Spiritual Growth Commission

Adult Come, Lord Jesus
A ministry of small groups that meet for prayer using Sunday readings.

Responsibilities include: Self-development through personal prayer and spirituality.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Approximately once a week.
Contact:  Jane Sherman

Adult Formation
A ministry that provides educational and spiritual growth opportunities to the parish.

Responsibilities include: Facilitating classes, programs, and other events on varied topics; involvement also includes providing refreshments and other supportive services.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact:  Lane Barry or Katherine Lewis

Engaged Sponsor Couple
A ministry that assists the Priest in the preparation of engaged couples for marriage.

Responsibilities include: A husband and wife team meeting in their home with the engaged couple.
Time Commitment/Meetings: From two to five weekly, two-hour sessions per engaged couple; usually assist two couples per year.
Contact:  Erica Badeaux or Angela Angelloz

Library
A ministry that maintains the parish library.

Responsibilities include: Organizing periodicals, books and videos as well as monitoring the return of borrowed items.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact:  Fr. Than Vu

Mission Retreat Team
A ministry that provides spiritual growth opportunities for parishioners.

Responsibilities include: Coordinating and hosting Parish Missions, Parish Retreats, and Evenings of Prayer.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact:  Deacon John Veron

Prayer Line
A ministry whose members pray for the special intentions of others.

Responsibilities include: Praying for, receiving and passing along prayer requests/special intentions. Intentions are submitted to the prayer line by phone and by email to staloysiusprayer@yahoo.com
Time Commitment/Meetings: Daily.
Contact: Odette Collett, 766-5470 or Adiare Yarbo, 763-6915

RCIA Ministries
A ministry to those preparing for membership in the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Responsibilities include:

• RCIA Sponsor accompanies a candidate throughout the Rite.
• RCIA Scripture Session Leader would be responsible for presenting a scripture session to the candidates.
• RCIA Hospitality Committee member would be responsible for refreshments for all RCIA meetings and sessions, as well as the Easter Vigil reception.
• RCIA Children's Ministries member would be a catechist for children entering the Church through RCIA.

Time Commitment/Meetings: Sunday sessions after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 11:00 a.m. as well as retreats and Rites.
Contact: Deacon John Veron

Rosary Group
A ministry whose members meet to recite the rosary together.

Responsibilities include: Meeting at 7:30 p.m. every second Monday of the month in church to recite the rosary. An opportunity for fellowship is available after prayer.
Time Commitment/Meetings: One day a month.
Contact: Bill Holden

Small Christian Community
A ministry that promotes a connecting of faith and life events.

Responsibilities include: Formation and participation in new SCC, assisting current SCC groups with faith development, and planning an annual gathering.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies by group; developmental group meets quarterly.
Contact: Jan Herrington

Women's Retreat Team
A ministry that provides the opportunity for women to come together to reflect and pray for spiritual renewal.

Responsibilities include: Planning, coordinating and implementing several morning or day retreats.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Time commitment varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact: Lisa Mayeaux

Vocations
A ministry that instigates programs to spark interest in considering a religious vocation.

Responsibilities include: Developing videos, brochures, articles, etc. and promoting religious vocations
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact: Armando Corripio