These teams serve as advisory councils for the Priest.
Parish Council President: Brian Contat, [email protected]
Finance Council President: Steve Hageman, [email protected]
St. Mary Adult Choir: This four-part (SATB) choir meets every Wednesday evening at 6:45pm. The choir sings nearly every Sunday at the 11:00am Mass, as well as for the Triduum liturgies and some Holy Days of Obligation.
Cantors: This group of dedicated men and women minister at the Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. They sing the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation, as well as during Communion as is needed. This group meets on a specified Wednesday once a month at 6:30pm for about 45 minutes. This meeting is held to facilitate scheduling and reviewing the music for upcoming liturgies.
Our parishioners and guests are welcomed through a variety of ministries:
Anyone knowing of a family member or friend in the hospital or at home unable to attend Mass, or those who would like a visit or Communion, contact Deacon Mike at 269-781-3949.
One of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to care for the sick. They are often alone, isolated and fearful, especially in this time of a global pandemic. Each one of us is capable of giving someone a moment of joy by acknowledging them and letting them know that they are important.
The Prayer List Ministry team is currently reaching out with phone calls and letters to those on our bulletin prayer list. If you are interested in reaching out in love to these folks, please call Karen Bess at 269-579-0117.
Contacts: Judy Groat [email protected] or Barb Goedde [email protected]
Knitting and crocheting shawls filled with prayers and love for those in need of physical, emotional or spiritual healing.
This ministry team cares for the many gardens surrounding St. Mary Church. For information, please email Karen Mestemaker: [email protected]
This ministry team rotates on a monthly basis to perform weekly cleaning duties in the Church. This team also provides special assistance during peak times of the liturgical year. For more information, please email Susie Twiss: [email protected]
Contact: Barb Goedde [email protected]
Books, audio & movie media can be checked out for limited time by registered St. Mary parishioners.
The Meal Train Ministry helps with scheduling meals for St. Mary families after family life events (i.e. surgery, birth, etc.). This ministry team is looking for additional members to identify needs within the parish, as well as organize and manage meal trains. Please contact Katie Kellogg at 269-832-8921 if you are interested. Meal Train Ministry provides a wonderful helping hand to our St. Mary families!