630 E. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
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In August we celebrate Shared Ministry Weekend. During this time we showcase a variety of ministries and ask members to look at all the new and old opportunities in the Shared Ministry Brochure.

Below you will find each ministry opportunity explained briefly where you can read of some of the ways members get involved here or in the community. You can browse the whole list or go to one of the main ministry areas that may be of interest.

Once you find an opportunity of interest, the next step is to return the 2-page sign-up form.  Or you may contact
Marion Clark, Director of Shared Ministry, if you would like assistance in finding a ministry that is right for you. 

Main Ministry Areas:

Development
Administration
Adult Faith Formation
St. Bartholomew School
Children's Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
Community Building
Liturgy
Music
Pastoral Ministry
Justice and Service
 

Development 

Images of Spring Dinner Auction

The purpose of this exciting and fun fundraising event is to raise critical funds for the continued operations and success of our parish community. We do this in a way that allows us to join with and meet volunteers and attendees who share a common vision of supporting St. Bart’s. Time commitment varies as there are many fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities. 

Dollars for Scholars Golf Tournament

Serve on the committee that helps organize the event. Monies raised directly serve the school scholarship fund. Event will take place spring 2012. Time commitment varies according to your interest and availability.

Stewardship Development Committee

The concept of Stewardship Development at St. Bart’s is receiving God’s gifts gratefully, cultivating them responsibly, and embracing a spiritual relationship with God. It is not fundraising or a program, but a spiritual consciousness or way-of-life, based on Scripture, which holds that all we are and all we have flows from God. Areas of involvement include: Stewardship of Treasure, fall renewal planning and Legacy Society recognition events. Time commitment: September - June monthly meeting. 

St. Bartholomew School

St. Bartholomew School has sever daytime volunteer opportunities. Time commitment varies with many activity options: read to an individual student or a small student group, help in the technology lab or library, or spend time with students in the lunchroom and playground. So give an hour or two. Do you have an expertise to share in the arts or academics? We are interested. Volunteers need not have children in the school.

Children's Faith Formation

Faith Formation Teacher

Teaching positions are available for first grade through fifth grade. Sessions are Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. or 6:15-7:30 p.m. Teachers are given training, lesson plans, teacher guides and lesson supplements. Commitment is once a week, September through the first week of May. Position open to adults and youth 16 years and older.

Faith Formation Commission

This commission develops program policies and goals, evaluates and assesses existing programs, and assists and supports the Director or Faith Formation and Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Commitment is once a month on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Liturgy of the Word for Children Assistance

Every Sunday at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses, first through fifth graders leave at the Liturgy of the Word to hear the Gospel proclaimed. Help at a Mass to lead music (piano, guitar or voice) or assist leader with the children. Commitment is once a month. Assist during one or both Masses. Open to adults and youth 14 years and older.

Sunday Preschool Teacher

Teach four, five or six year-olds during the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Mass, October through April. Weekly lesson plans and training provided. Position open to adults and youth 16 years and older.

Christmas Program

Provide piano music or help direct the Sunday Preschool Christmas program. Commitment is 2-3 practices on Sunday morning during the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Youth Ministry

Faith Formation Catechist

If you love to learn about and share about your faith, consider becoming a Faith Formation teacher! Positions are available for 6 - 11 grade. Sessions are Wednesdays (6 - 8 grade) 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. and Sundays (9 - 11 grade) 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Teachers are given training, lessons, guidelines and supplements. Commitment is once a week, September through the first week of May. Positions are open to adults and youth who have completed their Confirmation.

Youth Ministry Hospitality

Serve and/or provide refreshments and light meals for Youth Ministry programs. Commitment is flexible. Great way to support and encourage our youth without requiring a regular time commitment.

Musician for Youth Ministry

Provide music for youth events or prayer services. Singing, piano or guitar. Flexible commitment.

Pilgrimage Chaperone

Adults needed to help lead our summer youth pilgramages.  Various destinations and dates TBD.

Activity Chaperone

Chaperone a youth social, service or other type of adventure. The commitment is dependent on your availability.

Summer Stretch Team

Summer Stretch provides middle school students with an opportunity to be involved in community service once a week from June through the first week of August. Help plan and promote this program, act as a small group leader or help drive students to service site.  10th graders and older are encouraged to be great role models as teen leaders. Gain great experience during this six week program.

LifeLine Co-Cordinator

Can you imagine 1,200 Catholic teens in a gymnasium at a Mass that includes electric guitars? That’s LifeLine, a monthly program that turns the NET Center into a hot spot for Catholic young people in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis and beyond. Help St. Bart’s youth participate by helping organize, promote, transport, and chaperon. LifeLine events are held on the first Sunday of the month from October through May at the NET Center in West St. Paul. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the evening ends at 9:30 p.m. (www.netuse.org).

Conference and Retreat Chaperone

Adults are needed to help chaperone and lead groups on various conferences and retreats. Places and times are TBD. 

Adult Faith Formation

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Sponsor

Journey with a candidate as he or she prepares to become a full member of the Catholic church. RCIA sessions take place on Sundays, 9:00-10:30 a.m., October through May. Sponsors need to be a practicing Catholics and be able to attend the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.

Vocations Committee

Help nurture, affirm and call forth those in our community who may have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.

Community Building

Newcomers Welcome Team

Share your enthusiasm for St. Bartholomew while serving as a host of the Newcomers Welcome. Responsibilities include assisting with program, setting up, welcoming and connecting with guests and giving church tours. Commitment is 2-3 Sunday mornings per year.

Shared Ministry Committee

Help plan and implement strategies for encouraging, maintaining and celebrating ministries at St. Bart's. Some of the events coordinated by the committee: Ministry Fair, Time and Talent, Volunteer Appreciation, Gift Discernment, and New Membership. Commitment is bi-monthlymeeting and participating in approximately 2 - 3 events per year.

Information Desk

Distribute parish information, answer questions and register new members. Desk is staffed 15 minutes before and after Mass. Commitment is once every 6-8 weeks at the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass or at the 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Website

Provide ideas and directions for enhancing the church and school website.  Commitment is flexible.

Communications Committee

Help organize and/or write articles for the parish bi-monthly newsletter. This committee helps decide the who, what, where, when, and why of the newsletter.

Phone Callers

Occasionally, St. Bartholomew makes phone calls to parishioners to extend an invitation or provide information. This ministry can be done from home and according to your time schedule. 

Photographer

Like to take pictures? Are you good at capturing an event on film? If yes, consider taking photos at parish functions and special liturgies. Parish camera available for use.  Commitment is varied and flexible. 

Social Committee & Special Events Volunteer

Help members get to know one another through parish celebrations and events. Serve as either a  committee member or a special event volunteer. Committee Members help plan, promote and implement 2 - 3 events per year. Event Volunteers help with specific tasks at an event, choosing the task according to their interests/skills and availability. 

Liturgy 

Liturgy Commission

Assist in planning and assessing the liturgical life of the parish. Meets once a month on Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. 

Liturgical Environment Committee

Be a member of the group that plans, organizes and implements church decor for each liturgical season: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum and Easter. Commitment is 5-10 hours per season as needed. Training provided. 

Environment Setup/Take Down

Each liturgical season the church decor is changed. Help setup and/or take down each season. Commitment varies according to season. Each season details will be posted in the bulletin.  A great family ministry!

Keeper of the Banner

This team helps prepare our church banners for hanging or storage.  Commitment is 6-12 times per year on Tuesday mornings.

Eucharistic Minister

Distribute the Body or Blood of Christ at Mass. All you need is an appreciation of the beauty and dignity of the Eucharist. Each minister is scheduled for one month, each calendar quarter. Training provided. Open to members 16 years through adults who have received the sacrament of Confirmation.

Lector

Clear and confident speaking voice required for the reading of the Word of God during the weekend liturgies. Commitment is 6 - 8 times per year. Training provided. Open to adults and youth grades 7 and higher. 

Altar Server

Assist Fr. Michael/presider during Mass. A great way to be involved and learn more about the Mass. Open to members 4th grade and older. Training provided. Commitment is once every 4 - 5 weeks. 

Greeter

This ministry is committed to providing a friendly and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include greeting, distributing the worship aids as congregation arrives and the bulletin when they depart. Commitment is for one month, four times per year. This is an ideal ministry for families or individuals. 

Coffee and Donuts

Make coffee, arrange donuts on trays, serve the refreshments and clean-up. Commitment is one weekend Mass every two months. A great family ministry! 

Nursery

Assist with the care of our young children during Sunday Mass. Commitment is for one month, three times a year. Open to volunteers age 14 years through adult. 

Video Camera Operator

Operate the video camera during major liturgical celebrations, e.g. Christmas, Easter, etc. The video camera is used to project the service into the overflow room. Commitment is one or more events depending on your schedule. 

Usher

The ministry is dedicated to providing a friendly and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include greeting and seating parishioners, assisting with the Sunday collection, and helping visitors. Commitment is for one month, four times per year.

Music

Cantor

Lead assembly in singing at the weekend liturgies.  Rehearsals are flexible.

Choir Member

Lead assembly in singing at 8:30 and/or10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses. Commitment is September through May; also sing for major feast days. Open to 9th grade students through adults. Rehearsal is 1 1/2 - 2 hours on Wednesday evenings.

Children's Choir

Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 4:15 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sing twice a month during one weekend Mass. Open to grades 3-8.

Pastoral Ministry

Co-Coordinator:  Marriage and Family Enrichment

Help organize and facilitate an educative seminar for the support of marriage and enrichment of family. Commitment is 2-3 planning meetings and once a week evening seminar for 6 weeks.

Co-Coordinator: Ministry of Enrichment

Assist the Director of Pastoral Ministry in implementing and coordinating enrichment seminars, book study and prayer groups, and the Heart of the Matter Senior Seminar. Attend four evening committee meeting per year. 

Co-Coordinator: Ministry of Presence

Assist the Director of Pastoral Ministry with continuing education and support for parish visitors, and act as a liaison between homebound parishioners and students through the school’s pen pal program. Attend four evening committee meetings per year.

Co-Coordinator: Ministry of Collaboration and Communication

Assist the Director of Pastoral Ministry in obtaining current information about diocesan and community growth and support resources. Attend four evening committee meetings per year. 

Co-Coordinator: Ministry of Care & Support

Assist the Director of Pastoral Ministry in coordinating the prayer network, parish visitors and support groups. Attend four evening committee meetings per year. 

Communion Service Prayer Leaders

Lead residents in prayer and distribute communion at a nursing home or one of several assisted living facilities in the area. This is a one hour commitment 1 - 4 times per month (day and hour vary depending on facility).  Training is provided.

Assist Golden LivingCenter Residents to Mass

Help residents participate in Mass or a communion service by escorting them from their room to the chapel. Commitment is one Wednesday a month from 10:25-11:25 a.m.

Music Ministry

If you like to sing or play an instrument, join us on Wednesdays as we sing hymns of praise at the weekly communion service at Golden LivingCenter. Commitment is from 10:40-11:30 a.m. Singing "in-tune" not required, just bring your joyful heart.

Funeral Altar Server

An altar server assists the priest during a Funeral Mass. Responsibilities include carrying the processional cross, holding and placing the Rites books as the priest needs them, assisting with the rituals and vessels during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Training provided. Time commitment is approximately 1-1/2 hours, usually on a weekday.

Funeral Usher

Represent our caring community by your compassionate and welcoming presence by greeting visitors attending a Funeral Mass. Duties include distributing worship aids, helping to find seating, answering visitors questions. Time commitment is 1-1/2 hours, usually on weekdays.

Funeral Lector

Proclaim the Word of God at a Funeral Mass. Training provided. Commitment is about one hour, usually on weekdays.

Prayer Network

Join other St Bart's members who are committed and called to pray for the needs of others. Members receive a prayer request by phone or email and then pass that prayer request on to the next person in their group.

Justice and Service

Justice and Service Commission

Help increase the parish’s awareness and involvement in justice issues through social action, service and Catholic social teaching, events and education. Commitment is every 3rd Thursday evening per month as well as participation in various events and projects. Training provided. 

English As a Second Language

Teach English as a second language at our sister parish, Holy Rosary Church in South Minneapolis. Days or evening classes available. Training provided.

Feed My Starving Children

Help package a low-cost meal for malnourished children around the world. Parishioners five years and older can participate. Commitment is 9 -11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011 or April 2012 (exact date TBD). A great way to involve children in service.

Adopt-A-Family

Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners matches a needy family with a family or an individual who is willing to provide gifts and a meal at Christmas. Let us know if you are interested, and we will contact you in October.   

Respect Life Committee

The mission of the Respect Life Committee is to help promote a culture of life. The main focus of the committee is assisting those who are most vulnerable, especially mothers and their unborn children. Some of the activities sponsored by the committee include supporting crisis pregnancy centers, providing resources on relevant issues, coordinating the annual Respect Life Sunday and leading the monthly Rosary for Life. Meetings are held 6 - 8 times per year and dates are determined by members.

Green Team

Help to promote environmental stewardship, a key principle of Catholic social teaching by organizing events and identifying resources to foster respect and care for God’s creation. This team also works to research and implement strategies for recycling and reducing waste, as well as enhancing energy efficiency in our parish buildings. Commitment is one evening meeting on the second Thursday of the month plus special events. 

School's Cool

Provides school uniforms, fees and supplies for children at the Banyan Community who attend the Catholic schools: Risen Christ Elementary (our sister parish’s school) or DeLaSalle High School. Volunteers needed to serve in one or more of the following ways: shop for students’ supplies, load and deliver items to Banyan, solicit sponsors and donors, help with Distribution Night at the Banyan, write thank-you notes to donors. Commitment varies according to task and takes place between May through September.

Backpacks for Banyan

Provides backpacks and school supplies for the public school children of the Banyan Community (providing educational support for low income children in south Minneapolis). Volunteers needed to help organize backpack drive and/or load and deliver backpacks to the Banyan in July and August.

Simpson Housing Meal Server

IOCP Food Shelf Volunteer

Located in Plymouth, the IOCP (Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners) food shelf provides supplementary, no-cost food to families and individuals living in our community. Help staff the food shelf along with other St. Bart’s members on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Commitment is flexible—help once or many times. Open to adults and students ages 12 years and older.

IOCP Sleep Out Team

Help IOCP (Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners) meet their goal of raising awareness and funds for local housing needs. Volunteers are needed to help design and organize St. Bart’s involvement in the IOCP sleep out campaign. This is a short term commitment. 

Lenten Service Night Team

The purpose of the 2nd annual Lenten Service Night is to put faith into action during the season of Lent. We’ll be making sandwiches for the poor, rosaries for lent and a host of other service activities.  Help plan, organize and/or implement this service evening at St. Bart’s. This is a short term commitment.