Service

Bereavement Ministry:   Volunteers in this ministry offer support to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Training is involved to become a facilitator. Facilitatprs aid in the navigation of the grief process in a safe and confidential environment. 
Time Commitment: Varies by need.

Culture of Life: Volunteers organize and participate in programs and events that recognize the divine dignity of Christ present in every human from the moment of conception to natural death.
Time Commitment: 1 ½ hours / month

Gardening Helpers:  Volunteers maintain Church grounds. They weed, mulch, and clear away brush as needed and maintain the Memorial Garden. 
Time Commitment:  2 hours / month.

Golf Tournament Committee:  Annual fundraiser for the Church. Volunteers work from August  through November organizing, advertising, and promoting the tournament. 
Time Commitment: Varies by need.  

Jail/Prison Ministry: Volunteers bring the Eucharist to the incarcerated.  
Time Commitment:  Twice a month. 

Loving Stitches: Volunteers meet to knit, crochet, and sew items for donation to various charities.
Time Commitment: 1 ½ hours / week.

Ministry to the Homebound: Volunteers bring communion to the homebound, hospitalized and those in assisted living facilities.
Time Commitment: Varies by need.

Money Counters: Volunteers count the weekly collections. 
Time Commitment: 2 -4 hours / week by rotation. 

Peace and Justice: Volunteers are dedicated to serving the charity of the month, participating in Adopt-A-Road program for Manatee County, and Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowl initiative.
Time Commitment: 1 - 1 ½ hours / once every two months.

Rosary Altar Society: Volunteers decorate, maintain and clean the Church.
Time Commitment: 1 hour / week.

Rosary Makers: Volunteers make rosary beads for parishioners, ministries, first holy communicants, assisted living facilities, and others. Volunteers work at their own pace and can work at home.
Time Commitment: 2 ½  hours / once a month.