All women of the parish, whether married or single, a mother or not, are invited to join the Christian Mothers of our parish.
Under the spiritual direction of our Pastor, this group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (no meetings June, July, and August).
Christian Mothers conducts many projects and services for our parish, including the Lenten Fish Fries, Jesse Tree Christmas Project, Easter Basket Project, Bingo at a local geriatric center, Days of Reflection, Hospital and Funeral Home Visitations, and encouragement to new mothers. This organization supports the Pastor and the school in every way possible.
Contact: Mary Kay Schuetz 304-748-4858
The Holy Name Society consists of all men of the parish under the spiritual direction of the Pastor.
Meetings are every 4th Monday of the month.
Masses for living and deceased members and their families are held the second Sunday of each month.
Service projects such as the Lenten Fish Fries and Christmas lights are some of the ways this group provides great support for our church and school.
Contact: Guy Holmes 724-255-8975
All liturgical ministers exist for the service of the Body of Christ, the People of God, the assembly gathered in God’s name. Although serving in any of these ministries should be a source of joy and satisfaction for individual people, these ministries exist for the benefit and service of the Church and not for individual or personal piety, spiritual growth, or status. As such, these ministries are regulated by Church and Liturgical law and are submitted to the authority of the Bishop and the local Pastor (USCCB).
Please contact the office at 304-748-6710 if you would like to be a liturgical minister.
January- March Ministry Schedule
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. Some ministers also take Communion to parishioners confined to their home, nursing homes or hospitals. Training is provided.
Readers
Readers proclaim the Word. They will also pray the General Intercessions at Mass. Training is provided.
Altar Servers
Any adult or youth of the parish, in the third grade and older, is eligible to be a server. Altar Servers assist the Priest during Mass. They may also asked to serve weddings and funerals. Training is required and provided.
Ushers
They also help in finding seats when necessary, take up the collection, and help out in any other way necessary.
Greeters
Welcome people at the doors of the church. People in this ministry are expected to arrive at Mass at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of the Liturgy.
Music Ministers
They facilitate singing at 11:00am Sunday Mass, sacramental celebrations, and rites of the Church, as well as special events throughout the year. We welcome singers, cantors, and instrumentalists.
St. Paul Parish has had a vibrant music ministry for many years. The music used for the Liturgies is a mixture of traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Under the direction of Carrie Oliver-Shultz since 2003, the Music Ministry is a vital part of the Liturgical and Communal life of the parish.
Our Music Director is a 1998 graduate of Otterbein University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance. She has participated in numerous conventions for the National Pastoral Musicians Association and Music Ministry Alive! all over the country. She has written many pieces of music for the Liturgy and co-wrote a musical setting for the Mass under the new translation with our parish guitarist, Rick Witkowski.
ADULT CHOIR/INSTRUMENTALISTS
Our Adult Choir leads worship at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass every weekend, in addition to special feasts throughout the Liturgical Year. The Adult Choir also offers their musical gifts through outreach into the local community, singing for nursing facilities, community events and occasionally other local church’s Worship Service or Liturgies.
Our current instrumentalists at the 11:00 am Sunday Liturgies are:
- Rick Witkowski, acoustic guitarist
- Pat Neeley, hand percussionist
- Carrie Oliver-Shultz, hand drum percussionist (congas, djembe drums)
**We are currently looking for volunteer choir members and volunteer instrumentalists of any kind.
Please contact our Music Director, Carrie, at olivershultz76@gmail.com or call the church office at (304) 748-6710.
The Adult Choir and Instrumentalists rehearse every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and at 10:00 am on Sundays before the 11:00 am Liturgy.
CANTORS
Cantors are needed for all Weekend Liturgies, which are:
- Saturday, 5:00 pm
- Sunday, 8:30 am & 11:00 am
- Sunday, 6:00 pm
CHILDREN’S CHOIR/VOICES OF HOPE MIDDLE-SCHOOL CHOIR
Our Youth Music Ministry consists of a 30-40 member Children’s Choir (Grades K through 5)
The Children’s Choir sing at occasional Liturgical Feasts throughout the year. They also sing through ministry outreach to local nursing facilities and community events.
New members (K through 5 grades) are always welcome at any time throughout the year.
Please contact our Music Director, Carrie, at olivershultz76@gmail.com or call the church office at (304) 748-6710.
WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF NEW MUSIC MINISTERS!
If you are new to the parish, or a long-time or current member, please consider offering
your gifts and talents to be a part of this wonderful ministry family!