The following ministries are in full swing at St. Anastasia. We have a yearly recommitment weekend each autumn, but also welcome newcomers all through the year. If you see anything here that interests you, please call or email Kim Houseman (ext. 112)
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | LEADER |
|---|---|---|
| Advent by Candlelight | Reflect and socialize/for women | Ann Toth, Marian Bart |
| Bereavement Care | Contact and console the bereaved, primarily through letter writing | Kim Houseman, Becky Garity |
| Bread for the World | Contact legislators to make laws that provide justice for the hungry, 1x/year | Jim Murray |
| Children’s Liturgy | Teach kids ages 5-9 about Mass and the Scriptures | Chris Broses |
| Eucharistic Ministers to Beaumont | Pray, visit, and bring Eucharist to hospital patients. Rotating schedule. | Kim Houseman |
| Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound | Pray, visit, and bring Eucharist to homebound | Kim Houseman |
| Focus:HOPE | Deliver monthly food packages to residents of Bethany Villa | Kim Houseman, Neena Pottoore |
| Food Pantry/Assistance | Help local people in need | Becky McKelvey |
| Forgiveness Services | Provide systematic, prayerful liturgy to help us let go of past hurts | Jenni Jaworski, Chris Dowdall |
| Garden of Giving | Grow produce for our neighbors in need. | Cheryl Goniwiecha |
| Giving Tree | 2x/yr special collections for organizations that need help | Ann Toth, Jodie Montana |
| No One Dies Alone | Companionship for the dying at Troy Beaumont | Mark Garascia |
| Letter Writing to Military | Write letters to members of our Military Services 2x/yr | Florence Parent |
| Marthas | Blood drives, Meals On Wheels, Emergency meals and childcare, light chores or errands for those in need | Terry Slater, Kim Houseman |
| Men’s Fellowship | Fellowship, Worship, Service | Deacon Ron Cook |
| Military Family Support Group | Wisdom, Strength, and Courage for families of those in our military | Patricia Ullmann, Don Plachta |
| Mission Committee | Support Resurrection Home in KY, including 2x/yr clothing drives | Barb and John Vella, Carol Reschke |
| MOMS Group | Service, fellowship, prayer, and study for mothers | Kim Houseman, Beth Collison, Marian Bart |
| Orphan Ministry | Support emotional, physical, spiritual, and educational needs of orphans – locally and globally | Chris Broses |
| Parish Health Team | Provide health education and services to our congregation | Pam Pipas, Julie McClure |
| Parish Services Directory | Publishing directory of parishioners who provide professional services, to uphold the dignity of our work | Kim Houseman |
| Pax Christi | Promote Christ’s peace and social justice. | Mike and MaryKay Martin |
| Prayer/Fasting Teams | Join forces to pray for others while sacrificing for them too. In conjunction with St. Aloysius, and in our broader community too. | Kim Houseman |
| Prayer Shawls | Knit/crochet and pray for those who receive the shawls. Meet at Faith@Work 1x/mo. | Pam Pipas, Kim Houseman |
| Project Linus | Make and deliver blankets to children who need some extra security and love. Daily from homes, big meetings 2x/yr. Vist the Project Linus website. | Allyson Wyckhuyse |
| Respect Life | Promote life from the moment of conception to natural death | Kathy Cischke |
| South Oakland Shelter | Participate with other churches in program that serves the homeless, usually 2x/year | Anne Lamont |
| Stephens Ministry | Provide well-trained pastoral care to those who need a listening heart | Julie Skotzke, Angela Mazur |
| “St. Joe’s Workshop” Re-employment Ministry | Spiritual and practical support of people in need of jobs St. Joe's Workshop website. | Maria Elena Pace, Jack Witt, Frank Kijek, Matt Kukla, Teresa Monsour |
| St. Vincent de Paul | Assist any in need - ongoing | Mike Curran, Fr. Mark |
| Veronicas | Organize, prepare, serve, and clean up post-funeral brunches | Carole Kosciolek |
| Wake Ministry | Lead wake services | Becky Garity |
The following ministries are in various stages of development. We would welcome your leadership and/or participation. Please call or email Kim Houseman (ext. 112) to find out more.
| NAME | BRIEF DESCRIPTION | LEADERS |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Ministry | (under research) | Jo Rhoads |
| The Refinery | Donate and re-direct certain items that would otherwise go to waste. (Example: box-tops for education) | (needed) |
| Holiday Meal Sharing | Matching hosts and guests for memorable holiday celebrations | (needed) |