Stewardship / Ministry Directory
Giving of your prayer, participation, and generosity is stewardship in action.
We invite you to learn more and to participate in our many parish lay ministries. It's a great way to strengthen your relationship with other parish members and is an extension of your Catholic Faith. In its simplest definition, lay ministry is the work of those who are not professional clergy. At Sacred Heart Parish, we see lay ministry as an opportunity to serve in the faith community beyond simply attending Mass each week. It is the ministry of the people of God through their everyday gift of time and talent.
Below is a comprehensive guide to the ministries available at Sacred Heart Church and School, as well as in our Catholic community.
Sacred Heart Ministry Opportunities Include:
Liturgical Ministries
Sacristans, greeters, ushers, servers, lectors, gift bearers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Sunday School volunteers, audio visual ministers, and more
Music Ministries
Cantors, family singers, instrumentalists, choir members (several choir options), pianists, organists, and music librarians
Parish Services
Bible study leaders, finance council, parish council, lawn mowing, photography, transportation, parish office volunteers, mentors / resource volunteers, prayer group leaders, stewardship coordinators, winter weather volunteers, and various committees including art & environment, building & grounds, landscaping, liturgy, and outreach / hospitality
Faith Formation Services
Baptism class facilitators, marriage prep mentors, parish school religion (PSR) administrative assistant and instructors, Protecting God's Children facilitators, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) team member, wedding coordinators, Vacation Bible School (VBS) coordinators and volunteers, and youth ministry
Church Outreach
Council of Catholic Women (CCW), Hispanic outreach committee, ministers of the sick, rosary leaders, young hearts potluck volunteers
Fundraising & Fellowship
Parish picnic co-chairpersons, stand chairman, and volunteers, SCRIP coordinator / sales, school Booster Club, school PTA, School Board, school volunteer
For More Information
For more information on these or other opportunities for you to get involved at Sacred Heart Parish, please contact the Church office at (217) 347-7177. We truly appreciate your gifts of time and talent.
