This page provides a listing and
description of some of the many ministries, organizations, and
other opportunities for parishioners to share their time and
talents.
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic ministers can be anyone who is in good standing with
the Catholic Church, 21 years of age or older. This ministry
distributes the Precious Body and Blood of Christ at all masses as
assigned. If unable
 to be
present for your assigned mass, you are asked to find a
replacement from the provided list. Ministers are also encouraged
to help-out at any mass where there is a need. New Ministers
are always welcome. Contact Father or Alice Kluesner at
636-433-2320 or by email at
kluesnerha@hotmail.com.
Ministry of Readers (Lectors)
Anyone high school age or older that would like to participate in
mass by reading the word of God is welcome. This ministry covers
reading and announcements for weekend masses and special occasions
as assigned. If you wish to participate in this ministry and have
not been a reader before, instruction is available. More readers
are always welcome and needed. For more info contact Alice
Kluesner at 636-433-2320 or by email at
kluesnerha@hotmail.com.
Cemetery
Committee
This group takes care of all matters pertaining to the cemetery
including the management of cemetery funds. Meetings are held
annually (or as needed). Any qualified parish member can be a
member. For more info contact Michelle Hellebush at 636-932-4856.
Welcoming
Committee
This group is the welcome wagon for St. Ignatius Parish. They
contact new parish members, meet with them, answer questions, and
make them feel welcome. Some fresh home baked cookies always make
you feel welcome, right? We are always looking for new member
willing to help out with this group. For more info contact Ellen
Fees at 636-433-5698 or by email at
EFees@ci.washington.mo.us.
Faith
Formation Committee
Men and women, young persons, teenagers of any age are welcome.
Our goal is to promote the spiritual growth and welfare of our
parish. Meetings are held periodically as determined by the
group. For more info contact Paul or Sue Hecktor at 636-932-4805
or by email at
heck@yhti.net.
Catholic Youth
Council (CYC)
Open to all high school age teens. Activities include Christian
service to parish and community, fun events for groups, and
opportunities for faith formation. Meeting time is the 3rd
Sunday of every month, which is CYC Sunday. At this time, the CYC
hosts coffee, doughnuts, and juice after the Sunday morning
masses. The CYC also hosts breakfast on Mothers Day and Fathers
Day. For more info contact Jodi Bocklage at 636- 932-4118 or
Debbie Garbs at 636-932-4299.
Parish
Building & Grounds Maintenance
This group is responsible for keeping the parish grounds and
buildings maintained and looking good. We are always looking for
men and women to help out. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing,
painting, tree trimming, and general maintenance and repair are
what we do. We can always use your time and talent, even if it if
for an hour or two. For more info contact Steve Meyer at
636-433-5040 or my email at
riverval@fidnet.com.
Holy Name
Sodality
All men of the parish, 18 years or older are welcome to join this
group. Our goal is to have a strong membership of men to promote
support of the parish. In the past, the Sodality was formed to
promote spiritual values of its members, as well as providing
support to the parish. In recent years, this men’s group has
hosted a shooting match in the spring and fall. Meetings are
bi-annual. For more info contact Joe Heggemann at 636-932-9942.
Home Economics
Club
Open to all men and women of the parish that like to quilt, or
have a desire to learn. This club helps finance the Hot Lunch
Program for the school to keep lunches affordable for the
children. Interested in learning an almost forgotten craft from
the past? For more info contact Joan Meyer at 636-932-4850.
St. Ignatius
Sewing Circle
Like the Home Economics Club, if you like to quilt, or have a
desire to learn, you are welcome. Men and women are welcome. We
usually meet twice a month, depending on what is going on at
school (watch the bulletin for announcements). Members make
quilts to sell, for raffles, and do custom quilting. New quilters
always welcome. For more info contact Shirley Borges at
636-932-4465.
Liturgy
Committee
Members of this committee meet 6 to 8 times a year to discuss
liturgical needs. Out goal is to present liturgy materials and
music for a prayerful and meaningful atmosphere at mass
throughout the year. This group is also responsible for the
various decorations in the church. The programs such as Renew,
Life in the Spirit, and the local Ecumenical celebrations that
take place with other churches in our area are arranged by this
group. For more info contact Delores Preis at 636-932-4667.
 Grounds
Beautification Committee
Anyone is welcome to this group. It involves some hard works, but
lots of fun. Planting flowers, spreading mulch, trimming trees
and shrubs, and watering by this group is what keeps the church
grounds looking so great. Meetings are held as needed. For more
info contact Debbie Garbs at 636-932-4299.
St. Ann’s
Sodality
All ladies of the parish 18 years of age or older are welcomed in
this group. Our goal is to have a strong membership of ladies to
actively participate in efforts to improve the spiritual growth of
our parish, as well as participate in fundraisers for worthy
projects. We meet annually at Christmas, or more often as
needed. For more info contact Diane Lierman at 636-932-4879.
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