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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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Knights of Columbus
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Prayer Chain
Pro-Life Committee
Quilters
Stewardship Committee
Recycling Program
Resurrection (Funeral) Choir
SACristan
Senior Singles
Stewardship Committee
St. Vincent DePaul Society
St. Ann’s Sodality
Spring/Fall Dinner
Transportation for the Homebound
Traveling Chalice
Usher
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Ministries and committees
This committee's members are appointed by the pastor, and they advise on all financial matters relating to the operation of the parish and school. The committee also oversees the buildings and facilities of the parish and assists in contracting and overseeing projects to maintain and improve the parish's facilities. The committee meets on the Fourth Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm.
The Adult Choir sings at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays, usually at the evening Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, and at other special parish celebrations. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join. Choir practices are as needed. If you have an interest in joining, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 448-1021.
Any student fourth grade to high school is invited to serve Mass on the weekends and on Holy Days of Obligation. Serving is a privileged ministry where a young person begins to take responsibility for their faith and also learns more about the Mass. Servers are trained by the pastor, with the assistance of the deacons. They are typically scheduled to serve on the weekends about three months in advance. Please contact the parish office to sign up.
The altar society’s role is to help care for the altar linens and also keep the flowers in the sanctuary watered and well kept. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
The Annual Catholic Appeal helps to fund different agencies in the Archdiocese, as well as helps to fund many needs in our parish as well. Many volunteers are needed in the spring to make this campaign a success. Please contact the parish office for more information or to volunteer.
This ministry reaches out to those who have recently lost a loved one through books to meeting for individual grief counseling. If you are in need of this ministry or have training in grief counseling, please contact the parish office for more information on the ministry.
When the adult or children’s choir is not singing, cantors help to lead the congregation in song. Cantors sing at the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, as well as the 7:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday. They are also put on a list for weddings and funerals. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 448-1021.
The church cleaners work on a rotating team basis for about 90 minutes a week to ensure the church is ready for Sunday. Each team cleans about nine times a year on Friday or Saturday morning. Please call Carol Thompson at 636-456-3715 if interested.
One of the roles Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion exercise at our parish is bringing communion to the sick, the homebound, or to nursing facilities in our parish. This ministry is one that is one you can do based on your schedule and the schedule of the person you are visiting. An orientation to this ministry and mentorship is available. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
This fundraiser is held in January to benefit the school. A delicious meal, silent, and oral auction, followed by a dance all make up this memorable evening of fun. Please contact the school office for more information or to donate items for the auction. For more information, contact us by emailing [email protected]
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers serve in two ways. First, they assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in distributing the Body of Blood of Christ. Second, when available and willing, they bring the Eucharist to those who cannot make it to Mass. Training is available to those who are interested and feel called to the ministry. Please call the parish office to signup.
On the Fridays of the Lenten Season (except Good Friday), members of our school community prepare and serve a fish dinner to benefit our tuition assistance fund. Donations of deserts, assistance cooking and serving the dinner, and people to volunteer. For more information, please contact the parish office.
Knights of Columbus and Holy Rosary Golf Tournament is held annually at Warrenton Golf Course in the fall to support our school community. This event includes lunch and a steak dinner, 18 holes of golf, and a silent auction. Please contact the parish or school office for more information.
Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization. Meeting monthly, the Knights either run or help to put on many different events in the parish and in the area throughout the year. For more information please call Tim Flake at 636-359-5192.
The lectors proclaim the readings at Mass, and when a deacon is not present, the petitions and announcements. Typically, lectors have a peace about speaking in front of others and feel called by God to the ministry. Training classes are available for those new to the ministry. Lector schedules are made about three times a year for lectors to read at Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation. Please call the parish office to signup.
The Liturgy Committee assists the Pastor and deacons in planning and coordinating the liturgical life of the parish. The following ministries are coordinated by the committee: music, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, servers, ushers, and art and environment. This group meets before Advent and Christmas, before Lent, before Holy Week, and after Holy Week. Those who are interested should contact the parish office.
This committee, overseen by St Ann's Sodality, prepares and serves meals to the family and friends of those attending a funeral. A call list is maintained and you will be called as needed to prepare or serve food, based on your availability. Please call the parish office if you are interested.
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Satrudays of each month from 7:00-8:30am in the School Library. Deacon Mark, Deacon Ray, and the men of the parish will study the Scripture Readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. This has become a group that often discusses various topics about the Catholic Faith that organically arise. All are most welcome to attend; please bring your Bibles! For more information, please call the Parish Office.
We are always looking for organists or musicians who play instruments that complement the organ or could lead the congregation in song. Organists or lead instrumentalists are scheduled to play the weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation and are also put on a list to play for weddings and funerals. Other musicians are invited to play with the adult choir at 10:00 am. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 448-1021.
The Parish Council’s purpose is to advise the Pastor, set a vision for the future of the parish, and set priorities to see this vision take shape. The council is comprised of 11 members and 2 alternates. Each member serves a three-year term after being selected by their fellow parishioners. Other ex-officio members of the Parish Council include the deacons of the parish, the school principal, and the Public School of Religion Coordinator. The Parish Council meets at 7:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The length of the meeting varies on the agenda
This group consists of men and women who offer to share their personal daily prayers for those in need. All that is required is quiet prayer time and a telephone to pass along intentions. Please contact Edie Jesse at 636-456-2508.
This group of volunteers promotes and informs the parish community of Pro-Life activities in the archdiocese and provides information on Pro-Life workshops and conventions. It facilitates grass-roots support for legislative action pertaining to all Pro-Life issues including abortion, capital punishment, advanced directives, euthanasia, and genetic studies. Please contact the parish office for more information.
The quilters are part of St. Ann’s Sodality. They make quilts for parish events, for the quilt social which is annually held in the winter, and quilts for individuals and groups, such as Quilts of Valor. Anyone interested in quilting is invited to join them in the cafeteria on Tuesdays from 8:00am-3:00pm or on Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Recycling Program
Our parish sponsors a recycling bin for paper recycling. The bin is located behind the parish office.
The Resurrection Choir sings at the funeral at Holy Rosary. They not only lead the songs but also represent the parish to the family and friends of the dearly departed. Practice is normally only a few times a year due to the limited hymn choices for a funeral. If you are interested, please call Cathy Reash at (636) 7448-1021.
The role of the sacristan is to assist the priest and deacons make sure things are set up for Mass. They also help to maintain the candles and sacred vessels. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in helping with this ministry.
This organization started in 2001. It is open to all parishioners who are 55 and above, single, divorced or widowed. It is a social group whose mission is to share faith and have good times together. For more information, please contact Patricia Boylan 636-297-5663.
Stewardship Committee
Stewardship is not just a committee, it is a calling to all Christians to see their life and possessions in the light of being stewards, not owners of them. This committee helps to raise awareness of this spirituality in the parish and to encourage gifting time, talent, and treasure. Contact the pastor for more information.
This Society is dedicated to helping all those in physical need and serves clients through prayer, charitable works, confidential monetary donations, and visitation. Members become personally involved with those requesting assistance. Funds are provided yearly from the annual Summer rummage sale, donations throughout the year, and also donations around the holidays. The Society manages and stocks a food pantry, which is distributed to the needy upon request. Due to the increased demand for food, the “meal-a-month” program was instituted in 1994. The annual Christmas “giving tree” coordinated by the society provides necessary clothing, gift items, and food baskets for those in need. Any man or woman interested in this rewarding ministry is welcome. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the annex building and last about ninety minutes. Teams (consisting of two members) interview clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Members serve on a rotating basis and the time commitment averages two hours three times a month.
The St. Ann Sodality is the parish’s women’s organization and is open to all women. They provide service to the parish by assisting in making and providing altar linens and vestments for the church and administrate the funeral luncheon program. St. Ann’s sodality also provides a social component through outings and weekly quilting activities. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month.
Our famous Fall and Spring Dinners are held respectively on the 4th Sunday of October and April. Craft Fair and Country Store, are all part of these great events. Please contact the parish office for more information.
Transportation for the Homebound
Occasionally, we receive requests from a person asking for a ride to church and other parish functions. This service is greatly appreciated by those who could not get to church otherwise. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
The traveling chalice gives families a chance to keep this holy item in their home for a time and allows them to pray with the sacramental as a family, reflecting on the gift of the eucharist. To sign up, please register by clicking here .
The ushers at Holy Rosary are the first people to greet the congregation each week at the door. They assist in helping seat people and answer any questions people may have about the church. They also assist in collecting the monetary offering and bringing up the gifts. A 6-month schedule is made for this ministry. Please contact the parish office to sign up.
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9:00-10:30am in the School Library. Deacon Mark and the women of the parish will study the Scripture Readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. This has become a group that often discusses various topics about the Catholic Faith that organically arise. All are most welcome to attend; please bring your Bibles! For more information, please call the Parish Office..