Practice 1-2 hours per week Sept. through April.
Must love to sing and desire to spread the Word of God
through song.
Contact: Lois Brandmeyer
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CHOIR – EARLY
MORNING
Individuals who are early risers help lead the
congregation in song at the 7:30 am Sunday Mass. Shar
your gift and start the morning right. 1-2 hours per
week.
Contact: Cindy Zurliene
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CHOIR –
RESURRECTION (FUNERAL)
Help provide a comforting, supportive and
inspirational liturgy for families in a time of grief!
These volunteers sing at parish funerals. No scheduled
practices. Commitment time varies per needed.
Contact: Lois Brandmeyer
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CHOIR – YOUTH
Youth raise your voice in song! Spread God’s Word. 5th
through 12th grade sign at various Masses
throughout the year. Practice worked around school
functions. Desire to sing is required.
Contact: Dan Fuehne or Milissa Faust
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CHURCH DECORATING COMMITTEE
Help decorate our church with assorted plants,
flowers, candles, and prepare altar cloths, etc. for
liturgical services. Enhance reverence of His presence
through church art and design. Time commitment 2 hours
per week.
Contact: Margie Ottensmeier
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EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER FOR HOMEBOUND
Help the homebound feel their unity with the parish
family. Assist in the distribution of the Body of Christ
to homebound parishioners on weekends. Training is
provided. One hour per week when needed. Training and
yearly training renewal provided.
Contact: Deacon Jerry Stockmann
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EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER AT MASS
Assist the Priest and Deacons in the distribution of
the Body and Blood of Christ to the congregation at
Mass. Training and yearly renewal training provided.
Rotating monthly schedule.
Contact: Deacon Jerry Stockmann
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FUNERAL SERVERS (ADULTS)
Adult men and women
assist in serving at the funeral Mass and grave side
service. Help provide a comforting supportive and
inspirational liturgy for families in a time of grief!
Time commitment 1-2 hours as need on a rotational basis.
Training provided.
Contact: Frank
Hogg
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GIFT BEARERS
A great way for
families or individuals to be involved in Mass. Present
the Offertory Gifts at the altar during weekend Mass.
Rotation schedule where you specify the Mass you prefer
to attend. Time commitment 1 Mass per month depending on
number of members involved.
Contact: Carolyn
Kampwerth
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GREETERS
Friendly men and
women who would like to welcome parishioners before
Mass. Commitment of 15 minutes before Mass once a month.
This program is under development.
Contact: Mary Litteken
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LECTORS
Adults and young
adults to proclaim the Word of God at Masses. Must be
comfortable speaking in public and be wiling to prepare
and practice the scripture readings. Rotation schedule
of 1 hour per month for weekend Masses and 1 hour per
week for weekdays. Training provided.
Contact: Fr. Dan
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MASS SERVERS
(YOUTH)
Young boys and girls
be a part of the Mass! Serve and assist the Priest in
various weekend Masses. Training provided. Rotating
monthly schedule with request for preferred Masses. A
great way for youth to share their faith.
Contact: Carolyn Kampwerth
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ORGANISTS &
MUSICIANS
Share your gift with
your parish family. Adult volunteers with musical talent
for weekend Masses. Organists and all other musicians
are needed. Youth musicians for weekday Masses too! Time
commitment 1 ½ hours per rotation schedule.
Contact Lois
Brandmeyer
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ROSARY LEADERS
Help lead in the
prayer of the Rosary before all Masses. Help our Parish
keep prayer as a focus. 15-20 minute time commitment per
rotating schedule.
Contact: Millie
Wesselmann
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SACRISTANS
Assist in keeping the
church, altars, and sacristy neat and orderly.
Volunteers straighten books in pews before and after
Masses and funerals. Keep Holy Water fonts supplied.
Maintain candles. Time commitment 2 months per year.
Contact: Vera
Netemeyer
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USHERS
Men and women assist
at weekend Masses as ushers. Duties are: provide
assistance to strangers and to the physically and
hearing impaired. Assist with seating of congregation,
taking up the collection and facilitating emergencies.
Time 1 hour per week on a monthly rotating schedule.
Contact: Carolyn
Kampwerth
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PARISH LIFE &
ORGANIZATIONS
ALTAR SODALITY
While only formally meeting twice per year, members
are always ready to assist spiritual and educational
needs of our Parish. Multi-generational activities such
as quilting, annual picnic preparations, church
cleaning, and Holiday party. Meeting 1 ½ -2 hours with
emphasis on annual picnic.
Contact: Diane Wellen
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BOY SCOUTS
Boys ages 11-18 welcome to discover their duty to
self, to others, country, and God. Troop meets 1st
and 3rd Wednesdays with indoor and outdoor
activites. Enjoy weekend camping trips and learn outdoor
skills. Adult volunteers always needed.
Contact: Kevin or Amy Gordon
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CUB SCOUTS
Established for the purpose of creating well rounded
responsible young boys. Boys are introduced to wide
range of people and activities. Environmental issues,
relgion, and community service are focuses. Guidelines
are provided through workbooks. Meeting 2 hours per
month.
Contact: Dan Pickett
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CATHOLIC FRATERNAL
LIFE
C.F.L. group meets once a month to discuss charitable
means of service in the community. Assistance always
needed.
Contact: Darlene Timmermann
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COLLECTION COUNTING
TEAM
Assist after 9:30 am Sunday Mass in counting weekly
offerings. Time commitment is 1-2 hours a week on a
monthly rotating schedule. Must be a confidential person
with good math skills.
Contact: Tom Beckmann
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C.Y.O.
High school young adults discover servicing their
Parish thru projects. They participate in spiritual and
recreational activities that enrich their lives and
promote the Catholic faith. Meetings 1st
Sunday of month. All High School youth welcome. Adults
who enjoy working with teens are always needed.
Contact: Sue Lohman & Susan Bridges
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FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council serves as advisor to the pastor
on issues of finance, investments, and properties. The
council reviews financial decisions and procedures
relating to the parish and reviews Parish revenue and
expenses. Time commitment semi-monthly 2-3 hours.
Membership by appointment.
Contact: Mike Koch
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4-H CLUB
Youth have fun, meet people, learn new life skills,
build self confidence, and learn responsibility. They
set and achieve goals thru wide range of projects such
as environment, crafts, home, and foods. Meetings once a
month 1 ½ hours per month.
Contact: Ruthie Markus
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GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts build strong mind and body thru indoor
and outdoor activities and projects. Great interaction
with others. Adult volunteers 2-6 hours per month and
have patience and be creative. Girls ages kindergarten
and up. Meetings 1 ½ hours per month.
Contact: Sharon Lampe
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KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
Catholic adult men and their families in a growing
and vibrant service organization. Structured to work
towards helping the Church and community. Time
commitment approx 3 hours per month including activity
sign-ups. Meetings once a month.
Contact: Ron Kampwerth
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PASTORAL COUNCIL
Council members assist and advise the Pastor in the
spiritual and temporal affairs of the Parish. Consists
of eight members with 2 year terms, 4 of which are
elected annually. Meeting 1 night per month. Must be 18
years or older.
Contact: Barb Haselhorst
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PICNIC COMMITTEE
Help plan the annual Parish picnic! Assist in
developing new ideas and organizing various fund-raising
booths and aspects of the picnic. Four meetings per year
and 2-3 days for the fun & rewarding festival! Must be
creative and enthusiastic!!
Contact: Mike Koch & Bob Venhaus
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QUILT TEAMS
(PICNIC)
A grouping of 4 families (makes 1 team) go together
to make a hand-made quilt, or to purchase a hand-made
quilt for our Parish Picnic. A quilt is to be donated
every year by the group. New groups are always needed
and welcomed.
Contact: Kathy Barkmann
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QUILTERS
Learn the art of quilting by joining the ladies on
the three weeks of quilting in November, January, or
March. Quilts are made for the Parish Picnic, and
donations for other organizations. No training
necessary; we will teach.
Contact: Kathy Barkmann
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ST. VINCENT DE
PAUL
This society provides corporal and spiritual works
of mercy to those in need. Acts can include providing
food and help with other needs. This organization is in
the formation stage. Meeting times and commitment to be
established by those who are interested.
Contact: Angie Schlimme
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STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE
Help organize ways for our parish to recognize &
develop their “Time” with Prayer, to share their
“Talents” within the parish, and to understand the
importance of sharing “Treasure” to operate our parish.
Our goal is to keep a close faith community. Meetings
are once a month. Volunteer time varies.
Contact: Colleen Harper
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WELCOMING
COMMITTEE
Volunteers needed to meet and welcome new neighbors
in our community and inform them of our parish and
activities. Volunteers need to be friendly and outgoing
and not hesitant to meet new people. Time commitment
varies.
Contact: Betty Richter
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YOUTH MINISTRY
TEAM
Enacted to help parish youth be and feel more
connected to their Catholic religion, through activities
that are fun, rewarding and interactive. Adults must
have a love and belief in our parish youth, and time to
devote to their projects. Meetings are first Sunday of
every month after 9:30 am Mass.
Contact: Deacon Charles Litteken
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SOCIAL OUTREACH
CHRISTMAS GIVING
TREE
Volunteers set up a small Christmas Tree by the side
altar in Church with many hand-made ornaments on it with
gift ideas for needy children in the area. The
parishioners are asked to take an ornament and give the
gift indicated for charity. Time commitment November &
December.
Contact: Karen Braundmeier
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HISPANIC OUTREACH
This group, under formation, has the goal of
connecting with and welcoming Hispanic families living
within the parish. We hope to make them feel a part of
the parish family. It will also help the rest of us
become sensitive to their needs and unique cultural
values and faith.
Contact: Rhonda Siegfried
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound citizens
living in the area. Must have valid drivers licenses and
automobile insurance. Time commitment varies.
Contact: Charlie Rakers
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NURSING HOME
MINISTRY
Eucharistic Ministers help with and conduct Sunday
Communion Service and distribute the Eucharist to
Catholic residents at Aviston Countryside Manor. Assist
with Wednesday Mass. Time commitment is 2-3 hours a
month, or more if desired.
Contact: Helen Middeke
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PRO-LIFE
Individuals promote events related to Pro-Life
through the year. Time commitment varies; no scheduled
meetings.
Contact: Shelley Thole
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CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
ACIC (AVISTON
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CLUB)
This group hosts fun events throughout the year as
fund-raisers for various community itmes; such as park
needs, school uniforms, etc. Meetings are 2nd
Tuesday of each month. Must be 18 years old to join; $10
dues/individual; $20 dues/family.
Contact: Dennis Rakers
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AMERICAN LEGION
Armed Service veterans that maintain the post of the
Aviston Legion by hosting various events such as
dinners, weddings, etc. An honorable respect is made to
all members of our armed services, present and past.
Meetings are once a month.
Contact: Al (Turk) Kuper
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AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY
The ladies meet on the 3rd Tuesday of
each month at 7:30 pm. This group assists in the
Legion’s fund-raisers such as the annual rummage sale,
and cook/serve at wedding dinners, funeral lunches, and
various banquets. Must be a wife and/or daughter of a
veteran.
Contact: Ceil Markus
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SONS OF AMERICAN
LEGION
A member needs to be a son, grandson,
great-grandson, or step-son of a military veteran. The
Squadron’s intent is to honor our forefather veterans
and assist them with maintenance and ceremonies of the
Aviston Legion. We serve in community improvements and
needs.
Contact: Jerry Kues
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