Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

Ministries

Ministry Name

Description

Contacts

Parish Councils and Boards

Pastoral Council

Presentation's Pastoral Council is composed of members of the parish community. The Pastoral Council meets monthly. The Pastoral Council acts as a consultative body to Fr. Andrew and a liaison to the community. Through prayer to the Holy Spirit, the Council seeks guidance to discern the needs of the parish, plan solutions, animate the ministries and evaluate parish programs.

Pastor: Fr. Andrew Koziczuk 481-7441

Paul Friedrich - Admin

Liturgy Council

The Members welcome feedback and suggestions that would enrich our worshiping Liturgies.

Maryellen Nommensen

Finance Council

 

Bill Dunphy

Building Maintenance

If you have a talent in the construction field, or even a strong back, we need your help with maintenance and upkeep of our parish grounds.

Jon Hillegeist

Liturgical Ministries

Music – 4:30 Group

This ensemble is a group of teenagers and adults who sing and play instruments with a more contemporary liturgical flavor at the Sunday evening Mass at 4:30 PM.

Robert Matthews

Music - Adult Church Choir, Junior Choir  and Cantors

A music ministry.

Mike Bobo

Ushers

Ushers serve as the official hosts greeting people. Couples welcome

Tony Huffman

Altar Servers

Altar servers set the prayerfulness and welcoming of our community.

Don Leif

Libby Rubier

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God from the Old and New Testament at Sunday and Holy Day Masses.

Michelle Deering

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers

These ministers are privileged to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at parish Masses. Ministers must be approved by the pastor.

Joan Qualls

Alter Linens, Server Albs, Mass Linens

Clean and maintain the liturgical linens

Rose DiCapo

Art and Environment

The Environment committee has the responsibility of creating and maintaining a church décor that is reflective of Liturgical Seasons.

Marilyn McCourt

Question of the Week

Reflection of Sunday’s Gospel though the week.

Fr. Andrew

S. Juliana

School Principal

Religious Education

Adult Faith Formation

The purpose of this group is Catholic faith formation

Paul Friedrich

Rite of Christian Initiation for adults (RCIA)

Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, inactive Catholics and people who are interested in becoming Catholic are welcome to a series of classes on the Catholic faith.

Sr. Juliana Clancy

Sid Curry

Child's Church

Preschool and Kindergarten age children are cared for during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Anne McDonald

Children's Religious Education

The purpose of this program is to offer children and youths who do not attend Catholic school the opportunity to learn about our Catholic faith.

Sr. Juliana Clancy

Sid Curry

Children's Catechumenate (RCIC)

The Rite of Christian Initiation is for young people between the ages of 8-17 who wish to become full members of the Catholic faith.

Sr. Juliana Clancy

Sid Curry

Presentation Catholic School TK - 8 th grades

Living and nurturing Catholic values and achieving academic excellence.

Patrick O'Neill, Principal

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Vacation Bible School

A faith formation program that helps school age children explore their faith and God's love in a fun environment.

Donna Keane Mauro

Social Ministries

Advent Giving Tree

This committee plans Advent service projects.

Rose Mauro

Bereavement Hospitality

This ministry provides Christian service to grieving families. Following funeral services, this ministry offers to host a reception at the Nano Nagle Center.

Eileen Beresford

Gail Cohee

Bible Study

This ministry studies scripture.

Evelyn Sekula

Peggy Enabnit

Boy Scout's/Girl Scouts

This group meets separately on a monthly basis.

Cubs- Sondra Aguilar

Boys- Eugene Trinca

Girls- No Leader

Coffee Klatch

Coffee, juice and donuts are served in the vestibule after all Sunday morning Masses.

Barbara & Dave Scott

Helping Hands

This ministry offers assistance to those in need.

Mari Farnsworth

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Legion of Mary

Members seek sanctification through Mary, the mother of Christ. The Eucharist is brought to those hospitalized and homebound.

Rosemary Lally

Legion of Mary - Patricians

A part of the Legion, this ministry focuses on teaching Catholics the content and beliefs of their faith.

Inactive

Loaves and Fishes

A private sector, faith based, charitable organization dedicated to feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.  The Parish staffs the food service on the first Monday of each month.

Mary Hannan

Barbara Scott

Men’s Club

Meeting monthly on the third Thursday, an organization that encourages the companionship of Parish men while discussing opportunities to improve the Parish.

Paul Friedrich

Parochial Athletic League (PAL)

Presentation School Athletic league run by the Diocese.

Marianne Cates

Presentation Booster Club

This club supports School athletics through funding and volunteering.

Mike Vergara

Presentation Latin American Committee PLAC

Hispanic social group, hosts celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary in December

Robert Cervantes

Respect Life

This Ministry promotes the sanctity of life as called for by our baptism and is consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church.  Our Respect Life group supports existing ministries and activities within our Diocese and provides four general types of involvement: Prayer, Advocacy, Education, and Service .

Wynette Sills

St. Bridget Guild

Primarily a woman's social group gathering monthly.

Laretia Gillingham

Edith Costa

St. Vincent DePaul

A food closet is maintained on the grounds and food is distributed to those in need.

Owen & Kathleen Foley

SVOP - Feed the Hungry

This ministry serves a nutritious meal every Saturday morning to those who are hungry.

Owen & Kathleen Foley

Welcoming Committee

The Welcoming Committee mission is to provide a warm hospitable parish family community.

Elsa Frech

Sid Curry

Women's Council

The ministry provides a number of services to the parish community: care for altar linens, flowers for the altar, hospitality and socialization.

Rose DiCapo

Youth Group

A youth group for 9th grade through High School.

Lisa Cooper

Sacraments and Sacramentals

Infant Baptism

Baptism classes - The mission is to baptize children into our Catholic community.

Fr. Andrew

Gerry & Marie Scott

Marriage Preparation Classes

Arrangements for marriage are initiated through an interview with the Pastor at least six months in advance.

Fr. Andrew

Peggy & Ron Enabnit

Sharon & Paul Friedrich

Hospital Visitation

To arrange the Sacrament of the Sick

Parish Office

Funerals

To arrange Funeral Mass

Parish Office

Vocations

To promote discovering the call to priesthood and the religious life

Bob and Donna Murt

Annulment of Invalid Marriages

Help parishioners to complete documents for applying to the Diocesan Tribunal

Fr. Andrew

Earl Burges

Divine Mercy Ministry

Offering prayers for the sick and dying at their request.  Daily Prayer Chain

Peter Wegener