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Parish and Family Life Commission
 | Commissioner | Melani Ward
744-3325 |
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Goal: Foster hospitality and provide social opportunities and fellowship within the parish. Objectives: - Ensure that an effective process for welcoming and orienting parishioners is maintained.
- Create fellowship opportunities for young adults (18-39) of the parish.
- Create support system for newly married couples.
Following the description, youth opportunities will be denoted in parentheses as G-Grade School, M-Middle School, and H-High School.
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Altar Society |
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This ministry is an organization for all women of the parish to gather
for spiritual enrichment through fellowship and working together
to provide services for our parish and others in need of our gifts.
Our meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month
at 7:15 p.m. in Stewardship Hall. The Road Rally will be an annual
event. Meetings and events will be publicized in the parish bulletin
and newsletter. All ladies of the parish automatically become members
of Altar Society and our meetings boast attendance of women with a
range from young mothers to senior citizens. We provide a light snack
for those not able to have dinner before the meeting.
| Contact | Gail Gidney
744-0076 |
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Art & Environment |
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Volunteers help to enhance the beauty of the church. This includes
decorating the church, chapel and entryways for various seasons and
solemnities of the church year, as well as maintaining indoor plants
throughout the year. Special attention and planning are given to
Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter.
| Contact | Beth Ryland
683-9333 |
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Babysitting Co-Op |
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This is an exchange of babysitting between co-op members, based on point for point; no money is involved.
| Contact | Elizabeth Hoskinson 630-9504 |
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Dinner Club |
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“What is a Christian?” someone asked a Hindu man. He responded, “The Christian is someone who gives.” (Mother Teresa) Hospitality is one of the distinguishing marks of the followers of Christ, this virtue is commended by St. Paul to Christians (Rom. 12:13; 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; Heb. 13:2). In the spirit of Christ Himself we continue this tradition with the Resurrection Dinner Club (aka Dinner for 8). This dinner club is an effort to open ourselves and our homes to fellow parishioners. It will allow us to get to know others and to keep that small parish feel about us. It will give us a chance to spend time with each other enjoying shared wisdom, fellowship, and interests.
Four couples would meet four times during a six month period or for smaller groups, three couples would meet three times during a six month period. One couple is designated as the lead couple to set up the first dinner. At the first dinner the rest of the schedule will be decided. The couple hosting the dinner at their house is in charge of the main dish/theme. They assign the other couples the side dishes and desert. Meals can be formal or very casual. Dinner club evenings are for adults only. People interested in the dinner club will sign up and be assigned to a group. Couples are committed to their group for four meals and one must be at their house. New sign-up sheets will be posted every six months in the gathering space. Members previously in a group will be assigned to a new group. The coordinator for this is Angie Etheredge. 831-0841
FAQ
Q: What if I am single?
A: Singles are most welcome to sign up and are included in either grouping.
Q: What if I do not have any china or fancy dinnerware?
A: Meals can be informal. If you wanted to order pizza and eat off of paper plates that would be fine. The main goal is fellowship, not a five-star dining experience.
Q: What if my group cannot get all of our dinners completed in six months?
A: We all know that schedules can get busy during certain times of the year. It is okay to continue past the “six month” time frame to give all members a chance to host.
Q: What if I am nursing my infant?
A: Most groups do not mind a little infant joining. If the baby is mobile, you may wish to wait for the next session when your baby will be able to stay with a sitter.
Q: What if I cannot find childcare?
A: You have many options. You may wish to become part of the Babysitting Co-op; you may be able to have older children of your group watch others in the basement or another house; or you may want to check out the Babysitters List in the nursery/church office.
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Harvest House |
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1989 saw the inception of another Catholic Charities Program
- Harvest House. The program is designed to keep retired members of
the Diocese of Wichita parishes active in the community and Church.
In the beginning, just a small group of people belonged to a Harvest
House Center. Today, the program has more than 1,700 members with
28 sites throughout the diocese.
The goals of Harvest House are new religious experience, social
awareness, service, recreation and celebration, community
involvement and continuing education. Although Harvest House is
a parish organization, it is also affiliated with the Diocesan Harvest
House encouraged by our Bishops and coordinated by Sr. Marilyn
Stahl to develop interaction among the Wichita Diocese parishes.
Programs include speakers, picnics and dinners, day trips and tours.
| Contact | Shirley Fowler
744-1258 |
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Knights of Columbus |
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This is a Catholic, fraternal men’s organization dedicated to supporting our Church, our Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, family and community. Our meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.
| Contact | Barney Wolters 744-3705 |
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Marriage Encounter Circle |
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Couples who have made a Marriage Encounter weekend from
our parish meet with other encountered couples from northeast
Wichita. We come together at members’ homes for fellowship and
encouragement with others who have similar beliefs and values. At
the circle meetings we hear a presentation, dialogue with our spouse
and have the opportunity to share ideas or experiences with others.
We gather on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Check the
bulletin or contact the circle coordinators for meeting locations.
| Contact | Tom & Theresa Schmitz
744-0660 |
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Men's Club (Holy Name Society) |
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All men of the parish are automatically members and encouraged to attend meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from September through May. Our meetings typically consist of a business agenda, a speaker or short program and a social hour.
| Contact | Wes Etheredge
218-5227 |
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Nursery |
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We provide a nursery for all Lord’s Day Masses and for many parish functions or special events. The nursery is staffed by volunteers and is free of charge. The nursery is encouraged for children preschool age and younger. Parents who utilize the nursery are especially encouraged to volunteer.
(M, H)
| Contact | Tami Logue 744-0324 |
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Natural Family Planning (NFP) |
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Natural Family Planning is learning and using the natural fertility
signs on a daily basis to aid a married couple in planning their family.
There are several methods of NFP taught in our diocese which are
all 99% effective. At Resurrection, classes are taught for the Sympto-
Thermal Method. Classes are taught to couples, by a married couple,
in a classroom format. Classes are held for 2 hours, once a month, for
four months to complete the series. Classes also include information
on ecological breastfeeding, child spacing, return of fertility after
childbirth, and menopause. Volunteer opportunities are for childcare
during classes or to become a teaching couple in the Sympto-Thermal
Method. Questions may be directed to Sean and Elizabeth Hoskinson,
of our parish, at 630-9504. Registration for NFP classes of any method
may be called to the Office of Natural Family Planning, at 685-6776.
| Contact | Sean & Elizabeth Hoskinson
630-9504 |
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Over 50 Group |
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Our organization invites parishioners 50+ (single, married, or
widowed) to enjoy the fellowship of our monthly social gatherings.
We have no dues or responsibilities and normally we "eat when we
meet." Members take turns planning the event for each month so
we have fresh ideas to look forward to throughout the year. Look for
information and deadlines concerning our activities in the monthly
newsletter and weekly bulletin.
| Contact | Shirley Luebbert
744-3533 |
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Parent's Morning Out |
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Each group meets in the nursery on Tuesday and Friday mornings,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. When school is not in session the older
children spend time outdoors on the playground. Each group has a
paid adult to take care of the children and each group rotates parent
volunteers weekly as helpers and as providers of snacks. The size of
each group is limited to ensure that each child is well taken care of.
Stewardship opportunities are available in the coordination of the
overall program or individual days.
| Contact | Karen Scheck
744-2759 |
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Special Events |
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Help plan, set up, and/or work at a variety of parish social activities.
Some events are:
- Parish Picnic - Annual picnic with many outdoor activities for
parishioners.
- Christmas Dinner - Annual dinner with all the season’s traditions.
- Potluck Dinners - Dinners scheduled as the need arises.
(M, H)
| Contact | Carolyn Stude
744-8145 |
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Toy Cleaning |
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To keep our nursery as sanitary as possible, a group of volunteers
cleans the nursery toys weekly. A rotating schedule is developed
from the time and talent forms. Parents who utilize the nursery are
especially encouraged to volunteer.
(G, M, H)
| Contact | Gretchen Bina
744-7266 |
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Church Wedding Assistant |
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Meet with engaged couples to help plan their wedding ceremony within Church guidelines and to assist the priest during wedding rehearsal and the day of the wedding. The assistant will also help set up candelabras and the bride’s room, help family members process into wedding at proper time, help with some minimal clean-up after the ceremony and be a contact for questions that arise.
| Contact 1 | Hope Phan
944-0706 |
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Contact 2
| Audra Relph
744-8141 |
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Wedding/Birthday Receptions |
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Assist with receptions held in Stewardship Hall or Gym.
| Contact | Kori Heiman
652-9694 |
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| Contact | Gail Gidney
744-0076
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Welcoming Committee |
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Members help plan special events to welcome new parishioners to the
parish and inform them of the wide variety of opportunities available to
them for getting involved in our parish life. This may include home visits.
| Contact | Deb Wolters
744-3705 |
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September 5, 2010