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Stewardship of Service: Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
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Stewardship of Service: Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
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Upcoming Events
April 22, 2019 - Monday
Earth Day "Go Green" with parish communications! On this day or any day, call the parish office @ 419-668-6044, to request to receive the bulletin, newsletter, and other communications by email. April 28, 2019 - Sunday
Breakfast Buffet - Norwalk K of C 254 We. Main St., Norwalk 8:00 am - 1:00 pm • Adults - $7.00 • Youth under 13 years - $4.00 • Children under 6 years - Free This is the last breakfast until fall. Thank you for supporting the work of the K of C! May 5, 2019 - Sunday
Baccalaureate Mass and Reception 5:00 pm - Church All parish high school seniors and their families are invited to a special baccalaureate Mass and reception. Invitations were mailed recently. Please RSVP to the parish office @ 419-668-6044, by Friday, April 26. May 16, 2019 - Thursday
Next Pre-Catechumenate Session 7:00 pm Parish Center, Mother Teresa Room Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? This series of monthly meetings for those interested in doing so. If you are interested in joining the Church or just curious and want to explore the possibility, please give Msgr. Ken a call (419-668-6044). If it's a friend of yours, come with them so they will feel comfortable. It will be an enjoyable time for both of you! May 18, 2019 - Saturday
Diaconate Ordination of Peter Grodi 10:00 am Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo Our seminarian intern, Peter Grodi, will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. May 19, 2019 - Sunday
Receptions for New Deacon Peter Grodi After All Masses: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 1:30 pm New Deacon Peter Grodi will preach at every Mass on this day. Each Mass will be followed by a reception for him in the Gathering Space. 
Other Announcements
Pilgrimage to Rome & Jerusalem
April 13-21, 2020 With Fr. Andrew Wellmann The pilgrimage begins in Rome and continues to the Holy Land. • Itinerary and Cost An information packet is also available at the parish office. Questions? Please email Fr. Andrew @ 419-668-6044, ext. 225, or by email: frandrew@stpaulchurch.org. Pilgrimage to Salzburg & Oberammergau
June 23-30, 2020 With the St. Paul Mixed Choir Members of the St. Paul Mixed Choir will sing in the 12th Annual Choral Festival in Salzburg, Austria, and travel to Oberammergau, Germany, to attend the world-famous passion play, and you can join them on this trip! • Itinerary • Cost Questions? Please contact Mark Niese @ 419-668-6044, ext. 258, for travel information. Eucharistic Ministers Training
Both new and current Eucharistic Ministers should plan to attend one of the following training sessions in the church: • Saturday, April 27 @ 8:30 am • Sunday, April 28 @ 6:30 pm • Tuesday, May 7 @ 7:00 pm If you have any questions, please contact Marcia Roth @ 419-668-2262. New Augustine Institute Kiosk!
A new kiosk, with several forms of media for each of us to grow in our Catholic faith, has been placed by the elevator in the Gathering Space. The kiosk includes Lighthouse presentations on CDs, books, and booklets. Kindly make a donation for items you take. A donation slot is on the base of the kiosk. Thank you! Have You Recently Moved or Had a Change of eMail Address or Phone Number?
If so, please contact the parish office at 419-668-6044, ext. 221, so we may update our records. Dine Out for the FUNd of it!
Norwalk Area United Fund Help the United Fund and support our community restaurants at the same time! A portion of each day's sales will go toward the 2019 Community Campaign to help 35 local programs and grants. • April 10 - East of Chicago, Norwalk • April 17 - Cameo at the Creek • April 24 - Bluto's Norwalk Area Food Bank Needs Grocery Bags!
The Norwalk Area Food Bank always needs grocery bags . Please drop off at the Food Bank (99 Whittlesey Avenue), Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12 noon or 1:00 to 3:00 pm. You may also leave them in the Food Bank baskets in the back of the Church. Thank you! |
Ongoing Events
2nd & 4th Tuesdays - Mom's Group
9:30 am to 10:30 am - Juan Diego Room Mom Time is back! Child care is provided. Please call Pat Krause @ 419-668-6044, ext. 232, if you are interested in participating. More Information Wednesdays - Coffee and Conversation 10:00 am - Juan Diego Room During Lent, we will discuss Matthew Kelly's book, The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity. Books will be provided free of charge. Registration is not needed for Coffee and Conversation. New participants are always welcome! 1st Thursdays - Meet and Eat Luncheon 12:00 noon - Gathering Space The next luncheon is: • May 2 Join us for a light lunch, fellowship, and a brief program. Fellowship After Mass
Special opportunities for fellowship after Mass will be held throughout the year. Details will be posted in the Upcoming Events section prior to each event. 
~ Stewardship of Service ~
Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities ACT - Answering the Call Together
Wheelchair Ramp Project Saturday, April 13, 2019 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Project Location: 131 N. Pleasant St., Norwalk Tools to bring, if you have them: tape measure, pencil, safety glasses, gloves, cordless drill. If you do not have any of these tools, it's ok. ACT will have tools for you to use. If you are interested in volunteering, please call David Wallace at 419-706-8656. Thank you! Consider Becoming a Host!
The Sunday Mass may be the only time we have a chance to connect with people seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ and the Church. Are you will to help make this experience an inviting and welcoming one? You can help us warmly welcome those attending Mass and assist with other usher duties. If interested, please call Pat Krause at the parish office -- 419-668-6044, ext. 232. Are You Called to Our Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick?
This ministry shares Christ in the Eucharist with persons who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in the hospital. Permanent and substitute openings are available. Please call Marcia Roth @ 419-668-2262 to volunteer or to ask any questions you might have. Can You Be a Substitute for Our Adoration Chapel?
Please prayerfully consider being a substitute for Perpetual Adoration for the 6:00 pm to midnight shift hours. If you would like to be on the substitute list, please call Joy Tokarsky at 419-681-5600. Thank you! Would You Be Willing to Sew Some Baptismal Gowns?
The parish Baptism team has been very busy and the demand for Baptismal gowns is growing! We have a simple pattern. If you can help, please call Pat Krause @ 419-668-6044, ext. 232. Wanted: Loving, Caring Foster Parents
People on our community have made a great impact by opening their homes to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. The first step is to ask how to become a foster parent. If you are interested, please use the contact information on this flyer from the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services, or visit their website. Do You Enjoy Cooking for Others?
Would you like to support our Alpha participants by preparing a meal or side dish? Please contact Pat Krause in the Parish Office at 419-668-6044, ext. 232. The Atrium Ministry
The Atrium is a community in which children and adults together live a religious experience which facilitates participation in the wider community of family, the church, and other social spheres. The Atrium is a place of prayer, in which work and study spontaneously become meditation, contemplation, and prayer. Do you feel called to help with this ministry? It is open to all grandparents, parents, and teens. For more information, please contact Kelly Ericsson at 419-668-6044, ext. 230 or email her at: kellye@stpaulchurch.org. The 5 Youth Group Needs Leaders/Mentors
The 5 Youth Group for all parish teens is gearing up for the 2018-2019 year. Parents and young adults are needed to be leaders and mentors. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Kelly Ericsson at 419-668-6044, ext. 230 or email her at: kellye@stpaulchurch.org. Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
Senior Enrichment Services is looking for volunteers for its Meals on Wheels program to deliver meals to seniors and those in need within the city of Norwalk. If you or a group are interested or would like more information, please contact Chris @ 419-668-6244, ext. 29. Mass Coordinators Needed
We are in need of Mass Coordinators to help "set the table" before Mass, in preparation for our Eucharistic celebration. Coordinators are especially needed for the 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Masses. If you are interested, please call Anna Weisenberger at 419-668-8974. Reach Our Youth (ROY) - Mentors Needed
Mentoring is a great way to help kids live healthy, happy lives. There are currently 75 children in Huron County on the ROY waiting list for a mentor. Teens (age 16 and older) and adults can be mentors. You can make a difference in the life of a child! For more information on becoming a mentor, contact Kathy Noftz at 419-663-2525. See the flyer! |
