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ALTAR SERVERS: see Liturgical Ministry
ALTAR SOCIETY: Total care of altar, change cloths, candles and do hand laundry. Need volunteers. Contact Dorothy
Kennedy, 482-2148.
ART & ENVIRONMENT: see Liturgical Ministry
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BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ): High school teens gather to meet
other Catholic Christian teens and their friends. Sundays, Church Hall 7-8:30 pm. Check us out on our website www.smmbasic.com.
Contact the BASIC Office, 482-1219 x 234, or cwendt@smmbasic.com.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Assist families in planning Liturgy for funeral vigils, Masses and interments. Provides follow-up and support
for those left grieving. Contact: Deacon George Bednar, 484-8079.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA:
Organization for young boys from 5th grade to age 18. Builds independence and character.
Meets every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30pm at School Hall. Contact: Randy Wendt, 482-2367.
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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA: Organization of women to raise money for charitable work, i.e. Seminarians, Catholic Relief, Habitat for Humanity, etc., and support the parish. Meets the first Tuesdays, 7:00 pm. In School Hall. Contact Lorna Neumeier, 484-3965.
CENACLE MOVEMENT: Prayer group; meets in the church Tuesdays, 7:00 pm. Recites rosary and additional prayers for
priests and religious all over the world. Contact Jim Fagnant, 484-3896.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Gathers weekly to give praise and worship to God through the expression of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Offer petitions for the parish community, individuals and the world’s needs. Meets every Monday, 7:15 pm in the
Music Room at the Church Hall. Contact Beryl Alfino, 482-8396.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE: Food pantry from noon to 5:00 pm, Mondays. Assists in emergencies with utilities, rent, etc.
Accept baby and young children’s clothing on the 1st Monday of each month, which are also needed for families.
Contact Jessica Bessette, 484-0532.
COFFEE & DONUTS: Provides opportunity for hospitality after Sunday morning Masses. Fund raising
opportunity for parish groups who volunteer. Contact Parish Office, 484-0532.
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DETENTION MINISTRY: Provide quality pastoral care for the incarcerated at all county facilities.
Contact Margaret Oberon, 988-0903.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: see Liturgical Ministry
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE SICK: see Liturgical Ministry
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FAMILY TO FAMILY: Prepares & serves breakfast to those in need on 3rd Sunday of each month at dining facility in Ventura. Contact John & Cecilia Kwolek, 484-2325.
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HEALTH MINISTRY: Promote and advocate the many resources and services available throughout our
parish and local community; improve and maintain the best possible health of mind,
body and spirit. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm, Parish Center.
Contact Janet Leifur, R.N.,
M.S.N., pager, 378-2663 or jaleifur@hotmail.com.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Catholic men’s fraternal organization. Raises funds for Catholic youth scholarships and other charitable organizations. Meets 1st Thursday of month-Membership open to practicing Catholic men only. Contact George Meyer, 482-3438 or Ed Miller, 987-8336.
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LECTORS: see Liturgical Ministry
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LITURGICAL MINISTRY: There are many
opportunities for the baptized to share their gifts in
service of the parish in liturgical ministries. Formation and training are provided for all who
wish to answer the call to service. Contact the
Parish Office, 484-0532, for
further information on the ministries listed below, except where noted.
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ALTAR SERVERS: Young people 5th grade and up who wish to serve by assisting
the priests and other ministers during worship.
ART & ENVIRONMENT: Prepares seasonal environment in the church and chapel
according to the liturgical calendar.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Assist with distribution of Holy Communion at
Sunday, weekday and other liturgies. Interview required.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS to the SICK: Commissioned Eucharistic Ministers who bring the
Eucharist to sick parishioners in their homes,
nursing homes or hospital whenever needed.
LECTORS: Proclaim the word of God at Sunday, daily and special liturgies.
LITURGY BOARD: Read and study church liturgical documents and directives
and set vision and goals for parish worship; help form parish
community in liturgical
principles and directives.
MUSIC MINISTRY: Wide variety of choirs, cantors and instrumentalists that work
together to establish a common repertoire and a spirit of unity
and celebration at all Masses. Contact Michella Williams,
Director of Music, 484-0532.
HOSPITALITY and USHERS: Greet and welcome all who attend Mass and assisting
with various services such as weekly collection during Mass.
WEDDING COORDINATORS: Arrange for and conduct wedding rehearsal, coordinate florists,
ushers, photographer, etc. Set up church/chapel for liturgy.
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
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MUSIC MINISTRY: see Liturgical Ministry
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OASIS: Keeps seniors living independently for as long as possible through case management and volunteers. Contact OASIS office,
987-2083.
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PRAYER CHAIN: Call for prayers for illness, marriage, unemployment, children or other special intentions. Contact Phone:
532-1617.
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): For adults 18 years or older who want to know more abut the Catholic faith and are considering baptism or converting to Catholicism. Contact
the Faith Formation Office, 482-1219.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: see Faith Formation
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY: To promote the culture of life and to defend life from conception to natural death. Contact Teri Norris, 482-1195.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Dedicated to serving individuals in need. Our distinction is that,
"No act of charity is foreign to our society," as we travel to visit
with those we serve. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
in the St. Mary Magdalen School Hall. Contact Marc
Melinkovich, 987-7757.
SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED CATHOLICS (SDWC): Support group providing both educational and social
meetings-2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 7:00 pm, SMM School, room 8.
Contact Shirley Saffire, 482-4614.
SEWING CIRCLE: Makes quilts, receiving blankets, etc. for layettes for needy babies. Christmas items
are made to raise money at a Holiday Bazaar to complete the layettes. Volunteers are
needed. Contact: Connie Escarino, 987-1653 or Mariette Coolidge, 987-3128.
SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES: Parishioners meet weekly in small groups to read and reflect on the next Sunday’s scripture readings. Contact
Cecilia Kwolek, 484-2325.
SUPER SENIORS: Social Organization for seniors (over 55). Meets 2~ Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am,
Church Hall for education and, sometimes, lunch. Also participate in one day trips
to museums, stage shows and trips to Laughlin. Contact Gary Barrett, 482-3317.
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USHER/HOSPlTALITY MINISTRY: see Liturgical Ministry
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VIETNAMESE GROUP: Sunday in the Chapel. Social follows.
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WELCOMING MINISTRY: Visit/welcome parishioners new to St. Mary Magdalen; provide information about
parish community and ministries. Hold quarterly receptions to further welcome new
parishioners. Contact: Jan Jones, 482-0069 or Barbara Flournoy 558-2600
WEDDING COORDINATORS: see Liturgical Ministry
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YOUNG ADULT GROUP: Information can be found at: Groups.yahoo.com/group/SantaBarbaraRegionYoungAdults
YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE: Charitable organization to help support the education of men
for priesthood, Make-A-Wish, shower gifts for Life Center, etc. Meets 3rd
Monday of each month, 10:45 am, Church Hall for rosary, lunch and meeting.
All ages are welcome, women only. Contact Maureen Wachold, 484-7831.
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