Christian Services

“Love one another as I have loved you”

Christian Service Commission – The Christian Service Commission exists as a model and resource to enable the entire parish community to put the social teaching of the church into action through educational and formational programs, as well as hands-on opportunities.

Bereavement Ministry – This ministry provides support to the bereaved of the parish. Care Notes and letters are sent out four times during the first year after a loss. They are also active in supporting an annual educational grief seminar and assist with All Soul’s Mass. This ministry is also available to the bereaved family in any way needed during their journey. Contact Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish nurse 329-2255

Health Care Cabinet/Health Ministry Team – This ministry includes parishioners and healthcare professionals who volunteer their time and talents for the holistic needs of the Parish, which includes their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The team assists the Parish Nurse by participating in scheduled blood pressure screening, planning health related programs and providing educational and/or community resources to parish members. You do not need to be in the health care field to belong to this wonderful ministry. Contact: Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse 329-2255

Prayer Blanket Ministry – Parishioners make lap blankets for people who are homebound, in nursing homes, and hospitals. Blankets are prayerfully made. The blankets can be sewed, crocheted, or knitted, size 3’x4’. Contact: Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse 329-2255

School Health Care Team – The School Health Care Team provides health related education, through programs, written information and fun activities to promote health and healthy lifestyle. Members do not physical, emotional, and spiritual health of our parish children. Contact: Maureen Duncan, RN, Parish Nurse 329-2255

Recovery Inc. – This is a weekly self-help mental health support group that deals with stress, panic, anxiety, depression, etc., all based on a nationally known program. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the school library. Contact: Delores 329-3160

Blood Drives – This ministry supports the American Red Cross professionals when the conduct their 2 blood drives at our parish. Contact: Mary Paquette, parish office 329-2255

Blue Water Area Family and Friends of Incarcerated Loved Ones – This is a monthly support/advocacy group for friends and family of those in jail or prison opened to anyone in the area. This group meets on the first Friday of the month at 7:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Community Center. Contact: Sue or Ron 329-2775

Justice and Peace Committee – This is a group of parishioners who pray together, who reflect on opportunities to further peace and justice in their own lives, in the community and in the world through our “Best Kept Secrets”, the Catholic Social Teachings. The committee seeks to raise awareness of the needs of the poor and vulnerable; to advocate for justice in societal structures and peace in all relationships.
Contact: Mary Paquette, parish office 329-2255

Funeral Luncheon Committee- This ministry provides a meal to family and friends following a funeral in a comforting environment.
 Contact: Mary Paquette, parish office 329-2255

Right to Live- This committee will be part of a non-sectarian, non-partisan organization of pro-life groups in the State of Michigan. This committee is committed to articulating and protecting the right to life of all human beings, born and unborn.
 Contact: Theresa Kukawka 329-2549

Ministry to the Sick and Shut-ins – This ministry brings communion and fellowship to those in need who are home-bound, in the hospital, or in nursing homes. Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255

Parish Receptions- This group helps to set-up, serve, and clean up for a variety of parish functions. Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255

Office Help- Assistance with mailings, adding inserts to bulletins, making phone calls and other necessary jobs in the office environment. Contact Kathy Novelli 329-2255

Transportation Ministry- This ministry provides members of our community a ride to Mass, doctor appointments, or any other necessary engagements. Contact: Mary Paquette 329-2255

Help at Medilodge of St. Clair – Assist with patients before and during Mass, assist with preparations throughout Mass once a month. Contact Mary Paquette 329-2255

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers of St. Clair – This group makes rosaries to send to missions throughout our country and the world. They meet on the third Monday of the month at the Community Center at 7:00 pm. Contact: Mary Lou Malinowski 765-9877

St. Vincent de Paul- This organization works with the St. Clair Ecumenical Council in helping the persons in need around the St. Clair area. Contact Lynn Slaman 810-367-8276

Giving Tree- Christmas assistance is provided to area families in need during the holiday season. Contact the parish office 329-2255