Christian Service Commission
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Christian Service
Christian service is the act of doing work for God with a willing heart. For example, willingly spending your time and resources to aid the propagation of the gospel. At St. Mary Parish, there are many opportunities to serve our brothers and sisters throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer in any Christian Service ministry or if you are in need of any of these services for yourself or someone you know, please Contact Lorie Bronson.
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Contact Us
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Lorie Bronsonloriebstmarymonroe.orgPastoral Minister and Christian Service
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Ministries
- Bereavement
- Christian Women
- EMS's to the Homebound
- Giving Tree
- God Works!
- Habitat for Humanity
- Prayer Shawl Makers
- Rosary Makers
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Stephen Ministry
- Transportation
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Service Provided:
The St. Mary Bereavement Ministry provides caring consolation and spiritual support to parish families who are grieving. Our mission will be an outreach to surviving family members after the funeral has been completed. Our focus will be to provide ongoing forms of communication (Card, letter, phone call, email, text message, Facebook message, personal visit, etc.), for a period of one year after the death.Contact:
Mary Beth Walsh – (734-457-1871 (h) 734-735-4032 (c)
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St. Mary Christian women enhance parish life by contributing labor and monies to various ministries in service to Jesus Christ and his Church. All women of our parish are welcomed to join us and share their talents.
IN OUR CHURCH- Scholarships are offered to students
- Give support to grieving families through the funeral luncheon ministry
- Assist with special parish events such as religious anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, etc.
- Support St. Vincent de Paul through soup luncheons
- Bingo and Birthday parties are hosted at extended care facilities
Cathy Bernhold – (734-733-7779) OR Barb Griffith – (734-654-6448)
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SERVICE PROVIDED
The Eucharistic Minister is a sign of the support and concern the parish has for the sick, disabled, and elderly Catholics. On a regular basis, volunteers visit those unable to gather for the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist.
PRESENT NEEDS
Men, women, and teens desiring to be Eucharistic Ministers.
TIME COMMITMENT
One to two hours each month when visiting those in hospitals and nursing homes. A short training session is required prior to serving in this ministry. EMEs are scheduled once or twice each month. In preparation for this ministry, EMEs are asked to pray daily and meditate on the Sunday Scripture passages.
CONTACT
Lorie Bronson 734-241-6088
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SERVICE PROVIDED
St. Mary Parish takes part in the Monroe “Spirit of Christmas” each year with our Giving Tree. The “Spirit of Christmas” program consists of a group of volunteers who work with Social Services, the Salvation Army, and St. Vincent de Paul to ensure that those in need within our community receive Christmas gifts. St. Mary also assists our own parishioners who are in need of the Giving Tree.
TIME COMMITMENT
Meetings during the weeks of Advent in the Church
vestibule or social hall.
PRESENT NEEDS
Volunteers needed to:
● Write tags which list items requested by families
● Hangtags on the tree for the first Sunday of Advent
● Carry gifts to the social hall and checking them in
after weekend masses during Advent
● Bag gifts so they are ready for delivery
● Delivering gifts to the families
CONTACT
Linda black (734-735-3659) OR
Claudia Escheveste (734-754-0001)
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SERVICE PROVIDED
- A warm, nutritious meal prepared and served each Friday to the homeless and working poor of our Monroe community.
- We feed not only the body but also the souls of those who enter our doors through our listening presence, offering our conversation, care, and understanding.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE- Drink Team Volunteers: 5:00 pm preparation of coffee and fruit punch.
- “Point People” who on one Friday each month:
- Create a menu
- Procure the necessary food
- Oversee the work of the assigned team
- Team Leaders:
- Gathers 10 - 12 team members
- Communicates with team members and “point person” on assigned dates
- Assigns team members to prep tasks
- Team Members:
- Assist in preparation, serving, and clean-up of meal (3 – 4 times per year)
- Dessert Team Members provide fresh fruit
CONTACT
Fred Fedorowicz (734-755-4705) OR
Lorie Bronson (734-735-9605)
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SERVICE PROVIDED
St. Mary volunteers help construct houses through the “Building on Faith” program; in which Monroe County citizens who are in need partner with workers in building their house. Parishioners also provide lunch for Habitat workers on the day of the Build.
PRESENT NEEDS- Volunteers to help with the annual Building on Faith Build
- Volunteers to prepare and deliver lunch on the day of the build.
TIME COMMITMENT- Build Date for 2020: Usually held on a Saturday from 8 am – 3 pm.
- The lunch crew devotes time in the morning of the Build date preparing and delivering lunch to the worksite.
CONTACT
Fred Fedorowicz (734-755-4705) or fedorowicz@sbcglobal.net
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SERVICE PROVIDED
Compassion and knitting/crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are prayed into every shawl. The blessed shawls are given to the sick as an individual’s need arises.
PRESENT NEEDS
Volunteers to knit and crochet.
TIME COMMITMENT
● Variable depending on size of shawl and your speed of knitting or crocheting.
● Women gather the third Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm in the social hall in Sept., Oct.,
Nov., Dec., Jan., April, May, and June. Shawls can also be created in your own home and at your own pace.
TRAINING NEEDED
None required if you currently knit or crochet. If you do not knit or crochet, we will teach you.
CONTACT
Judy Grounds – (734-243-4489)
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SERVICE PROVIDED
Using string, plastic beads, and plastic crosses, volunteers make rosaries for:
● The missions
● Ministries in St. Mary Parish
● Military troops
● Hospitalized patients at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Instructors are eager to teach new members and all supplies are provided.
● Women, Men, willing to make rosaries and share in promoting Marian prayer.
● Assistance with the “Trash and Treasure” sale every other year, in the odd years. (A fundraiser for supplies)
TIME COMMITMENT
Rosary Makers meet each Tuesday morning; 9:00 am–11:00 am in the Social Hall; September – June.
CONTACT
Janice Thoma (734-731-2230)
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SERVICE THEY PROVIDE:
Inspired by the Gospel, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, offers men and women an opportunity to grow spiritually by giving personal service to those who are poor and/or in need. The purpose of the Society is to fulfill the two great commandments – love of God and love of neighbor.
PRESENT NEEDS:
● Increased membership in the St. Vincent de Paul Society: Anyone with a desire and commitment to put
their faith in action by serving the “least among us” will be most welcomed.
● Persons willing to make home visits to those requesting assistance.
TIME COMMITMENT
Vincentians meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the parish life center or social hall.
CONTACT:
Parish Office: 734-241-1644
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Stephen Ministry was founded in 1975 and is found in more than 160 Christian denominations across the United States, Canada, and in 24 other countries. Christ the Redeemer has been a Stephen Ministry parish for over 20 years and more than 100 people have been trained as Stephen Ministers in our parish. Stephen Ministry is a program designed to provide high quality, confidential, Christ-Centered care to people who are hurting and struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life crisis.
A Stephen Minister undergoes 50 hours of training and works in continual consultation with our supervision team, as well as, receiving continuing education.
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister? Here’s what Stephen Ministers frequently say about their training:- Stephen Minister training teaches principles and skills that equip you to provide high-quality, Christ-centered emotional, and spiritual care to others.
- You gain insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people who are hurting.
- You develop relational and caring skills you can apply to all aspects of your life.
- You deepen your faith as the Holy Spirit fashions you into a Christ-centered caregiver.
- You feel a special bond with those in your class—experiencing a real Christian community.
- Stephen Minister training is a lot of fun!
If you or someone you love is in need of a Stephen Minister or you would like more information about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact:
John Castiglione at 313-363-3545 or johncastiglione15@gmail.com
