Milton, WI

2017-2018

Liturgy and Worship

Extraordinary Minister ············ 1

Reader ································ 1

Commentator ······················ 1

Usher ··································· 1

Liturgy Commission ··············· 2

Musicians ···························· 2

Cantor/Song Leader ············ 2

Good News Singers ·············· 2

Children’s Choir Leader ········ 2

Adult Server ························· 3

Sacristan ····························· 3

Church & Sacristy Care ········· 3

Altar Seamstress ··················· 3

Baptism Gowns ···················· 3

Linen Laundry ······················ 3

Alb Laundry ························· 3

Indoor Flower Care ·············· 3

Indoor Flower-Spcl Occasion 3

Environment Committee ······· 3

Faith Formation

Education Commission ········· 4

Youth Board Assistant ··········· 4

Preschool “Seeds” Ministry

Leader ································ 5

Substitute Leader ················· 5

Family Ministry

Breakfast Crew ····················· 5

Leader Helper ······················ 5

Missionary Disciples Elem. (K-6)

Leaders/Co-Leaders ············· 6

Group Leaders ····················· 6

Substitute Leader ·················· 6

Office Helper ························ 6

Playground Supervision ········· 6

Special Events (K-6)

Advent Adventure ················ 6

Christmas Reflection ············· 6

Lent Classroom Helpers ········· 6

First Communion ··················· 6

Vacation Bible School ··········· 6

Youth Ministry (Grades 7-11)

Faith Group Leader·············· 7

Substitute Leader ················· 7

Sun Morn Breakfast Crew······ 7

Evening Snack Helper ·········· 7

What’s Your Story ················· 7

Action Volunteer Assist ········· 7

Chaperon & Mission Ldr········ 7

Confirmation Retreat ··········· 7

Advent Adventure ··············· 7

Easter Egg Hunt ··················· 7

Faith, Food and Fun Night ···· 7

Table of Contents

Adult Formation

RCIA Assistant ······················8

Bible Study Facilitator ···········8

Women’s Ministry ·················8

Buildings & Grounds

Buildings & Grounds Cmsn ····9

Building Care ·······················9

Grounds Care······················9

Small Gardens ·····················9

Interfaith Community Outreach

Interfaith Cmty Outreach ·····10

Dismas Ministry ·····················10

Milton Community Action ·····10

Meals on Wheels ··················10

Senior Stockbox ···················10

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care Commission ····11

Lourdes Ministry ···················11

Camillus Ministry ···················11

Rock Haven Birthday/Bingo ··11

Martha Ministry ····················12

Bereavement Ministry ···········12

Widow Support Group ··········12

Funeral Food Volunteer ········12

Funeral Lunch Worker ···········12

Fundraising Opportunities

Harvest Festival Leadership··· 13

Rummage Sale ···················

Other ································· 13

Mission Statement ···················· 14

St. Mary Organization Chart ······ 15

Table of Contents

Volunteers in this area work directly

and indirectly helping the weekend

Mass proceed smoothly. This area is

also responsible for the care of plants

and flowers inside church, as well as

planning and implementing decora-

tions for each of the liturgical sea-

sons. The other related areas include

Baptism gowns, altar seamstress and

linen laundry.

Opportunities during Weekend Mass: Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC): Responsible

for distributing the Holy Eucharist in the form of bread and/or

wine to parishioners.

Reader: Responsible for proclaiming the Word of God as ex-

pressed in the first two readings of the Mass and, at times, the Re-

sponsorial Psalm. All readers are provided with a workbook to

help understand the readings, and pronunciation of unknown

words is included.

Commentator: Commentators announce the petitions.

Usher: Greeting parishioners as they arrive for Mass, take up the

collection and any other special duties that may be needed.

Training is available for all ministries above. Most ministries are

scheduled to serve once per month.

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Liturgy Commission: Liturgy Commission: Members work together to discuss, plan and

act upon recommendations that directly affect the liturgies. This

Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month. No train-

ing necessary.

Musical Opportunities during Weekend Mass: Musicians: Musicians are responsible for accompanying the psalmist/

cantor/song leader and the congregation and/or choir at the week-

end liturgy. Musicians may be asked to practice with the psalmist/

cantor or song leader. Musicians should be trained (on their own) on

the piano, organ, guitar or other instrument.

Cantor/Song Leader: Lead the congregation in hymns and responses.

Reading music is not required, but a willingness to practice is appreci-

ated! Responsible for proclaiming, in song, the Responsorial Psalm

from the ambo after the First Reading.

Other Musical Opportunities: Children’s Choir Leader: Assist in selecting music and leading children

(grades 2-6) for weekend liturgies.

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Other Liturgical Opportunities: Adult Server: Occasionally needed for funerals and special occa-

sions. Adult servers can be male or female.

Sacristan: Sacristans set up the sacred vessels for weekend liturgies

and then clean them after the Mass.

Church & Sacristy Care: Clean sacristy and dust ambo, altar, presiders

chair, gift table, baptismal font, ambry, fill holy water font.

Altar Seamstress: A seamstress is occasionally needed to mend altar/

priestly items.

Baptism Gowns: This volunteer works as part of a team that makes in-

fant baptismal gowns.

Linen Laundry: Launder purificators and small towels used during

Masses.

Alb Laundry: Wash and repair server’s albs.

Indoor Flower Care: Once a week, the green plants in the church

and the gathering space require watering. Volunteers are scheduled

once a month.

Indoor Flower Care-Special Occasions: The flowers for Easter and

Christmas need special care requiring someone to water and tend to

the seasonal flowers and plants, i.e. lilies, poinsettias, etc. Sign up for

one or both sessions.

Environment Committee: This committee handles the planning and

implementation of decorations in the church for each of the liturgical

seasons. Members receive some guidance from the Liturgy Commis-

sion and then brainstorm ideas which are brought back to the Litrugy

Commission for approval.

Training provided for all ministries.

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Faith Formation St. Mary provides Faith Formation programs focused on bringing the Faith to life! Preschool children are invited for an age-appropriate translation of the Sunday Gospel during morning Mass. Elementary children learn the Faith thru Bible stories, saints, Catholic traditions, and prayers. Middle and high school youth sessions include icebreakers, Scripture, prayer, morality and more! Family Formation offers breakfast after Mass, large and small group activities, family projects and precious time.

Faith Formation: Living as Missionary Disciples

Education Commission: Develop faith formation policies, help plan and continue to develop our faith formation programs as we open the door of Faith for God’s children from Baptism through Confirmation. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.. Parents, Godparents, someday parents, just-like-kids representatives are needed and appreciated. Youth Board Assistant: Meet with youth leaders once a month to talk about social and other events throughout the year.

Preschool “Seeds” Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

Father Dave calls forth the children at the beginning of the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday morning for a blessing. The leaders guide children into the Parish Center for their gospel lesson filled with stories, projects, movement and learn to live as missionary disciples! Children return to their families during the offertory song!

Leaders: Take turns planning and teaching weekly lessons. There are normally 2-3 leaders in the classroom each week. Substitute Leaders: Come to the rescue when one of the leaders is unable to attend.

Family Ministry Once A Month Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Families looking for an alternative to traditional weekday 4:00 p.m. classes come for Family Formation! Families gather following the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 11:30 a.m. for eight sessions. The morning includes breakfast, large group discussion, breakout sessions, monthly family projects, prayer and a focus on living as missionary disciples. Breakfast crew: Assist by preparing food and setting up the morning buffet. Leader Helper: Jane teaches the “littles”, Paul coaches the “biggins” and Sabrina learns along with the parents. Come and assist one us!

Classes September thru April

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Tuesday/Wednesday Classes 4:00—5:15 p.m.

Missionary Disciples Elementary (K-6)

Kiddos travel to four 10-minute stations that focus on living as missionary disciples. Explore Being Catholic: Lessons about being Catholic. Time With God: Teaching how to talk to and listen to God. Faith-Filled People: Introducing children to saints and missionary disciples. Sharing God’s Story: Learning about the upcoming Sunday Gospel message and how others in the Bible became missionary disciples. Missionary Disciple Leaders/Co-Leaders: Facilitate lessons at each station. Props and explanations are provided. Group Leaders: Guide kiddos thru training stations Substitute: Save the day and step in at the last minute. Office helper: Answer phones, report absent children, secure building during stations. Playground Supervision (3:30-4:00 p.m.): Run children on the playground before class or lead indoor games.

Special Events Advent Adventure. Children come on a Saturday morning for stories, games, projects and more in preparation for Advent. Christmas Reflection: Assist with rehearsals and presentation of the Christmas program held in December during class time. Lent Classroom Helpers: K&1 Prayer; 2 Sacrament prep; 3rd

Matchstick crosses; 4th Stations of the Cross; 5th ACRE testing prep; 6th CRS Rice Bowls First Communion: Photos, pre-celebration, reception, Vacation Bible School: Assist with planning and presenting a summer program.

Middle School & High School 2nd Sunday

Middle School 6:00—7:30 p.m. High School 10:00—11:30 a.m. OR 6:00—7:30 p.m.

Faith Group Leaders: Facilitate small group DVD sessions and encourage youth to be missionary disciples. Substitutes: Needed on occasion. Sunday Morning Breakfast Crew: Preparation and serving of breakfast after Mass for high school youth.

Evening Snack Helper: Preparation and serving of snack for the evening middle and high school session. What’s your Story: Share your faith story during the last 10 minutes of class.

Other... ACTION (VOLUNTEER) ASSISTANT: Assist with monthly ACTIONS (service projects) including parish opportunities and community needs with Milton Community Action, MOME clothing exchange, Milton Area Youth Center and more! Chaperons and Missionary Leaders: Attend youth events or summer mission trips. Confirmation retreat: Assist with snacks, meals, small groups Advent Adventure: Assist with planning and follow thru of Saturday activities for the little kiddos in November. Easter Egg Hunt: Help hide eggs before Easter Masses Faith, food and fun night: Chaperon or help plan monthly social and outreach events for youth.

Youth Ministry

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Opportunities with Adult Formation:

RCIA Assistant: The RCIA Program is designed for those of other faiths

or of no faith with a strong interest in becoming Catholic. Fr. Dave is

the facilitator of this group.

Bible Study Facilitators: Facilitators are needed to assist with group

discussion for the DVD bible series. No theological background re-

quired; only a desire to learn with the rest of the group. The parish

has purchased several DVD series to choose from; the newest is Fol-

low Me by Dr. Edward Sri or you can suggest other options.

Women’s Ministry: This friendly gathering of women of all ages meets

on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments,

themed discussions, outreach projects, speakers, prayer, music and

more fill the hour. All women of the parish are welcome.

Our faith formation begins with baptism and continues throughout our

lives. While having a background in theology is definitely beneficial, it is

not a necessity to volunteering in an Adult Formation aspect. We are

all learning!

Opportunities with Parish Properties: Building Care: Volunteers work on specific projects throughout

the year that contribute to the upkeep of the church facilities.

Grounds Care: Volunteers work specific projects throughout the

year to contribute to the upkeep of the parish grounds.

Small Gardens: Volunteers take care of several small gardens

around the parish property. They have the freedom to select the

flowers and use their creative designs. They provide the general

care of planning, watering and needs for the garden they have

chosen.

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Buildings & Grounds Commission: This commission deals with the ongo-

ing upkeep of the church and all parish properties, including the rectory

and cemetery. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month in

the evening.

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Outreach Opportunities in the Community: Dismas Ministry: Are you interest-

ed in being involved in various as-

pects of the jail/prison ministry?

We work with representatives from

all of the Catholic parishes in Rock

County.

Milton Community Action: Volun-

teers assist with the Milton Food

Pantry. You decide the time you

would like to give. Help is espe-

cially needed on Wednesday’s

from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Meals on Wheels: Volunteers

bring food to the homes of peo-

ple in town who need this service.

Begins at 11:30 a.m. Monday

through Friday for approximately

45 minutes every six weeks.

Senior Stockbox: This is a program

for low income seniors. Volunteers

are needed to pick-up the Stock-

boxes from Echo each month and

for an hour on the fourth Thursday

of each month for distribution at

church.

The goal of this Ministry is to offer outreach opportunities for everyone—

young, senior, teen and entire families—to become involved in a cause that

works with your gifts, your passion and your heart.

Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry Commission: This Commission is

tasked with finding and implementing outreach opportunities within our

community and beyond for our parishioners. One of the tools for matching

individuals with their passion is the Spiritual Gifts Inventory.

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Volunteers in the Pastoral

Care area help parishioners

by providing Eucharist to

homebound/hospital patients,

provide blood pressure

screening, pray with someone

who has lost a loved one and

provide a funeral luncheon for

the grieving family.

Opportunities with Pastoral Care: Pastoral Care Commission: This commission plans and oversees the

ministries which are directed to the people of the parish who have

special needs because of illness, age, loss or other difficult circum-

stances. The commission meets on the second Tuesday of each

month in the morning.

Lourdes Ministry: Volunteers in this ministry bring the Eucharist to the

sick and homebound during a friendly visit to the hospital, institution,

assisted living facility or their home.

Camillus Ministry: Volunteers share their medical talents to help pa-

rishioners maintain a lifestyle free of sickness and disease by working

in the blood pressure clinic following the weekend Masses on the sec-

ond weekend of the month.

Rock Haven Birthday/Bingo Parties: Volunteers are needed to help

with the monthly birthday/bingo parties at Rock Haven. The residents

really enjoy the volunteers.

Additional Opportunities with Pastoral Care:

Martha Ministry: Martha Ministry provides meals for a week following

hospital stay for our parishioners. A Meal Care Minister is someone

who provides a meal for a person who is returning home from a hos-

pital stay.

Bereavement Ministry: This ministry is in need of people to be a

companion to someone who has lost a loved one, particularly dur-

ing the first year of loss. This ministry organizes the Advent Bereave-

ment Service and Social in early December.

Widow Support Group: Anyone who has lost a spouse is welcome to

attend. This group meets once a month on the fourth Tuesday at

10:00 a.m. in the Ark.

Opportunities with Funeral Luncheons: Food Volunteer: A funeral food volunteer is asked to prepare a hot

dish, salad or dessert and bring to the church prior to the funeral. A

food volunteer is not asked to do this for every funeral, but on a rotat-

ing basis.

Funeral Lunch Worker: If you sign up to work at a funeral lunch, you

are assigned to one of four groups; each group works every fourth fu-

neral. Duties includes: set-up the dining room, work in the kitchen,

and clean-up. You can pick your assignment, or you may be as-

signed one or more tasks by the group leader.

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In order to provide additional

services for our parishioners,

and for building repair costs,

we raise funds to help pay for

these items. The reality is that

without additional funds,

many services are not possi-

ble, so to keep our church

alive, we fundraise!

Opportunities with Fundraising Efforts:

Harvest Festival Leadership Team: St. Mary Harvest Festival is our larg-

est fundraising event of the year. It is held on the third weekend in

October and includes a meal, raffles, mini raffles and children’s

games. The Leadership Team consists of 25+ individuals who begin

meeting in April to plan and prepare for this event. New members

are encouraged!

Rummage Sale: In July each year, we hold a rummage sale in our

parish center. Volunteers are needed two weeks prior to the event to

help sort and price donations. Volunteers are also needed on the

day of event. Watch your email for a Flocknote in June!

Other: Have an idea on how to raise additional funds for our parish?

We want to hear your idea!

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St. Mary

Mission Statement

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Pastoral Council members are elected for a 3-

year term.

Parish Trustees are elected for a 2-year term.

Finance Council members are appointed by

the Pastor.

Names listed within each Council/Commission

are current as of 8-11-2017.

Pastor Fr. David Timmerman

Finance

Council Barry Brandt

Lynn Gardinier

Kathy Ostrowski

Gail Slepekis

Sandy Sokn

Lori Warren

Eric Weins

Milt Wendler

Liturgy

Commission Julie Armstrong

Bob Berger

Evie Nett

Pat Starr

MariAnne Warren

Education

Commission Joyce Albright

Deb Krausse

Lisa Meyers

Rod Montanye

Lori Schrank

Mike Sessler

Mary Kay Sitter

EMHC

Reader

Commentator

Usher

Musicians

Singers

Music Selection

Sacristan

Seamstress’

Linen Laundry

Alb Laundry

Environment

Committee

Indoor Flower

Care

& Special

Occasion

Catechists

YM Leaders

All FF

Volunteers

Pastoral Council Marci Brandt

Ed Butler

Val Crofts

Rod Montanye

Lori Schrank

Mary Kay Sitter

Patricia Starr

Steve Vicenzi

Mark Warren

Milt Wendler, Trustee

Barry Brandt, Trustee

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Building &

Grounds

Commission Ed Butler

Rick Elbert

Rudy Gaddini

Norb Jarzynski

Ron Kaiser

Jeff Kosharek

Tom Krausse

John Turkowski

Ron Yoss

Interfaith

Community

Outreach Marci Brandt

Linda Groeschl

Jessica Locher

Jacquelyn Schuh

Mike Sessler

Gail Slepekis

Rick Tomten

Mike Tracey

Steve Vicenzi

Mari Anne Warren

Mark Warren

Pastoral Care

Commission Betty Jo Ban

Marci Brandt

Mary Jane Hendricks

Barb Hensgen

Clarence Lornson

Building Care

Ground Care

Small Gardens

Cemetery All Outreach

Volunteer

Opportunities

Camillus

Lourdes

Rock Haven

Martha Ministry

Bereavement

Card Cmte

Funeral

Luncheons

Fundraising

Harvest Festival

Calendar Raffle

Rummage Sale

Staff Vicki Kersten

Sabrina Elsen

Paul Schultz

Theresa Slein

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837 Parkview Dr.

Milton, WI 53563

608-868-3338

Email: stmarymilton@gmail.com

www.saintmarymilton.org

Parish Staff:

Pastor Fr. Dave

Timmerman

608-868-3338 frdave.timmerman1@gmail.com

Business Admin Vicki Kersten 608-868-3337 victoria.kersten1@gmail.com

Liturgy Coordinator Theresa Slein 608-868-3335 theresa.slein@gmail.com

Faith Formation Sabrina Elsen 608-868-3334 sabrina.elsen1@gmail.com

Admin Assist. Paul Schultz 608-868-3336 paul.schultz.sm@gmail.com