PRAYER
First Friday Devotion offers the opportunity for prayerful reflection on the call to a deeper devotion to the Holy Eucharist and a more faithful living of the Christian life.
Daytime Bible Study Fran Sobieski 509.276.2263
Monday Morning Prayer Group Cassie Hill 509.276.5716 Annette Roy 509.276.5625
The “Lecto Divina” prayer group reads the next week’s Gospel on Monday evenings, and then shares insights into how the Lord has touched their lives. The evening ends with intercessionary prayers.
Prayer Chain Carolyn Pratt 509.276.1064
Our prayer chain group reaches out to those in need of prayers during a difficult time. Members are contacted by phone or e-mail to carry out the request.
Rosary Del Mathuse 509.276.2845
Praying the Rosary promotes devotion to Mary and contemplation upon the Mysteries of Christ. The Rosary is prayed Tuesday through Friday at 8:30AM - before 9:00AM daily Mass.
LITURGY
Eucharistic Ministers Jeanie Nicholson 509.292.2629
The Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest in distributing the Body of Christ and the Precious Blood during Mass. Some Eucharistic Ministers take the Eucharist to those who are homebound. Jeanie Nicholson 509.292.2629
Lectors Dennis Allard 509.276.8474 Our lectors proclaim the good news that is the Word of God in Sacred Scriptures to the worshiping assembly.
Music Nola Koesel 509.292.9653
To enhance the worship experience through melodic prayer is the goal of the various music groups. We invite and encourage participation by the congregation and we welcome others to join us.
Altar Servers Father Al Grasher 509.276.2984
Altar servers assist the priest at Mass. New members are sought and trained in the Fall of each year.
Eileen Hartzell 509.276.1644
Keeping fresh flowers or live plants before the altar provides beauty to our Celebration. If supply is pleantiful we will place them throughout the church.
Church Cleaning Paula Bacon 509.233.8259
Teams of parish volunteers (two or three at a time) maintain and clean the church to provide a warm, inviting and clean place for all to worship.
Knights of Columbus Duane Morrow 509.233.8454
The Knights of Columbus is an organization of Catholic men and their families, and Religious. Every day the Knights experience the importance of the vision of their founder Fr. Michael J McGiveny: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. By working together the Knights help those most in need.
Altar Society Cassie Hill 509.276.5716
The Altar Society welcomes all parish women to care for the Altar and Sanctuary of the church. The Society also promotes spiritual and social activities in the parish.
Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship John Harris 509.276.5099
Refreshments and fellowship are provided after the Sunday morning Masses. Service includes setup before the 8:30AM Mass and clean up after the 10:30AM Mass.
Parishioners Helping Parishioners Deacon Dick Skok 509.276.2512
Our mission at St. Mary's is to provide prayer, a presence, and assistance to those in our faith community. Presence and assistance might include offering companionship to the sick and homebound (including Eucharistic Ministry), visiting parishioners in the hospital or in care facilities, offering bereavement support through cards and personal contact, and supporting those on the prayer list.
Religious Education Cathy Chase 509.276.7303
The mission of our religious education program is to assist parents in the guiding of their children to the fullness of the Catholic faith, through education, love of God and love of self.
Lending Library Lynette Thomas 509.276.6512
Materials are received by donation and placed in the Library in the parish hall. Anyone is welcome to check out a book, video or DVD.
Small Fundraising Group Fran Hailey 509.276.2760 / 509.990.3069
We develop ways to raise money for our Building Fund. Chocolate, pins, gift baskets, raffles and job exchange are some of the ways we help fund the "extras" in the new church building.
Pastoral Council Father Al Grasher 509.276.2984
The Pastoral Council is an advisory group of parishioners who council the Pastor in matters of the parish. These matters include: spiritual, educational and financial affairs. Members of this council are nominated by the parishioners. Current members are:Deacon Dick Skok, Jack Schneider, Vince Moeller, Jeanie Nicholson, Lynette Thomas, Dennis Allard and Ann Fenn.
Finance Council
The Finance Council advises the Pastor on the financial well being of the parish and responsible stewardship of the parish’s assets. Members to this committee are appointed by the Pastor.
Design Committee
Working with an architect, this committee is planning our new church building. This committee is comprised of volunteer members.
Cemetery Council Father Al Grasher 509.276.2984
Holy Redeemer Cemetery Council is an advisory group to the pastor. This group keeps Father informed of the operation and maintenance of the cemetery. This council is comprised of volunteer members. Current members are: Deacon Dick Skok, Dennis Allard, Darrell Wehr, Dennis Koesel, Jack Schneider, Dianna Slama, Bety Stinger, Greg Yochum. Holy Redeemer Cemetery is located on 6th and Coville Road in Deer Park.
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