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| GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) |
| GIFT Planning Team | Plan the program for parish GIFT gatherings (5 gatherings a year) |
| GIFT Facilitators | Lead breakout sessions - preschool/elementary/middle school (1 or more per year.) |
| GIFT Kitchen Coordinators | Part of a team to coordinate the meals for the gatherings. |
| GIFT Band | Singers and Instrumentalists to lead music at gatherings. |
| GIFT Sound Ministers | Trained sound ministers to setup, run sound & take down sound equipment. |
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| ADMINISTRATION |
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| Office Help |
| Money Counters | A member of a team to count parish collections. |
| Good News (Newsletter) | Write articles for the parish newsletter. |
| Good News Mailings | Assist with the Good News mailings: collating, folding, etc. |
| Office Assistant | Help with copying, answering phones, filing and other office duties |
| Library Assistant | Label, card & return books & videos back on Library shelf. |
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| Buildings & Grounds |
| Grounds Maintenance | Cut and trim the lawns around the church complex and rectory. |
| Indoor Plant Maintenance | Water & care for indoor plants throughout the church. |
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| Fund Raising |
| Craft Bazaar | Serve on Planning Committee for our Annual Craft Bazaar. |
| Grocery/Gift Card Sales | Help fill the pre-orders and sell the Gift Cards after liturgy. |
| Grocery/Gift Card Office Help | Help rectify the sale of cards with monies received. |
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| CHRISTIAN FORMATION |
| Faith Formation Advisory Committee | Oversee parish plan of formation programs for parishioners of all ages |
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| Adults |
| Adult Confirmation Team | Help plan and lead sessions for adults preparing for Confirmation |
| Adult Faith Formation Committee | Plan activities to promote adult spiritual growth, ie Scripture Study, discussion groups |
| Baptism Team-Session Leaders | Lead sessions for parents preparing for the baptism of their children (8 sessions/year) |
| Baptism Team-Liturgy Assistants | Help during the liturgies in which Baptisms are celebrated (5 liturgies/year) |
| RCIA Team | Work with individuals preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church |
| RCIA Sponsor | Sponsor individuals preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church |
| Small Communities of Faith | Coordinate the formation and resourcing of Small Communities of Faith |
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| Children |
| Elementary Session Coordinators | Oversee weekly elementary R.E. sessions -opening/closing building, attendance, etc. |
| Preschool Catechist | Lead preschool & kindergarten classes during weekend liturgies on a rotating schedule |
| Elementary Catechists | Plan and lead elementary classes during one of the weekday sessions |
| Elementary Assistant | Assist elementary catechists during weekday sessions |
| Elementary Session Leaders | Direct the large group portion of the weekly elementary sessions |
| Elementary Planning Team | Oversee the planning of the weekly elementary program. |
| Catechists-Eucharist/Reconciliation | Work with children preparing for these sacraments (2 - 5 sessions/year) |
| Elementary Nursery Helpers | Provide care for catechists' young children during R.E. sessions |
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| Youth Ministry |
| Publicity | Youth & adults to find more creative ways of better communicating with the youth. |
| Youth Council Sponsors | Adults to help advise & guide the Jr. & Sr. Youth Councils. |
| Activities | Youth & adults interested in helping with social events (i.e. lock-ins, ski trips, etc.) |
| Retreats | Youth & adults to publicize Diocesan youth retreats & plan youth retreats at Redeemer. |
| Youth Night | Youth & adults to help plan and implement a youth fellowship night twice a month. |
| Redeemer Service Corps | Youth & adults to minister to our parish & community through service projects |
| Jr. Youth Mini-Workcamp | Youth (7th - 8th) & adults for a workcamp experience on a smaller scale at Redeemer. |
| Youth R.E. Catechists | Confirmed Catholics to teach grades 6th - 10th either Sunday morning or evening. |
| Youth R.E. Coaches | Any 12th graders & adults to help small group discussions at an R.E. session. |
| Youth R.E. Session Coordinator | Adults to oversee the weekly R.E. session and opening/closing building, attendance, etc. |
| Confirmation Sponsor | Assist Confirmation candidates during the formation process. |
| Confirmation Team | Facilitate faith-sharing communities of Confirmation candidates (2 meetings/month.) |
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| LITURGY & MUSIC |
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| Worship |
| Altar Servers (Youth) | Girls and boys assist at Liturgies. Must have received First Eucharist. |
| Art & Environment (Youth & Adult) | Create the physical setting and environment for liturgy for Advent & Lent. |
| Bread Bakers (Youth & Adult) | Bake the Eucharistic bread. Recipe & training provided. |
| Children's Liturgy of the Word | Adults/youth share the Sunday Scripture with children (once a month) |
| Eucharistic Minister Committee | Eucharistic Ministers needed to assist with training & scheduling. |
| Eucharistic Ministers | Distribute the Eucharist at all liturgies, clean vessels after liturgy. |
| Lectors | Proclaim God's Word at all liturgies. |
| Linens | Launder and iron the altar linens and towels. |
| Liturgy Planners | Plan and implement themes to enhance the liturgical celebrations during the seasons. |
| Nursery Workers (Youth & Adult) | Care for children (6 mos. - 3 yrs.) during liturgy. |
| Processional Cross Bearer | Sr. Youth/Adults to carry the Cross in the procession at the beginning and end of liturgy |
| Sound/Light (Sr Youth & Adult) | Work sound system at liturgy. |
| Ushers/Greeters (Youth & Adult) | Greet parishioners and assist the community at liturgies. |
| Videographer (Youth & Adult) | Tape cantors at liturgy. |
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| Music |
| Children's Choir (Grades 2-5) | Children learn about singing in church and participating in a choir. |
| Choir (Senior Yth & Adult) | Share their gift of song regularly at liturgy. |
| Redeemer Ringers (Sr Yth & Adult) | Ring handbells at liturgy, especially Christmas & Easter. |
| New Hope Ringers (Jr Youth) | Ring handbells at liturgy, especially Christmas & Easter. |
| Instrumentalists (Sr Yth & Adult) | Share their musical gifts at any of the three liturgies. |
| Music Administrators (Yth & Adult) | File music and organize choir music books. |
| Youth Choir (grades 6-12) | Learn about music's role in the liturgy and sing at youth Masses. |
| Youth Instrumentalists (grades 6-12) | Learn about music's role in the liturgy and play at youth Masses. |
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| HUMAN CONCERNS |
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| Christian Care |
| Christian Care Team | Plan, set goals & objectives, evaluate Christian Care Ministry. |
| BeFriender Ministry | Listen and support parishioners during stressful events in their lives, training required. |
| Meals in Crisis | Provide a meal for parishioners at time of sickness, crisis, or other needs. |
| Older Adult | Provide resources, advocacy & support to help individuals as they age. |
| Stamping Angels | Design, stamp and assemble greeting cards that are sent to sick, homebound and military |
| Transportation | Provide transportation to medical and other appointments to parishioners in need. |
| Visitation of the Sick | Visit those who are ill and need the comfort of our community, sharing the Eucharist etc |
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| Bereavement |
| Ushers, Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers | Participate in the Wake Service, Memorial Service or Funeral Mass. |
| Receptions | Prepare and serve refreshments for the family and friends of the deceased. |
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| Parish Nurse |
| Parish Nurse | Registered nurse who is called to ministry to promote health, healing & wholeness. |
| Parish Nurse Volunteer | Expertise needed for health fairs, educational seminars, blood pressure screening |
| Lay Volunteer--Parish Nurse | Take minutes at meetings, typing, telephone calls, etc. |
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| Social Justice |
| Social Justice Team | Plan & coordinate activities in collaboration with other churches and agencies. |
| CARITAS | Coordinate the parish project of hosting homeless families for one week. |
| Covenant Woods/Hanover Health Care/Heritage Green | Offer service to the residents through regular visitation, assist with planned events, provide gifts and crafts. |
| Cultural Ambassadors | Foster relationships with those feeling isolated due to cultural differences. |
| Employment Assistance | Provide unemployed parishioners with information regarding opportunities. |
| Fair Trade | Plan, promote and assist at annual festival, educate parish on fair trade issues. |
| Freedom House | Feed the homeless at the Daily Planet Building one evening a month. |
| Habitat for Humanity | Coordinate the parish project of participating in the construction of a home. |
| Haiti. | Support our twinning ministry with the women of A.F.A.L. in Lascahobas, Haiti. |
| Haiti Fundraising | Plan, promote and assist at various events including annual fall yard sale. |
| H.E.L.P. | Catholic Charities, assisting people who are in need of financial assistance or food. |
| Legislative Advocacy | Educate parish and lobby for changes in policy at local, state & national level. |
| M.C.E.F. | Assist local residents who are in need of financial assistance or food. |
| Prison Ministry | Visit & mentor inmates at area facilities, assist families through diocesan programs. |
| R.I.S.C. | Richmonders Involved to Strenghten our Community |
| Refugee Resettlement | Assist newly arrived families adjust to life in Mechanicsville. |
| Sacred Heart Center | Support youth & children of inner city through various programs. |
| Care Card Buddies | Prepare cards and small "thinking of you" notions to be delivered daily to workcampers. |
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| PARISH LIFE |
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| Community Life & Fellowship |
| Coffee Ministry | Set up, make coffee and clean up at any of the three liturgies. |
| Kitchen Committee | Needs to be determined after construction. This committee needs co-chairpersons. |
| Nursery Worker-Special Event | Adults/youth provide nursery during special parish events |
| Parish Socials | Help coordinate & plan the parish socials throughout the year. |
| Welcoming Committee | Organizes events to welcome & inform new parishioners about Redeemer. |