Queen of Apostles

Purpose:
Servers are reverent, helpful individuals, (young and old) who serve God and His people by assisting the priest and fellow worshippers to praise God as well as they can.

Responsibilities:

1. Make arrangements to attend a training session to learn the protocol by calling the Parish Office. Server training is offered once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
2. Show the greatest reverence for the Eucharist by their dress, demeanor, and in the manner in which they handle the sacred vessels and perform their duties.
3. Servers carry the cross, the processional candles, hold the book for the priest when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest and deacon as necessary.
4. Servers respond to the prayers and dialogues of the priest along with the congregation. They also join in singing the hymns and other chants of the liturgy.
   

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be at least 10 years of age.
2. Be eager to serve your fellow Christians.
3. Be willing to engage in ongoing formation into effective service by attending any parish ministry/enrichment events.

Amount of Time Required:

Approximately 1 Mass each month.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

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

Purpose:

To lead the congregation in song during Mass.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide pertinent music to reflect and enhance the readings at each Mass.
2. Provide direction to the congregation so that they may praise the Lord in song.
3. Work with the other music ministers to provide music for special occasions (i.e. Easter Triduum, dedication of the church, etc.).
4. Be willing to take on the responsibility of attending rehearsals and Masses as often as possible.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Ability to work together as a group.
2. Good vocals and enjoyment of music.
3. Willingness to practice and participate in rehearsals. Instrumentalists must be proficient on his/her instrument.

Amount of Time Required:

2 hours per week, including rehearsals (rehearse before Mass). Additional practices required at holy seasons.  

Length of Commitment:

As desired

Contacts:

5 PM Mass Choir: Jodi Gerbig
Phone: 262-691-4549
Email: info@queenofapostles.net

8 AM Mass Choir: Ann Heckenkamp
Phone: 262-691-1535 x103
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

10 AM Mass Choir: Maureen Olszewski
Phone: 262-695-2537
Email: info@queenofapostles.net

Resurrection Choir: Lorraine Shafer
Phone: 262-695-8970
Email: info@queenofapostles.net

Additional information is coming soon.

Additional information is coming soon.

Purpose:

The role of a Eucharistic Minister is to draw faith from the people as they distribute reverently the body and blood of Christ to the people.

Responsibilities:

1. Make arrangements to attend a short training session to learn the protocol by calling the Parish Office.
2. Show the greatest reverence for the Eucharist by your dress, demeanor, and in the manner in which you handle the consecrated bread and wine.
3. Be willing to help wash and dry the vessels after Mass.

 

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be friendly and welcoming.
2. Be eager to serve your fellow Christians.
3. Be willing to engage in ongoing formation into effective service by attending any parish ministry formation events.

Amount of Time Required:

Approximately 20 minutes during Mass.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

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

Purpose:

When you answer the call to be a Lector, minister of the Word, you take upon yourself the duty and privilege of bringing the printed word to life.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation: learn as much as you can about the sacred texts you proclaim. (Materials for preparation are provided.)
2. Regard your scheduled time for ministry as a promise. Secure a substitute if you are unable to lector when scheduled.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be of good faith.
2. Be eager to serve your fellow Christians.
3. Be willing to engage in ongoing formation into effective service.
4. Basic abilities: an adequate vocal instrument, self-possession and confidence, maturity, poise and sensitivity to diversity in one's audience.

Amount of Time Required:

1 hour monthly

Length of Commitment:

As long as desired

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

Purpose:

The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who wish to promote devotion to Mary and the Rosary.

Responsibilities:

1. Active members attend weekly meetings and spend at least 2 hours per week performing apostolic work such as visiting and bringing Communion to the sick and elderly.
2. Auxiliary members offer the Legion the priceless backing of their prayers.
3. All members have a great devotion to our Blessed Mother and recite the rosary daily along with prayers contained in the Legion prayer leaflet called the "Tessera".

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Strong love for God and His blessed mother.
2. Must be at least 18 years old.
3. Ability to travel to homes, hospitals, etc.
4. Attend weekly meeting.

Amount of Time Required:

1 hour for weekly meeting & approximately 2 hours of active service per week.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

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

Purpose:

An opportunity for students in 3rd grade and older to be directly involved in the leadership of our parish liturgical life by being Music Ministry for various special parish liturgical events such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Holy Thursday, and Q of A's First Communion Celebration. Members will learn more about the liturgical seasons, the rites, and the liturgical documents. Members will also develop vocal, leadership, listening and cooperation skills. Most importantly, as a music minister, members will help our parish family to experience God and help each other become closer and closer to God through our loving what we do, and by having an inviting, welcoming, inspiring attitude.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend rehearsals as per the rehearsal schedule.
2. Be on time for all scheduled liturgical events.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Enjoy being in a leadership position.
2. Recognize that singing is praying twice!

Amount of Time Required:

2 hours monthly

Length of Commitment:

September through June

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

Purpose:

Queen of Apostles prays for priests and vocations to the priesthood. Each week at one of our weekend liturgies, families or individuals receive the Pilgrim Crucifix and take it to their home to pray for the week.

Responsibilities:

1. Be willing to pick up the Pilgrim Crucifix at a Mass time and date of your choosing.
2. Pray each day for priests and vocations, while the Pilgrim Crucifix is in your home.
3. Be willing to return the Pilgrim Crucifix for the next weekend liturgies.
   
   Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Prayerful
2. Recognize the importance of prayerfully supporting priests and vocations to the priesthood.

Amount of Time Required:

15 minutes daily for 1 week

Length of Commitment:

As often as desired

Ministry Contact: Fran & Frank Soya
Phone: 262-264-0430
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Purpose:

Queen of Apostles Prayer Line puts into practice that praying for others is the basic way to express our love and concern for people. Our goal is to put as much spiritual power into action as quickly as possible. All prayer requests are kept confidential.

Responsibilities:

1. Pray for members of our faith community.
2. Respect the privacy of the individuals seeking support through prayer.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Enjoy helping others.
2. Time to pray.
   
   Amount of Time Required:

Varies; Dependent on requests and your available prayer time.

Length of Commitment:

None; As long as you are willing to pray for members of our parish family.

Ministry Contact: Mary Feuerstein
Phone: 262-691-0429
Ministry Contact: Helen Neubert
Phone: 262-691-1497
Email: ann@queenofapostles.net

Additional information coming soon.

Additional information coming soon.

Purpose:

All liturgical ministry is established to serve the worshiping assembly. The Usher/Greeter's task is to help the assembly fulfill its vital role in the liturgy. The most important way can be summed up in the word HOSPITALITY.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend rehearsals as per the rehearsal. Welcome people and make them feel at home.
2. Offer assistance to anyone who appears to need it - elderly persons, adults with small children, or persons with a disability.
3. Select a couple or family to present the gifts before Mass begins.
4. Hand out worship aids if needed.
5. Try to be an active, participating member of the assembly during the liturgy, one who sings, prays, and listens.
6. Take up the collection by passing the baskets. Put the contents of the baskets into collection bags, mark with the Mass time and deposit in the safe.
7. Help keep order at Communion by guiding the people along pew by pew.
8. Check the pews following Mass for items left behind, put books away and kneelers up.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. A warm, welcoming, friendly attitude.
2. Enjoy being helpful, respectful and kind.

Amount of Time Required:

2 hours monthly

Length of Commitment:

As long as desired

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

Purpose:

The role of the Wedding Minister and/or Sacristan and Server is to help create a reverent, prayerful, efficient atmosphere for this time of joy and celebration.

Responsibilities:

1. Make arrangements to attend a training session to learn the protocol by calling the Parish Office.
2. If needed for the rehearsal, wedding ministers arrive 20 minutes ahead of time and unlock all church doors; check that the parish hall and church are set up for the wedding party and liturgy; greet and settle those who come; make sure that the space is tidy after the group leaves, lock all doors.
3. On the wedding day: Arrive 2 hours before the time scheduled for the wedding to unlock all door; serve as hospitality minister for the wedding party and family/guests; if the ceremony is within Mass, serve as altar server for Mass; with the help of the ushers, make sure the space is tidy afterwards, lock all doors if necessary.

Gifts Needed for this Ministry:

1. Be friendly and welcoming.
2. Be eager to serve your fellow Christians.

Amount of Time Required:

Varies; Assist with approximately 4 weddings per year.

Length of Commitment:

Not applicable; As long as desired.

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