Parochial groups and ministries
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Altar society
The Altar Society is a group of Catholic women who care for the needs of the sanctuary and sacristy. Several fund-raising activities are held during the year to aid in the purchase of the altar wine, bread, flowers, candles and other incidentals needed for liturgy.
The Altar Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Activity Center.
For information contact the office.
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Knights of Columbus
"From the moment of our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Our charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national and international projects".(KoC.org)
St. Charles Council of the Knights of Columbus was chartered on June 14, 1982, as the first parish Knight of Columbus council in Spokane. It dedicated itself and continues to “service to the parish through families working in a unified effort.” If interested in joining contact the office.
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St. gianna pro-life group
Our goal is to promote respect for the sanctity and dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Seeking the intercession of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, we work to help spread the Gospel of Life through prayer, education, outreach, and pro-life activities. All our efforts will be in accordance with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. If you would like to join us, we meet on the third Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm in the St. Charles School Library. For more information contact the office.
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St. charles school
Our school goals are to foster in each person, a personal love relationship with Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit. To build and live Christian Community rooted in the Gospel spirit and Catholic tradition. To promote internalization of religious truths and values. To provide a quality educational program which seeks to meet each child’s present needs and provides a sound base for future growth in accordance with his/her abilities. After training in Entrusted to Our Care, volunteers are always welcome. Call Heather Schlaich, Principal at 327-9575.
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Church and school grounds
Keeping our church and school grounds beautiful by pruning, weeding, cleaning, sweeping and watering all flower beds, fountain areas, shrubs, etc. Also included in this ministry is the cleaning out of the roof gutters. If you enjoy working outside and love seeing the beauty of a well-kept and cared for parish campus, contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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funeral luncheons
Please consider volunteering your time serving or bringing your specialty salad or dessert when called to assist at funeral receptions here at the church. If this sounds like something you would like to help with, please put your name on the volunteer list or contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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Caritas outreach food bank
.This ministry provides food, financial assistance & spiritual support to those in need in Northwest Spokane, serving over 1,000 clients a month. We are always in need of volunteers and financial support. .Contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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coffee and donuts
Want to get to know others in the Parish? We need people to help build Church Community. This ministry involves setting up and getting ready for after the 8:00 and 10:00 am Sunday Masses, with clean up included. If interested, please contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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ministries related to the sacred liturgy
"For the good of the community and of the whole Church of God, some of the lay faithful according to tradition have rightly and laudably exercised ministries in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. It is appropriate that a number of persons distribute among themselves and exercise various ministries or different parts of the same ministry" (Redemptionis Sacramentum 43)
"The lay Christian faithful called to give assistance at liturgical celebrations should be well instructed and must be those whose Christian life, morals and fidelity to the Church’s Magisterium recommend them. It is fitting that such a one should have received a liturgical formation in accordance with his or her age, condition, state of life, and religious culture." (Redemptionis Sacramentum 46)
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church cleaning teams
Working with a team of several people to clean the church. Jobs includes:
•Vacuuming
• Cleaning the sacristy
•Empty the garbage
•Filling Holy Water fonts
•Straightening the pews and books • •Dusting
Usually takes approximately 1 hour of your time. Contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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sacristan
It is the Sacristan's duty to help the priest in the preparation and reposition of the sacred vessels for the Holy Mass., of the very vessels that have held the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The job entails:
- Cleaning the chalice and paten in a very particular way, as to honor the fact of their sacredness.
- Setting the credence table for the next mass. Counting out the hosts and placing them on the large paten, setting the holy water and dish where it belongs, etc.
- Making sure there is the right amount of purificators (the napkins that the Eucharistic Ministers use to wipe the chalice)
As you can see this job is not demanding, it is an honor. This is a commitment of about fifteen to twenty minutes after mass. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please contact Fr. Soler at 327-9573.
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Care of church linens
Tending to the linens includes:
- Picking up and returning linens
- Laundering and pressing them (takes approximately 1 hour of your time.
The more people who participate, the less often you would be called upon. If interested, please contact the Parish Office at 327-9573.
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lectors
"All of Christ’s faithful likewise have the right to a celebration of the Eucharist that has been so carefully prepared in all its parts that the word of God is properly and efficaciously proclaimed and explained in it." (Redemptionis Sacramentum 58) If you have a strong voice and have no problem his may be what you are looking for! Lectors need to be active, practicing members of the Parish and in good standing with the Church. Training will be provided prior to scheduling. Call the parish office at 327-9573.
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music ministry
"It is the right of the community of Christ’s faithful that especially in the Sunday celebration there should customarily be true and suitable sacred music" (Redemptionis Sacramentum 57) If music is your calling maybe the 10:00 am Sunday Mass group is for you. This group features many talented musicians including singers, a pianist, a guitarist and a violinist. They meet to practice before Mass. If interested, talk to Heather Perrier after mass.
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extraordinary ministers of holy communion
"It is the Priest celebrant’s responsibility to minister Communion, perhaps assisted by other Priests or Deacons; and he should not resume the Mass until after the Communion of the faithful is concluded. Only when there is a necessity may extraordinary ministers assist the Priest celebrant in accordance with the norm of law." (Redemptoris Sacramentum 88)
If you feel called to serve in this capacity please contact Fr. Soler at 5093279573 ext. 18#.
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faith enriching ministries
apostolates dedicated to the transmission and enkindling of the faith...
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cursillo
A Lay Ministry to serve and seek to develop a Christian Spirituality, Mentality, Activity and Community. It proposes no new type of spirituality, but simply a method through which one’s spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in any area of human life where there are Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner. Contact the parish office at 327-9573.
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children's faith instruction
Helping parents in the transmission of the faith by preparing the children to grow in their friendship with Jesus and be prepared for the reception of the sacraments.
Currently we are teaching 2nd & 3rd grade children who will be receiving First Communion this spring. We would like to extend classes to other children but need volunteers. Volunteers would teach a class on Sundays, approximately one hour. Contact the parish office at 327-9573.
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seek
Weekly meetings where we have an opportunity to rediscover the greatness of our faith.
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