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CONTACT INFORMATION LITURGY…………………………...………………………….JULIE HARDMEYER

(218)284-6226 | jhardmeyer@stjoesmhd.com

MUSIC MINISTRY …………………………………..ANNA GOODIN-HAYES (218) 236-5066 | ahayes@stjoesmhdschool.com

ADMINISTRATION …………………………………………..LISA OUDERKIRK

(218) 236-5066 | louderkirk@stjoesmhd.com

MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………….MICHAEL POSCH (218) 284-6227 | michael.posch@stjoesmhd.com

ROB THOM (218) 284-6227 | rthom@stjoesmhd.com

ADULT FAITH FORMATION……………………………SHAWN ERICKSON

Including Young Adult Ministry and Boomers & Beyond (218) 284-6222 | serickson@stjoesmhd.com

MCCM………………………………………………………………JACKIE STEVENS

(218) 236-5066 | jackie.stevens@stjoesmhd.com FR. NATE BRUNN

(218) 236-5066 | nate.brunn@stjoesmhd.com YOUTH FAITH FORMATION……………………MELISSA HUND-CERNA

(218) 284-6229 | mhundcerna@stjoemhd.com CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION..…………………….KATE HAUGRUD

(218) 284-6230 | khaugrud@stjoesmhd.com RCIA………………...…………………………………………CATHY BJORKLUND

(218) 284-6237 | cbjorklund@stjoesmhd.com ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL…………………………………..ANDREW HILLIKER

(218) 233-0553 | ahiliker@stjoesmhdschool.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LITURGY …………………………………………………….…...8 MUSIC MINISTRY …………………………………............8 ADMINISTRATION ………………………………….…...….10 MAINTENANCE ……………………………………….…......10 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY………………………...……..10 ADULT FAITH FORMATION………………………..........11 OUTREACH……………………………………………..……….12 YOUTH FAITH FORMATION……………………..……….14 CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION…………….…..…...17 ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL………………………………...…...18

To complete your ministry interest form online, go to www.stjoesmhd.com/annual-stewardship-renewal

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 218 Tenth Street South, Moorhead, MN 56560

Phone Number (218) 236-5066

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STEWARDSHIP: A PATH TO HOLINESS

Jesus wants us to be happy and He wants us to be holy. In fact, holiness is required of every baptized Christian. The good news is that holiness is within our reach and a holy life is a happy life, the deep and lasting kind of “happy” that only our Lord can give. So, what is this holiness we are called to attain? It is living our whole lives in and through Christ, and reflecting His love and goodness everywhere we go, in other words, being “Christ in the moment” in our family, parish, and community. St. Pope John Paul II defined holiness as “a message that convinces without the need for words, a living reflection of the face of Christ” (Novo Millennio Ineunte, 7). He challenged us to commit to holiness in all aspects of our lives: “The Christian life to be aimed at cannot be reduced to a mediocre commitment to ‘goodness’ as society defines it; it must be a true quest for holiness… Being a Christian means to receive a ‘gift’ of sanctifying grace which cannot fail to be become a ‘commitment’ to respond personally to that gift in everyday life” (Letter to Priests, March 25, 2001, 15). At St Joseph Parish, stewardship is the path to this holiness our Lord asks of us. Our Annual renewal is a grace filled time to set ourselves once again on this path that will make us saints. Through a stewardship way of life, we allow Christ to permeate every aspect of our being. We invite the Holy Spirit to direct us in the use of all that the Father has given us: our Time, our Talent, and our Treasure. A stewardship way of life is a holy way of life and it leads us to the happiness we were made for.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

SACRED MOMENTS

Prayer and the sacraments are food for the journey to holiness. We simply can’t be saints without them! Through them we obtain the grace and daily direction we need from our Lord for holy living. By committing Time for prayers and sacraments, we pause and give back to God a portion of this most precious gift of Time, especially now in our fast-paced world. Yet it is we who are truly blessed by the giving of this gift. After time spent with God, my next priority of time should be for my family and friends, whom I am called to love and serve most intimately. Reflect each morning on the daily readings of the Catholic Church

(found at usccb.org/bible/readings) and ask God what He wants to teach you in the day ahead.

Take a moment to pray in your car on the way to or from work,

offering your cares and your gratitude to the Lord.

As a family, give each member a chance to say a “please,” “thank you” and “I’m sorry” prayer to god at the end of the day. End with an Our Father and Hail Mary.

In addition to Sunday Mass, Make Sunday dinner a priority as a

time to reconnect with loved ones before the start of a busy week.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT

SACRED SERVICE

During this moment of Renewal, think about the talents the Lord has given you and your family. In gratitude, ask Him how you can use those talents to become the “hands and feet of Jesus,” loving others as He has first loved you. Spend some time prayerfully reading the discipleship guidebook to consider an area of service that will truly stretch you or an area where you can provide a real strength. If you are already involved in one ministry, pray about an additional

way you might serve. For instance, if you are involved in assisting with the Liturgy in some way, volunteer in an outreach ministry. If you are not active in a prayer or faith formation group, join one to learn how to better love and follow our Lord and His

teachings.

“The holiness to which the Lord calls you

will grow through small gestures.”

- Pope Francis

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

SACRED SERVICE

During this moment of Renewal, think about the talents the Lord has given you and your family. In gratitude, ask Him how you can use those talents to become the “hands and feet of Jesus,” loving others as He has first loved you. Spend some time prayerfully reading the discipleship guidebook to consider an area of service that will truly stretch you or an area where you can provide a real strength. If you are already involved in one ministry, pray about an additional way you might serve. For instance, if you are involved in assisting with the Liturgy in some way, volunteer in an outreach ministry. If you are not active in a prayer or faith formation group, join one to learn how to better love and follow our Lord and His teachings.

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CHANCEL CHOIR: The chancel choir is a traditional S.A.T.B. choir that wears choir robes when they sing at Mass. They sing at two different Masses a month and practice on Thursday evenings during the school year from 7:30—9:00 p.m.

CANTOR: The cantor leads the congregation in song at the daily and weekend Masses.

MUSIC MINISTRY ANNA GOODIN-HAYES (218) 236-5066, ahayes@stjoesmhdschool.com

ART AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP: Responsible for all seasonal church decorations, including sewing, floral/plant arrangement, watering of plants, etc., and set-up and removal of decorations. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRA-MENT: The Blessed Sacrament is ex-posed on Tuesdays after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 1:30 p.m. and on Fridays after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Anyone is welcome to come and adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during these times. ALTAR SERVERS: Baptized youth grades five and older are welcome to assist presiders during the weekend liturgies. CAPTAIN OF HOLY COMMUNION: Set up the correct amount of patens, chalices, hosts, and wine for the Mass. The captain will also sign in the Ministers of Communion serving at the Mass.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: Assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the congregation during Holy Commun-ion. LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Proclaim the Scripture readings and Interces-sions at the Masses. MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY: At week-end liturgies, greet those going to Mass, help to seat parishioners, and assist with the weekly collection and presentation of the gifts. SACRISTAN: Organize and instruct liturgical ministers before Mass. Keep sacristy quiet and help to ensure that the Eucharistic celebration goes smoothly and reverently. LITURGY COMMITTEE: Parishioners who have a special interest in liturgy and the fine tuning of the Eucharistic celebration make up this committee. Those involved must be willing to read documents to stay informed and have an understanding of good litur-gical practices.

LITURGY JULIE HARDMEYER (218)284-6226, jhardmeyer@stjoesmhd.com

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CHILDREN’S CHOIRS: 1. The children's faith formation

choir is for children in faith formation grades 3-6. They sing once a month at various Masses and rehearse on Wednesday evenings twice monthly from 5:30—6:30 p.m. during the school year. The Choir must have a minimum of 10 students.

2. The children's school choir is for children in grades 3-5 at St. Joseph's School. The choir sings at the school Masses on Thursday mornings twice a month and once a month at a Sunday Mass.

3. The school Honors Choir is for St. Joseph's students in grades 6-8 and is an audition only choir. The Honors Choir sings at school Masses on Thursday mornings once a month and at a Sunday Mass once a month. They also sing at special events in the parish.

HANDBELL CHOIR: The handbell choir plays seasonally and for special holy day Masses and practices on Thursday evenings from 5:30—7:00 p.m. during the school year when needed. INSTRUMENTALISTS: Piano, guitar, winds, brass, strings, percussion. Play occasionally or regularly for liturgies. JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR: The Joyful Noise Choir is a contemporary choir that sings at two Masses per month. The choir consists of 7-10 adult members. The Joyful Noise Choir practices on Thursday evenings from 5:30—7:00 p.m. twice per month.

LIFE BAND: The Life Band is a contemporary band with drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, saxophone, flute, keyboard, and other musical instruments in addition to vocals. The Life Band sings at the 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening Mass three times per month. The band practices three Monday evenings per month from 7:30—9:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 4:45—6:20 p.m. when they are scheduled at Mass. MCCM CHOIR: The MCCM Choir is the college choir that sings at the 11:45 a.m. college Mass during the school year. Any college students are welcome to join. The MCCM Choir meets to practice one hour before the Mass. MEN’S CHOIR: The men's choir is a "Barbershop Quartet"-style musical group. They sing at Mass each month and practice Thursday evenings at 6:45, two to three times per month and 45 minutes before their scheduled Mass. RESURRECTION CHOIR: The Resurrection Choir sings for funerals only. The choir practices 45 minutes before each funeral. REVELATION CHOIR: The Revelation Choir is a contemporary choir that sings at two Masses per month. The choir consists of 7-10 adult members. The Revelation Choir practices one hour before Mass. SPIRIT CHOIR: Spirit Choir is open to students in grades 7-12. This choir practices after youth nights on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 8:15—9:00 p.m. and sings at two different Masses each month.

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so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work

and increasing in the knowledge of God - Colossians 1:10

ADMINISTRATION LISA OUDERKIRK (218) 236-5066 louderkirk@stjoesmhd.com

BULK MAILING HELPERS: Prepare large items being mailed. RECEPTIONIST: Greet visitors, answer phones and take messages at the Parish office when the office manager is in meetings or out of the office.

MAINTENANCE MICHAEL POSCH (218) 284-6227 michael.posch@stjoesmhd.com

ROB THOM (218) 284-6227 rthom@stjoesmhd.com

MONDAY CLEANERS: Clean the church and The Gathering Place after the weekend Masses. Cleaning starts at 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning and is completed by 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. Stay and enjoy fellowship, coffee and donuts after the cleaning is done. ON-CALL CLEANERS: Help clean the parish on an on-call basis.

PAINTERS: Help Paint inside our buildings. HANDYMAN/WOMAN: The handyman/woman offers repairs to damages within the church, parish office, and property owned by St. Joseph’s church.

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE: The mission of the St. Joseph’s Adult Faith Formation Committee is to invite and enable ongoing conversion to Jesus in holiness of life and to call and prepare adults (incorporating "New Evangelization") to act as disciples in mission to the world. The committee meets 4 to 6 times a year and assists with AFF events. ST. JOSEPH’S CAMPUS KEEPERS: The members of this group do the following jobs around the church: trimming of bushes and evergreen trees, planting and watering flowers, weeding flowers, raking, and keeping the grounds picked up and clean. MACH 1: Mothers And CHildren is a peer group organized to provide encouragement, lend support and honor, uplift, nurture, minister, and ultimately celebrate what moms bring to their families and society by their very existence. MACH meets every Wednesday morning from 9:00—11:00 a.m.

LEAD FAITH FORMATION STUDY GROUPS: Help with educating and forming our adult parishioners in their faith. Serve as a teacher/speaker/leader for new and existing adult faith formation study opportunities. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: The young adult ministry of St. Joseph’s seeks to connect young adults, ages 21-39, with meaningful activities that are social, faith-oriented, and which serve others in the parish and community. Young adults of any situation are welcome—those who are single, married, divorced, separated, or widowed; and those that have children and those that do not. Come and explore your faith, meet other young adults from our parish and have fun. Young adult activities are highlighted in the bulletin each week. For more information and to find current events, visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsYoungAdults/.

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

CATHY BJORKLUND (218) 284-6237 cbjorklund@stjoesmhd.com

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION (AFF) SHAWN ERICKSON (218) 284-6222 serickson@stjoesmhd.com

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“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love,

and that love comes with community.” - Dorothy Day

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARY #509: Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principles of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all mankind. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS: The members of Christian Mothers generously give of their time each week to wash altar linens and altar robes, cut, stencil, sew and embroider baptismal gowns, call members for funerals, stand honor guard for deceased members' funerals, and offer prayers for sick and deceased members. CHURCHES UNITED COOK: Serve those who are staying at Churches United by being a cook on the first Thursday of each month. COMMUNION MINISTER TO THE HOMEBOUND/NURSING HOME: Communion ministers bring the Eucharist to those who are homebound or living in a nursing home and are unable to regularly attend Mass to receive communion.

DOROTHY DAY FOOD PANTRY HELPER: Volunteers are needed days and evenings to stock shelves and help guests with grocery shopping. DOROTHY DAY HOUSE COOKS: Serve those staying at the Dorothy Day House by being a cook for the meals that are served. EVENTIDE COMMUNION MINISTER: Eventide Communion Ministers bring Holy Communion to those living at the Eventide nursing home and are unable to attend Mass to receive communion. EVENTIDE ESCORT: Escort the Eventide residents to the Sunday Mass or escort residents at Fairmont to the Tuesday liturgy. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: One of the oldest and most successful charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic organization of nearly one million men and women throughout the world who volunteer to seek out and provide person-to-person aid to the poor and needy.

OUTREACH SHAWN ERICKSON (218) 284-6222 serickson@stjoesmhd.com

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HOSPITAL VISITOR: A hospital visitor will visit the St. Joseph’s parishioners staying at the local hospitals. This is a time to share the love of Christ and the love of the St. Joseph’s community with them. SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCH HELPER: Help prepare and serve the meal at the senior citizen lunches. LIFE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE: The life and justice committee strives to educate the members of our parish on the issues of life and justice, provide opportunities to act on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and to advocate for leadership that is just and considerate. Committee members meet 4 to 6 times a year and help with life and justice events. PRAYER CHAIN MEMBER: Parishioners who offer prayers for the prayer requests of members in the parish. We can always use more parishioners to pray for prayer requests. Have your name added to our contact list for various prayer requests. NURSERY HELPER: Provide child care during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass and for faith formation events.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits or crochets prayer shawls and lap robes to offer comfort, peace, and hope to those who are suffering serious illnesses or experiencing life changing events. Recipients of these shawls and robes are remembered in prayer while they are being created as well as after they are given. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. FUNERAL LUNCHEON HELPER: Set up, serve, and clean up funeral meals. Weekday and weekend opportunities available. FUNERAL HOSPITALITY: Greet funeral attendees and assist funeral home employees before during and after funerals. BAPTISM SPONSOR: Experienced couples in the parish who have been through the baptism program meet with couples who are having their first child baptized and share what the process is for the sacrament of baptism.

But the LORD answered me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’

To whomever I send you, you shall go;

whatever I command you, you shall speak.”

-Jeremiah 1:7

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FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST FOR GRADES 8-11: Teach the youth grades 8-11 faith formation classes that are offered weekly on Sunday Nights after the evening Mass. Catechists are encouraged to co-teach with another adult or parents. FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST/TEACHER SUBSTITUTE: Fill in and teach the youth faith formation classes to the middle school and high school students at St. Joseph’s parish when the regular teacher cannot make it to the class. RETREAT CHAPERONE: Attend a youth ministry retreat as a chaperone and leader to the students who are attending. BACCALAUREATE RECEPTION HELPER: Help set up, serve, and cleanup for the reception held after the 6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass held in late April.

CONFIRMATION RECEPTION HELPER: Help set up, serve, and cleanup for the reception held after the Confirmation Mass held in late April. TENEBRAE LIGHTS/SOUND COORDINATOR: Help coordinate lighting and sound for the Tenebrae Service of Light held each year on the Wednesday before the Triduum. The coordinator will help with purchasing/renting the proper equipment, and will coordinate the Tenebrae service details with the youth faith formation Coordinator. TENEBRAE HELPER: The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the solemn emotional aspects of the passion story by recreating the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events. This service is led by youth, but, five to six adult leaders are needed to help with the actors, candle bearers and readers.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION (ADULT OPPORTUNITIES)

all adults and students helping who are 18 and older must complete the Safe Environment Training through the diocese

along with a background check MELISSA HUND-CERNA (218) 284-6229, mhundcerna@stjoemhd.com

For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink.

Naked and you clothed me. Ill and you cared for me. In prison and you visited me

- Matthew 25:35

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SUMMER SOFTBALL COACH: Coach the summer youth softball team. YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS CHAPERONE AND DRIVER: Youth ministry events chaperone and drivers will help out with youth ministry monthly events that require transportation based on availability. Adults need to be age 21 or older. YOUTH FAITH FORMATION COUNCIL: The Youth Faith Formation Council is a group of adults that guide the faith formation and youth ministry program by advising the youth faith formation coordinator on the vision and mission of the faith formation and youth ministry program at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

YOUTH EVENTS KITCHEN HELPER: Serve at the youth events by preparing, serving, and cleaning up the food and dishes needed at the events. YOUTH GROUP HOSPITALITY: Help provide a healthy snack two-four times a year for youth grades 6-12 during youth group nights. Numbers range from 30-60 kids. Snacks can include a vegetable tray, sloppy joes, chips and salsa, root beer floats, crackers, meat and cheese, chex mix, etc. Adults will not be in charge of setting up, serving, or cleaning up.

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ATTEND ANNUAL LARGE GROUP EVENTS: Attend the multiple large group events throughout the year including the ski trip, Mall of America and Twins game trip, Lifeline, and more. ATTEND DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY: Attend the annual middle school or high school Diocesan Youth Rally with others students throughout the entire Diocese of Crookston. ATTEND MISSION TRIP: Attend and serve on the annual summer mission trip. Open to youth in grades 8—12. ATTEND STEUBENVILLE NORTH YOUTH CONFERENCE: Attend the summer Steubenville North Youth Conference with over 2,000 other Catholic students throughout the state and upper Midwest. Open to youth in grades 8—12. EDGE TEAM: 10—12th GRADE: Share your Catholic faith by being a leader to the middle school students in the EDGE program with the other adults and students. ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHIST: Share your Catholic faith by teaching catechesis to the elementary students of St. Joseph’s parish. YOUTH GROUP MEMBER: Attend the weekly Wednesday night youth group gatherings.

JOIN SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE: Join the summer softball league with other students from St. Joseph’s parish. TENEBRAE ACTOR/READER/CANDLEBEARER: The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the solemn emotional aspects of the passion story. The purpose of the service is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment, and agony of the events. This service is led by youth. Typically youth grades 9-12 serve as the main actors and readers. Youth grades 6-8 serve as candle bearers, and youth ages 5-10 act as the Israelites. YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM: The Youth Leadership Team is a group of youth grades 10-12 who meet monthly under supervision of the coordinator of faith formation to help plan, coordinate, and lead youth group nights, events, and retreats. 12TH GRADE DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP SMALL GROUP: Grow in your knowledge of the Bible by participating in a Bible study program to include going through a Marian consecration and a mini Called and Gifted workshop. This is available to high school seniors who have been Confirmed. Classes are held on Sunday evenings from 7:30—9:00 p.m.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12

MELISSA HUND-CERNA (218) 284-6229, mhundcerna@stjoemhd.com

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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION COUNCIL: Meets quarterly and focuses on preschool through grade five faith formation. Prospective members should have a love of young people and be open to offering insight to guide the faith formation of St. Joseph’s children. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD LEADER: Approximately once per month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass, take children out of Mass to break open the word and discuss on their level. Materials and training are provided. SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE: Meets quarterly and works to provide opportunities for faith activities for children with special needs, as well as integrate children into regular classes. FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST/TEACHER FOR GRADES PREK-5: Teach the children’s faith formation classes that are offered for the preschool and elementary students at St. Joseph’s parish.

FAITH FORMATION CATECHIST/TEACHER SUBSTITUTE FOR GRADES PREK-5: Fill in and teach the children’s faith formation classes that are offered for the preschool and elementary students at St. Joseph’s when the regular teacher cannot make it to the class. FAMILY ADVENT DAY HELPER: Help find activities and gather supplies and helpers for Family Advent Day, the first Sunday of Advent. FAITH FORMATION HALL MONITOR: Be in the hallway of the main floor during faith formation classes in case of emergency. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STATION LEADER: Adult teacher; teaching various groups the same lesson throughout the morning. Vacation Bible School is held in the mornings in early June. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CREW LEADER: Middle, high school, or adult volunteer who will lead assigned groups of children from station to station.

Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.

- Matthew 25:40

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION All adults and students helping who are 18 and older must complete the

Safe Environment Training through the diocese along with a background check.

KATE HAUGRUD (218)284-6230, khaugrud@stjoesmhd.com

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ADVENT PROGRAM: Assist with preparations for the December Advent Programs that are performed the last week before Christmas break. Volunteers assist with costume design and props. ALL SAINTS’ DAY PARTY: Prepare for the party at small group meetings starting in September. Organize games and prizes at the meetings, and volunteer to help the day of the party.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Volunteer to pass out information to parents or to prepare and serve cookies and lemonade at the evening back to school night at the beginning of the new school year. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Help celebrate Catholic Schools Week by volunteering at the breakfast after Masses and by volunteering at the open house and staff appreciation lunches.

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL ANDREW HILLIKER (218) 233-0553, ahiliker@stjoesmhdschool.com

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CONFERENCE MEALS: Donate and/or prepare food for our teachers during conferences. DRAMA CLUB: Assist with the school drama/musical, traditionally held in the spring. Help with practice, set design, costume design, props, lighting, sound, and/or drama club social events. DINNER DANCE AUCTION: Help at the school’s largest fundraiser by collecting items for the auction, event planning, advertising, decorating, ticket sales, or hosting the night of the event. GRANDPARENTS’ (GRANDPERSONS’) DAY: Volunteer to serve coffee and doughnuts, or to assist with the activities for Grandparents Day. LIBRARY AIDE: Assist the librarian with checking books in, restocking shelves, etc. LUNCHROOM: Serve student meals or wash student dishes.

PASTRIES WITH PARENTS: Volunteer to serve food and beverages and clean up after the event. RAKE-A-THON: Help the school raise funds while helping community members! Coordinate yards to rake, raking supplies (rakes and bags), and track funds raised. Help with preparations or chaperone the event. SEDER MEAL: The Seder Meal celebrates the Last Supper and is presented by the 8th grade on Holy Thursday. Volunteers help set-up and clean up after the event. SPRING RAFFLE: Track raffle tickets, report progress toward the raffle goal, and host a mini-pep rally to encourage student sales. TALENT SHOW: Coordinate the students’ acts, set-up for the event, and help students with props. WREATH SALES: Volunteer to help coordinate the wreath sales by assisting with tracking sales or passing out wreaths on pick-up day.

On behalf of St. Joseph’s parish and school,

thank you for giving of your time and talent to serve our

parish, school, and community.

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL ANDREW HILLIKER (218) 233-0553, ahiliker@stjoesmhdschool.com

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