Living our faith in the community is an integral and exciting part of the Christian life! The list on this page gives you a glimpse of the the many different opportunities St. Mary and St. Patrick provide for you to share your time, talent, and faith. After reviewing the opportunities, please take a few seconds and tell us your interests and we will reach out to you to get you connected!
| Ministry | St. Patrick Contact | St. Mary Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Altar Society The Altar Societies of each parish promote fellowship between all ladies of the parish. The meetings provide an opportunity to involve and inform participants of current issues and their hidden acts throughout the year keep the parish running smoothly and feeling welcome! | Cindy Spilinek 402-314-9367 | Pat Miller 402-416-7940 Sue Ronhovde 402-450-1703 tronhovde@msn.com |
| CCD (k – pre-confirmation) We are honored that you, as parents and primary catechists of your children, are considering us to help with their catechetical formation. Our role is to assist and support you by helping your children grow in their understanding and application of the Catholic faith. We strive to offer an engaging experience that pushes your children deeper in their knowledge of and love for Christ and His Church. Adults are invited to be volunteer teachers for CCD. No experience is required; just come with your passion for our faith! Please note: middle school-aged students of St. Patricks are invited to attend the St. Patrick’s youth group. | (St. Patrick’s CCD is combined with St. Mary’s Parish) | Ashley Krajewski 402-770-9442 adaday@hotmail.com 2025-26 CCD Calendar |
| Youth Group (post-confirmation – 12) At the beginning of our experience of adulthood, high school is a crucial time of change in life. Teenagers start to re-evaluate their tradition, their personal value and their worldview. We want to guide them to bring to light their experience, and help them see it anew through the truthful and merciful eyes of Christ, who calls them friends. | Tricia Haun 402-616-0547 | Mike Nespor 402-429-8020 |
| Choir / Musicians Do you have a passion for singing, playing piano, or another instrument? Share it with others through joining our music ministry. We can help you explore opportunities to best engage your gifts! | Jolene Dalton mjdalton5@windstream.net Nancy Brack nancyrbrack@gmail.com | Sue Ronhovde 402-450-1703 tronhovde@msn.com |
| Small Groups Men: You the Man Group invites all men of both parishes to join our bi-weekly, Thursday evening meetings. This is an opportunity for fellowship and diving deeper into our Catholic faith alongside other brothers in Christ. St. Patrick and St. Mary would like to expand their small group opportunities! If you have an interest in starting or participating in a small group that may include scripture studies, video series, social groups or otherwise, we want to hear from you! | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com | You the Man Contact: John Miller 402-429-8591 Other inquiries: Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com |
| Greeters We greet parishioners, newcomers, and visitors as they enter the church for Mass. This is to help strengthen our sense of community by making everyone feel welcome as an integral part of our parish family. | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com |
| Prayer Chain Our mission is to develop and sustain our own prayer lives and to bear the burdens of members of our parish community and beyond through intercessory prayer. Join our email prayer chain to begin serving in this way. | Patricia Lentz patricia.h.lentz@gmail.com | Pat Miller 402-416-7940 Sue Ronhovde 402-450-1703 tronhovde@msn.com |
| Acolytes / Altar Servers / Lectors Men are invited to consider being an acolyte. These men play an essential role in the celebration of the Holy Mass. Two of them that are of special significance are setting up the altar and distributing Holy Communion. Boys are eligible to serve at Mass from the time they have received their First Communion. Once a mandatory training has been completed, altar servers are able to serve at Mass and all other liturgical events. Female and male lectors are invited to proclaim the word of God at Masses. | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com For the current minister schedule, go to the “schedule” page |
| OCIA Classes The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. Weekly classes will begin each fall and will run though the school year. | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com | Mollie Sundermeier agme.outreach@gmail.com |
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