MINISTRY AT OUR LADY OF GRACE
At Our Lady of Grace, ministry is at the heart of how we live out our faith. Our many ministries create opportunities for every parishioner—young and old, new and lifelong—to share their gifts, grow closer to Christ, and serve one another with love. Whether through music, liturgy, faith formation, hospitality, outreach, or community life, each ministry offers a way to deepen your relationship with God while strengthening the bonds of our parish family. We invite you to explore these ministries and discover where God is calling you to get involved.
Step Into Ministry
Becoming part of a ministry is more than volunteering—it’s a way to live out your faith in a meaningful and personal way. When you join a ministry, you not only share your unique gifts and talents, but you also form friendships, grow spiritually, and help our parish thrive. Whether you’re looking to serve behind the scenes, connect with others, or deepen your relationship with God, there is a ministry waiting for you. We welcome you to prayerfully consider where the Holy Spirit is calling you to get involved.
Adult Faith Formation
we can learn and grow in faith at any age; different studies and series throughout the year; meet in the evenings once a week.
Contact: Camillus Prosser
Altar Servers
Help celebrate Mass by being an integral part of the Eucharistic Celebration.
Contact: Virginia Roberts
virginia.roberts2020@gmail.com
Altar Society
deep cleaning of the church throughout the year or special cleaning as we change our environment to celebrate different seasons.
Contact: info@ourladygrace.org
Amen Contemporary Music
sing at our 11am Mass, guitars non traditional hymns, energetic and upbeat music.
Contact: Rita Baker-Schmidt
Appalachia Work Camp
Great summer opportunity for our youth to go to West Virginia for a week and help serve others in their community through home improvements and build their faith around the campfire at night.
Contact: Mary Roberts
Angels of Grace
One of our newest ministries, starting a children's choir year round; ages 5-14 invited, rehearsals at 1pm on Saturday, sing one song once a month at the 8:30am Mass on Sunday.
Contact: Mary Stanton
Baptism Prep
A one time class for new parents to learn and understand the sacrament of Baptism and how to nurture the faith of their young family from birth.
Contact: Deacon Jim Prosser
Catechists
Help teach and guide our children on Sundays; curriculum and training provided; weekly commitment on Sundays September - May.
Contact: Meg Knarr
CLOW
Children's Liturgy of the Word; happens weekly during the 8:30am Mass on Sunday; ministers needed to teach the word of God to the little ones in the Chapel; materials and training provided.
Contact: Meg Knarr
Environment
Help decorate our worship space as the Liturgical year unfolds...ordinary time, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter.
Contact: Mary Al-Naber
Eucharistic Ministers
Needed for all Masses to share the gift of the Eucharist.
Contact: Carol Maragos
Event Evangelization
Help plan parish wide events that bring our families, communities, and ministries together for the greater good of our parish and all those we encounter in faith.
Contact: Cathy Melian
Finance Committee
Selected members meet monthly to help the Pastor oversee the trends of the Parish.
Contact: Scott Shannon
Grace our Table
Hospitality ministry that meets monthly after our 5pm Mass on Saturdays; September - March; shareable dishes, desserts and drinks in the gathering space.
Contact: Diane Fisher
Greeters
Be the first smiling and welcoming face our parishioners see as they enter our Church for Mass.
Contact: info@ourladygrace.org
Handbells
Part of our Music Ministry; meet on Thursday evenings to rehearse and play once a month at the 8:30am Sunday Mass.
Contact: Jedediah Kahl
Health
A newer ministry that helps keep the physical health of our community at its best; meets monthly after our 8:30am Mass on Sunday.
Contact: Judy Newberger
Holy Grounds
A hospitality ministry that serves weekly every Sunday. We come in early to prepare the coffee, donuts, bagels, and more. We are open Sunday mornings after both Masses (until 1pm). Join our Grounds Crew!
Contact: Nancy Layman
Knights of Columbus
Council 9815 meets twice a month and supports or Parish in social events.
Contact: Sean Priest
Lectors
Help share the word of God at Mass; training given.
Contact:
Dorian Knarr
Liturgy
Help set up and prepare items needed to celebrate Mass.
Contact: Michael Bertling
Martha & Mary
Hospitality Ministry that serves food and love to the families in need after the loss of a loved one.
Contact: Elaine Hagner
Marriage Prep
Classes required for young engaged couples to take in order to best prepare for a faith filled, God centered union.
Contact: Deacon Jim Prosser
Media
Livestream Mass and see things through a different lens; 4 cameras set up in the Church; training provided.
Contact: Kate Hartig
Office Volunteers
Help answer the phones, answer the doors, and assist in small projects during the week; parish office open Mon-Thurs 8-3.
Contact: Irene Bernardo
Outreach
Serve our greater community through various projects and connections we have established over the years; Our Daily Bread Casseroles, Clothing Collections, Christmas Collections, Easter Baskets, School Supplies, Food Bank, etc.
Contact: Elaine Hagner
Pastoral Care
Bring the gift of Jesus to those who can't come to Mass.
Contact: Jacki Holecek
Pastoral Council
Elected members to serve as a bridge between the Parish Community and the Pastor; Disciples of OLG; meet monthly.
Contact: Carol Maragos
OCIA
Teaching of our faith and of our sacraments to adults who may not be Baptized, Confirmed or receiving Communion.
Contact: Deacon Jim Prosser
Rosary
Pray with us; weekly on Tuesday morning and evening; every Sunday between Masses; in the Chapel.
Contact: Marc Frias
Small Groups
Where the church becomes small and the faith grows bigger; groups for any and every interest; always looking for leaders and new groups to form; Currently have: moms & Toddlers, Wednesday morning, men's group.
Contact: Jerry Reynolds
Sound
Can you hear me? Mics are all over the Church...so we can hear the word of God clearly.
Contact: Bill Schmidt
Sunset Social
Hospitality ministry that meets monthly on Fridays May-August; Adults only for adult beverages and served appetizers in the hall and back deck.
Contact: Michele & Bob Kesler
Ushers
Help seat and assist our parishioners during Mass; collection baskets; bulletins; head count.
Contact: Guy Talerico
VIRTUS
All ministers need this training; AofB requirement; keep our children safe.
Contact: Cheryl Reisinger
childprotectioncoordinator@ourladygrace.org
Voices of Grace
Music ministry with traditional hymns; rehearse weekly on Thursday evening and sing on Sunday mornings at the 8:30am Mass.
Contact: Mary Stanton
W2
Social ministry for our widows and widowers; meet monthly in the hall after 8:30am Mass and monthly for lunch on a Friday.
Contact: Gery Simms
Wednesday Faith Formation
Combo of small group and adult faith formation that meets on Wednesday in the Adult ed classroom after the 8:30am Mass.
Contact: Jacki Holecek
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Youth and young adults are invited to events and activities organized by our Youth Minister (Jenn Larkin) throughout the year.
Contact: Jenn Larkin