Ministries

Pastoral Council
The existence of Pastoral Councils is mandated by Diocesan policy. The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to advise the Pastor on spiritual and ministerial matters that effect and affect the parish community. The Pastoral Council consists of approximately 8 people including a representative from Sacred Heart and St. Stanislaus parishes, with the rest of the council from St. Simon. Membership on the council is for a 3-year period with a possible renewal of 3 years at the discretion of the Pastor. Those seeking to become members of the Pastoral Council or parishioners who believe someone should be considered members of the council should make this known to the Pastor so that an annual selection process can take place.
Contact: Fr. Wayne 843-8606

Finance Council
Finance councils are mandated by Canon Law. The purpose of these councils is to advise the pastor on all matters regarding finances and other material assets. The finance council will also need to advise the pastor on matters of stewardship. The councils from each of our parishes consists of 5-8 members. Membership on the councils should be for a period of 3 years with a possible extension of another 3 years at the discretion of the pastor. Anyone wishing to become a member of the finance council or any parishioner who believes someone should be considered should contact the Pastor so an annual selection process can take place.
Contact: Fr. Wayne 843-8606

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Open to any Confirmed member of the Community, over the age of 16. Extraordinary ministers may serve at Masses and/or take communion to the homebound. Contact: Church Office 843-8606		Funeral Luncheons The parish can organize a luncheon following the funeral. Anyone willing to help serve or donate food, please Contact: Kay Hemmer 843-2283.
Lay Presiders Lay Presiders are men and women who are trained to lead small groups or the parish community in prayer. Anyone interested in becoming a Lay Presider should contact the Pastor 843-8606. Ushers Open to any Parishioner. Contact: Mike McDonald 843-3622		Hospital Ministry The Parish provides ministers to bring Communion to the hospital on a daily basis. If you or a family member will be in the hospital please contact the office 843-8606 to receive Communion from an Extraordinary Minister. If you would like to be a Hospital Minister contact the office.
Music Ministry Open to anyone who loves to sing or who plays an instrument. Contact: Charlotte Betka 843-8606 Youth Music Ministry Open to Youth. Grades 3-5: 1st Saturdays of the month. Grades 6 & up: 3rd Saturdays of the month. 5:30p.m. Mass. St. Simon. Practice 4:30p.m. in the Church, prior to Mass. E-mail or call Miss Fran 843-3188 Altar Servers Open to any youth 4th grade through 12th grade Contact: Fr. Wayne 843-8606		Jail Ministry The Parish provides Ministry to those in jail every Saturday evening following the Saturday evening Mass. To become a Jail Minister: Contact: Church Office 843-8606 St. Simon Food Pantry Open 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Non-perishable food products or monetary donations support this project. Families are provided with a three (3) day supply of food. Volunteers contact church office 843-8606
Proclaimers and Commentators Open to any Confirmed member of the Community, over the age of 16. Contact: Church Office: 843-8606 St. Simon Respect Life The Parish provides direction and education on all life issues from conception to natural death. If you are interested in being involved in this Ministry contact church office 843-8606.		St. Simon Bargain Center 323 S. James Street phone: 845-6860 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M, T, Th, F 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday The purpose of the St. Simon Bargain Center is to supply low cost clothing to the needy of the community. Proceeds are used for various Christian Service Ministries. Volunteers are always welcome, Contact: Parish office 843-8606
Sunday Mass Hospitality After each Sunday Mass, various groups supply refreshments to support their ministries. Catechists Anyone wishing to help in Faith Formation of our children or adults. Training and certification is available. Contact Emily Kokx 843-3497.		Haiti Twinning Program The Parish provides financial and spiritual support to the School of the Infant Jesus in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Those wishing to be involved in this Ministry email or call Kathryn Nixon 843-3538. Greeters If you are interested in becoming a Greeter, please contact the church office at 843-8606