Queen of Apostles

Purpose:

This is a faith-filled elementary school community, which reinforces the family's foundation for continuous spiritual, academic, and social growth. Children, in grades K3 - 8th, learn in a safe and supportive environment that accepts and encourages each student to reach his or her potential. For more information, visit our school website!

Ministry Contact: Larry Patterson, Principal
Phone: 262-691-2120
Email: pattersonl@archmil.org

Purpose:
Discover God, your faith and His plan in your life through Scripture through group discussion on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM in the parish hall.

Responsibilities:

1. Listen/discuss Scripture with the group.
2. Bring your own Bible.
   

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be eager to share your faith with others.
2. Be willing to engage in conversation with the group.

Amount of Time Required:

Approximately 1 hour each week.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

Ministry Contact: Dick & Rita Michaletz
Phone: 262-786-1538
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

2010/11 Registration: CLICK HERE to use our easy online registration for classes beginning in fall!

 

Purpose:

To instruct youth on church teaching and prepare them for sacraments.

Responsibilities:

1. Educate parish youth on the fundamentals of our Catholic faith, including sacramental preparation.
2. Evangelization.
3. Willing to share your faith and the gospel message.
4. Help our parish youth develop/maintain a relationship with Jesus.
5. Live the Life Teen motto "lead teens closer to Christ".
6. Attend Mass regularly.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Must have basic knowledge of Church teaching.
2. Lead an active prayer life.
3. Must be able to communicate well with youth.
4. Must have a love and respect for children/teens.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies as to what part you choose to participate in.  

Length of Commitment:

Very flexible - Minimum of 1 year preferred; renewable as desired.

Ministry Contact: Lynn Famularo
Phone: 262-691-2878
Email: lynnfamularo@wi.rr.com

Purpose:
Married couples that are trained to administer the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couples Communications, Understanding and Study) premarital inventory. A facilitator's role is to empower the couple to discuss the issues and move toward awareness and problem solving. The facilitator also helps couples identify and affirm their strengths.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend a FOCCUS Facilitators training session hosted by the Archdiocese.
2. Meet with engaged couples in your home, at your convenience, to administer the Archdiocesan Premarital Inventory and discuss the results.
3. Complete summary and evaluation sheets and submit them to Father Bob.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be a happily married, faithfully Catholic couple.
2. Be eager to encourage happy, healthy Catholic marriages.

Amount of Time Required:

Assist with approximately 3 engaged couples each year.

Length of Commitment:

One year, renewable as desired.

Ministry Contact: Ann Heckenkamp
Phone: 262.691.1535 x103
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

Life Teen is a movement of the Holy Spirit within the Catholic Church, our mission - leading Teens Closer to Christ. Life Teen is faithful to the Magisterium of hte Catholic Church, centered on the Eucharist and is consecrated to the Blessed Mother. Our goal is to support teens and those who serve them.

Life Teen is for ALL teenagers, and you DO NOT have to be a member of Queen of Apostles to participate. You only need to have a desire to grow in your faith with other teens. This program includes a component for the confirmation requirement for 11th grade. We encourage any 9th and 10th grade teens and all 12th graders to join us. It is relaxed and informal - unlike any other religious education class! 

Life Teen Fast Facts:

• Life Teen is a non-profit Catholic ministry. We exist to serve the Church.
• Life Teen is headquartered in Mesa, AZ. It has offices in Atlanta GA, Houston TX and St. Louis MO. There is a state of the art video production facility in Phoenix, AZ.
• Life Teen trains youth workers, priests, music leaders, teens and parents each year through national and regional events.
• Life Teen is a comprehensive youth ministry reaching teens where they are, inviting and empowering them to become more active in their liturgies and parishes.
• A component of Life Teen is a non-classroom catechetical program (Life Nights) for high school teenagers that helps them to grow in their Catholic faith.
• The Edge is Life Teen's dynamic catechetical program for Catholic Middle School students.
• Life Teen owns and operates two Catholic camp facilities, one in Georgia and one in Arizona where Catholic summer camps for both high school teens and middle school youth are held. Summer camps are also held at Rockyvine in Dutzow, MO.
• www.lifeteen.com is an award winning Catholic website for teenagers with music, book and movie reviews. Teen Talk gives teens a safe place to seek online community. The "Bible Geek" and "Fr J" explain the faith in a language teens can understand.
• ym.lifeteen.com is our website specifically for youth workers. It offers downloadable resources, video trainings and great articles about the latest happenings in Catholic Youth Ministry.
• 2010/11 Registration: CLICK HERE to use our easy online registration for classes beginning in fall!
  
  

Ministry Contact: Bill Eder
Phone: 262-691-2878
Email: bilmareder@msn.com

Purpose:

RCIA, (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults), is a Christian Formation process of initiation into the Catholic Faith for non-baptized adults. Adults, who are interested non-Catholics, Catholics returning to the faith, and/or seeking to be Confirmed are encouraged to take part in the non-committal instructions that begin in September. Both candidates and sponsors are welcome to inquire!

Ministry Contact: Deacon Gene Kempka
Phone: 262-544-6410
Email: gene@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

Salt and Light is a program for all ages to help bring people closer to God through educational activities and community service opportunities. For example this year's theme, '"Keepers of HIS Creation" takes a new look at the earth, animal kingdom and human life. Each year a new topic will be introduced. All topics are based on Catholic Social Teachings.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with grade school students by promoting the biblical concept of Catholic Stewardship "living out a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered."
2. Work with grade school students, as well as adults, by experiencing and living out gratitude, justice and love; "the fundamental motives for giving back to God".
3. Work with Christian Formation via activities, and community projects.
4. Help with the monthly newsletter in the church bulletin and monthly updating of the display in the gathering space.

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. The willingness to help and love your neighbor as yourself is all that is required.
2. Openness to new ideas.
3. Willingness to serve others.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies; as little or as much as you wish to share.

Length of Commitment:

Any amount of time is appreciated.

Ministry Contact: Keeci Sjoberg
Phone: 262-691-0944
Email: thesjobergs@wi.rr.com

Ministry Contact: Linda Settersten
Phone: 262-820-0699
Email: lsetter@wi.rr.com

Purpose:

School Committee is involved in planning, policy-making and public relations for the Parish School. The committee provides advisory leadership to the administrator, acts as a sounding board for any concerns, and leads the recruiting efforts of the school.

Responsibilities:

1. Marketing - Focuses on public relations, enrollment and recruitment for the parish school.
2. Fundraising - Manages the school family volunteer efforts for major parish fundraisers.
3. Finance - Assists the school administration in setting the budget each fiscal year, and monitors the on-going financial needs of the parish school.
4. Home & School - Facilitates teacher appreciation and school family events throughout the year.
5. School Committee President - Establishes priorities and manages the efforts of the School Committee.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Background in finance, marketing or management.
2. Willingness to lead and take action on school related issues.
3. Appreciation of Catholic education.
4. Passion to make Queen of Apostles the best school it can be.
5. Attend monthly meeting.
6. Assist during Open House, Catholic Schools Week and other special events.

Amount of Time Required:

2 hours monthly; additional time as required for special projects and/or events.

Length of Commitment:

3 years

Ministry Contact: Carl Clementi
Phone: 262-372-4189
Email: cclementi@wi.rr.com

Purpose:

Parishioners with a passion for reading and sharing their faith meet weekly for discussion of a book chosen by the group. The titles vary from "Why Do Catholics Do That" to "The Shack", "The Story of a Soul" and "Journey of a Young Catholic".

Responsibilities:

1. Read and discuss spiritual books on a chapter-by-chapter basis.
2. Respect the confidentiality of the group.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Enjoy reading.
2. Enjoy learning more about being a Christian.
3. Enjoy building friendships with fellow parishioners.

Amount of Time Required:

1.5 hours weekly

Length of Commitment:

As long as desired

Ministry Contact: Suzanne Holzhauer
Phone: 262-691-1535 x108
Email: info@queenofapostles.net

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