• Regular monthly meetings - 2nd Monday of the month @ 7pm.
• Breakfast buffet and omelets to order each month 
• Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent 
• Charitable service to parish and community.
• The WE CARE FUND assists families at St. Mary.  The fund is administrated by the K of C, but is funded by the people of St. Mary.  If you need help or know of a family in need, please contact Gus Groat at 269-830-7744. This fund is intended for registered parishioner families only.
• College Scholarships -Applications available in Spring 2025.
• Christmas Day Dinner Volunteer Form - CLICK HERE

This ministry group focuses on: Encouraging, celebrating and supporting authentic Catholic living through fellowship and service to the Church and our Parish Community. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. 

Contact: Lynn Gruber, [email protected], or Theresa Ruedisueli, [email protected]

These teams serve as advisory councils for the Priest.

• Finance Council President: Steve Hageman, [email protected]
• Collaborative Parish Council is being formed with members from St. Mary & St. John. St. Mary Representatives are:
  • Carol DiBiaggio
  • Tom & Lynn Gruber
  • Brad & Brenda Moorehead
  • Deacon Mike Moreno
  • Jim Oliver

The focus of this guild is on supporting youth faith formation within our parish community, and youth connections to their Catholic faith through the college years by offering prayers, college/military care packages, prayer books and graduate recognition. This guild also organizes the 1st Holy Communion Reception, and it donates personal care and baby care products to The Fountain Clinic and Oaklawn Hospital. Contact: Mary Crosby: [email protected]

Our parishioners and guests are welcomed through a variety of ministries: 

• Registration: Those wishing to register with our parish are encouraged to use the online registration page.  Newly registered members will be contacted by the parish, and a welcome packet will be sent to them.
• Coffee Hour: Following most Sunday 9am Masses during the school year, our parishioners and guests are welcome to join us for coffee, muffins and other treats in our Parish Hall.  This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship!  Please check the bulletin each week for schedule information.
• Ushers: Our church ushers greet and assist with seating people as they arrive for Mass, as well as perform important duties during the Mass. Please contact the Office at 269-781-3949 if you would like to be trained as an usher.
• Funeral Lunches: Lunches are provided after funerals for parishioners/family/friends. 

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.

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!