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THIS PAGE LAST Updated: 04/15/11
The parishioners attending Holy Redeemer, Holy Family, Our Lady of the Snows, and Holy Trinity Churches are very active in a wide variety of ministry functions related to our Catholic faith and our local communities. These ministries can be classified into 4 major components:
- Liturgical
- Faith Development
- Parish Outreach
- Community Outreach
Supporting these ministries are the Holy Redeemer Parish Council, Holy Trinity Pastoral Council, and the Finance Councils. Included are contact names, description and meeting times. Please contact these people with your questions and comments on how we can improve our services and increase your interest as support volunteers. We need your HELP!!
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Key to Format
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| Description: Why we're here and what we do. |
| Contact Name |
Church:
HR = Holy Redeemer
HT = Holy Trinity
OL = Our Lady of the Snows
HF = Holy Family |
Phone Number
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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| Description: The purpose of this program is interior growth - closeness to God. Members joining this group have access to other's prayer support. |
| OFFICE |
HR |
541-536-3571 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
Meeting:
HR - Friday - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
HT - Thursday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Altar Servers
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| Description: To provide training for our young people as altar servers. |
| Henry (Kim) Davis |
HR |
503-537-8004 |
| David Guasco |
HT |
541-598-6595 |
| Meeting: All Churches |
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Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
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| Description: Participate in the body of Christ by distributing the Eucharistic sacrament at the Weekend Mass. |
| Dorothy Spielman |
HR |
541-536-9477 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
| Mary Vroman |
OL |
541-433-2357 |
| Meeting: All Churches |
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Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
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| Description: To find people in adult foster homes and private homes without a church home and to draw these people into the Community by bringing them Communion. |
| Henry Davis |
HR |
503-537-8004 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
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Greeters / Ushers / Hospitality
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| Description: Establish a welcoming and friendly atmosphere prior, during and after the celebration of the Mass. |
| Judi Kester |
Greeters - HR |
541-536-6166 |
| Carl Jansen |
HT |
541-593-2777 |
| Everyone |
OL |
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| Everyone |
HF |
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Meeting: All Churches / Weekends before each Mass
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Knights of Columbus (Rev. William Coughlan Council #9932) |
| Description: Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. |
| Chuck Washburn |
Grand Knight |
541-536-5050 |
| David Guasco |
Financial Secretary |
541-598-6595 |
| Meeting: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM (location rotates between HR & HT - call the office). |
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Lectors
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| Description: Lectors make known the Word of God through the first and second liturgy reading and prayer of the faithful at Mass. |
| George Spielman |
HR |
541-593-2990 |
| Jim McCormick |
HT |
541-598-9075 |
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| Meeting: All Churches |
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Liturgical Art
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| Description: Provides flowers, designs banners, calligraphic work, and other liturgical and community artwork, and establishes guidelines for artwork in the church building. |
| Liz Manczak |
HR |
541-388-7330 |
| Elreta Humeston |
HT |
541-598-7332 |
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Liturgy Committee
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| Description: Planning, preparation, and evaluation of liturgies. Coordinate style and content within seasonal themes. |
| Nick Wavers |
ALL Churches |
541-815-3424 |
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Music Ministry
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| Description: To provide celebration, prayer and a sense of community through song at the Masses and special occasions. Music Ministry includes members of the choir, musicians, cantors, and the music director. Rehearsals are open to all. |
| Nick Wavers |
ALL Churches |
541-815-3424 |
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Prayer Chain
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| Description: Members pledge to pray for all requests brought to the group. In critical times of illness, accident, death, and personal problems we turn to God for comfort. The knowledge that others are praying in our behalf brings added comfort and healing. |
| Debbie Barrett |
HR |
541-593-2990 |
| Marge Mooney |
HT |
541-593-2287 |
| Mary Dutcher |
OL |
541-433-2519 |
| Laura Parks |
HR |
541-576-2651 |
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Sacristans
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| Description: Prepare for Weekend Liturgy. Maintain sacred vessels and order supplies of wine, bread and candles. |
| Nick Wavers |
HR |
541-815-3424 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
| Meeting Place: All Churches / Weekends |
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FAITH DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES
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Adult Education Study
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| Description: On-going ministry which takes various forms from sacramental preparation to Bible study |
| OFFICE |
HR/HT |
541-536-3571 |
| Meeting: All Churches as scheduled. |
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Baptism Preparation
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| Description: Preparation for parents and Godparents of young children for initiation into the community through the sacrament of Baptism. Please call for church's baptismal policy. |
| OFFICE |
HR/HT |
541-536-3571 |
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First Communion / Reconciliation Preparation
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| Description: These programs include fellowship and educational contact intended to welcome into our community and prepare individuals and families for sacraments fundamental to our faith. First Communion Program includes weekly sessions educating children (2nd grade and older) and their parents in the sacraments of Eucharist and Liturgy. |
| Debbie Garrett |
ALL CHURCHES |
541-536-1992 |
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Lenten Program
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| Description: This yearly program provides outstanding meatless soup and bread dinners throughout the Lenten Season combined with Stations of the Cross. |
| Toni Baker |
HR |
541-536-2959 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
| Meeting: Fridays during Lent - Stations begin at 5:30PM followed by a meatless soup dinner (donations for dinner are given to the poor in our community). |
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Marriage Preparation
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| Description: Classes and counseling for the preparation of adults for a Catholic marriage. Please call for church's marriage policy. |
| OFFICE |
541-536-3571 |
| Meeting: 3 months preparation |
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Mission Committee |
| Description: Organizes and promotes the annual Parish Mission held at Holy Redeemer. |
| Chuck Washburn |
Parish |
541-536-5050 |
| Meeting: Meetings are specific to mission agenda - please call. |
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
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| Description: RCIA provides information and personal preparation to adults considering what it means to be Catholic, and considering Baptism and full communion into the Roman Catholic faith. |
| OFFICE |
541-536-3571 |
| Meeting: 22 week program (generally begins in October and goes through the Easter Vigil). |
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Teen Ministry
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| Description: Teenagers will learn to use the Bible, become involved with the community and take time to get to know one another. This will promote better understanding and growth in our young people: That we are all children of God; That our obligation is to know Our Lord better through His Word and involvement with His people, both in our church community and outside of it. |
| Toby & Jennifer Wilson |
Middle School (R.O.C.K.) |
541-536-8917 |
| * Meeting: HR Children's Chapel; Wed 5:15 - 6:45 PM |
| Shawn & Sally Sutton |
High School (C.H.A.O.S.) |
541-536-7610 |
| * Meeting: HR Church; Wed 5:15 - 6:45 PM |
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Vacation Bible School
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| Description: A one-week summer school program for Kindergarten through 5th Grade providing children an opportunity to enrich their faith and understanding through Bible stories, skits, crafts, music, friendship and fun. Adults volunteer in various aspects of the program and have assistance from the older youth. |
| Debbie Garrett |
HR |
541-536-1992 |
| Meeting: Holy Redeemer / Call for current information |
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PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
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Holy Redeemer Altar Society
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| Description: This ministry covers a variety of services including altar flowers, holiday church decorating, fund raisers, Friday night Lenten suppers after Stations of the Cross, Patio Sale, Christmas Bazaar, assisting in the Red Cross blood drive, supervising sacristans who care for Altar cloths, the Sunshine ministry, mail cards/keep in touch with the new parishioners, keeping the church clean and a welcoming place for all. |
| Toni Baker (Holy Redeemer) |
541-536-2959 |
| OFFICE (Holy Trinity) |
541-593-5990 |
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Legion of Mary
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| Description: Largest Apostolic organization in the Catholic church. Provides Catholics an opportunity to do something positive for the Church while at the same time deepening their spiritual life and strengthening their faith. |
| Teresita Toscano |
541-536-2034 |
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| Meeting Place: Call for Place |
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Library
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| Description: To build and maintain the church Library's. |
| Carole Barclay |
HR |
541-536-3124 |
| OFFICE |
HT |
541-593-5990 |
| Meeting: Library / As needed |
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Parish Bulletin / Newsletter
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| Description: Parish-wide information published weekly. |
| OFFICE |
HR |
541-536-3571 |
| Meeting Time: Deadline for submission is Tuesday by Midnight. |
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Parish Communications: News Media & Web site
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| www.holyredeemerparish.net |
| Description: To provide current information to parish members, visitors, and everyone throughout the world with an internet connection seeking information regarding what our parish believes and does to communicate the spirit of Jesus and his divine mercy. |
| OFFICE |
holyrdmr@msn.com |
541-536-3571 / 541-593-5990 |
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Property Maintenance
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| Description: To maintain and enhance the physical property (excluding landscaping) in a usable, safe and operational condition. Members perform repairs and preventative maintenance, and select appropriate vendors to perform repair or services. Members apply their talents on an as required basis. |
| OFFICE |
HR & HT |
541-536-3571 |
| Meeting Place / Time: As Needed |
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Socials
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| Description: We regularly celebrate as a community. Activities involve whole parish, but are tailored toward helping our families learn and express their Christian heritage as they celebrate table fellowship while sharing a meal. This includes regular potlucks. |
| Toni Baker |
HR |
541-536-2959 |
| Pat Anderes |
HT |
541-593-1123 |
| Mary Vroman |
OL |
541-433-2357 |
| Laura House |
HF |
541-576-2415 |
| Meeting: As Scheduled for Holy Redeemer and Holy Trinity. Our Lady of the Snows holds a monthly potluck every 4th Sunday. Holy Family holds a monthly potluck every 2nd Sunday. |
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Sunday Coffee Hour
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| Description: Coffee Hour allows us to continue celebration of the Sunday Mass. It provides the opportunity for new and old parish members to cultivate existing friendships and make new friends. It also honors special occasions and sacraments. Volunteers provide baked goods each Sunday morning and prepare and serve coffee and juice after each Mass. They also clean up afterwards. |
| Eva Krueger |
HR |
541-536-8936 |
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Welcoming Committee |
| Description: Through a 6 month process, these committee members bring our new parshioners a warm personal welcoming that ends with a great call to Stewardship. |
| Cecilia Costas |
Parish |
541-598-2998 |
| Meeting: Meetings are on an as need basis - please call. |
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Telephone Tree
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| Description: To manage an efficient telephone tree for informing parishioners of events and late breaking news. |
| OFFICE |
HR |
541-536-3571 |
| Anne Lippert |
HT |
541-330-6855 |
| Mary Vroman |
OL |
541-433-2357 |
| Laura House |
HF |
541-576-2415 |
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES
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Funerals & Weddings
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| Description: Prepare and serve meals after funeral services held at the church and clean up, too. Assists with hospitality during weddings. |
| Patti Abbett |
HR |
541-280-4338 |
| Pat Anderes |
HT |
541-593-1123 |
| Meeting: All Churches as needed. |
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Holy Trinity Community Outreach (Care & Share Program)
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| Description: Guided by the Holy Spirit, this program is to foster and encourage participation by church members in sharing time, talent and resources with families/children at the Three Rivers Grade School and residential areas south of Sunriver to LaPine. Activities focus on after-school programs, monthly food boxes for the needy, and the Christmas basket program. In 2009, the Care & Share Program supplied food to 200+ families composed of 600+ individuals each month. This program could always use more volunteers to help. |
| Marlene and David Guasco gwazko@cmc.net |
541-598-6595 |
| Meeting: Distributions are held the last Friday of each month (except Nov & Dec). Location is a warehouse in front of Three Rivers School in the Business District in Sunriver. |
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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
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| Description: The volunteers are neighbors who give a helping hand to seniors and to persons of any age who live with a disability. |
| Marilyn Myers |
HR/HT |
541-598-7280 |
| Meeting Place: High Lakes Christian Church, La Pine |
| Meeting Time: First Tuesday after the First Monday at 5pm |
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St. Vincent dePaul
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| Description: Provides food and additional services (shelter, utilities, medical aid) as need arises within community. All services are confidential. |
| STORE PHONE |
541-536-1956 |
| Meeting: New Retail Thrift Store (9-5, Mon-Sat) On Huntington, North of La Pine Post Office |
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PARISH / PASTORAL / ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE COUNCILS
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Administrative and Finance Councils
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| Description: To serve as a planning and advisory body for the parish in the management of its physical assets. It also serves as a Financial Review Panel. |
| Andy Meeuwsen (Pres) |
HR |
541-536-8585 |
| Jerry Moore |
HR |
541-536-2894 |
| Henry (Kim) Davis |
HR |
503-537-8004 |
| Arlene Mura |
HR/HT/OL/HF |
541-536-2248 |
| Mike Brannan (Pres) |
HT |
541-593-6021 |
| Jonathan Kahnoski |
HT |
541-598-2047 |
| David Jendro |
HT |
541-593-0232 |
| David Guasco |
HT |
541-598-6595 |
| Roger Pfeifer |
HT |
541-593-4478 |
| Mike House |
HF |
541-576-2415 |
| Mary Dutcher |
OL |
541-433-2519 |
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Holy Redeemer Parish Council
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| Description: This group sets the goals for community development, social action, and other pastoral ministries. They meet as a full team and in sub-committees to plan programs, prioritize resources, initiate and review activities supporting the diverse ministerial needs of the parish. Members consist of the Pastor, Associate Pastor, Office staff, President of the Altar Society Faith Development Coordinator, and 9 elected members from the parish at large. Each member acts as an advocate and communicator for various organized ministries of the parish. |
| Tony Bergeron, President |
541-536-3197 |
| Mary Lowe |
541-536-1055 |
| Debbie Barrett, Vice President |
541-593-2990 |
| Mike House, HF Representative |
541-576-2415 |
| Steve Rummell, Pastoral President |
541-536-7634 |
| Mary Vroman, OLOS Representative |
541-433-2357 |
| Holy Trinity Council Rep. |
see list below |
| Meeting: Parish Rectory / 4th Tuesday at 4:00 pm |
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Holy Trinity Pastoral Committee
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| Description: This autonomous group conducts the business for the Holy Trinity Community in much the same fashion as the Parish Council mentioned above, as an arm of that council. Members consist of the Pastor, Associate Pastor, Operations Manager, and 5 elected members of Holy Trinity Church at large. |
| Cecilia Costas, President |
HT |
541-598-2998 |
| Kathie Thatcher, Vice-President |
HT |
541-593-3318 |
| Jim Humeston |
HT |
541-598-7332 |
| Ray Cecchi |
HT |
541-598-2062 |
| Marlene Guasco |
HT |
541-598-6595 |
| Meeting Place: Holy Trinity Church / 1st Thursday, 10:15 AM |
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