SACRAMENTAL SPONSORS: Sacramental sponsors are critical aids to our members approaching the Sacraments, helping them to make a fruitful reception of the Sacraments and to persevere in the Christian life. Sponsors are needed for catechumens in R.C.I.A., for those seeking Confirmation, for couples preparing for Marriage, and for parents preparing to have their children baptized. Contact: Joanne Rousculp @ (907) 745-3229 or Deacon Harry Moore @ (907) 746-6369.
PARISH CLEANING: For the glory of God and the benefit of souls, we are looking for 52 families or teams to take one weekend of the year to clean the worship space, entrance area, parish hall, basement, and kitchen. Each group would commit to roughly 3.5-4 hours on a Saturday. Contact Dee at (907) 841-5978..
FUNERAL RECEPTIONS: How necessary it is for Christians to assist each other in times of mourning so that “the common sorrow swallow up our sorrow and shut out the bitterness of our own grief.” A beautiful way to do this is to help with parish funeral receptions: Preparing food, helping set up, serve, and cleaning up. If you are moved to serve in this ministry: Contact: Danielle LaFrance @ (907) 745-4707.
COFFEE & DONUTS: Volunteers pick up the donuts at Safeway each Sunday morning and bringing them to the church. Contact us @ (907) 745-3229.
SNOW REMOVAL: Few things build community like shoveling snow together. Let us know if you would be willing to help plow the parking lot and clear church entry ways @ (907) 745-3229.
GENERAL HANDYMAN WORK: If you would like to help us with routine maintenance work such as patching drywall, painting, carpentry, electrical, etc., let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING: If you would like to help us with mowing the church’s lawn with our riding lawn mower once a week, occasionally watering, fertilizing, and trimming the trees during the summer, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
NURSERY: Our community has a well furnished and clean nursery located in the church basement. Parents can be confident about leaving their babies and toddlers there during adult faith formation as well as during other church sponsored events during which the nursery is often open and staffed. Teenage and adult volunteers are always needed for this ministry. Those 16 and older are required to have a background check and safe environment training to serve in this ministry. If you have questions regarding the nursery or if you are interested in volunteering, contact: Joanne Rousculp @ (907) 745-3229 ext,. 15.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION: Willing to offer your professional area of expertise to help parishioners (e.g., helping with estate planning, if you are a lawyer)? Let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
TELEPHONE MINISTRY: If you are willing to receive lists of parishioners and call from your home to remind them of upcoming events such as shifts at Slippery Gulch or Pastoral Council Meetings, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
SURPRISE ME: If you are open to receive a call to help with specific special projects and events as the need arises, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
ON-CALL OFFICE HELP: If you are interested in serving in the office on a temporary basis as needed for special projects or in the absence of the parish secretary, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
ON-CALL RECEPTION HELP: If you are interested in preparing food, helping set up, serving, and cleaning up for occasional varying receptions, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: If you are interested in helping Help a team of adults and teens plan this annual event, let us know. Contact: Joanne Rousculp @ (907) 745-3229 ext. 15.
FATHER & DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE: If you are interested in serving on the team of people that plans this annual event, let us know @ (907) 745-3229.
FINANCE COUNCIL: This is a group of adults, who share a knowledge of Human Resource and financial investment and management skills. They meet quarterly or more often as needed, especially in the springtime when they oversee the ongoing budgetary process for the parish. Contact: the office @ 745-3229