Parish Ministries
"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ"
- Ephesians 4:11-12
Scroll down for descriptions & contact info for our various ministries:
Formation & Spiritual Growth | Fundraising & Events | Hispanic Ministries
Leadership & Finance | Liturgy, Music & Environment | Organizations
Prayer & Outreach
If interested in ministries, contact the parish office unless otherwise noted:
402-721-6611.
Pillars of Stewardship
Hospitality
When I was a stranger, you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). The Gospel teaches that whenever we welcome the least of our brothers or sisters, we welcome Christ Himself. That is why the first mark of a stewardship parish is hospitality. Being friendly is one of the first ways we can be Christ-like toward others.
Prayer
"Do not become so involved in the work of the Lord that you forget the Lord of the work,” a seminary professor once taught. In other words, don’t get so caught up with parish projects and outreach efforts that you forget to draw aside to spend time with God in prayer. Every great saint has taught that prayer is the most essential component in the life of the Christian.
Formation
Pope John Paul II always emphasized ongoing conversion. From childhood through adulthood, our whole life must be a process of drawing closer to God. He never stops calling us forward to learn more and to examine ourselves more deeply.
Service
“Amen I say to you, whatever you did to the least of my brothers, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40). This Scripture was one of St. Teresa of Calcutta’s favorites. Each time she picked up a poor and hungry child, she knew she was ministering to Christ. While we may not view ourselves as saints, we too are called to such heroic service right within our own community. As St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “To be a saint is not the privilege of a few, but the duty of everyone.”
Formation & Spiritual Growth
BIBLE STUDIES
CHRISTIANS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (CEC)
EXODUS 90 MENS GROUP
young adult Community (yac)
moms of st. pats
refiner's fire (prayer ministry)
retreats/events
warrior catholics (midland students)
baptism class instructors
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).
bergan catholic school
fremont area catholic homeschool
faith formation volunteer
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 x208 or lkisby@stpatsfremont.org.
Permanent Diaconate
Four year training program for service in parish and archiocesan ministries. Interested in learning more about becoming a deacon? Contact Fr. Nolte at the parish office! 402-721-6611 or wnolte@stpatsfremont.org.
RCIA sponsor
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 at 402-721-6611 x209 or kcasale@stpatsfremont.org.
Fundraising & Events
H.o.m.e. scrip program
Help Our Mission Excel (H.O.M.E.) as a volunteer selling gift cards at Mass! Our parish & school earn rebates from retailers with the sale of each card! Helping is easy...just let us know what weekend Mass you typically attend, and we can get you on the schedule once-a-month to help sell about 15 mins before and 15 mins after that Mass! More about the H.O.M.E. program below. Please call the parish office and ask for Crystal or Sharon. (402) 721-6611.
Parish Festival
Watch the bulletin, social media and Flocknote for announcements on volunteer needs with our annual Parish Festival, now held in August!
Hispanic Ministries
baptism class instructor (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. 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 Krystal at the office (x202) or kmorales@stpatsfremont.org.
Hispanic liturgical ministries
Participate in the Liturgy of the Mass as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Mass Coordinator or Server! For more information, contact the Director of Hispanic Ministries, Krystal Morales, at 402-721-6611 x202 or kmorales@stpatsfremont.org.
guadalupanas
Call Erika 402-317-9938
jovenes carismaticos
Call Pedro Pablo Larios 402-957-0898
jovenes para cristo
Call Juan Jose Avalos 402-317-0691
Leadership & Finance
Codicil club
The Codicil Club is composed of individuals who have provided for St. Patrick Parish or Archbishop Bergan Catholic School in their estate plan. These are special people who are dedicated to a better future for their church and school for years to come.
finance committee
Contact Stacie Roberts, Director of Finance, at the parish office 402-721-6611 x205 or sroberts@stpatsfremont.org.
Parish pastoral Council (ppc)
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.
standard response protocol (srp) team
Established to create and implement a crisis response plan. Contact the parish office if you are interested.
Liturgy, Music, & Environment
Altar Server
The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. Training and assigning begins in the third grade through the school years for both girls and boys, having received first confession and Holy Communion. (Younger children can be considered.)
Adult server (funeral)
Assist in funeral liturgies. A special opportunity for retired persons. Contact: David Heywood 402-620-4039
extraordinary minister of holy communion
Also known as EMHCs, serve as sharers of the Body and Blood of Jesus at Mass. Archdiocesan orientation and mandation, as well as parish training and updating required. EMHC's also have options of taking Eucharist to hospital, nursing homes, and to homebound.
greeter/hospitality
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.
*Greeters welcome parishioners and guests and respond to needs of people as they gather for weekend Mass and other parish events. Individuals and families welcome!
Contact Crystal Sixta at 402-721-6611 x207 or csixta@stpatsfremont.org.
indoor environment committee
- Artists - Help create designs, logos, artwork as needed.
- Church Decorating - Help to create appropriate environment for liturgical seasons, major celebrations in the parish.
- Floral - Design, order, maintain flowers and plants in the worship space.
- Handy Persons - Hang banners, build platforms, repair furnishings.
- Sewers - Help design, sew, and maintain vestments, banners, altar coverings and linens.
Contact Crystal Sixta at 402-721-6611 x207 or csixta@stpatsfremont.org.
lector
Proclaimers of the Word of God and the Scripture passages at Masses. Archdiocesan orientation and mandation, as well as parish training and updating required.
mass coordinator
Gives help in preparing for Masses by setting out vessels and equipment needed, etc. One coordinator is scheduled for each weekend Mass.
musician (instrumental)
Play piano, organ, bells, guitar or another instrument? Reach out to Mary Beth to see how you can contribute to music ministry with your talent! Contact Mary Beth Hilbers at marybethhilbers@me.com.
musician (vocal)
Cantors (Vocalists)
New Voice Contemporary Choir
New Life Funeral Choir - Contact Colette Robinson 402-721-2397
Children's Choir
Handbell Choir - Contact Shirley Kreikemeier 402-727-4892
Hispanic Choir - Contact Paul Shavlik 402-727-6585
Unless otherwise indicated, contact Mary Beth Hilbers at marybethhilbers@me.com.
outdoor environment committee
Takes care of the islands at church and sometimes do other landscaping around the parish. Your involvement could include adopting a church island and caring for it as your own, helping on Monday nights at church from 5:30 to 6:30 when you are free, adding your name to our Flocknote team so that you can be notified to assist with our “bigger” projects like adding mulch or fall/spring cleanup, or let us know if you have a specific interest in mowing, edging, or tree trimming.
Contact John Konecky at 402-720-6170 or jkonecky@neb.rr.com.
usher
Helps in providing hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere; greet and seat people; gather people's monetary gifts at collection and for monthly extra collection for maintenance needs; making sure the worship area is back in order after Mass.
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 Renee Brown 402-719-4556 or brownrenee1019@gmail.com.
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 or aaatvrdy@aol.com.
st. patrick women
Responsible for funeral dinners, parish bazaar, and Care Corps meals. 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 Lynnette Sellon at 402-720-0474 or mama2busy@aol.com.
Prayer & Outreach
eucharistic adoration
Spend some time in prayer with Jesus! Learn all about our adoration program, hours, and more by clicking on the button below!
bereavement ministry
Provides follow-up support for family members of a parishioner who has died. Contact Deacon Joe Uhlik if interested: 402-719-0365.
- Red Bird Ministries - Grief ministry for parents, friends or family who have lost a child at any stage, by any means. Contact Kristan Vrba if interested: 952-237-7895.
- Divorce Care - A 13 week video seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation. Seminar sessions include "Facing My Anger", "Facing My Loneliness", "Depression", "New Relationships", "Kid Care", and "Forgiveness." Contact the Family Life Office, (402)551-9003.
ministry to sick and homebound
EMHCs (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) serve as sharers of the Body and Blood of Jesus, taking the Eucharist to hospitals, nursing homes, and homebound. Archdiocesan orientation and mandation, as well as parish training and updating required.
prayer team (refiner's fire/in his name)
Learn how to develop the gifts of the Holy Spirit, particularly in prayer and prophecy, by being part of our prayer team! This group gathers for training sessions, as well as to pray over others at various prayer & healing services. For more information, reach out to Fr. Bill at 402-721-6611 or email him at bcremers@stpatsfremont.org.
Seven Sisters Apostolate
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest in our parish for his deeper conformity to Christ. Members of this group of women choose one day a week to pray for their assigned priest in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact Jeanne Boesch at 402-720-3278 or jeanneboesch@gmail.com.
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. Pats pro life ministry
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 at (402) 525-4615 or crystalsixta@gmail.com.