St Ann Catholic Church Community WeekendMinistry Fair September

St. Ann Catholic Church Community Weekend/Ministry Fair September 28 th 5: 30 p. m. to 7: 00 p. m. September 29 th 8: 30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m.

“Within Parish” Ministry Programs

Adult Religious Enrichment Committee (AREC). The St. Ann Adult Religious Enrichment Committee is part of the Faith Formation ministry of the parish. The Committee coordinates speakers, video speakers, and directions on relevant religious topics. Programs are most often on Monday evenings; some are offered during the day. The goal of these activities are to improve the understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith among adults. Activity: Committee arranges four or five talks held Monday evenings in the Fall and Spring on an annual theme. Volunteers: Over 18. Time commitment: 5 -7 committee meetings/year about 1 hour each. Contact: Marie Powell – Phone: 703 -528 -7313 or Email: powellmarie@verizon. net

Activity: Serve at Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses Volunteers: Youths in 4 th grade and up. Altar Servers. Time Commitment: Attend periodic training sessions; serve on rotating basis. Contact: English Masses: Mrs. Judy Karinshak, 703 -525 -7599, jkarinshak@stann. org; Spanish Masses: Wendy Ramos: wendy. ramos 1105@gmail. com

Activity: Donate blood for use in our Northern Virginia community. Blood Drive. Volunteers: 16 and up, at least 110 lbs. and in good health. Time Commitment: By appointment or drop in during Fall and Spring drives held on Sundays in the lower level of the Church. Contact: Maria Shirron, 703 -243 -6787, mshirron@yahoo. com

Activity: Lead a celebration of the Word in the chapel for children who have not yet received First Communion. Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Volunteers: Young Adult, Seniors Time Commitment: Prepare and conduct during the 9 a. m. and 11: 00 a. m. Sunday Masses on a rotating basis. Contact: Amy Strickland, Faith Formation office, 703 -528 -6199, stannreled@stann. org

Activity: Host Coffee and Doughnuts following Sunday morning Masses. Coffee and Doughnuts. Volunteers: Family, Young Adult, Seniors Time Commitment: Scheduled Sunday mornings every 4 -6 month for 5 hours. Contact: Denise Kfoury, 703 -356 -3165 (preferred), fhorner@cox. net

Activity: Focus is on spiritual enrichment, charitable projects, and fellowship. Open to: Catholic women ages 18 and older. Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #1872 Time Commitment: First Saturday of the Month, September to June, 10 am to 12 Noon (not required to attend every month). Contact: CDA 1872@gmail. com Book Club: Book discussions with religious and spiritual focus. Led by Catholic Daughters. Open to: all adults. Time Commitment: Dates vary, Saturday mornings a few times per year. Attend as you wish. Movie Showings: Organized by Catholic Daughters. Movie showings of a religious and wholesome nature. Open to all adults. If children attend, they must be supervised by parent/guardian. Time Commitment: Dates vary in Spring and Summer. Attend as you wish.

Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #1872 Activity: Activities to help girls grow in their Catholic faith and work on charitable projects. Open to: girls, 2 nd to 8 th grade Time commitment: Third Tuesday of the Month, 3: 15 pm to 4: 00 pm Contact: Jan Martin, 703 -528 -0736

Activity: Be present for Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel Volunteers: All ages Eucharistic Adoration. Time Commitment: A few minutes or one chosen hour on Fridays between 9: 00 a. m. and 12: 00 noon; or as an occasional substitute; or on a drop-in basis. Adoration is followed by the Rosary and Benediction (12: 00 p. m. /noon). Contact: Millie Kozar, 703 -536 -1920 (h), 703 -216 -2253 (c), milliek 2008@aol. com

Activity: Serve Holy Communion at weekend Masses. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC). Volunteers: Selected by the Pastor Time Commitment: Attend a two-hour Diocesan training session (one Saturday morning in spring), serve a 5 -year term by appointment of the Bishop; serve on rotating basis usually at minister’s customary Mass; substitutes easily arranged. Contact: English Masses: Mike or Kathy Bates, 703 -989 -3990, kwbates 2@gmail. com; Spanish Masses: Elvia Silva, elviasilva@hotmail. com

Hispanic Parents Group. Activity: Refreshments with presentations about Immigrations laws, Income Taxes, Realtors, Life Insurance, Catholic movies and others activities while children are in Religious Education classes. Volunteers: All parents welcome Time Commitment: 2. 30 p. m. - 4. 00 p. m. Contact: Guillermo Silva, 703 -671 -1970, elviasilva@hotmail. com

Hispanic Prayer Group. Activity: Meet regularly to worship in prayer and song. Volunteers: All ages and families Time Commitment: Saturdays, 7: 00 – 9: 30 p. m. Contact: Vilma Herrera, vilma 0389@yahoo. com

Hospice Ministry. Activity: Administer Holy Communion to Catholic patients, and provide prayer and spiritual support to Catholic, and on occasion to other Christian and non-Christian patients, at Capital Caring's Halquist Inpatient Center, 4715 15 th St. N. , Arlington, VA. Volunteers: Adult Time Commitment: 1. 5 to 2. 5 hours, one or two times per month. Contact: Michael Landrigan, Mike. L 545@verizon. net; or phone: 703, 524 -5625.

Hospitality Committee. Activity: Provide receptions as requested by the Pastor, e. g. , luncheon following annual Anointing Mass, welcome or farewell parties for staff or priests, refreshments for Diocesan events held at St. Ann’s. Volunteers: Teen, Young Adult, Senior, Family Time Commitment: Varies (as needed) Contact: Katie Perryman, perrymankate@gmail. com or Lise Sajewski, sajewski@verizon. net

Junior CYO Sports Programs. Activity: CYO organizes adult-supervised athletics for children in grades 3 -8 to help children develop teamwork, individual skills, and sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches and assistants needed. Volunteers: Teen through Senior Time Commitment: Varies with sport, season. Contact: Nick Lucchesi, luccacrew@verizon. net

Care for Our Common Home Ministry Activities: Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si, share tips and information on caring for creation; plan activities to engage people of all ages in care for our environment and appreciation of nature; research and share advocacy opportunities; support parish ministries to incorporate sustainability; connect with Catholic and interfaith organizations that care for creation. Volunteers: Adults, families, and children with supervision. Time Commitment: None specified Contact: Rebecca Lake, rlake@nd. edu, Diane Murray rpdrmurray@msn. com

Landings for Returning Catholics. Activity: Welcome inactive Catholics back to an active faith life. Volunteers: Young Adult, Senior Time Commitment: Varies. Contact: Parish Office, (703) 528 -6276

Activity: Reading the scriptures at Mass. Volunteers: Teens (grades 12 and up), Young Adults, Seniors Lectors. Time Commitment: Rotating at weekend Masses. Contact: Maureen Donnelly, 703 -534 -2819, itsmsd@verizon. net Spanish: Guillermo Silva, 703 -671 -1970, elviasilva@hotmail. com

Activity: Conduct weekly liturgical services of prayer, readings, music, reflections, and communion; assist at a monthly Mass at Sunrise Retirement Community in Arlington. Ministry at Sunrise. Volunteers: Adult prayer leaders, Teen, Adult, Family readers, musicians, singers (musical groups welcome) Time Commitment: Mutually agreed schedule; services each Sunday, 1: 30 - 2: 00 p. m. and third Wednesday each month, 11: 00 a. m. – noon. Contact: Mary Stephenson, 703 -5368126, rpsmps@verizon. net or Mary Ann Mercer 703 -9316356, mamercer@cox. net for musicians

Activity: Provides care, including a short service with prayers, songs, and stories, to children ages 1 -5 in the lower level of the Church during 11: 00 a. m. Mass on Sundays. Nursery. Volunteers: Ages 12 and up Time Commitment: any Sunday, 1 hour. Contact: Amy Strickland, Faith Formation office, 703 -528 -6199, stannreled@stann. org

Parish Finance Council. Activity: Advisory group (mandated by canon law) assists the Pastor to develop an annual budget and monitor Parish income, expenditures, and financial procedures; assist the Pastor in presenting an annual financial report to the Parish. Volunteers: Adults appointed by the Pastor Time Commitment: Members meet monthly, assist in presenting annual financial report at Masses. Contact: Finley Horner, fhorner 57@gmail. com

Parish Office Volunteers Activity: Assist in various office tasks. Volunteers: Teens and Adults Time Commitment: Varies Contact: call the Parish Office 703 -528 -6276

Pastoral Council. Activity: Assist the Pastor in identifying Parish needs; plan and evaluate Parish programs. Volunteers: Adult; appointed by the Pastor. Time Commitment: Bi-monthly evening meetings. Contact: Robin Cooper, 703 -538 -4470, rlkcooper@yahoo. com

St. Ann Master Planning Committee Activity: Assist the pastor in planning and implementing various facility improvement within the parish. Volunteers: Committee Members appointed by the pastor Time Commitment: Monthly Meeting until Completion of project Contact: Lisa Garcia, Architect lisatgarcia@gmail. com

St. Ann Arlington Federal Credit Union. Activity: A cooperative financial service organization owned and operated by parish members; volunteers act as clerks or serve on the Board of Directors. Volunteers: Clerks: Teen through Seniors; Board: 9 Adult members. Time Commitment: Clerks serve on rotating basis on Sunday mornings; board members meet monthly. Contact: Mary Green, Manager, stannarlingtonfcu@hotmail. com

OUTREACH – SOCIAL MINISTRY PROGRAMS

OUTREACH – SOCIAL MINISTRY PROGRAMS The Outreach Committee coordinates, initiates and supports the following social ministry programs in the Parish. Flexible and varied volunteer opportunities for those with all kinds of skills - administrative or organizing; creative; home repair; phone-calling, etc. , all needed. Committee Contact: Parish Office, (703) 528 -6276 Advent Giving Tree Bagged Meals for the Homeless Back-to-School Drive Food Drives Respect Life and St. Lucy Project, etc.

Liturgical Arts & Environment Committee

Altar Guild. Activity: Care of Church and Chapel altars. Volunteers serve in rotating pairs. Volunteers: Adult; plus families during seasons below. Time Commitment: 60 -90 minutes/week for one month/year. Extra volunteers needed during Advent, Christmas and Holy Week for special preparations – one time volunteers welcome then. Contact: Susan August, jdasha@Verizon. net, 703 -524 -6317

Plants, Flowers & Seasonal Décor. Activity: Prepare and maintain the Church’s interior décor and display of plants, flowers, artwork, and seasonal decorations Volunteers: All Ages including families, school or scouting groups, children with proper supervision. Time Commitment: One time volunteers welcome, more volunteers needed during Easter, Advent, Christmas, 1 -2 hour commitment per time, sign-up sheet and more information available at http: //www. signupgenius. com/go/10 C 0 C 4 EA 5 AD 2 FAA 8 -watering. Contact: Kathy Bates, kwbates 2@gmail. com

Activity: Serve as ministers of hospitality, greeting and assisting those who gather for Sunday Masses, funerals, sacraments, and other religious services. Volunteers: Teens, Young Adults, Seniors Ushers Time Commitment: Serve at specific Sunday Masses, other events as needed. Contact: English Masses: John Karinshak, Head Usher, jkarinshak@stann. org Spanish Masses: Angel & Aida Véliz, 703 -283 -6692 or avelizperu@yahoo. com

Activity: Tally the weekly collections after each Mass. Money Counters. Volunteers: Responsible adults, good at counting, who work well with others. Time Commitment: 2. 5 -3 morning hours every fifth Sunday; occasional substitutes welcome. Contact: Joseph Hepp, jhepp@stann. org

Music Ministries Vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages serve at Mass, and other services, including holy days and holidays

Activity: Sings all varieties of Church music with instrumental accompaniment. Contemporary Choir Volunteers: Teen and up (parental involvement desired for teens). Time Commitment: 11 a. m. Sunday mass, by request at special events; practices every other Tuesday, 7: 15 p. m. at Church. Contact: Karen Schroeder, after Mass or by email, kschroeder@stann. org

Traditional Choir. Activity: A four-part group singing all varieties of Church music with musical accompaniment. Volunteers: All ages Time Commitment: 4 hours/week: 1 Mass, practices one night/week and 30 -40 minutes before Mass. Contact: Jamie Sample, jsample@stann. org

Activity: leads the congregation in song at selected Masses Volunteers: students in grades 2 -6, vocalists and instrumentalists Joyful Noise Time Commitment: 6 hours a month; practice 1 hour each week, 45 minutes before mass once a month Contact: Jamie Sample, jsample@stann. org

Activity: leads the congregation in song at selected Masses 4 Hymn Volunteers: students in grades 7 -12, vocalists and instrumentalists Time Commitment: 6 hours a month; practice 1 hour each week, 45 minutes before mass once a month Contact: Jamie Sample, jsample@stann. org

Faith Formation

Faith Formation Activity: Faith formation opportunities for adults, teenagers and children, as well as sacramental preparation (Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation) for parents and children. Volunteers serve as mentors, catechists, group leaders and coordinators for various programs, including Infant Baptism, Religious Education classes (Gr. K-8), Youth Ministry (Gr. 9 -12); Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) ages 6 and older, Vacation Bible School, a one-week spiritual summer camp (pre-K – 5). Volunteers: Teen and up, both English and Spanish speakers Time Commitment: Varies Contact: Director of Faith Formation, Ms. Amy Strickland, at (703) 528 -6199 or stannreled@stann. org; or Mary Melendez, Hispanic Community Coordinator of Religious Education, 703 -528 -6199, mmelendez@stann. org

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). Activity: Meet with a group of like-minded folks under supervision of Catholic clergy and laity, from after Labor Day until Easter to discuss the teachings of the Church and the possibility of entering the Church. Volunteers: Interested adults not yet baptized or baptized in a non -Catholic church and adult sponsors. Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly evening meetings. Contact: Parish Office, 703 -528 -6276 or Deacon Bill Donovan, Deacon. Donovan@stann. org Spanish Contact: Ms. Amy Strickland, at (703) 528 -6199 or stannreled@stann. org; or Mary Melendez, Hispanic Community Coordinator of Religious Education, 703 -528 -6199, mmelendez@stann. org

St. Ann School

Activity: An active school for Preschool through Grade 8; a community of families and professionals bound together in Faith and service. Volunteers contribute support in many ways throughout the year. St. Ann School Volunteers: Teen and up, must be compliant with Diocesan Child Protection Policy for some activities. Time Commitment: Varies with activity; many one-time opportunities and flexible schedules. Contact: Mary Therrell, Principal, 703 -525 -7599, mtherrell@stann. org

St. Ann School Parent Teachers Organization. Activity: Support the school and Parish in innumerable ways that build community, foster a rich social and spiritual environment for school families and staff, and raise funds to enhance school programs. Volunteers: All ages, including families Time Commitment: Varies with activity; many one-time opportunities and flexible schedules. Contact: Kristin Garesché, 703 -401 -7278, Kristin. garesche@gmail. com

Activity: Care for our beautiful facility by performing a myriad of minor repair and maintenance tasks on St Ann's campus. St. Joseph's Work. Volunteers: Teen and up; all levels of experience are needed in areas of in woodworking, dry-walling, electrical repair, and landscaping/grounds maintenance. Time Commitment: About 2 hours monthly, usually third Saturday of month Contact: Warren Kaufman, 703 -532 -4810, kaufmanwarren@msn. com

Scouting The Parish has a long tradition of scouting since 1949. Volunteer adults mentor boys and girls of the St. Ann community.

Activity: Lead or assist with Boy Scout Troop 624 (for boys in 6 th grade through high school) and Cub Scout Pack 624 (for boys in 1 st through 5 th grades); see our website: Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts: http: //www. troop 624. org Volunteers: Young Adult and up Time Commitment: Varies – weekly troop meetings, 2 -3 weekend overnight camping trips per year. Contacts: Ted Knight (Boy Scouts), 703 -532 -2210, tnight@erols. com; Pat O’Donnell (Boy Scouts), popodonnell@verizon. net; Elvis Oxley (Cub Scouts), mceoxley@hotmail. com

Girl Scouts/ Brownie Scouts. Activity: St. Ann sponsors girl scouting at all levels: Daisy Scouts (girls K-1 st grade), Brownies (2 nd -3 rd grades), Juniors (4 th-5 th grades), Cadets (6 th -7 th grades), and Ambassadors (8 th grade). All girls welcome. Volunteers: Young Adult and up Time Commitment: Varies. Contact: Parish Office, 703 -528 -6276