The Altar Society is an outreach group of the Church that promotes and builds community among parishioners as well as cares for the needs of the altar. It consists of four core groups - P.R.A.I.S.E., Circle of Consolation, Social, and St. Maria Goretti - each serving a special need in our parish. All individual group members are part of the Altar Society, and welcome to attend the Altar Society meetings, which are held on the third Monday in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November. All women of the parish are asked to sign-up for one of the groups listed below. If you are interested in a certain group please contact one of the officers below so they can connect you to the person in charge of that group. If you do not have a preference we will place you in the group with the most need. You will be contacted throughout the year to help with events, such as Sunday coffee and rolls or to provide a food item for a gathering. These groups meet individually to plan activities as needed.
Consolation Group
Group members assist with the physical and emotional needs of parishioners by reaching out to those who are grieving or coping with an illness, serving at funeral dinners and making visits, if you’re available during daytime hours, please consider joining this group.
P.R.A.I.S.E Group
Praying, rejoicing, adoring, inspiring, serving the Eucharist - This group helps with the spiritual needs of parish members by organizing the prayer chain, choir, liturgy, Christmas caroling, mission support, Eucharist adoration, and rides for the elderly.
Social Group
This group organizes activities that encourage parishioners to become better acquainted with other Church members. Activities include welcoming new parishioners, supporting families in need, family events, fundraisers, garage sales, parish picnic, and potlucks.
Maria Goretti Group
Members promote participation and recognition of our parish youth, through First Penance, First Communion, Confirmation, baptismal blankets, May crowning, Kids Night Out, summer excursions, CCD activities and high school youth group.