FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION

The Family Life Commission provides help to Christian family living and to individuals of various circumstances. They involve parishioners in reaching out to people in need and in enhancing Christian Family Living. Members of the Family Life Commission meet quarterly.

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Phone 812-367-1212, ext 41

 

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Under the Family Life Commission are the following ministries:

Babysitting is provided for children during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Blood Drive - Volunteers register, escort, and work the canteen.  Donors register for appointment times, but walk-ins are accepted.  Next Blood Drive is Sunday, October 26,2008..

Communion to Shut-Ins provides prayer and communion for shut-ins who notify the parish office that they are unable to attend Mass.

Family Programs provide fun and educational programs for all age groups.

Funeral Meals help fellow parishioners by serving meals in the Spiritual Life Center after funerals.

Golden Treasures Bus Trip prepares bi-annual bus trips for seniors.

Link to: Health Ministry   

Hearts On Wheels consists of parish volunteers who may be available to provide needed transportation to the doctor, pharmacy, or Mass.

Hospital Visitation Team visits those in our local hospitals one day a week, as needed.

Nursing Home Ministry leads rosary & communion services, helps at Mass, or visits on residents’ birthdays.

Prayer Care Package Group sends care packages to college students and military personnel.

Prayer Network is a group of people who pray for specific requests through a prayer chain.

Right To Life
participates in prayer services, the Right to Life Banquet, Washington DC March for Life, Teens for Life, the Bassinet project and the annual Mother’s Day Carnation Sale.
Link to: Right to Life Suggested Websites

Sponsor Couples are married couples who help prepare engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage, through five sessions of discussion using prepared materials.

Widow/Widower Support Group is for those grieving the loss of a spouse.
The Widow/Widower monthly meeting is held on the third Sunday of each month in the Spiritual Life Center. This confidential group meets at 6 p.m. and all are welcome.  You do not have to be a member of the parish to participate.  Refreshments are served. For further information please call:  Dave and Mary Ziliak (367-1163) or Darla Laake (367-2582).

 

A Family Bereavement Group meets on the 4th Sunday of every month at 6 PM in the SLC. Meetings are free and open to those who have lost a parent, spouse, sibling, child, relative or friend. Please call Sr. Jayn Lein (367-1212 ext. 42) or Deacon Jim Woebkenberg (367-2181) for more information.