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This committee is composed of elected members and staff personnel, serving as a coordinating, monitoring, and visioning body for parish activities, ministries and direction. They are the voice of the parish.
The foundation for a parish pastoral council comes from the Second Vatican Council in the Apostolate of the Laity and Christus Dominus , The Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops. "The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to assist the pastor in developing and deepening the parish faith community in order to fulfill the mission of Jesus. As a consultative body, the council proposes a vision and direction for parish life." (Parish Pastoral Council Handbook, 1994, 2.2) Four words describe the focus of the Council - Word (the good news of Jesus), Worship,
Fr. Walter Nolte, President/Pastor
Fr. Bill Cremers, Associate Pastor
Jeremy Murman, Chair
Stephanie Webb, Vice Chair
Dr. Tim Davis, Chaplain
Dr. Tim Davis
Dr. Larry Kisby
Jeremy Bridges
Jackie Roumph
Tad Dinkins
Todd Tomasen
Nichole Owsley
Monica Sanchez
Alex Reyes
Joe Vampola
Brian Doernemann
Kristi Sendgraff
If you would like to serve our parish through the Celebration of The Mass, here are the opportunities available.
*Contact the parish office unless otherwise noted (402-721-6611 or sfrancis@stpatsfremont.org)
Liturgy Committee - A planning, formation, and advisory group for parish liturgical celebrations.
Lectors - Proclaimers of the Word of God and the Scripture passages at Masses. Archdiocesan orientation and mandation, as well as parish training and updating required.
EMHCs - Serve as sharers of the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass. Archdiocesan orienttion and mandation, as well as parish training and updating required. EMCH's also have options of taking Eucharist to hospital, nursing homes, and to homebound.
Adult Funeral Servers - Assist in funeral liturgies. A special opportunity for retired persons. Contact: David Heywood 402-620-4039
Music Ministry (see Music Ministry under "Serve")
Opportunities related to weekend liturgies:
Liturgical Environment Needs:
Moms of St. Pats - Grow in your faith and find support from other moms for this season of life. Meets two Thursdays a month at 6:30 pm in Mary's Room.
Contact:
Bethany 303-250-8397 or b_klein_92@hotmail.com
Outdoor Environment Committee
Please consider joining our Parish Outdoor Environment Team! We take care of the islands at church and sometimes do other landscaping around the parish. Your involvement could include:
You can contact the parish office, John Konecky(402-720-6170) or go to your Flocknote account and join the “Outdoor Environment Committee” (direct link here).
Codicil Club & Planned Giving *Info here
Parish Committees
Financial Committees - *Contact Stacie Roberts at the parish office (402)721-6611 x205
Endowment Committees - Two committees, one for St. Patrick Parish and one for Bergan Schools.
Planned Giving Committee - Members give guidance and support to the Development Office and Pastor in areas related to planned giving for future growth and vitality of the parish and schools.
Hospitality Committee - Interested in helping to create a culture of hospitality at St. Pat's? Get involved with our hospitality group! We are in the process of looking at where we can improve in this area and injecting hospitality in every area of our parish. Some specific projects will aim to get current and prospective members connected within the parish, welcome new members and help them to find ways to belong, and to make sure that everyone knows they are loved at our Church. For more information, contact Crystal Sixta at (402)721-6611 x207.
Physical Environment Committee - Serve to create a beautiful and liturgically appropriate environment throughout our Sanctuary and other parish rooms. Contact Kathy Wiesen (402) 719-8125.
Social Concerns Committee - Promotes moving our faith into action by increasing awareness and participation of our Parish Family in selected issues of social concern in our parish, community and world. We sponsor such projects as the holdiay food drive, Lenten Giving Tree, support the St. Vincent de Paul fund and work with local agencies to assist the poor. Contact Mary Narans for more information at (402) 719-5720.
St. Pat's Women - Responsible for funeral dinners, parish bazaar, Care Corps meals, Bingo, Interfaith Activities. Purpose is to foster unity among the women of the parish, foster faith and spiritual growth, and serve the parish through its activities and support. Contact Lynette Sellon (402) 720-0474.
Seven Sisters Apostolate - Women of the parish are invited to participate in this ministry to help our priests through the power of prayer. Each member commits to an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (ideally) on a specific day (the time is up to you). The goal is to have someone praying for each priest every day of the week. If you would like to help through this ministry, please contact Jeanne Boesch (402) 720-3278.
Parish/Diocesan Organizations
Catholic Daughters - Local chapter of an International Organizaiton of Catholic Women who promote oneness and charity among Catholic women as they live and support love of God, Church and community. Contact Cheryl Lucht (402) 740-1186.
Knights of Columbus - National fraternal and insurance organization committed to the works of the Church. Local chapter is engaged in spiritual, social, fundraising, youth activities for the benefit of members, parish and Church. Contact Anthony Tvrdy (402) 727-1671. (Go here for Knights of Columbus member info.)
St. Pat's Pro-Life Ministry (SPPL) - Formed to bring increased awareness, education and involvement within St. Patrick Church and within our local area. Also works in cooperation with Fremont Area Right to Life. Contact Crystal Sixta (402) 525-4615.
Permanent Diaconate - Four year training program for service in parish and archiocesan ministries. Contact the pastor at (402)721-6611.
Use your skills to be the hands and feet of The Lord in our parish and community through one of these volunteer opportunities, and watch Flocknote, Facebook and the bulletin for other ways to serve.
Baptism Class Instructors (English & Spanish) - Help prepare parents and Godparents for the beautiful sacrament of Baptism as a Baptism class instructor! Single or married volunteers lead class attendees through a video presentation and discussion. Training is available as well as the opportunity to lead the class with another volunteer. English classes are held the 2nd Saturday of each month 8:45-10:30 am, and Spanish classes are the last Saturday from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. You choose how often you want to teach! If interested in English classes, call Kate Casale at the parish office (402-721-6611 x209), and for Spanish classes call Krystal at the office (x202).
Bereavement Ministry - Provides follow-up support for family members of a parishioner who has died. Contact Deacon Joe Uhlik if interested: 402-719-0365.
H.O.M.E. - Scrip is again available for purchase at church but we need volunteers to help sell it! Helping is easy...just let us know what weekend Mass you typically attend, and we can get you on the schedule to help sell about 15 mins before and 15 mins after that Mass! Please call the parish office to get connected with the H.O.M.E. volunteer coordinator. (402) 721-6611.
Summer Lunch Program
Please contact Kate Casale at parish office.
Ministry to Sick & Homebound - Trained Eucharistic Ministers assist in the ministry of bringing Communion and a compassionate presence to the sick in the hospital and nursing facilities and homebound of the parish. Volunteers also assist residents to and from the nursing home Masses and Communion services. Masses are held at various nursing facilities and assisted living centers on a rotating basis. Communion services or EMHC visits are scheduled weekly unless Mass is held that week. Training to become a Eucharistic Minister is offered by the Archdiocese in the fall. Contact Susie May (402) 720-1138.
Meals on Wheels - Coordinates volunteers for delivery of meals to homebound persons. Call (402) 721-8262 for more info.
Comida y Comunidad - Our parish is reaching out to the Regency Mobile Community with meals. It is a joyful and delicious time to unite with fellow parishioners and follow Christ's call to serve our neighbors. You can assist Friday evening with meal prep or Saturday during the day serving meals. We also welcome donations of food, supplies or support. Watch the website, Flocknote and the bulletin for specific dates and sign-up links.
Blanca Peralta at blanca.peralta@berganknights.org or Fr. Bill Cremers at bcremers@stpatsfremont.org for more information.
Parish Festival - Watch the bulletin, social media and Flocknote for announcements on volunteer needs with our annual Parish Festival, now held in August!
RCIA Sponsors - Catholics who are confirmed and over 18 years old who would like to share in this spiritual journey – we need you! Many sponsors have been surprised at what they learned about their faith. Qualifications are not determined by your head knowledge but rather your willingness of heart! If interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Kate Casale.
Youth Faith Formation - Love to work with children or have a gift for teaching? Our youth faith formation program can always use teachers as well as “Prayer Pals” who volunteer to listen to youth say their prayers a couple of times each month. For more information or to sign up to help, contact Lori Kisby at the parish office (402) 721-6611.