For information on any of the following ministries, please call the rectory, 996-7424.

PARISH COUNCILS

Parish Council
Presided by the pastor, a consultative group of lay ministry leaders and an elected parish members that meet bi-monthly to foster pastoral activities and issues concerning the faith life of the parish.

Finance Council
Presided by the pastor, and appointed advisory group of lay parish members who meet quarterly to assist the pastor in his duties in administering the temporal goods of the parish.

Stewardship Committee
Presided by the pastor with lay parish members who meet monthly September to May to foster implementation of the National Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Stewardship in the parish.

PRAYER

24 Hour Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following morning Mass at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday through Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. for quiet prayer and worship.

Prayer Network
Prays for special needs by receiving prayer petitions from parishioners.

Marian Movement
Meets monthly to discuss and share Marian Devotions.

Sunday/Weekday Rosary
A parishioner leads this community Rosary before all weekend masses and after all weekday masses.

Living Family Rosary
A decade (Mystery) of the Rosary recited daily by 20 families or individuals so that the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries are recited in their entirety daily.

Bible Discussion & Prayer
A small group meets weekly to discuss and pray through the Sacred Scriptures.

Men’s Bible Study
Meets in the fall and spring for study of Sacred Scripture

LITURGY

Altar Servers
Assist priest at altar with articles and liturgical functions.

Environment
Prepare interior and exterior of Church building for liturgical seasons

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Assist priest in distribution of Eucharist during Holy Communion at Sunday Mass.

Gift Bearers
Bring up the bread, wine and collection during Presentation of Gifts at Sunday Mass.

Hospitality/Greeters
Warmly welcome people at the main Church entrance as they come to Sunday Mass.

Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God during Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Mass.

Liturgical Music
Led by choir director to enhance music during Sunday Mass. It consists of an organist, other musical instruments and cantor.

Sacristan
Helps priest in preparation before Mass and after Mass

Ushers
Assist in seating, receiving collection, handing out bulletins, and meeting special needs during Sunday Masses.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

Altar Society
Organization of parish women, meeting bi-monthly, to provide food and hospitality for parish events, serve funeral luncheons, clean  the church building interior, bring gift baskets to parish newborns and make baptismal garments.

Building and Grounds Ministry
Meet quarterly to evaluate and maintain parish facilities.

Cemetery Ministry
Joint-parish bi-annual meeting to manage the temporal needs of the Catholic cemetery.

Meals on Wheels
Deliver meals on wheels to shut ins on a yearly rotation schedule.

Respect Life Ministry
Meet monthly to raise awareness and seek ways to respond to current life issues.

Social Concerns Ministry
Meet monthly to raise awareness and seek ways to respond to current social issues.

Stewardship Ministry
Meet monthly to foster implementation Stewardship in the Parish.

Sunday Coffee & Rolls
Free coffee and rolls served in the gym after the 9:00 am Sunday Mass.

Vocational Ministry
Meet monthly to raise awareness and seek ways to promote the vocations of the Church.

Welcoming Ministry
Welcomes newcomers to the parish by providing a parish information packet.

EDUCATION

John Paul II Elementary School:  Website:  www.johnpaul2.org
All day academic year of classes for Pre-school through 6th grade and involves John Paul II Education Committee, administration, teachers, support staff, activity helpers and P.T.O.

John Paul II Education Committee
Together at monthly meetings, the Pastors and Committee members of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes place their gifts at the service of one another and the school/parish community.

Parent Teacher Organization
Monthly meetings of parents whose children attend parochial day school.  Involves planning education, social, and fund-raising events for the school.

Faith Formation Program:  website:  www.ffmitchell.com

Grade 1-6 Faith Formation Classes
Religion sessions during academic year for children of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes not enrolled in John Paul II School.

Grade 7-12 Faith Formation Classes
Religion sessions during academic year for youth of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parishes.

Totus Tuus - Summer Religion Program
Weeklong session in June for children and youth who have completed grades K-12.   

“The Edge” High School Youth Group (Gr. 7-12)
For the high school youth from Holy Family and Holy Spirit Churches and meets the first Wednesday of the month for religious, service, and/or social activities. 

Faith Formation Committee
Advisory Committee comprised of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parish Priests and lay members that assist the Faith Formation Directory with Religious Education Program grades 1-2 and Adult Education

Baptismal Classes
Monthly class led by Pastoral Minister for parents preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism for their child/children.

Marriage Preparation Classes
Series of three monthly classes led by Pastor, Pastoral Minister, Senior and Junior Married Couple to assist couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Weekly academic year of evening classes for adults discerning conversion to the Catholic faith and for parish members who wish to enrich their knowledge of their Catholic faith.  Led by the RCIA team comprised of Holy Family and Holy Spirit Parish Priests, Faith Formation Director, and lay volunteers.

Parish Resource Library
Available at the Holy Spirit entrance and provides religious educational material for all ages and includes DVD’s, CD’, and books.

Adult Education Library
Books available at the Holy Spirit St. Thomas Aquinas Conference room druing the office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

COMMUNICATION

Bulletin – Bulletin Board
Weekly parish bulletin and posting of upcoming events for the parish, community, and diocese.

Office Support – Parish mailings
Assist in helping with bulletin production, copying, stapling, and stuffing information sent to the home of parishioners seasonally or when needed.

NON-PARISH CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS

Catholic Daughters

Knights of Columbus

Marriage Encounter

Catholic Family Services
  * Find hope, comfort, direction, help, through Christ centered counseling.
  * Divorced, Widowed, Separated Support Group
    Non-denominational group who meet for 2 – ten weeks sessions in September and February

Catholic United Financial
A non-profit insurance organization that provides financial assistance to the Mitchell Catholic community through their Fraternal Programs

Mitchell Foundation for Catholic Education:  website:  www.mitchellfce.com
To create a sound financial base, through an endowment, to support Catholic education in Mitchell, SD

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