Queen of Apostles

Purpose:
As a fellow member of our parish family, bring comfort to the bereaved.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend the vigil and/or funeral services, send cards, make phone calls to offer consolation and support.
2. Be part of the Resurrection Choir for the Mass of Christian Burial.
3. Help with the Funeral Luncheon Committee by donating, preparing and/or serving a luncheon following the funeral liturgy.
4. Help the Prayer Shawl Ministry with their prayers and needlework. The finished shawls, scarves and/or blankets are presented to the bereaved as a concrete sign of our parish community's love and support.
   

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be kind and compassionate to those who are grieving.
2. Desire to support and encourage the bereaved in their singing and praying at the funeral liturgy.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies with funeral arrangements.

Length of Commitment:

As long as desired.

Ministry Contact: Ann Heckenkamp
Phone: 262-691-1535 x103
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

When you donate blood, you give a second chance at life all kinds of people in our community; young, old, accident victims, the critically ill, those undergoing surgery, and chemotherapy patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Sign up to donate blood at each of Queen of Apostles 3 blood drives each year.
2. Eat healthy and drink plenty of fluid beforehand.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Desire to help others.
2. Participants should be in good health .
3. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Amount of Time Required:

30 minutes; three times per year. 

Length of Commitment:

As desired

Ministry Contact: Ann Heckenkamp
Phone: 262-691-1535 x103
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

Women of the parish support women with various family-related needs. The areas of Elizabeth Ministry include, but are not limited to: pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, regretted abortions, infant or child death, crisis or special needs, adoption, fertility and infertility. Support is available for women, men and children. Mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents can benefit from Elizabeth Ministry. Volunteers become Elizabeth Ministers in the areas they have experienced. For example, a woman who has twins would visit and mentor a woman who is pregnant with twins. Continued support is given throughout the pregnancy and after the birth. This support comes in the form of visits, phone calls, cards, prayer, resources and assistance.

Responsibilities:

1. Support women. Inspire women. Protect family.
2. Share your own personal experiences to aid in the healing of other women.
3. Call, visit and/or prayer for families in need.
4. Respect the confidentiality of those in need.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Desire to help others.
2. Commitment to prayer.
3. Compassionate.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies based on the needs of our parish. 

Length of Commitment:

As desired.

Ministry Contact: Tammy Groszczyk
Phone: 262-695-9061
Email: tgroszczyk@sbcglobal.net

Purpose:

To knit, crochet & sew items in prayer to bring comfort, peace, joy, healing to those in need.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend teaching of knitting and crocheting sessions once a month. Last Monday of each month, 6PM to 8 PM.
2. Attend the monthly meeting the second Monday of each month from 1:30 PM to 3 PM when possible.
3. Attend training if needed; within 6 weeks you will be able to be making items for the Ministry.
4. Knit, crochet or sew using donated supplies. There are no fees.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. To knit, crochet or sew or be willing to learn.
2. Share ideas with the other members.

Amount of Time Required:
Not applicable; members can utilize whatever time they have available for this Ministry.

Length of Commitment:
None

Ministry Contact: Elizabeth White
Phone: 262-312-0815
Email: cwhite@wi.rr.com

Purpose:

A volunteer outreach effort to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of inmates at Waukesha County jail.

Responsibilities:

1. Upon authorization from the jail, volunteers meet 1:1 with inmates to share their faith and friendship.
2. Attend a Communion Service once a month or more to worship with the inmates.
3. Support the ministry in prayer.
4. Participate in holiday activities and special events, as desired.

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be a good listener.
2. Ability to show compassion.
3. Ability to NOT pass judgment on inmates.
4. Desire to share your faith.

Amount of Time Required:

Approximately 2 - 4 hours per week.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

Ministry Contact: Ann Bierce
Phone: 262-691-1306
Email: info@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

To support the pro-life movement and the local Pregnancy Help Centers. This group promotes parish awareness of pro-life issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote the culture of life through all peaceful  means.
2. Support Pro-Life and Pro-Family activities to end abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be of good faith.
2. Be eager to serve your fellow Christians.
3. Be willing to educate yourself and others on pro-life issues.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies; dependent on pro-life activities.

Length of Commitment:

As long as desired

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

Ministry Contact: Bill & Mary Ann Eder
Phone: 262-246-4021
Email: bilmareder@msn.com

Purpose:

Support the efforts of Rosalie Manor: Helping single parents, Family Intervention, supporting first time parents, Families United to prevent teen pregnancies.

Responsibilities:

1. Donate clothing and toys on the first and second Sunday of Advent.
2. Volunteer at the community help center.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Generous spirit of giving.
2. Desire to help others.

Amount of Time Required:

Bring donations once each year.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable.

Ministry Contact: Ann Heckenkamp
Phone: 262-691-1535 x103
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

Community outreach service which provides volunteer for Special Olympics events in the Southeastern Wisconsin area. Sports include bowling, volleyball and track & field events. Fall programs include three bowling tournaments and one volleyball event. The spring track & field event is a one time event: the Southeastern Regional Meet which usually takes place the first Saturday in May.

Responsibilities:

1. Bowling Scoring: Reset or correct the automatic scoring system.
2. Bowling Helpers: Make sure athletes are ready to bowl in correct order and that they switch lanes. Escort your group to the Awards center.
3. Bowling Souvenier Table: Set up souvenier table; handle sales and clean up.
4. Volleyball Scorekeeper or Line Judge

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Ability to provide courteous, joyful & caring service to diabled athletes.
2. Dependable.
3. Basic knowledge of the sport you volunteer for.

Amount of Time Required:

Bowling: approximately 4 hours per event
Volleyball: approximately 6.5 hours per event
Track: approximately 8hours per event

Length of Commitment:

1 event; additional events as desired.

Ministry Contact: Bonnie Jaskie
Phone: 262-370-6044
Email: bonnie.jaskie@ge.com

Purpose:

Dedicated to helping the needy of our parish and the Pewaukee community. This group of parishioners minister to the poor and sponsor a monthly "Food Pantry Collection".

Responsibilities:

1. Be willing to make home visits, with other members, to assess client's needs.
2. Attend monthly meetings to assess incoming requests of the needy.
3. Record client information and report at monthly meetings.
   
   Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Kindness
2. Compassion
3. Confidentiality
4. Generous Heart

Amount of Time Required:

Approximately 5 hours, monthly.

Length of Commitment:

One year; renewable as desired.

Ministry Contact: Carl Limberger
Phone: 262-695-1808
Email: limbergercarl@att.net

Purpose:

Dedicated to feeding the hungry at the Vincent Center on Martin Luther King Drive in downtown Milwaukee. This group of parishioners donate the food item of their choice through a meal sign up each Spring and help serve the meal at the Vincent Center.

Responsibilities:

1. Donate and deliver the food item on the scheduled date.
2. Help serve at the Vincent Center in Milwaukee.
   
   Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Kindness
2. Compassion
3. Generous Heart

Amount of Time Required:

Varies; dependent on the number of meals you sign up for.

Length of Commitment:

One year; renewable as desired.

Ministry Contact: Bob & Nancy Loth
Phone: 262-695-3204
Email: rnloth@yahoo.com