Ministries and Groups

PCCW

The Parish Council of Catholic Women is here to unite all the women of the parish in social, educational and religious activities. All women of the parish are automatically members. Meetings are the 1st Monday after the 1st Sunday of the month.

Contact:  Linda Dohmen

Knights of Columbus

The Knights are here to unite all Catholic men to charity, unity, and fraternity. Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Contact:  William Gilliam​

Parish Council

The Parish Council is a group of elected parishioners who are designated to help the pastor in making parish decisions. Elections take place each fall. Terms are for 3 years.

Contact:  Sandy Jastal

EMAUS

Hispanic Ministry 

Contact:  Sra. Chela Soriano 

Youth Group

Contact:  Jay Jastal 

Parish School of Religion (PSR)

A program for public school students to learn about our faith. Grades K-6, Sunday at 11:10 am. Grades 7-12, Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Registration is in July/August.

Contact: Sr. Socorro Lozoya, Director of Religious Education

Adult Baptism, Adult Confirmation, and Reception into Full Communion - OCIA

A process for adults who may seek to be received into the Catholic Church

Contact:  Jim Haston

Catechist

The Catechist volunteers help in teaching not only our young people in PSR but also those interested in joining our Catholic faith through OCIA.

Contact:  Sr. Socorro Lozoya

Bible Study

Our parish actively tries to conduct a meaningful bible study. Sessions and topics vary. Volunteers to help organize and lead these sessions are needed.

Contact: Parish Office 417-235-3286

Ushers

Help parishioners with special needs, take up the collection and distribute the Sunday bulletins.

Contact: Parish Office

Hospitality

Be a friendly face in our parish community. Celebrate new parishioners, births, deaths and other milestones.

Contact: Parish Office

Altar Servers

Young people in 3rd grade and above serve the community through assisting in the liturgical life of the parish during weekday, weekend, funeral and Holy Day Masses.

Eucharistic Ministers

Assist with distributing Holy Communion at the weekend and Holy Day Masses.

Contact: Parish Office 417-235-3286

Lectors

The lector proclaims the Word of God during Mass on weekends and Holy Days.

Contact: Parish Office 417-235-3286

Music, Choir & Cantor

Our mission is to glorify God with music. We support liturgies with music and singing.

Contact: Jay Apostol 

Grounds & Maintenance

Be a helping hand in our parish. Do you have a special talent like welding or woodwork? Or maybe you are good with a hammer or screwdriver? See if there’s a project for you!

Contact: Parish Office 417-235-3286