Parish Ministries
The church is a living breathing community of many followers of Christ.
In living Stewardship as a way of life, we “minister” in gratefulness and as the scripture directs … “love one another as I have loved you.” Ministering is performing services or giving things that are needed, so all activities at St. Mary Church are a ministry of some kind. While some roles, such as Eucharistic Minister or Lector are traditional liturgical ministries, participating in service activities or on committees are also forms of ministry.
Below you will find a listing of most of the ministries at St. Mary Church. As you scroll, look for ministries that allow you to share your strengths. We thank the Lord for the many and various gifts He has given us. In giving back to the Lord, look for those ministries that meet the passions of your spirit. If you would like more information on a ministry, please contact the listed Team Ministry Leader. Pray about the ministry to which you are being called.
You may sign up for more than one ministry. Many parishioners are already involved in more than one ministry. For example, someone could be a lector but participate in seasonal activities such as The Parish Festival Committee or The Giving Tree. The only limitations are those of time. Each Intentional Disciple should be involved in at least one ministry, as we have the desire to see as many parishioners as possible in ministries which they have expressed an interest.
Parish Ministries
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Liturgical Ministers
A liturgical ministry is simply being involved or assisting with the Mass. While the Priest is the presider and main guide for the movement of the liturgy, it is a community effort to complete the Mass. If you are intersted in becoming an altar server, sacristan, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, greeter, or usher, please click here to visit our Liturgical Ministry page for details and to volunteer.
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Children's Liturgy
This celebration takes place during the same time the adults are celebrating their Liturgy of the Word during Mass at 10:00 AM every Sunday. This presentation of the Gospel is for children currently in Pre-school and Kindergarten. The presiding priest will call forward the children when the Children's Liturgy begins. The minister will lead the group to the classroom where the children will hear the Liturgy, sing a song, and participate in an activity. Children return to their parents during the offertory celebration.
If you are interested in leading the Children's Liturgy, please contact the Faith Formation office.
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Music MinistryList Item 1
Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 7pm in the Choir Loft. Sing at 11:30am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director, Kurt Dicksen.
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Men's GroupList Item 2
We welcome you to gather with us every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in rooms 6-8. for cofee, donuts, fellowship, prayer, and enrichment. We are a judgement-free zone for your faith questions, comments, and concerns. Come and see what you've been missing!
For more information, please contact: Larry LeClerc, 248-685-9762 or leclercl52@gmail.com or Matt Pigula, 248-719-0772.
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Thursday Afternoon Prayer GroupList Item 4
Thursday Afternoon Prayer Group usually meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm in church to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary, and other traditional prayers for the Catholic Church as well as personal intentions.
For more information, please contact Arlene Loehr, aloe39@gmail.com.
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Intercessory Prayer
The Intercessory Prayer Ministers are parishioners who pray for someone else's needs with the real hope and real intent that God would step in and act for the good of some specific other person or other entity. The ministers pray for parishioners' special intentions placed in the prayer box (located in the Narthex) or sent by email as well as pray over parishioners after all Mass on the second weekend of every month.
Please click here for more details.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Fridays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance. On the First Friday of each month, Mass follows Adoration at 5:00 PM.
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Prayer Quilt
Since 1995, the Prayer Quilt Ministry has been active in St. Mary Parish. We are chapter #48 of Prayers and Squares International, a worldwide organization that provides quilts for those in bneed of prayer. We have provided over 100 quilts to date. Since our early days, we have expanded our mission to provide services to those in our community both near and far. We provide quilts yearly to "Royal Kids Camp." This ia a CHristian based camp for foster children in Wayne, Oakland, and Livingston Counties.
We also go beyond quilting. We support the MAUBC center in Southfield using our talents sewing, knitting, and crocheting baby blankets. We have made surgery caps for a children's hospital, pilowcases and head scarves for women in treatment for breast cancer, quilts in honor for Michigan's fallen police officers, and made "Fidget Quilts" for DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Alzheimers patients. We have sewn drapery and made purifictors for our church. We also participate in the annual St. Mary Craft Fair to help support our mission of service.
Please consider joining our ministry. For more information, contact Rachelle, ravick72162@aol.com .
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Decorating the Church
This committee decorates the church for each liturgical season as well as special events. Decoration is done under the guidance of Barb Nowicki. If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact Cherie Makie in the Parish Office.
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Wedding Consultants
Wedding consultants assist those being married at St. Mary, directing their wedding rehearsal and also assisting the day of the wedding ceremony. Michelle Avallone is the Wedding Coordinator. Please contact the Parish Office to be put in contact with her.
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Rosary Ministry
Rosary Ministers are compassionate volunteers who pray the Rosary at the funeral home when requested by parishioners when a loved one has passed. We will provide training. Leading the Prayer of the Rosary is a ministry that is appreciated during a dificult time. Please call the Parish Ofice for further details or to volunteer.
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Coffee Social
After Mass on the second weekend of the month, parishioners ane guests are invited to the parish hall to enjoy one another over coffee and donuts. Coffee social ministers are the volunteers who prep, serve, and clean after the event on a rotating basis. If you would like to get involved, please contact the Parish Office.