St. Francis Borgia C= hurch

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ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY=

This directory is des= igned to give each parishioner a more detailed description of the many opportunities= to share your time and talent at St. Francis Borgia. Please refer to this listing for additional information about each Ministry and Organization when completing your Intention Card. Please remember to return your Intention Card on --

Parish Stewardship Prayer

Heavenly F= ather, we thank you for all the many gifts that you have poured down on us. With overflowing hearts, we thank = you for the 170 years of sacrifice and stewardship that has been present at St. Francis Borgia Parish. = Since 1834, your Word and Mission have been the foundation of our faith.&nbs= p;

Guide us in our work. Give us the c= ourage and the trust to bring our gifts of time, talent, and treasure forward to y= our altar. Send your Spirit down = upon us and help us to be ever grateful, faithful, and generous. Allow our lives on earth to seek y= our ways and to find the joy of serving others.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*PAR= ISH LEADERSHIP*
1100	BUILDING & MAINTENANCE COMMISSION: Mondays before Pastoral Council meeting 7:00 pm The Building and Mai= ntenance Commission shall prepare and maintain a property maintenance schedule for immediate, six-month, one-year and three-year implementation, along with = cost estimates for such maintenance.
1200	CEMETERY COMMISSI= ON: Meet 2^nd Wednesday every other month= The Cemetery Commiss= ion is composed of twelve regular members and three Ex Officio members (Pastor, cemetery staff and Pastoral Council Representative). They discuss the policies and procedures of the cemetery
1210	CEMETERY – SPRING AND FALL CLEANUP:<= /o:p>
1300	EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION: The Evangelization Commission is primarily responsible for promoting faith formation and developing specialized ministries within the parish as the need arises.
1400	FINANCE COMMISSIO= N: Meets the 3rd Thursday 7:00pm – NDH<= /o:p> The Finance Commissi= on is the primary budgeting organization of the parish, and should have primary responsibility for financial matters in the parish, subject to approval by the Pastoral Council and Pastor.
1500	PARISH BOARD OF E= DUCATION: Meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm<= /i> The Parish School Bo= ard is to advise the pastor and principal in making policy for the parish educational programs. The educational programs include the elementary school, the parish school of religion (PSR) and other child-centered faith development activities. Elections are held in the spring= .
1600	PASTORAL COUNCIL:= Meets the 4th Tuesday 7:00pm The Pastoral Council= exists to serve in a leadership role as advisor to Pastor for the purposes of assessing the current vision of the parish and its ministries & estab= lishing a vision for the future of the parish. Each council member is a liaison t= o a commission
1700	SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION: Promotes an awarenes= s of human needs issues and is responsible for coordinating the various commit= tees which serve the needs of individuals within and beyond our parish boundar= ies.
1710	CHRISTMAS OUTREAC= H: Advent Organize the Christm= as giving tree and provide gifts for parish and area families in need of assistance. = ; = ; &n= bsp;
1720	ENCORE SHOP:= Shifts will be scheduled.= A resale shop of clo= thing, shoes and accessories that benefits the ministries of the parish. Volunteers are needed to staff the shop, and also f= or sorting, marking, displaying, washing, ironing and mending donated items.=
1730	FOOD PANTRY: Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly shifts= Volunteers’ st= aff pantry, complete clerical duties, periodically repackages food; stock shelves and clean up.
1750	PARISH NURSE PROG= RAM: Health Care Ministry sponsored by St. John&#= 8217;s Mercy Hospital and led by Melba J. Peters, LPN= , our Parish Nurse. A ministerial team of the congregation provides holistic nu= rsing services to the members of the p= arish and leads the Parish Nurse Program. Volunteers are needed for the following services they supervise:
1751		Blood pressure Scree= nings (Parish Nurse Program)
1752		Home visits (Parish Nurse Program) Care Sitters Provide Rides to Mas= s Provide Rides to Doc= tors Appointments
1753		Work at Soup Night d= uring Lent (Parish Nurse Program)
1754		STARS (Special Times= Allow Resident Sharing): (Parish Nurse Program) SFBGS students visit Cedarcrest on a weekly basis.
1755		Spring & Fall Cl= ean Up Day for the elderly (Parish Nurse Program)
1800	HEALTH AND WELLNE= SS COMMITTEE: One Wednesday a month at 3:00pm The Health and Welln= ess Committee serves as a support system to the health care ministry. Members from St. Francis Borgia and Our Lady = of Lourdes Parishes promote wellness in the church community by ministering = to the body, mind and spirit of each individual.
1800	STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Meets monthly They seek to bond th= e parish family together by instilling a sense of ownership of the Parish Vision through giving of their time, talent and treasure.
1811	FALL FESTIVAL COM= MITTEE: Leadership team to organize event - Sunday after Labor Day =
1812	FALL FESTIVAL CLE= AN UP
1813	FALL FESTIVAL CON= CESSION STANDS / GAMES
1814	FALL FESTIVAL DIN= ING ROOM SERVERS
1815	FALL FESTIVAL KIT= CHEN HELP
1816	FALL FESTIVAL SET= UP
1817	PARISH DINNERS: 5^TH Friday of month Kitchen and dining r= oom help needed.
1818	ANNUAL SNOWBALL D= ANCE
1819	CHRISTMAS BREAKFA= ST & BAZAAR: First Sunday in December<= /p> Set up, clean up, ki= tchen and dining room volunteers needed.
1820	CRAFT FAIR: = 3^rd Weekend in October Set up and clean up<= b>
1821	EASTER BAKE SALE:= Holy Saturday
1823	FRYERS: Needed for dates lis= ted below. Please specify which date(s) you prefer. Fall Festival (Sunda= y after Labor Day) Pork Sausage Dinner = (3^rd Sunday of October) Parish Dinners (5th Friday of month)
1824	PORK SAUSAGE DINN= ER: 3^rd Sunday of October held in the SF= BGS Cafeteria. Kitchen and dining r= oom help needed.
1825	RUMMAGE SALE: Thursday-Saturday in= August after the Washington Town & Countr= y Fair
1826	SPRING FEST/CAR S= HOW COMMITTEE: Leadership team to organize event - 3^{rd Sunday in May}
1827	SPRING FESTIVAL C= LEAN UP
1828	SPRING FESTIVAL S= ODA STANDS
1829	SPRING FESTIVAL M= AIN CONCESSION STAND
1830	SPRING FESTIVAL KITCHEN/BBQ AND COOKING
1831	SPRING FESTIVAL S= ET UP
1840	ANNUAL CATHOLIC A= PPEAL Chairperson leads effort. Team helps ge= t sign up cards ready, organizes pulpit talks, hosts training sessions. =
1850	COMMUNICATIONS &a= mp; MARKETING: This Committee’s purpose would be to review current communication methods within the parish to its’ parishioners and to develop and initiate a plan to better promote Borgia within the parish and the surrounding communities. =
1860	DONOR APPRECIATIO= N: This Committee would= develop a recognition and appreciation plan to ensure that all gifts received by = the Parish are acknowledged in personal and/or public forms of appreciation. =
1870	PLANNED GIVING &a= mp; ENDOWMENT: A Committee designed to cultivate planned gifts by encouraging gifts from wills and trusts.
1880	STEWARDSHIP EDUCA= TION: This Committee’s purpose would be to conduct Borgia’s stewardship education programs= with assistance from the Archdiocese with the goal of increasing participation= . =
1890	NEW PARISHIONER M= ENTORING TEAM A group of parishioners who will contact and work one on one with new parishioners to help get them familiar with the parish activities and get them involved.
*PARISH* *GRA= DE SCHOOL*
7010	ATHLETIC ASSOCIAT= ION: Meet 3rd Wednesday (Aug-May) 7:00pm. The Athletic Associa= tion is responsible for operation of the interscholastic sports program in the Parish Grade School. In addition, they provide equipm= ent for the physical education program.
7020	BAND BOOSTERS: Meet 1st Thursday September, November, February= & April The Band Boosters ma= intain interest and enthusiasm in the band and also moral and financial support = of the music department.
7030	BINGO at the K.C.= HALL: One Sunday afternoon in October, January, April= , and July. Please specify which month(s) you would prefer.
7040	CONFIRMATION RECE= PTION: Usually held in the first part of May. This is staffed by <= u>7th Grade Parents Only. 7th= grade parents needed to set up, serve, and clean up for a reception held for 8<= sup>th graders and their families.
7050	FALL AUCTION= Next auction will be= in 2006
7060	FALL FESTIVAL GAM= E BOOTH: 1st Sunday after Labor Day 3 hour shift –= Parish Grounds School parents staff= the game booths for children at the Fall Festival.
7080	FIRST RECONCILIAT= ION RECEPTION: This is staffed by <= u>First Grade Parents Only. 1st= grade parents needed to set up, serve, and clean up for a reception held for 2<= sup>nd graders and their families.
7090	GRADE SCHOOL BOOK= FAIR: Runs for a week in November Day and evening volu= nteers needed. Our book fair raises funds for our school library. Volunteers for set-up and sales are needed.
7100	HOME AND SCHOOL B= OARD: Meet 1^st Tuesday of each month. Elec= tions are held in April. Their mission is to = help foster school spirit and communication between our parish families and the school. They organize fundr= aisers to assist the school in purchasing items that would not normally be in the operating budget. They orga= nize the activities listed below and need volunteers from our school to assist with each of them. =
7101	=	BUZZ BOOK<= /b>: Volunteers needed to assemble the books for school families.
7102	=	CATHOLIC SCHOOLS&= #8217; WEEK: January Volunteers needed to= plan and carry out events during a week in which students, teachers, and volunteers celebrate our school.<= /o:p>
7103	=	FAMILY FUN NIGHT:= Friday evening before Halloween Coincides with Downt= own Washington Fam= ily Trick-or –Treat Night. Volunteers needed for set-up and to run games for children.<= b>
7104	=	FIELD DAY<= /b>: A Friday in May A committee is neede= d to plan this day-long outdoor “fun day” for our students. Many more volunteers are needed<= o:p> for that day to run = the games and organize the food. Classes rotate between game sites such as an obstacle course, tug-a-war, miniature= golf, volleyball, etc.
7105	=	FUND RAISER COMMI= TTEE: In the fall and spring Volunteers needed to distribute, collect, and document sales for fund raisers such as the raff= le.
7106	=	ROOM PARTY CHAIRP= ERSON: Halloween/Christmas(K – 4^th), Christmas/St. Pat’s(5^th- 8^th) Plan and organize ho= liday parties for your child’s classroom.
7107	=	WELCOME RECEPTION= : Held sometime the week before school starts Volunteers needed to= plan and hold a reception for new SFBGS families.
7110	K.C. FISH FRIES:<= o:p> Two Friday evenings each year – dates for 2006 available = from parish office Please specify which= date(s) you would prefer.
7120	SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS= : Usually this is arranged as a weekly or bi-week= ly commitment.<= /p> Volunteers are needed for all of = the areas listed below.
7121	=	CAFETERIA SUPERVI= SOR (School Volunteers)
7122	=	CLASSROOM AIDE (School Volunteers)
7123	=	LIBRARY AIDE (School Volunteers)
7124	=	COMPUTER ROOM AID= E (School volunteers)
7125	=	OFFICE AIDE / RECEPTIONIST (School Volunteers)
7126	=	PLAYGROUND SUPERV= ISOR (School Volunteers)
7127	=	BOX TOPS FOR EDUC= ATION, CAMPBELL SOUP L= ABEL COORDINATOR
7128	=	ART ROOM AIDE
7129	=	IOWA TEST HELPERS=
7140	SCOUTING PROGRAM:= Typically bi-weekly meetings are held Volunteers plan and = direct activities for a scout troop. Purpose: Show children, through community projects, how to serve G= od by helping one another, and how to get along with others their own= age by working and playing in group situations.
7150	$HOP ‘N EARN VOLUNTEER: Commitment can be weekly or monthly<= /span> Many volunteers are = needed to run this program which raises funds for school family tuition and our school. Volunteers needed to staff sale locations before and after school and weekend masses, process orders, and pick up scrips from local businesses.
7160	SPORTS/COACHING: Season of sport Volunteers coach both boys’ and girls’ basketball (7^th & 8^{th grade), Girls’ and boys’ volleyball (7^th & 8^th), Cheerleading (8^th gra= de) – School year commitm= ent}
7170	SPRINGFEST GAME B= OOTH: 3rd Sunday in May - 3 hour shift School parents staff= the game booths for children at the Springfest.
7180	SUMMER CLEANING O= F SCHOOL ROOMS: Usually held in the evenings in June= Thorough cleanings o= f the rooms (blinds, shelves, etc.) done when rooms are not in use.
7190	TRIVIA NIGHT FOR PRESCHOOL: Usually held in March or April Volunteers needed to= help plan, set-up, and clean up for the event that raises funds for our pre-school. Pre-school parents are encouraged to participate.
7210	RESOURCE ROOM VOL= UNTEER
*CHRISTIAN SERVICE*
20102	CHARITY CLUB: Meet 4^th Thursday of the month at 2:00pm – Cafeteria = The Charity Club is = a group of Ladies from St. Francis Borgia and Our Lady of Lourdes who meet one afternoon a month to socialize and play cards. Their mission is to financially = help the area poor and needy, and our local missionaries.
2020	CRAFTERS: Meet Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in Convent
2030	LADIES SODALITY:<= o:p> Meet 3rd Wednesday (Sept–May) 7:30pm – Cafeteria= The Ladies Sodality = is a long time support group of women who desire to share their God given tale= nts to the betterment of our Parish Family.&= nbsp; While fund raising is a basic part of our organization, creation of new friendships as well as sharing, support and understanding are the bas= is of our group.
2040	MEN’S CLUB:= Meetings to be announced<= /p> The Men’s Club presently sponsors a breakfast in the spring and fall and summer BBQs.=
2050	QUILTERS: Meet Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m. in Parish Center= Full Day (September = - May), 1/2 Day (June - August)
2060	TENT COMMITTEE: Meet as needed SFB-owned tents are = used by the parish for our festivals and are also rented out for a fee several ti= mes during the year. Tents are = set up and taken down by the members of the tent committee.
*CHR= ISTIAN FORMATION / EDUCATION*
3010	PRO-LIFE COMMITTE= E: Offers programs and experiences within the parish structure to raise the awareness of Pro-Life issues and needs, and recruits volunteers to help meet those needs. The committee strives to promote spiritual, educational, pastoral and public policy programs.
3020	PSR TEACHER:= Wednesday evenings during the school year from = 6:45 to 8:00pm Teachers are needed = for the Parish School of Religion Classes (grades one through eight) which are held in the grade school. T= hese classes are for students who do not attend a Catholic grade school.
3030	SPONSOR FOR RCIA CANDIDATE: Year long commitment The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), also referred to as the Catechumenate, is the process through which people become members of the Catholic Church. Sponsors are needed to assist candidates through this process which culminates in the celebration of initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist at Easter time.
3031	CHILD CARE FOR RC= IA: Provide child care on an as needed basis to RCIA candidates. Usually before, during, and afte= r 10am masses on Sundays.
3040	VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Usually held the second week of June- 9:00 am-1= 2:00 pm VBS is a week-long p= rogram for kindergarten – 4^th grade children. Volunteers are ne= eded to help plan, organize, and lead sessions on: songs, games, art/crafts & b= ible study.
3050	YOUTH MINISTRY VO= LUNTEER: Meets on Sundays from 7:00pm until 8:30pm The Youth Group (gra= des 7-12) is directed by the Youth Minister, Kim Mandelkow.
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*LIT= URGY / WORSHIP*
4010	ADULT SERVER: Are assigned for fun= erals, 7:00 am Daily Mass, 7:00 am Mass on Sundays, and, along with high school stude= nts, to the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays.
4020	CHILDREN’S = LITURGY OF THE WORD:= 10:00 am Masses on Sundays Teachers are needed = to lead kindergarten – 5^th grade age children in a reflection on= the Sunday Gospel. // Leave during the Liturgy of the Word and return for Lit= urgy of the Eucharist.
4030	CHURCH DECORATING-ENVIRONMENT: Environment committee decorates the church for major feasts and seasons.
4031	CHURCH CLEANERS:<= o:p> Each Monday after 7am Mass, and Saturday after 8 am Mass.
4040	EUCHARISTIC MINIS= TERS: Usually serve once p= er month at a specific Mass.
4060	LECTORS (Readers)= : Serve one Sunday a m= onth
4070	MUSIC MINISTERS:<= o:p> Choir sings at 8:30 & 10:00am Mass on Sundays, major feast days, and several concerts a y= ear. They practice on Wed= nesday evenings. Cantors are assig= ned at other Sunday Masses accompanied by piano or organ. Cantors not in the choir must audition. Resurrection Choir sings all funerals.
4080	USHERS:
4090	SACRISTANS:<= /o:p> Serve all Sundays ev= ery other month.
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*PRA= YER / SPIRITUAL*
5010	CONTEMPLATIVE PRA= YER GROUP: 2nd & 4th Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Garden Room in Parish Center The Contemplative Pr= ayer Group is a Christian community of people committed to the Christian Contemplative Path in the active world.&= nbsp; The ripe fruit of contemplative prayer is to bring back into the humdrum routines of daily life not just the thought of God, but the spontaneous awareness of His abiding presence in everything. Other activities such as days of prayer, contemplative retreats and spiritual formation are offered through our parent organization, Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis.
5020	GRATEFUL HEARTS P= RAYER GROUP: Monday 7:30 p.m., Annex= Building Prayer evening inclu= des time given entirely to the Lord in song, spontaneous prayer, scripture, praise= and thanksgiving along with time for reflection and sharing of a teaching or scripture, and prayers for the petitions and needs of the community.
5030	PRAYER TREE MINIS= TERS: Express their love of neighbors by uniting in a bond of faith, hope and charity in intercessory prayer. These ministers set= aside some time every day to pray for the intentions and needs that are given t= o them over the phone. They carry = this ministry of prayer in the NAME of Jesus.
5040	SECULAR FRANSISCA= NS: 1st Monday 6:30 in Church 3rd Sunday Communion Sunday - 7:00 a.m. Mass A group of lay men a= nd women who follow in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. They gather for prayer, work for justice and peace, and help meet the needs of the poor.=
5050	PRAYERS FOR ENGAG= ED COUPLES:
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*SKI= LLS / TALENTS* List the skills you have to offer the parish. This way we can call on you for special needs and projects to see if you are available to help.
6010	ACCOUNTING
6020	CARPENTRY
6030	CLERICAL / COMPUT= ER
6040	COLLECTION COUNTE= R: Monday after 7:00am Mass<= /p> Collection counters = open and mark Sunday offering envelopes and then count weekly contributions.
6050	DESKTOP PUBLISHIN= G
6060	ELECTRICAL
6070	GENERAL MAINTENAN= CE
6080	LAWN & GARDEN=
6090	HEALTH CARE<= /o:p>
6100	MAILING HELPER: As needed to help with parish mailings.
6110	MARKETING
6120	MECHANICAL (HVAC)=
6130	PAINTING / PLASTE= R
6140	PHOTOGRAPHY / VID= EOGRAPHY
6150	PLUMBING
6160	RECEPTIONIST=
6170	TELEPHONE CALLERS=
6180	WEB PAGE DESIGN
6190	OTHER<= /span>