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ST. CHARLES - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY, 2011
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Committment: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Marymount – St. Charles Nurse Managed Health Center - Liaison
Volunteer needed to act as a liaison between Marymount University’s
School of Health Professions and St. Charles to help coordinate the
Nurse Managed Health Center. Duties include advertising the programs
in the bulletin and on our website, reserving rooms, and obtaining
volunteers to be translators during the monthly blood pressure
screenings and education programs held once per month (usually Sundays
after 1 PM Mass).
Committment: The Center begins in September and ends in May.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week - in addition to the
priest-celebrant, the sacristan and the cantor (or music leader) refer
to this guide before and during Mass.
Committment: One assignment per month - Mass outline preparation takes
about 4-6 hours effort each time you are scheduled. One year
commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Committment: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of
about 1-2 hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Committment: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies
during the major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and
after each Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment is concerned with over-all décor,
use of art and symbols, arrangement of altar furniture, and flower
placement and care in the church and chapel. This ministry by
planning and placement of décor for major liturgical seasons.
Committment: About 4-6 hours in design discussions, and 4-6 hours in
actual placement of décor materials.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Committment: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, preferably at least one
weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
St. Charles Chorale Needs Singers, Dancers and Instrumentalists
Join others in the chorale for four performances of song and dance at
four nursing and retirement homes on the four Saturdays in June. Come
on out to share your talents!
Committment: Ten practices in March, April, and May from 7:30-9:30 PM
on Sundays in the church.
Contact: Jack Lane
(703) 428-8254 (W)
(703) 528-1327 (H)
cho...@stcharleschurch.org
Senior Residence Pastoral Minister
For many years, St Charles has served the spiritual needs of two
senior residences, Emeritus and The Jefferson, by leading Word and
Communion services at each location on Sundays and on certain holy
days. To serve in a more comprehensive way, we need additional
volunteers to join ministry teams as Extraordinary Ministers of
Communion, proclaimers of the Word, and leaders of song. Prior
experience in liturgy ministry is helpful but not required for this
ministry.
Committment: About 2 hours on Sundays for a service at either the
Emeritus or Jefferson Senior assisted living facilities. Training
will involve apprenticeship to experienced leaders.
Contact: Mark Ingrao min...@verizon.net
Andrea Bender bende...@verizon.net
Randy Bender bende...@verizon.net
St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities
The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-chair
to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate
interfaith activities. This is a wonderful way to promote greater
understanding and friendship among members of different faith
communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and
service activities.
Committment: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events
and activities according the amount of time they are able to
contribute.
Contact: Rebecca Cataldi
(412) 726-2153
shado...@yahoo.com
Facilitators Needed for JustMatters Program
We are looking for people interested in leading/facilitating
JustMatters small-group, social justice courses at St. Charles. The
courses last from six to eight weeks, and include a wide-range of
social justice subject matter. Topics include: care for the
environment, immigration reform, prison ministry, human rights and
torture, and the economy and federal budget. We will help you to set
up all the rest!
Committment: The facilitator can chose the course for which he/she is
the most passionate and the day of the week that works best for him/
her for the group meetings.
Contact: Elizabeth McCormick
(402) 770-4116
elizabet...@hotmail.com
Funeral Liturgy Planning and Set-Up
A volunteer is needed to assist the parish coordinator with planning
the liturgy, preparing funeral programs, and setting up the day of the
funeral. Set-up would include greeting attendees and passing out
funeral programs.
Committment: Pre-planning for each funeral is about 1 hour; assistance
at the funeral itself is about 2 hours
Contact: Nora Lawson
(703) 521-3530
nora_...@hotmail.com
Kairos Prison Ministry Volunteers Needed
Kairos Prison Ministry is made up of a team of men or women who put on
ecumenical retreats in the maximum security institutions in southern
Virginia. The next team will begin meeting on February 12, the first
of several formation meetings.
Committment: There is an on-going commitment for a Saturday morning
once per month for a year (or as you can).
Contact: Jean Sweeney
(703) 685-7410
jean...@gmail.com
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for
children.
Committment: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month
or over the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes
a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement
their groceries! Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person
eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh
chicken. AFAC buys chicken in bulk and the chicken packing team re-
packs it into individual leg quarter servings.
Committment: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM; the next bagging is scheduled for February.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
JANUARY, 2011
Respect Life Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Respect Life leaders here at St. Charles. Respect
Life leaders will help organize prayer services and advocacy days,
assist with promoting and organizing events around the March for Life
in January, and help with fundraisers and drives to assist parents who
have chosen life and are in need of assistance.
Committment: 2 hours/month plus occasional events
Contact: Marisa Vertrees
Social Justice Coordinator
(703) 527-5500 x24
mver...@stcharleschurch.org
Marymount – St. Charles Nurse Managed Health Center - Liaison
Volunteer needed to act as a liaison between Marymount University’s
School of Health Professions and St. Charles to help coordinate the
Nurse Managed Health Center. Duties include advertising the programs
in the bulletin and on our website, reserving rooms, and obtaining
volunteers to be translators during the monthly blood pressure
screenings and education programs held once per month (usually Sundays
after 1 PM Mass).
Committment: The Center begins in September and ends in May.
Contact: Jo-Ann Duggan
(703) 527-5500 x34
jdu...@stcharleschurch.org
Liturgy Writers Needed
Liturgy Writers prepare a presider’s guide in outline format for
Sunday and Holy Day Eucharistic Celebrations – the Mass. These guides
are prepared from various resources each week - in addition to the
priest-celebrant, the sacristan and the cantor (or music leader) refer
to this guide before and during Mass.
Committment: One assignment per month - Mass outline preparation takes
about 4-6 hours effort each time you are scheduled. One year
commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Sacristans Needed
The Sacristan’s duties involve sacristy set up and altar and worship
space preparation for celebration of Mass. The sacristan us similar to
a theater stage manager, but our “theater” is the celebration of
Eucharistic Liturgy and/ or other sacraments.
Committment: 1 or 2 week-end assignments per month, with a total of
about 1-2 hours per assignment. One year commitment.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Ushers Needed
Ushers help the entire parish community feel welcome at Masses and
other liturgies. They are the “face” of the community for visitors -
they greet and welcome parishioners / guests to St. Charles;
graciously escort people to seats; recruit volunteers to carry the
bread and wine at the presentation of gifts; take up the collection(s)
at Mass and transfer the funds to counters; alert priest or EMs to
people with special access needs for Communion.
Committment: Attendance at one weekly Mass and special liturgies
during the major liturgical seasons; with a few minutes before and
after each Mass.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Minister of Art and Environment
The minister of Art and Environment is concerned with over-all décor,
use of art and symbols, arrangement of altar furniture, and flower
placement and care in the church and chapel. This ministry by
planning and placement of décor for major liturgical seasons.
Committment: About 4-6 hours in design discussions, and 4-6 hours in
actual placement of décor materials.
Contact: Mike Doyle
(703) 528-2743
mdoyl...@gmail.com
Flower-Guild Needs Volunteers
Help arrange flowers for the church! Potentially interested but not
sure? Feel free to volunteer for just one weekend to see if you enjoy
it!
Committment: 2 hours on Friday or Saturday, preferably at least one
weekend a month.
Contact: Meredith Scovill
(703) 627-1046
kad...@verizon.net
St. Charles Chorale Needs Singers, Dancers and Instrumentalists
Join others in the chorale for four performances of song and dance at
four nursing and retirement homes on the four Saturdays in June. Come
on out to share your talents!
Committment: Ten practices in March, April, and May from 7:30-9:30 PM
on Sundays in the church.
Contact: Jack Lane
(703) 428-8254 (W)
(703) 528-1327 (H)
cho...@stcharleschurch.org
Senior Residence Pastoral Minister
For many years, St Charles has served the spiritual needs of two
senior residences, Emeritus and The Jefferson, by leading Word and
Communion services at each location on Sundays and on certain holy
days. To serve in a more comprehensive way, we need additional
volunteers to join ministry teams as Extraordinary Ministers of
Communion, proclaimers of the Word, and leaders of song. Prior
experience in liturgy ministry is helpful but not required for this
ministry.
Committment: About 2 hours on Sundays for a service at either the
Emeritus or Jefferson Senior assisted living facilities. Training
will involve apprenticeship to experienced leaders.
Contact: Mark Ingrao min...@verizon.net
Andrea Bender bende...@verizon.net
Randy Bender bende...@verizon.net
St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities
The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-chair
to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate
interfaith activities. This is a wonderful way to promote greater
understanding and friendship among members of different faith
communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and
service activities.
Committment: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events
and activities according the amount of time they are able to
contribute.
Contact: Rebecca Cataldi
(412) 726-2153
shado...@yahoo.com
Facilitators Needed for JustMatters Program
We are looking for people interested in leading/facilitating
JustMatters small-group, social justice courses at St. Charles. The
courses last from six to eight weeks, and include a wide-range of
social justice subject matter. Topics include: care for the
environment, immigration reform, prison ministry, human rights and
torture, and the economy and federal budget. We will help you to set
up all the rest!
Committment: The facilitator can chose the course for which he/she is
the most passionate and the day of the week that works best for him/
her for the group meetings.
Contact: Elizabeth McCormick
(402) 770-4116
elizabet...@hotmail.com
Funeral Liturgy Planning and Set-Up
A volunteer is needed to assist the parish coordinator with planning
the liturgy, preparing funeral programs, and setting up the day of the
funeral. Set-up would include greeting attendees and passing out
funeral programs.
Committment: Pre-planning for each funeral is about 1 hour; assistance
at the funeral itself is about 2 hours
Contact: Nora Lawson
(703) 521-3530
nora_...@hotmail.com
Kairos Prison Ministry Volunteers Needed
Kairos Prison Ministry is made up of a team of men or women who put on
ecumenical retreats in the maximum security institutions in southern
Virginia. The next team will begin meeting on February 12, the first
of several formation meetings.
Committment: There is an on-going commitment for a Saturday morning
once per month for a year (or as you can).
Contact: Jean Sweeney
(703) 685-7410
jean...@gmail.com
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11 AM
Sunday liturgy. It is usually held every Sunday from mid-Sept. to mid-
May in the Chapel. Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the
Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared
by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for
children.
Committment: About 10:45 -11:30 AM, one or more Sundays (during month
or over the year--very flexible!)
Contact: Germaine Leahy
(703) 525-3250
leah...@aol.com
Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes
a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement
their groceries! Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person
eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh
chicken. AFAC buys chicken in bulk and the chicken packing team re-
packs it into individual leg quarter servings.
Committment: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to
approximately 7:45 PM; the next bagging is scheduled for February.
Contact: Jo Burns
(571) 331-7990
www.afacinfo.org
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