Parish Life 2005
Parish Council
Made
up of elected and ex officio members,
this committee serves to animate the parish and to offer guidance and support in
the ongoing decisions concerning our life together.
Ferrell
Vanwy, President
366-7026
Ann
Selby, Vice President
364-1985
Sara
Wilson, Secretary
344-2773
Finance Committee:
Dr. Tom Fitzsimmons
763-4485
E-mail: ptwb38A@prodigy.com
Liturgy Committee:
Deacon Patrick Wilson
344-9678
E-mail: patkat1@juno.com
Bingo:
Friday 7 pm in the Annex, 411 East Main 328-8695
Doug
Morrow 366-3427
E-mail:
kmorrow@msmisp.com
Building Committee:
Scott Van Horn
929-7601
E-mail: svanhorn@bco.com
Parish
Organizations & Committees
As a parish, we work to put our vision into
being through the efforts of our various organizations and committees.
The
Marian Club is the parish Women's organization.
All Women of the Parish are eligible for membership and participation.
Contact: Rita Priest (345-0320).
Women's
Ministry is a small group ministry that meets on Wednesday
evenings for women to share conversation and prayer about the happenings in
their lives. Single women, young
mothers, grandmothers, any and all are welcome to discover how the Catholic
Faith and their daily lives meet.
Contact: Sara Wilson (344-2773).
Knights
of Columbus, Council #721. Council Hall, 80 North Avenue,
Newark (349-9349). Adult Men who
are practical Catholics are eligible for this fraternal organization.
Contact: Grand Knight, Mike Ridenbaugh.
The
Saint Vincent dePaul Society. All who wish to participate in this charitable and
spiritual organization are welcome.
Contact: Tony Ghiloni (763-4864).
An
Appeal to the Men of Blessed Sacrament Parish:
Our Parish Men's organizations have been inactive for a while. There is
interest in renewing efforts to meet for spiritual and personal growth as
Christian men, husbands, fathers and disciples of the Lord. Please let us
know of your willingness to be involved.
Contact: Deacon Bob Ghiloni (345-1122). E-mail blsacdeacon@adelphia.net
Our
regular committees and boards work together to bring to life the vision for our
parish family.
Members
of the various committees and organizations are available to serve you.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact them.
Activities
in the Life of Our Parish and School
There
are many opportunities for participation in the life of our parish and school
community.
Why not try something new?
Teachers and Catechists for
Religious Education:
Debbie Wills 763-4304
School
Volunteers: Classroom, Playground, Library, etc.
Mrs. Mary Packham
345-4125 E-mail: mpackham@cdeducation.org.
Home
and School:
Mrs. Terri Hersman
323-4143
Mrs. AnnMarie Wirth
788-8223
Blessed Sacrament School Alumni
Association: If you are an alumnus or alumna of
Blessed Sacrament School, join BSSAA. Receive newsletters and see what’s been
happening with classmates along with information on upcoming reunions.
Pat Scott
345-4198
Serra
Club: For
spiritual growth, continuing Catholic adult education, warm fellowship
and the encouragement of church vocations.
Pat Molnar 366-3077
Nazareth
Community Bible Study: Come, study, meditate and share Scripture every
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. in the Rectory.
Patricia Laughman 763-3645
Padre Pio Prayer Group:
All are invited the third Thursday each month for Rosary 6:30 p.m., Mass 7:00
p.m. & fellowship.
Barb Wheeler 345-3146
R.C.I.A. Sponsors and Team Members:
Parishioners who accompany those seeking to become
Catholic as Adults.
Barb Rue
344-6211 E-mail:
brue@infinet.com
Pre-Cana Sponsor Couples: Couples
who assist those seeking to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony through a
sharing of Catholic Wisdom concerning married life.
Deacon Bob Ghiloni 345-1122 E-mail:
Dcnbobg@cs.com
Engaged Encounter of Columbus:
A
weekend program sponsored through the Diocese to assist couples to prepare for
Marriage.
Family Life Office 614-241-2560
Couples'
Group: Bi-monthly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays
to enrich Married Spirituality.
Deacon Bob Ghiloni 345-1122 E-mail:
Dcnbobg@cs.com
Bereavement Ministry:
Liturgy preparation and support for those who have lost loved ones.
Marge Burger
345-9357
The
Church Beautification Ministry ("The Dust
Busters")
Clara Bonifant 345-2804
The Parish Garden Club: The
flower gardens around the church are tended to by members of the parish.
Pat and Charlie Molnar
366-3077
Cathy Williamson 745-2595
Liturgical
Ministries
Liturgy is the "source and summit" of our life together.
It takes a whole parish to celebrate the Liturgy worthily.
Do you find an area of interest here?
Musicians
and Cantors:
Rick Snoor
522-7309 E-mail: snowprince@adelphia.net
Ushers
and Greeters
to assist in the smooth flow of the services and to handle details such as
taking up the collection, finding seats, etc.
Mark Spring 366-6681
Lectors to
proclaim the Scriptures in our liturgical celebrations.
Barb Rue
344-6211 E-mail:
brue@infinet.com
Extraordinary
Ministers
of Holy Communion
to
assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass and to take Communion to the
Sick and Homebound.
Deacon Bob Ghiloni 345-1122 E-mail:
Dcnbobg@cs.com
Altar Servers to
assist at the altar for Masses, Weddings and Funerals.
Deacon Patrick Wilson 344-9678 E-mail: patkat1@juno.com
Gift
Bearers to bring forward the gifts of bread and wine at the
Preparation of the Gifts. Often
families volunteer to do this together as a sign of family unity.
As you come to Mass, let the ushers know you and your family are
available to carry the gifts.
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