LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Contact our office at 660-885-4523 if you would like to join any of the following ministries.
ALTAR SERVERS
Boys and girls as well as families and adults are encouraged to serve at the altar. They assist the presider during the celebration of the Eucharist, and there are also special opportunities to serve at weddings, funerals and other prayer services. Students who are in grade four or higher are trained for this ministry.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Ministers are commissioned to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Liturgy.
GIFT BEARERS
Individuals or families who would like to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar during the Eucharistic liturgy are encouraged to sign-up for this ministry.
LECTORS
Through this ministry, God's living Word continues to be proclaimed to His people. Persons who can speak distinctly and address the Assembly in a convincing manner are eligible to be lectors.
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS
Men and women ushers help build a strong sense of community. They are responsible for greeting people, assisting them in being seated, and taking up the stewardship collection, distributing parish bulletins, and handling emergencies that may occur during services. The ministry of ushers is vital to our parishes. The Church officially recognizes that this ministry is as important and necessary as Communion ministers, as Lectors, as Musicians, as Presiders. Ushers are the official hosts whenever this parish gathers to pray. Ushers greatly assist the Presider in extending the welcoming hand of Christ to ALL who come here.
GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
Contact our office at 660-885-4523 if you would like to join any of the following organizations.
The Advisory/Planning and Finance Committees help the Pastor in the different decision-making matters necessary for the parish to run efficiently and smoothly.
The Altar Society is a group of ladies who cater dinners to different organizations, handle hospitality matters, and is responsible for altar cleaning, hosts, wine, missals, and more. A couple of the functions of the Altar Society are:
Funeral Dinner Ministry - We offer to provide to the family of the deceased a meal following the funeral. Members of this ministry are called by a committee member and told when and what type of food is needed. If you would be willing to supply a requested dish or help serve a family meal following a funeral at the church, this ministry is for you.
Prayer Shawl Ministry - The Prayer Shawl Ministry gathers together to knit, crochet and pray as we create prayer shawls for those in need in our community. For those who are ill, suffering from a loss to those celebrating a birth, sacrament or other joyous occasion, we help to provide a symbolic hug wrapping each recipient in the warmth of our community's love and support. Requests for prayer shawls can be made by calling the Parish Office. There is NO cost for a prayer shawl, they are freely given in love and blessed by our pastor. Donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support!!
Holy Rosary’s Altar Society meets the fourth Tuesday in January, April, July and October in Parish Hall.
St. Bartholomew's Altar Society Meets in Febuary and every other month after that on the second Tuesday in Parish Hall.
The parish choir sings at weekend masses as well as other special prayer services. New voices are always welcome!
The Holy Rosary choir reherses each Thursday at 6:00pm in Holy Rosary church. All are welcome as we prepare for the next celebration of the Eucharist.
Multiple fundraisers are held throughout the year at all three parishes. These include meals and events that are open to the community.
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic family fraternal service organization. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Through their work in the service areas of faith, community, family, youth, and fellowship – they truly make a difference. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
Knights of Columbus meets the second Thursday of each month in Holy Rosary Parish Hall. All men of the three parishes are welcome.
Meets Saturday mornings at Holy Rosary parish.
This is our largest annual fundraiser and requires both parishioners and parents of Holy Rosary School students to make it successful. It is held in the spring of each year at the Benson Center in Clinton, MO. This event is open to the public and a limited number of tickets are available. Ticket purchase includes a prime rib dinner, entertainment, and a ‘reverse’ raffle where various amounts of money can be won up to $10,000. A silent auction also takes place throughout the evening in person and online.
Please contact our school office 660-885-4412, Ext. 200 for more information.
These groups not only strengthern faith and sacramental preparation homeschooled and public school youth, but also to socialize with others in their age groups (grades 1st-8th and high school) in a fun, Christian environment.
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