Church of the Holy Spirit  
. . . Parish Life . . . For more information contact:

Parish Life Minister  


Parish Life offers parishioners the opportunity to
participate in a variety of ministries.


            Marriage Builders
 To identify ways to promote and support marriage and to help coordinate those efforts. This ministry is made up of couples representing the various stages of the family life cycle


The Welcome Ministry
Members of this group reach  out to new members of the parish.  They create and send welcome letters and deliver gift bags for new members. They greet new members each month at coffee and donuts.  The Welcome Ministry  encourages newcomers to participate in parish events throughout the year.




 








Hospitality Committee

 Provides a friendly and hospitable atmosphere while also serving food when  hosting parish events. This group helps coordinate such events as brunches, receptions, pot lucks, “coffee and donuts” and socials.  Members of this group volunteer to plan and host a variety of events that enable us to celebrate with our parish community.


Men's Group

Offers opportunities for social and service activities, and allows time for its members to focus on day-to-day spirituality. Men can bring thoughts and experiences together on a regular basis and discuss, listen, and share them with each other.
Meeting: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Members gather both at the parish and on “field trips” as scheduled.


M.O.M.S.
Mothers of young children meet for discussion, support and prayer with other mothers who are facing the rewards and challenges of raising a family.  Meetings are held on alternate Thursday mornings during the school year from 9:30am-11:00am

Tuesday, June 24th at 11am    Zoo playgroup

Tuesday, July 15th at 6:30pm    dinner and a movie

Wednesday, August 6th at 10am   playgroup at school playground for Moms’ group incoming kindergarteners too

Wednesday, September 24th 9:30-11am    clean up/service project for church TBA

Wednesday, October 29th 9:30-11am    Prepare Halloween bags for Kosair Hospital kids

Friday, November 14th 9:30-11am    Meet the Principal (tentatively)

Sunday, December 7th after 10am Mass     Breakfast with Santa

Friday, December 19th 9:30-11:30am    shopping day (must be back by 11:30 Holy Spirit students only have ½ day)

Tuesday, January 20th 9:30-11am    Golden Arrow volunteering

Thursday, February 19th 6:30pm    Dinner out

Wednesday, March 18th 9:30-11am    Easter baskets for St. Joe’s and stuff eggs for Hunt

Saturday, March 21st 10am    Egg Hunt and Bunny visit

Wednesday, April 22nd 9:30-11am    Service project for church TBA

  

Friday, May 15th 9:30-11am  End of year brunch


Spirited Citizens
This group provides social, spiritual and service activities for those 55 and older. Meetings are held on the first Friday of  every other month. Day trips take place throughout the year.


M.O.C.A.(Ministry of Catholic Adults)
Parishioners in their mid-20's to 30's participate in social, spiritual and service activities.Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month following the 7pm mass.
 
Supper Club



Offers an opportunity to meet other parishioners, for example, brings school and non-school families together as well as the young, elders, single, etc. Four households are grouped together.




         Bereavement Committee
         To give support to families at the death of a loved one. Care and support are demonstrated by offering food to the families; offering prayers at the funeral home; and attending the funeral Mass. Assistance is needed in gathering meat trays, preparing and delivering salads and desserts, making telephone calls and attending services.  Follow-up cards are sent at intervals throughout the first year.