Introduction
Prayer is opening the heart and mind to God. Prayer is not just a detail but the heart and soul of all we do. "Come Holy Spirit" Jesus said the Holy Spirit is the necessary source for every thought and word, from the beginning of the church at Pentecost until today.

Prayer Group
Those interested in gathering regularly for prayer and reading the scriptures. Although each Mass and liturgical service is prayer, this group meets to discover the different forms of prayer. For further information please contact, Ginette Gomez, Lynn Hanks, Martha Tidlund 256-6181.

Pax Christi
An international group of citizens working for peace in the name of Christ, this group has a long history in the parish. Fenna Lee Bonsignore organizes it. For further information please call 256-6181.

Adoration on Thursdays
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of Jesus Christ, usually from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM every Thursday in the Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a silent devotion of prayer and meditation. Please sign-up for an hour each week. Contact Margaret Crossman 256-6181

Rosary
The rosary is a meditation on the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Mary, the Mother of God in fifteen mysteries of the rosary. Recited every day before 8:00 a.m. Mass and recited regularly at the Amherst Nursing Home. Please call 256-6181.

Play Guitar or other musical instruments
Join the choir and music director to enhance the liturgies as a musician. Music lifts the heart and mind to God with the help of this ministry. Contact David Rutherford 256-6181.

Choir
Enhancing our worship with music in the Senior Choir or the Children's Choir. Singing during funerals (St. Martha's Choir) or singing in the nursing home during Mass. Contact David Rutherford 549-3535.

Children's Choir
Children under twelve singing on a regular basis at Mass. Each grade plans a Sunday liturgy during the religious education year. Contact 256-6181.

Lectors
Proclaims the Word of God. Contact Fr. John Smegal 256-6181.

Eucharistic Ministers
Ministering Communion to the People of God within the gathering Liturgical Assembly and Visiting the Sick at Home or at Amherst Nursing Home. Please call 256-6181.

Visiting the Sick
Pastoral visits to the sick and elderly in the community, bringing a bulletin, making a visit, sharing your life with them Contact Margaret Coty 256-6181.

Altar Servers
Representing the people and helping the priest celebrate the liturgy with dignity to praise God. Contact Michael Como 256-6181.

Sacristy and Altar Care/Altar Guild
Preparing the Sanctuary and altar linens for a reverent celebration of the Eucharistic. Caring for the vestments, the altar linen, the lights and candles around the altar and in the sacristy. Contact Martha Tidlund at 256-6181.

Ministers of Hospitality
Coming to the Mass early to greet parishioners and guests. To create an atmosphere of hospitality, to hand out a bulletin and wish them a great day. Contact Ginette Gomez 256-6181.

Ushers
Willing to take up the collection and to assist the people in finding a seat in the pews when crowded. John Gedmin 256-6181.

Decorations
Decorating the church and rectory throughout the liturgical year For further information please call 256-6181.

Spiritual Life Committee
Parishioners willing to meet each month to enhance the spiritual life of the parish. Ginette Gomez 256-6181.

Evangelization/Outreach Committee
To reach out to every member of the community especially the unchurch, those not going to church or members coming back to the church. For further information please call 256-6181. To bring about in all Catholics, an enthusiasm for their faith. And a willingness to share their faith with others. To invite all people, no matter their social or cultural background, to hear the message of Christ and to come and join us. To foster Catholic teachings and gospel values in American Culture, by promoting the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of life.

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